Can a solar panel or battery be added for easier cranking?
229533
No! The K-Tor is for after the battery is drained and the solar panel fails (such as under heavy tree canopy or at extreme latitudes) It works when everything else won't but is definitely not first preference.
229534
I hate it! Sure it might be good in a really hard situation. I tied it and it is very hard to use! Sorry!
229535
It is designed to charge batteries. Adding a battery would be redundant. the devices with small solar panels and hand cranks don't really work. The hand crank and solar cell are too small to do anything. If you buy one the instructions say plug it into a wall outlet. This is actually designed to be used as a hand crank. Puts out enough power to be practical. You do have to crank and it takes a little practice to establish a rhythm but you can charge a phone anywhere any time. the ultimate backup. Always works. Ken
445826
I would not, its designed to have electricity running through it all the time. The battery tender turns on when the battery needs juice. A solar panel is not constantly pulling energy, and this is always turned on. I would ask someone who is an automotive electrician.
1335744
I would think you can but having a water tight connection is a better way to go in case you need to move the solar panel
2197000
3 batteries should do it, but to be safe 4.600 watts of panels to be safe. In theory you should need 2, but real world use is what im going by.
149845
yes but it depends how many car batteries if only one i don't think it will run the motor longer that 5 or 6 hours on a sunny day.Wotrh a try to see it meets you needs.You can always add another battery and panel.Best battery to use is a deep cycle marine battery.Car batteries don't like to me drained and if you really want a good one, i here the gel mat batteries work well.Keep the run of wire between the controller and panel as short as possible.
968862
This is the motor you would connect in a circuit, but I wouldn't recommend connecting directly to a solar panel. No need for an extra motor.
1483558
Yes, but if you do a large job; you may want a spare battery. This way on is always on the ready. (Ps I love this item)
1258839
Yes, It's a bit smaller in size and has the same voltage but more reserve cranking power. It even has charge status indicator right on the battery. Much lighter than lead acid battery you are replacing as well, so moving your generator will be a bit easier too.
480935
Hey, Jeff, No, they will not charge because the solar panel is wired to charge only the one, rechargeable battery that comes with the radio. I'm not sure about the hand crank, though...but I don't think so. The good news is that there is an adapter to charge the batteries, via their regular charger. So I guess, kind of in a secondary sort of way, you can charge your AAA rechargeable batteries with this unit. But with the adapter, not the hand crank, or the solar panel.
1125781
No but the top/ "solar panel" is entirely inadequate in my opinion. 8 hours in direct sunlight to charge 2 AA batteries doesn't meet my needs.
1878730
You would also need a Solar Charge Controller & a Battery. Check YouTube for instructions.
1107726
You can purchase the gate opener with the battery and solar option but I have an automatic generator at my home so if the power goes out the generator cuts in so the gate is still powered.
1327395
No. But it's pretty easy to rig up a battery back up with a small inverter and a car/boat battery.
1854511
Yes I that's true. The battery rack isn't designed to allow that. Front racks might work.
1700421
Sure if you have room. I bought this battery with the intention of installing lights and a winch. I found that this battery is not good for extended cranking and runs down quickly. I am going to do a dual battery install with a red top for starting. If you are going to add a lot of accessories you should add an auxiliary fuse block instead of tapping the battery multiple times.
877368
I don't think so. The battery is rated 5 AH which is amp hour not amps. You need actual cranking amps.
880317
Many years ago i was told in powering my boat, any solar panel 50 watts or less would be ok without a controller. Over that and it may fry the battteries. Yes you can godirect, but you have to moniter and be tne controller.