My first venture into solar and very pleased with this purchase.
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This is my first purchase in the solar arena. I thought it would be a great back up source of power if we get hit by a hurricane or some other storm that causes power outage. Living in an apartment, I am not allowed to have a gasoline generator, so this will be perfect. I plan on purchasing a 100 watt solar panel to charge this in less time than the 2 20 watt ones I have now. They are great for charging small items directly from the panels, but had I known, I would have just purchased one of the Nomad 20's and purchased at least one 100 watt solar panel. So, live and learn, and I am planning on expanding my solar input sources and adding a 38amp AGM battery or two using the Anderson Power Port to chain together with the Yeti. Am playing with different electronics to see what the power draw is from the yeti, and brushing up on my Volts x Amps = Watts to know how long I can power any given item with a fully charge Yeti 400.
1522552
Up front, I would like to note I received this item at a reduced price in exchange for an honest review.  I just received this in the mail today and did a quick test with my iPhone.  I plugged my phone into the charger for 20 minutes.  During that time I placed the solar panels in direct sunlight, but it just so happened there were quite a bit of clouds in the sky so it would become  overcast at times.  Even with some overcast conditions, along with the direct sunlight, my phone went from  31% to  38% in 20 minutes.  That is a pretty good rate.  From this increase, I estimated I could fully charge my phone in under 5 hours.

Also I really like the quality of this solar charger.  The rigid solar panels are held together by a nice quality nylon fabric and the whole unit folds down into a compact rectangle that velcros closed.  It is well put together and a nicely thought out design.
3342237
I received this  and was very excited to try it out. The battery came fully charged & the amt. of light produced in my kitchen was well.....amazing ! I put the solar panel under a 60 watt incandescent bulb and my volt meter showed out put of 12 volts DC. I dropped the battery unit at one point and it suffered no damage. Upon installing the kit in the barn, I dropped one of the lamps from a height of 8 feet, and again no damage.

After mounting the solar panel on a post at a height of 4 feet, facing due south, It showed an output of 22 volts DC in full sun. I could clean my teeth with the light produced in the barn in total darkness.

One note... I am a mechanical kind of guy and found that the mounting of the brackets to the solar panel is definitely a 2 player game, unless you have 6 hands and 75 fingers. The nuts and bolts are metric proprietary. so don't lose any! You'll need a pair of needle nose pliers and considerable patience. I first attached the brackets to the panel - of course with my wife's help. I then mounted the panel to a piece of plywood, by drilling through it, mounting the brackets to the plywood with hardware bolts and nuts.
 It would be practically impossible to mount the brackets first on to a building, then to the panel. Also, due to the angle of the brackets, it is VERY difficult to get any tool to access the top holes between the bracket and panel for mounting to a building. This is why I opted to use an angled screwdriver with bolts and nuts on the backside of the plywood that I could tighten with a wrench.

Cons:

The optional 16.4 ft extension cable does not exist. Amazon does not carry it. Their closest match made by MicroSolar has different end plugs. It is not economically feasible to return them. Postage outweighs cost of cable.  A fruitless several hour search did not produce it.

The battery outputs would infer the addition of a third light. There is no mention of the power draw of the lamps to determine if a third light is possible, nor is there any reference of purchasing a separate lamp. The instructions state "THE MAXIMUM POWER SPECIFIED TO BE ABOUT 10W ONLY."

Overall I am very pleased with it so far. It is cloudy today so I cannot attest to charging capabilities.

Update.
It was very cloudy today - never saw the sun. Checked output of solar panel 1 hour before dusk 16.96 volts. So it looks I had charging today.

Also I keep the pull cords in the on position and use the power button on the battery to turn them on. This is much more convenient and will eliminate any problems with the pull cord reported by other users.
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This solar panel is great. I deducted a star because the charging slowed down significantly once I hooked up two devices (iPhone and small rechargable battery). It was great and wonderful to be able to pull enough to get a good charge on my phone. I'm thrilled with it since I'll be camping soon and I think this will be just the right device. In addition the size it great - just about the size of an iPad.
26535
The solar panel arrived earlier than I expected and even though I haven't set it up yet, it looks fairly simple to do.  I think this is going to be a great product.
4514436
This is the ideal solar panel for the novice. This panel can be installed and in use in a matter of minutes. I would recommend that it be used with a strong amp hour battery such as the Vmax in order to appreciate the capability of the panel. I have run an ice maker, rice steamer, and lighting without any meaningful loss of voltage with a single panel.
I ordered and received my second panel today. My first unit was completely assembled. The unit today had to have the wiring hooked up and the charge controller set. You can find a manual online, and I would recommend it. However, within minutes I was up an running with the second unit. I prefer these panels because of the ease in handling. They are light weight and have a handle for directing. Additionally, the panels work extremely well when not in direct sunlight.
They are ideal for the you first time solar users, and will open your eyes to the virtues of the sun's energy.
3937578
This is a great product, and performs well above its price. I got mine in black for style, but I recommend another color as it will heat up very rapidly (I didn't think it through very much). Most people aren't aware that large solar panels only use about 35% of solar energy they capture, and this small panel seems to function at about 15%. That's still pretty good and you can still charge it through AC power (cable included!). Overall an amazing product, especially for its price.
3709867
I enjoy backpacking and was looking for a way to keep my phone charged.  This actually worked out very nice!  I'm also an electrical engineer so I couldn't help but set up a test load and confirm it really puts out 7W of current, so I stuck an ampmeter between the solar cell and a near discharged battery and it put out a true 7W on a fairly bright California day.
1168049
Up until I purchased these lights I had very little experience with solar lighting. These have made me a true believer. I have gone on to purchase other types of solar lighting, but these two are my favorite. They are very easy to install, guessing about 5 minutes to install and that includes taking them out of the box. Just purchased another set to take the place of my front porch lights for visibility at night. There are no street lights where I currently live and lights are a must. These lights usually last from dusk to dawn depending on the mode I set them in.
1735467
I contemplated between wired and solar. I didn't want to buy the same ones everyone in my subdivision have from the big box stores. After looking and researching I settled on these based on the technology and build quality. Solar has come a long way. So far it's been good. No problems 1 month in. Just the right amount of light.
4944881
I love this solar panel. Pros: Aluminum mount is sturdy and the provided flexible conduit protects the external wiring from being damaged by chewing critters or pulled loose by deer antlers.  Also adapts easily to different feeder types. Alligator clips also work with any type of battery posts.  Cons: Wiring from battery to solar unit is only about 18" long.  24" would be better but not a problem. ..just suggested.  Lastly, the two lock nuts that secure the wiring conduit to the control box must be removed before inserting in the back so remember to bring a phillips screwdriver and some plyers. I have two older ones that still continue to work flawlessly although one is starting to turn yellow (after five years of 24/7 use). I now own six Wildgame solar panels. Much more durable than some others I have used and the cost was very competitive.
1483349
The solar cover was everything I hoped it would be. The cost was below expectations so I was skeptical and now very pleased. Thanks
2100255
Now here is a solar light that I can highly recommend. It comes with a stick-on mounting piece as well as screws, and I used the stick-on to mount it on my back door that leads out onto my deck. The door has an overhang, so that the light receives only a couple hours of direct sunlight, but plenty of indirect. And this appears sufficient for it. I had wondered how well it would work with mostly indirect sunlight, and I am pleasantly surprised. At 5 a.m. this morning, it was still working after being on all night. On the dim light mode it puts out sufficient light, and when the bright light is activated by motion, it is bright enough to light up my deck area. I'm very pleased with the quality of this product.
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I opted for the smaller 2 panel 15W version for easier portability and weight savings. (i.e. For camping or even throwing in the BOB if needed).  I bought an Anker 6700mah Astro battery bank to pair this solar charger with. This solar panel can charge the battery bank from 0 to 100% in about 5 hours in full sunlight. It can also directly charge my iPhone 6 however it takes a long time. It is a better idea to charge the Anker bank and then charge my phone with the battery bank. On the other hand I have plugged in both of my kids' Kindle Fires at the same time and it charged both from sub 20% to 100% in about 4 hours of full sunlight. Works great for my applications and needs. Bought this mainly as a back up way to charge my electronics if there is a severe weather situation that may leave the power off for a few days. After testing and using it just for fun the past few months I am confident the Anker Solar Charger will work for my needs.
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I have a small scale solar setup in my garden.  I have a single 100w panel and a 115Ah 12v battery.  I use the controller in it's 24H power mode.  I run about 2.5A worth of LED lighting (some on motion sensors, some on photo sensors).  I also intermittently use fans, an inverter (to charge my 18v cordless tools) and a small water pump.

Some reviewers mentioned it gets hot.  I have not found this to be the case.  When running a constant load of 8A+ (in Mid FL during summer) it bearly gets above ambient air temperature (95F/35C).  It's mounted to a support truss (wood) within my shed.  Humidity of 80%+ has not caused any issues.  Is NOT water proofed.

I didn't have any problems deciphering the instructions.  Not the best, but the controller is pretty simple.

I was initially very hesitant on moving from a (non LCD) Renogy controller to this one. The Renogy did a good job, but it took a lot of external kit to properly monitor what was going on with load, charge cycle, etc.  So I picked this up. So far, it is the best PWM controller I've purchased.  It has all the functions I had been looking for with the exception of total Ah available for the battery...  Something I can do without.  I've also found the USB ports helpful... I can charge my phone and bluetooth speaker without tracking dirt all through the house.

If you are looking for a good, cost effective PWM controller with great reporting... This is it.

(I don't give 5 start ratings.  This controller would have to make me a sandwich or something for that extra star.  Sadly, it hasn't done so yet.)
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Bought the the 400W panel kit for off grid emergency back up and did the swap for the MPPT 40 amp charge controller as one of the reviewers (1DKPIXCOM) did.  I'm very glad I did that because the MPPT 40 amp is so very good.  In the morning on a cloudy day, the MPPT controller starts to charge the 630 Amp battery bank.  By 10 am it is full.
Stars:
* High performance Monocrystaline panels
* Solid built panels with Al frame
* Panel output is consistent on all 4 panels.
* Hardware included and easy to put together (use electrical common sense)
* Reasonable price
Strike:
- I'll let you know if I find a flaw with long term usage
I put hinges between each pair of pannel in case they need to be packed up and moved quickly.  THen I put triangular aluminum braces on each side.  They are all removable with winged nuts.  Golf cart batteries from CostCo.
This configuration allows me to run Fridge, Microwave, TV etc all day, good enough for extended power outtage.
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I recently converted my house to solar and so got conscious about energy use in more detail.  At the same time I was re-sodding my yard and thought why not put in led bulbs?  I looked at the actual led fixtures but they're a fortune and I really don't see the point since you can just use bulbs like these at a fraction of the cost.  The light from these is better than my halogen, albeit 35w, bulbs.  It's crisp and very white--looks very professional.  What it saves in energy is incredible.  When I first decided to do the LV as led it was a kind of afterthought, sort of why not just to be a little more efficient but the reality, once I added up all the fixtures is startling.  Without boring you with the details, I went from 680 kWh per month to around 45 kWh just by swapping out all my lights!  Where I live that is a savings of about $60 per month and so easily pays for the bulbs in a few months.  What I never really factored in was just how many fixtures I had and how long they ran every night.  As an added bonus, since they don't get hot, or at least heat the lv fixture's glass, the irrigation doesn't tend to affect them.  My old halogens frequently had to be replaced, even after siliconing each fixture, because of the temp differential when the sprinklers hit them.