Can these panels overheat? I was thinking of tossing it on top of my black car while camping.
203032
I've put mine on a HMMWV ("Humvee") during the summer sun in Yakima, WA for the whole day. Obviously shade the device you are charging but the panels should be fine.
203033
I haven't had an issue with this overheating. I have left it on the hood of my car for an extended period of time. However, I am sure there is a limit to how long you leave anything on a bark surface in direct sunlight. I don't think you will be disappointed.
1638621
I've had the thing for about a year now. I only use it for one 12 in speaker and I have no issues with it overheating. Hope this helps
1880646
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 gets hot just by running it after a while, thats what the metal heat dispensers are for. But i think if you leave it all day in a car, where temperatures can reach 110 120 degrees, in direct light from the sun, it would do some damage to it, as much as any electronic device for that matter. But if you mean just leaving it in the glove box or another compartment, it should be fine, as long as it isnt getting hit directly by the sun, its pretty small and portable. If you plan to record and leave it there, you can cover it with something if thats the case.
1004677
they are perfectly safe for tent use.. but, it must be located on solid footings with know chance of tipping or having flammable objects come in contact with it.. if it tips it auto. shuts off, but the surface can still start a fire til it cools down.
252125
They are LEDs so you shouldn't have a problem. I didn't notice them getting all that hot. Granted, I haven't left them on for hours at a time and then tested.
1391930
I think that would be dangerous. This heater puts out serious heat. It could catch the tent on fire or if someone got too close to it while sleeping they could be seriously burned.
651462
Yes, the Top will be Hot & for a long while. I would not recommend It. Unless U can somehow get an exhaust Fan in behind Blow exhaust out or up.
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They do not recommend putting much other than the cloth cover over it.... Seems more on top less heat gets through. I suppose that would be okay but I would not wait to attest to that...I would not bury it but I cannot see a little hurting anything. See if you can contact the company. Awesome heater ...
2202233
they do put off a lot of heat, i leave my tent open for the light cycle. and close it at lights out.
1034542
I have 2 of the 100W panels mounted on top of my 5th wheel camper. They are heavy duty and I have not had any issues, but I am not familiar with the 250 watt panels. You could always contact the Renogy people to see what they recommend.
2271451
No because they run on just about the same current you might want to run them with your parking lamps which are located in the corner if you are connecting your running lights they might actually heat up and melt the plastic or blow a fuse my car came out clean the way I installed them which is running them with the corner lights
995052
Hello Monica,Our black carbon fiber cover will not cover the air holes of your product and it will not cause overheating. Thank you for your inquiry.
765197
I would think it would overpower it and make it overheat. That's a better question for the manufacturer. Wouldn't want to give you the wrong advice. Sorry that wasn't much help!!!
2206478
Not really. Higher wattage bulbs can cause the overheat relay to trip. I had to replace one light that kept doing that, but all the others will stay on for at least a couple hours without tripping.
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Mine doesn't get that hot or even warm. It has a small cooling fan that isn't loud. I haven't mounted mine in a vehicle but under a front seat might be a good spot. You want to keep the 12 volt cables as short as possible, especially if you want to run close to the rated output.
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I guess that could be true as all the windows probably won't be covered. BUT...it definitely lessens the heat on myself after I put them up. I have even put one on top of another at times when I wanted more shade. They are so versatile, awesome and cheap! You can put them up quickly and take them down quickly (which I often do when we change direction and sun is in a different place or if blocking view for driver). I also often fold one in half and stick it on part of my passenger side window when I don't need the whole window covered. TIP: I found when I put them on the dash in the sun to warm up for awhile before putting them up, they cling better. Hope that helps! I guess that could be true as all the windows probably won't be covered. BUT...it definitely lessens the heat on myself after I put them up. I have even put one on top of another at times when I wanted more shade. They are so versatile, awesome and cheap! You can put them up quickly and take them down quickly (which I often do when we change direction and sun is in a different place or if blocking view for driver). I also often fold one in half and stick it on part of my passenger side window when I don't need the whole window covered. TIP: I found when I put them on the dash in the sun to... » Read More I guess that could be true as all the windows probably won't be covered. BUT...it definitely lessens the heat on myself after I put them up. I have even put one on top of another at times when I wanted more shade. They are so versatile, awesome and cheap! You can put them up quickly and take them down quickly (which I often do when we change direction and sun is in a different place or if blocking view for driver). I also often fold one in half and stick it on part of my passenger side window when I don't need the whole window covered. TIP: I found when I put them on the dash in the sun to warm up for awhile before putting them up, they cling better. Hope that helps! « Show Less