Duracell said that its Powerpack 600 charges from AC 30W max solar panels, and that DC charging is not recommended. Should this be used with PP600?
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This product produces 12v dc and would need an inverter to create ac current.
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This only applies when using the input jack on the power pack that the ac charger supplied with the power pack plugs into. The instaspark solar panel has a built in charge regulator so you could use the battery clamps from instaspark solar panel directly to power pack clamps (red to red/black to black).Jump start feature on powerpack would need to be in on position. Or you could use the 12v outlet adapter from instaspark solar panel to the 12v outlet on the power pack, but this option has a maximum amp rating which the instaspark solar panel does not exceed. Pages 22 thru 24 of the power pack owners manual gives details on each charging method. This only applies when using the input jack on the power pack that the ac charger supplied with the power pack plugs into. The instaspark solar panel has a built in charge regulator so you could use the battery clamps from instaspark solar panel directly to power pack clamps (red to red/black to black).Jump start feature on powerpack would need to be in on position. Or you could use the 12v outlet adapter from instaspark solar panel to the 12v outlet on the power pack, but this option has a maximum amp rating which the instaspark solar panel does not exceed. Pages 22 thru 24 of the power... » Read More This only applies when using the input jack on the power pack that the ac charger supplied with the power pack plugs into. The instaspark solar panel has a built in charge regulator so you could use the battery clamps from instaspark solar panel directly to power pack clamps (red to red/black to black).Jump start feature on powerpack would need to be in on position. Or you could use the 12v outlet adapter from instaspark solar panel to the 12v outlet on the power pack, but this option has a maximum amp rating which the instaspark solar panel does not exceed. Pages 22 thru 24 of the power pack owners manual gives details on each charging method. « Show Less
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I am not familiar with the PP600. My intent is to create 12VDC from the solar cells, charge 12VDC batteries, use my inverter to change the 12VDC to 120VAC as needed. At 100W, the solar won't provide much power, but when coupled with energy storage (multiple 12VDC batteries), the output is much higher from my 2500W inverter. Good luck!
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I've just talked to Instapark. There has been a change in the 600 Pro. It now requires a solar charge control to bridge the two together. The very nice folks at Instapark are sending me the $20 kit for free! http://www.instapark.com/solar-power-charge-controllers/instapark-incc1205-12v-5a-waterproof-pwm-solar-charge-controll.html
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I am using it with a Black & Decker PS140 Power Pack Type 3 14.4 V. It seems to be charging. The only possible issue is that the red charging light never goes out, so I am not sure how long I should be letting it charge. As I mentioned in my review, I may need to get a new battery. I do not have the instruction book.
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Zach, go to the website: Remember to calculate the maximum voltage you will receive. For example, I use a 24 volt system for five solar panels of 270 watts each. When the sun shines at high noon, I get about 35v going to the batteries. So I figure my watts limitation for the C60 Charge controller is 2100, but I am coming in at 1350 watts for five panels.
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I am using a 100watt panel made by Global ICP. Is your panel 12volt output? It must be for this charger. The actual output will be higher but not over 24, which is the next stage up. My panel puts out 19.5 volts directly. If you have a muilti meter, check the output voltage if you do not know.Best to look around and get a book on solar. Plenty available. Learning first will help prevent mishaps or damage to your expensive equipment.
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If you can remember to plug it in an hour a week that would be great (or even once a month). However, some chargers like the Duracell/Xantrex can switch between two levels of charging so when the battery is full it will shift to a trickle charge so to not over charge the battery (this only works for AC charging- not DC). This is why the powerpack will flash the charging light and then go to a steady light when it is full...
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Sorry, I have not used this yet, so cannot discuss it. However, the Amazon 10W system below has worked well for many months. Just remember to balance your load with the wattage of the system: MicroSolar - 10W Solar Panel Charging Kit for 12v Battery /// Plug & Play /// Solar Charge Contoller Included - Braket Included - 18 Feet Waterproof Wire - Optional 16.4 Feet Extension Wire - Cigarette Plug with Fuse - Alligator Clips with Fuse ----- Car & Boat Battery Maintainer
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My personal recommendation is for the 90w version. While the 60w version is probably adequate, my experience with the my DV6 is that when the battery is greatly discharged, the 60w original power supply cannot charge the battery and operate the laptop at the same time. If you never discharge the battery the 60w version is probably fine.
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Spare batteries or you could use something like this: Opteka BP-SC6000 Ultra High Capacity (6000mAh) Backup Battery Solar Charger with Faster Charging EcoPanel
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Sorry, I had to do a lot of research just to figure out what charger to get. I know nothing abut solar panels.
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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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Yes. I have the Goal Zero Nomad 7 Solar Panel, which puts out 7 watts of power and I charge these batteries with it via the 12v attachment and it works great!
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Warning! I am NOT an electrical engineer, however the instructions state that "The power supply charging unit is designed to operate from 100-240 Volts, 50/60 Hz AC mains supply." Also "Check that the voltage marked on the rating plate located on the power adapter is the same as your mainsupply." Here at my place in DC the things work great.
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If you use the two charge controllers that they each came with. also look up Renolgy 100w solar kits they are way more bang for the buck.
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yes, i use three 20 volt panels in series so i am putting in 60 volts. the MPPT type of controller means that it an take in any voltage (up to a max, i think 100volts for this controller) and converts it to 12 volts for charging the batteries.
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It will charge anything with a USB connector, so yes. It will charge it. You will likely get more than one full charge out of a single Power Monkey Extreme charge, but keep in mind that the solar panel charging will take a good 8 hours of continuous sun. The Power Monkey Extreme can also be charged up with 110 or 220 current when it's available so you can have extra battery power. I've used all of those to charge it, and I won't take a trip without it, especially when I'm in the middle of nowhere, five hours by plane to the nearest electricity.
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The 12V charger on this unit is minimal, maybe 10 watts, it should say in the specs, but I don't remember. I know I used the 12V plug on my motor home start battery and it barely made a difference on a 600 watt battery. You could use a separate 12V charger as long as it doesn't demand too many watts. Good luck.