Unit only outputs 3.75v in Seattle during Winter. It's draining my battery. What's wrong?
821541
I don't know that much about solar cells, but my guess is the answer is found in your question: Seattle in winter. Lower sun angle producing less light, thus less energy. Try angling it as best as you can so the sun shines directly on it (not at an angle) at noon, then measure the voltage. Another hindrance might be tinted glass.
821542
Don't know but i found answers for my problem by calling the company. They appear to know their product.
2044780
I really don't know but the manufacturer may be able to help. The other problem is the batteries are charged by sunlight and while I have never had a problem you might during the winter. I really like mine it has worked flawlessly since I installed it.
1998853
I really don't know. Is the controller putting out the proper voltage? Could be a defective controller. Are all batteries properly connected? Are you using the correct fuses? Best of luck!
462913
I agree with the first answerer. Make sure the unit is plugged into an appropriate, working, voltage converter and a live electric socket. Mine's about a year old and working great. I might buy an additional unit.
1898852
It seems to me that some of the batteries are "juicier" than others. If anyone knows a trick to bolster the voltage, please be sure to share with me. It's hawks that would benefit in my neighborhood.
764194
The model that I have is for 120 volt use only. I guess maybe use a converter or something. Hope this helps.... Pat.
218561
I fried a couple experimenting with voltages above 12V. The circuitry got very hot and failed. The lower voltages can be accommodated with the calibration pod. I have successfully powered it with a small solar panel with power ranges all over the board on cloudy days.
113508
Sound like there is a short circuit. Check your wiring, be sure none got pinch.
700504
That sucks. When mine is on it's set to Cool/Low/62/No Ion. It still doesn't actually cool particularly well (as my review says), but it does stay on indefinitely. You could try "power cycling" it. Unplug for 10 minutes or so (to make certain the compressor is reset) then try again. Works for routers, lol. Also consider maybe its an electrical issue. Try plugging in to a different circuit or something? Or is something bouncing air back into it that could be causing it to get wrong air temps? I'm just throwing out ideas here. :)
1881277
I had a similar problem, I let the unit on until it was completely out of power than recharged it. That solved the problem.
2053762
same problem, im sure it is due to the sensor that reads the return air temp. my wire has moved, getting erratic readings too. long yellow wire in the unit, not sure where it should be mounted though
1292758
Yep, I've had mine running all winter long. The unit itself doesn't get hot and once the room reaches the desired temp (set by you) it goes into power save mode.
1670891
Mine read just at 12V when received so I didn't charge any more before installing in alarm system. It is working fine.
416567
Mine doing that too. I think it's got bad wire. Sometimes goes to 9k. Then 13k
2138218
Make sure you replaced it with the correct photocell get a small voltage tester to see if the unit is working properly check for loose wires
1000765
you got too much voltage flowing.batterry need somewhere around 14 to 16 volts.
182452
I am sorry but I have been unable to test it because my reason for buying it is snow bound. I am assuming it would be very low because of the nature of solid state electronics. While waiting I could connect it up to a test circuit and measure it. You are correct, it must have some current in order to turn on. I am expecting it to be insignificant in my application.