How durable is the solar panel?
1940831
The solar panel is plenty strong. There are no weakness issues in the design I can see. It's really been useful camping since it also will charge cell phones!
1940832
It easily scratched with salt and sand blowing in microscopic particles in the air on the beach, but it didn't affect it's operation. I would say it's pretty durable. Actually, I was extremely happy when I bought it. It not only sounded great, but it was able to charge up my iPhone and radio.
379303
Yes! It most certainly can. I just built some solar screens for the windows on my house and the frames were aluminum and was as thick as a quarter coin and it cut right through it like a hot knife cutting through butter. Yes, these little guys are pretty durable.
273941
I don't know about solar panels, I've run mine on a 12v deep cycle battery for about 28 hrs, and it was working fine.
1407666
Yes. I've had mine outside, with some sun exposure, and it holds up just fine.
758879
I think it wil last quite a long time, just take it out in the sun once a month. I have had mine for a year and they work perfectly.
708024
I have had mine outside for as long as 2 weeks hooked to the panels and it worked great and stayed powered up, also keeping it out of the "elements"under a box that had plenty of circulation.
1208777
I have had it outside for over 6 months so far in the sun, ice (mild winter in Houston) and rain just feet from the ship channel... so far, it has held up fine.
2284200
I have found it to be reliably durable, though I'm not using it as a clothes line. I use it to hold up my car's charging cable in my garage.
2235328
The panel is fairly sturdy and has good hinges on it. I have two of them that I open and close once or twice a week. I have not experienced any problems with the panels.
806057
The panels are waterproof and rated for 100mph winds. Cold winds won't damage the panels or the solar cells. There is a 10 year performance warranty on the panels. Thanks for the question!
778251
That's a hard question to answer,do you want to just keep the batterys topped off or is there going to be daily usage of the batteries also ? I would say with your constant sun 3-4 100watt panels would be enough. Mono or Poly panels don't matter with your amt. of sun. Go cheap ! They both will give you a life span of 25years give or take.Hope this helps.
2121345
The solar panel needs a good charge controller and battery. If you have that covered, I would say it could run that gear easily.
1214763
No, the plastic backing is pretty stiff. Imagine a 1/8" clear plastic sheet like you can find at Home Depot, and it's probably along those lines. The documentation also warns that overbending can damage the solar cells.
1531401
The Eton Rukus holds up great on backyard BBQs, a full charge and/or a partial sunny day can keep it going all day. My experience at the beach is that sand does get in specially at the hinges to tilt the solar panel. i try to clean it out most of the time after the beach but im not consistent on it. It has held up well over the last 2 summers at the beach with over 20+ outings every summer, no problems.
1087844
Yes. Normally the battery can last about 2 years or more. The battery is inside the solar panel, need release the several screws.
581820
i'm not sure. it is solar powered and they say it lasts for years but i just got mine a month or two ago and things are fine.
868240
It seems to be very durable and the solar cell looks very efficient. I used it for 4 hours straight and works just fine. It has to see the sun so you have to transfer it from side to side if you use it the whole day. If I were you get 2 units and put it on both side. One wont be enough in the middle east.