Re: M_Boats: Need a regulator?

"Probably" any solar array will need a regulator to prevent overcharging batteries. I checked my first one on The Old Cat with a good digital multimeter, and when it held steady well above the optimum 13.6 volts (sometimes nearly 15.0) I knew I needed one. Check your battery/ies when you haven't used them in a while and your array is in full sun. Then you'll know. No, my e-mail address is not salacious, it just refers to my last sailboat, "The Old Cat." Check her out at <http://www.unicorn- systems.com/theoldcat.htm> ...