does this panel have diode protection to prevent battery discharge
1975853
Yes, but you still have to unplug it when you start your car. Also if its anything like the one of got it wont last more than a few hours anyway.
1152737
I was not aware of one and I hooked it up without breaking it.If you have a panel in the sun however, I would think that hooking up the batteries and any accessories first would be the right thing to do, followed by the panels connection
522526
The nature of your question suggest you are looking for a battery "charger". If this is the case you will need more than the 5 Watts this panel can provide. With the 5 watts provided from this panel, you won't need allot of wiz's bang circuit breakers and meters. This panel dose a great job of keeping a fully charged battery in top shape all by it's self.
1616209
No, but there is a small green light marked "protected" that stays on when the power is on.
703085
No..once you put the cover down, it automatically turn the switch to off....i think for safety purposes not to drain your battery or any power....hope this will help!
1492486
Yes. I did not put it in as I use my Solar charger for a marine battery on my boat. As stated, the diode wasn't neccesasary but I have a "kill switch" between the batteries and the console ignition. I purchased this solar charger 2 seasons ago and the batteries have remained very strong to which I give credit for the combo use of the solar charger and the kill switch. What ever the battery is being used for, if you haven't installed a kill switch and you reside in an area with short days and long winters, I would put it in.
2166922
Not that I know of. Anything plugged in has a battery back up. I am in an area of frequent power failures. More than one a month and it has not been a problem with the security system. You could call GE, I think it is GE/Jasco for the security system. Sorry I don't have the number with me. They are very helpful.
1474642
Yes, it has internal over-discharge protection provided by an internal charge circuit PCB. The same PCB that regulates the heat, light and charging.
1974277
Yes, Internal over-charge and over-discharge protection to prevent battery over use.
1316170
The panel came with a power regulator to prevent an overcharge but not built in. At 35 watts it is only charging at about 3 amps so it takes several days to charge my 230 amp hour deep cycle RV battery. I use it to keep the batteries topped off in the RV lot and it extends the length of time between charges. You can direct connect the panel but it can damage your battery if you leave it connected to long.
526578
Possibly, so I keep the metal plate against the battery but there is a protective sheet on the metal plate.
761009
I am not sure what you mean exactly but the unit has an on/off switch and if you unplug the solar panel while the unit is in the on position the leds will stay on until the batteries are expended.
1983789
No. The batteries are accessed through a panel located in the underside of the paver.
1796520
You should have at least a basic charge controller to avoid over-charging your battery and possibly damaging it. The panel has built-in diodes to prevent discharging your battery when there's no light on the panel.
403732
Be sure you put a 'charge controller' (regulator) between the panel and the battery. If you don't, you will overcharge the battery daytime, and fry the panel at night (because the battery will back up into the panel and fry it).
2133714
Not while electrical systems are in use. It's for maintaining a charge during battery storage and recharging (slowly) after use.
267274
No, it has a blocking diode to prevent it from discharging the battery at night but no auto shut off