How can I use a solar panel to charge this device?
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The stock wall charger is 19 Volts with a 65 watt (3.42 amp) maximum output. You would need to buy a solar panel that had a 19 volt output coupled with a fairly hefty current output to charge this unit in a reasonable amount of time. I am not sure where to buy such a solar panel. If you are good with a soldering iron, adapter cables can be made once the panel is located. Good luck!
362721
i use the solar to charge a battery then run 12 volt lights off batteryif your using during day try itu may have to add battery for more reserve
1836483
Sure, but you will want to make sure that you have the solar panel hooked up through a contoller/regulator to avoid overcharging the battery. This is true with any battery.
2040396
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)
378624
You can install the inverter directly to a solar panel but then you need to plug it into a cable and then that cable needs to be connected into you meter boxThanks, JEff
1573750
You'll need a charge controller so the connection will be: panels>controller>batteries>inverter
2242775
You won't want to connect the panel directly to a battery, as it could damage or overcharge it. The panel itself only provides a voltage, you need a charge controller between the panel and the battery. The one I used (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001HWQZNQ/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) is not currently available, but should give you an idea of what to look for. You want a controller that can handle at least 30 watts and 17.5 volts input for charging 12v batteries.
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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.
721724
yes, just connect the solar charger to the battery whenever you want to charge the battery.
2079125
That's a good question. I THINK it works by either charging the connected device from its battery, or by charging the battery. There's an on/off switch that powers the USB connection. So that's a way to differentiate this from a true solar charger. With this you can charge and store, with a solar charger you have to leave the device connected to the solar charger and in the sun to charge. I could be wrong about that. I may ahve to test that the next sunny day.
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I have the light part of the unit indoors during the day with the solar panel outside (wire run under door to front deck. I then use the power for light or cell phone charge at night. I have not tried charging the solar panel itself inside, if that is what you are asking.
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Can't help on the solar panel. I have used the 12v option off of my house batteries. The unit worked fine
18426
Sorry I have not purchased the solar panel but there is a hole in the side of the camera to attach DC power.
2172073
According to the owner's manual you can take out the battery and charge it with a 6 volt charger. The metal lid on top of the unit pops off easily to gain access to the battery. Then you have to take the battery loose at the terminals so the current from the charger is not running through the solar panel.
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Without seeing the schematic for the hook up, it is hard to advise you. There should be a charge input, that would go to the solar panel. There should be a load, that should be the device you are running, and there should be a battery connection, which is of course the battery. Make sure you observe the correct polarities on all of them. They should me marked + and -. If you are not sure, use a volt-ohm-meter to check.
700987
I dont know. I have only used mine once when the electicity was out. I haven't even tried charging mine with the solar panel. I keep it plugged in.
1067291
you can charge via USB or the solar panel sold by Goal Zero which is sold seperately..the charge holds for several hours...we charge once every couple of weeks and use daily for at least an hour or so a day off a USB charge. Much like you would with a cell phone USB jack.