I would like a solar panel to plug my cellphone and to be able to plug a bulb, too. which one do you recommend me? thanks!
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When it worked... It worked great. It probably won't charge both just from the sun but the battery is great if you charge it at home. The company is not responsive at all to customer service issues.
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honestly i havent set mine up yet but my plan is to hook it up to an inverter then plug a charger into the inverter. but sadly i havent had time to mess with it yet. the inverter will protect your battery from overload though i do know that. it changes the current from direct to alternating so it will become just like a wall socket when there is adequate sunshine. but honestly solar has a ton of ways to hook it up and it all depends on what you want to use it for. youtube has a million different explainations of how it can be used for different things and thats just one source. if you can respond im curious what you plan to use it for? honestly i havent set mine up yet but my plan is to hook it up to an inverter then plug a charger into the inverter. but sadly i havent had time to mess with it yet. the inverter will protect your battery from overload though i do know that. it changes the current from direct to alternating so it will become just like a wall socket when there is adequate sunshine. but honestly solar has a ton of ways to hook it up and it all depends on what you want to use it for. youtube has a million different explainations of how it can be used for different things and thats just one source. if you can... » Read More honestly i havent set mine up yet but my plan is to hook it up to an inverter then plug a charger into the inverter. but sadly i havent had time to mess with it yet. the inverter will protect your battery from overload though i do know that. it changes the current from direct to alternating so it will become just like a wall socket when there is adequate sunshine. but honestly solar has a ton of ways to hook it up and it all depends on what you want to use it for. youtube has a million different explainations of how it can be used for different things and thats just one source. if you can respond im curious what you plan to use it for? « Show Less
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We also have solar panels available at very good prices with compatible connectors at LionEnergyOutlet.com. I would specifically recommend this one: http://www.lionenergyoutlet.com/products/100W-Folding-Solar-Panel-12V-(Refurbished)
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The charge controller should have two pairs of wires: one pair each for input from solar panel(s) and output to battery. There should be words or symbols indicating which pair connects to which device. The wires should be color-coded red, yellow or white (+) and black (-). A 20-watt (also called 18 watt) is good for charging 1 cellphone and 1 tablet PC at the same time in full sun by connecting outputs to a female 12v DC recepticle and then using a male 12v DC plug with 1 or 2 USB recepticles. Do not expect more from this unit. I live completely off grid; so, if you need more solar power, ask at alolmstead at g m a i l d o t com.
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light all hook to solar panel. Solar panel has 3 batteries that charge from sun... Have been working well so far. Have spare batteries just in case.
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Hi Nigel - You'll have to let me know how your solar panel / LED shed light project turns out. I've learned much and had fun with my 50W setup. Let me know how yours ends up. ~Bryan ;-)
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I'm new to solar charging but it sounds as though your choice of controller may make a bigger difference than the type of solar panel. Research MPPT controllers here on Amazon.
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This generator is probably overkill for charging a cell phone. A solar panel would be lighter, cheaper and more quiet. As far as the blender goes, check the wattage and if it's under 900 or so you should be fine.
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I have used this setup specifically for camping. Get a plastic 12 volt battery case (easier to transport and keep together) Make sure to have a charge controller so you don't damage the battery and/or solar panel. I use the 12 volt connectors like you would use in the car cigarette lighter socket. You can purchase extensions with male/female ends at an auto parts store and this makes for quick connect/disconnect. You will have to solder or splice cap these onto the wires coming off the charge controller. I have everything together in one setup that I can carry around with the solar panel. Takes about 3 sunny days to fully charge a 12 volt 35 amp battery. I have used this setup specifically for camping. Get a plastic 12 volt battery case (easier to transport and keep together) Make sure to have a charge controller so you don't damage the battery and/or solar panel. I use the 12 volt connectors like you would use in the car cigarette lighter socket. You can purchase extensions with male/female ends at an auto parts store and this makes for quick connect/disconnect. You will have to solder or splice cap these onto the wires coming off the charge controller. I have everything together in one setup that I can carry around with the solar panel.... » Read More I have used this setup specifically for camping. Get a plastic 12 volt battery case (easier to transport and keep together) Make sure to have a charge controller so you don't damage the battery and/or solar panel. I use the 12 volt connectors like you would use in the car cigarette lighter socket. You can purchase extensions with male/female ends at an auto parts store and this makes for quick connect/disconnect. You will have to solder or splice cap these onto the wires coming off the charge controller. I have everything together in one setup that I can carry around with the solar panel. Takes about 3 sunny days to fully charge a 12 volt 35 amp battery. « Show Less
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It's a solar panel and will charge your iPhone and or any other small to medium sized usb items non stop over & over as long as your panel has sun light it'll charge it as many times as you'd like. It's a really nice product, really a good purchase!
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Just an opinion here, Kindle Customer; If I were you and had 'that' kind of money I'd get kit anyway and 'go solar' for just part of the house--part of the kitchen comes to mind. Right off the top of my head I'd have somebody wire up the hot water heater, fridge, and maybe a light. Check the wattage for all three and see how it matches up. Plan B would be to wire up a window air conditioner. Futher, you need to remember solar panels work best with batteries hooked up to them.
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Hi,1 panel is 100w, that's good enough. If you have 12V, light bulbs in ur van, you can connect 2 or may be 1 12w bulb. You will still be having 88w to be used, u can charge ur laptops and small electronic appliances. Good thing about this panel is that, these are expandable. You can buy 1 more panel later on. If u decide to buy 2nd panel, just buy panel alone that Is around $149. U don't need charge control with that.. Thanks,Masroor
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Not sure. I would say go to Fry's or Best Buy and see if they have one you can try, if you've already bought the solar charger.
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I also wanted to add that battery tender makes quality products. In your searching for controllers you should also look for "solar light controllers" (an older form of simple 12v lighting controllers) you may be able to find some cheap from the big names like morningstar, xantrex etc. that make top notch solar electrical stuff.
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There is a person selling this exact same set-up (this 30-watt solar panel and a duracell 600 power pack), for $400. He calls this same combo "solar generator plug n play ...". Check-out his ad both here and on fleabay. He's apparently using the adapter that came with this solar panel. (Even if you end up buying an adapter, you will still be saving money.) Buy these two items (solar panel and battery) - Save about 100 dollars!When you get the correct info on the adapters - please post it here! Try their 1-800 phone number -- For accurate information
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I dont recall any instructions comimg with mine, however, it is very simple. Just plug your usb cable for your device into the panel outlet and expose it to direct sunlight. Same goes for the 12 volt cla outlet, for instance, you can charge your phone with the panel using your car charger. Hope this helps.
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Controllers don't care about brand name solar panels. It's just an input. You should consider a 30 amp controller for about the same price. You will expand your system as you find out how much more useful larger systems are. I started with 100 watts and now have 400. Just my humble advise.