Will the Maximal Power FC999 Universal Rapid charger charge solar batteries?
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The quick answer is "it depends." Read the label of your "solar" rechargeable battery types. If the label says it is a nickle cadmium (NiCad) or Nickle Metal Hydride (NiMH) the answer is YES, just remember to set the charger's slide switch to the type of battery you wish to recharge. Charging batteries of different types (alkaline, NiCad, NiMH) invites a poor recharge at best, overheating, leakage or damage to the charger. The answer is NO for recharging standard (heavy duty) batteries and for recharging high-end lithium or "Quantum" batteries.
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I don't know where you got this info, but the high capacity chargers for both devices are rated at 5VDC, 2.1A. So NO. And, if you charge at a faster rate the battery will fry!
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Concur; the charger is rated for 120 VAC 60 Hz at 0.100 Amps only. It is not a universal input charger. Not sure about the fast charger. I can recommend the batteries as having fast charge rate and slow self-discharge. Handy having two so one is standby always. This package is worth the $100 charged.
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Yes, But will not charge at 1C rate. Max charge rate when using all four slots is 1000ma. Max when using two slots is 1200ma. i.e. around two hours charge time. Normally charger must put in about 110% of discharge current if battery is in good condition. Really like this charger because each slot is independent and retains values after both charge and discharge.
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I do not know but I would not buy this product. my solar charger would not work with any of the connections provided and after several calls to the company without success I sent it back.
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I haven't made time to try the new charger - I have a 2000 watt Yamaha generator I wasHoping to use - the charger uses up to 1800 watts - my generator is rated at 1650 continuousI wouldn't even consider a 1000 watt generator!Bottom line is charger will use the mostEnergy on a fully discharged battery set. If you are just topping of batteries it will use less. 1 kw generator - I wouldn't do it!
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Yes. It will work with any solar charge controller. Just make sure the charge controller is rated for the total Amps required. The more panels you link together the higher the amp rating for the controller.
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Yes,, just be sure you have them hooked up correctly.. I have 2 -12 volt deep cycle batteries and 2 6 volt good cart batteries hooked up to my panels via the controller. The Sun force charger drew moisture and burned out. I replaced it with a Thunderbolt controller. It has a digital readout which is far superior to the simple/confusing light system on the Sun force controller. Also it was only $30-$5 shipping and I received it in 2 days.
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The max current in bright direct sunlight is about 1.5 amps, so it should on ideal days. I use it to charge my 20ah battery pack...takes a few days as I usually don't have it in ideal spots.
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I just have the charger that came with the original batteries -- there's no label on it that says "universal rapid" but it is pretty fast, but that probably doesn't help- sorry
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Hi Getpreparedstuff,Are you able to share with me the model of the solar charge controller that you use? Thanks. -David
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Theoretically, in ideal sun conditions, your max amp output would be 40A. The adapter would parallel those 4 individual 10A panels together, but it would be up to your charge controller to determine the actual voltage and amperage supplied to the batteries and act as the brain and prevent overcharge.
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The plug-in charger only puts out 2 amps. If your solar panel USB port has similar output there should not be a problem.
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GuidoTKP,Something like this may be more cost effective for you.Sunforce 50022 5-Watt Solar Battery Trickle Charger
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Not sure. I would say go to Fry's or Best Buy and see if they have one you can try, if you've already bought the solar charger.
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This has been the "BEST" universal battery charger I've ever owned. I have 10 GE Solar Lights around my semi circle drive all of them use rechargeable batteries and periodically I need new batteries and need to charge them to their full capacity. The battery charger works quickly and every time. I am truly satisfied!
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Yes It will. However I always use a 90 Watt Charger when I buy 9 cell Batteries. It is not necessary I just do, Good luck.