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Has anyone bought solar panels off eBay? Just been looking and there are some going for good prices.

This one interests me

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SOLAR-PANEL-mono-120W-Folding-Camping-READY-TO-USE_W0QQitemZ350259148659QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Gadgets?hash=item518d127773&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

-- Edited by Gary and Kerry on Wednesday 7th of October 2009 06:10:30 PM

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Good panels have a good warranty, usually 20 or 25 years.
Just be sure that you can make a claim if you get a DOA or a 5 year wonder....

Cheers,
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Looks good, in Australia  I'd go with it if it was me. It's a complete setup. Would not bother if it was being sent from O/S but being in Australia and if it's a dud then you would have consumer protection, if its sent in from O/S you don't have that...

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Peter_n_Margaret wrote:

Good panels have a good warranty, usually 20 or 25 years.
Just be sure that you can make a claim if you get a DOA or a 5 year wonder....

Cheers,
Peter



Asked the question and this was the reply

HI,All solar panels, unless otherwise noted, include 6-months parts warranty either provided directly by the manufacturer or through our company. We also provide 7 days fully refund quality warranty since the goods is receive by the first day.
25 years limited power output warranty.

 



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Heres a couple sites to compare prices

http://www.dynamicsolarsolutions.com.au/catalogue/solarpanelspg1.html

http://www.homeof12volt.com/shop/index.php/page/shop/browse/category_id/23bc96bbeed4295f0aae2d2db5a43f92


that price is very cheap Gary

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This link may be of interest to you

http://www.exploroz.com/Trader/All.aspx?sd=04/10/2009

scroll down to item#16

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that price and the write up look and sound very good, if it does all that it states then you have a bargain!

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Checked the specs out with the local auto electrician, who also happens to have the contract for fitting solar to new Jayco here in Adelaide.
His comments, like Daves if output is as stated its a bargain.
Ended up paying $549.99 plus $50 postage.

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in that case Gary you have a very good deal, i got mine (a long time ago) for mates rates, 80 watt briefcase type brand name, for just over $900, the same as it cost Darren ,our local camping supply store owner, in fact he paid the freight because it came with a heap of awnings

just keep us advised as to how they perform will you please, just run a couple of tests for us please and let us know how you get on

this seems to me to be a very cheap way for the young players to get into a decent setup

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You did well Gary...like Davo.....I paid around $900..for My straight 80w.it doesnt fold...I think mine has a 25 year warranty....give me a yell when you get it mate Ok....


Dave

-- Edited by Smokeydk on Sunday 11th of October 2009 06:06:36 PM

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