tortron Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 How many Watts can the bike output too I guess lol. Dont do that if you have a plastic lens on something tho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
governorsam Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Lucas stuff is fine. only problems is when someone plays with it. switches and terminals corrode/oxidise, you can fix that by polishing the contacts in the switch with your leather belt. all Lucas switchgear can be pulled apart and serviced. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87creepin Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Has anyone had any success with Ryco Syntec oil filters? The box says they are good for 15,000km. I usually get normal ryco filters but there weren't any in stock last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Ive used them before. Made no difference to anything, but I don't run long intervals. Its a filter, it filtered. A+ would buy normal Ryco again because cheaper. I do recall they have a nice grippy texture though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 https://drivetribe.com/p/standard-ryco-oil-filters-vs-ryco-QSyD19l9QyyJ2PzJEilr0g?iid=FjZ7LEqdQXydDmLVyplcIA I can understand 15,000km on a relatively new car. But I wouldn't put on some fancy filter in my old shitbox and run it for 15,000km. I tend to grab Denso or similar units for dollars when making Rockauto orders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4nd Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 On 07/07/2021 at 21:24, a.craw4d said: Can anyone recommend a solar powered battery charger/ maintainer? I've recently got a work van so the daily is now sitting for long periods between uses with the alarm set. I'm wanting something that'll maintain the battery so I can just jump in and use it when need be (car is parked outside). Would something like this be suitable? https://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/kt-cables-kt-cables-12v-10w-solar-panel/572249.html#q=KT solar panel&prefn1=adArticleType&prefv1=Solar Panels&sz=60 Hoping I can sit it on the dash and plug it into the cigarette lighter. Thoughts? I've had a quick search on here for this info but my search skills are probably mediocre. Probably fine, but check: Does the cig lighter stay on when the ignition is off? If not, you'll need to wire in the solar (fuse it!) or another cig lighter. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 And make sure it’s regulated somehow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87creepin Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 @Bling how have the denso filters been for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 No issues, usually lots of alternative options available on there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 4 hours ago, h4nd said: Probably fine, but check: Does the cig lighter stay on when the ignition is off? If not, you'll need to wire in the solar (fuse it!) or another cig lighter. I have a 70 Watt one. Its original purpose was to power a computer fan to try ventilate a shipping container. Now it lives on the ride on mower. I used to leave it attached all the time, but it eventually boiled the battery... over several months. Now I just stick it on every now and then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4nd Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Yeah 70w is a bit high for unregulated. 2-5W prob fine, 10W maybe/probably ok on a big battery like a van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.craw4d Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 4 hours ago, datlow said: And make sure it’s regulated somehow How does one achieve regulation? Was hoping 12v 10w was low enough to plug and forget. The car will probably get used every couple of weeks at the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.craw4d Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, h4nd said: Yeah 70w is a bit high for unregulated. 2-5W prob fine, 10W maybe/probably ok on a big battery like a van Care to explain? Please, I have no idea. The car is a Toyota Altezza 4cyl beams but it has the largest battery I could fit in the battery tray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 https://www.jaycar.co.nz/miniature-12v-3a-pwm-solar-charge-controller/p/MP3762 something like this will do, but only good for 3A, 36 watt panel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 it would be made to do 12+ volts output to keep battery charged etc on a average day, same as a alternator does at idle then on a sunny day it’ll be putting out 15+ volts, like a alternator would do at high revs- they have a regulator that stops that so you need one for the solar panel look for a solar battery maintainer should all be built in, or a seperate regulator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.craw4d Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 This panel with the above controller be an ok combo? https://www.jaycar.co.nz/12v-5w-solar-panel-with-clips/p/ZM9050 If so it's a whole setup for under $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbon Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Where the heck do I get contact details for a snap-on agent in NZ? Got some screwdrivers here that need to be refurbd We don't get tool trucks up here because of crushing poverty 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 8 hours ago, gibbon said: Where the heck do I get contact details for a snap-on agent in NZ? Got some screwdrivers here that need to be refurbd We don't get tool trucks up here because of crushing poverty I have the number for getting tools replaced on my toolbox as i suffer the same ussue of no truck anymore. Will get it for you minday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbon Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Awesome mate cheers. Pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Do these things work or nah? Used to see them on cars with all the tacky auto parts store mods in the early 90s. Supposed to help keep the wipers on the screen at speed? I know that at 115mph valiant wipers definately dont do shit. Should these be consigned to the burn pile, or deoxidised with a heat gun and put back into service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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