can this be charged using an alternative power source, ie, solar panels or biolight stove?
234080
As long as your wattage is correct I am sure you can charge it with anything that has the AC receptical and and produces 120 volts
1632490
Yes. It can be charged by a DC source in your car or by the AC adapter provided with the device.
69382
You'd have to check the tech specs on the charger to see if it pulls between 2-4 watts to charge. BioLite has a video on YouTube about how to calculate power requirements.
2172074
The battery can obviously be charged, so yes it could be done. However, I suspect one would absolutely have to have a trickle charger of the correct voltage. You could check with the battery manufacturer to determine what amp rate is acceptable, and then charge it. Myself, I would get two batteries, change them out as needed and charge the one that is out of the machine. I say this because, one of the great things about this fence charger is that the circuitry is protected from the multitude of power surges during summer thunderstorms here in the Deep South. Those power line surges damage and can even destroy the circuitry of something like a fence charger. Solar chargers are of course exempt from such issues, giving them a very long life. Hooking it to a battery charger while that battery is in the fence charger would eliminate that advantage. Just my thoughts.
1288010
It does charge based off solar. My radio is fully charged now and will charge my cell. It will drain pretty quick if not kept where it can charge.
877912
The solar charge rate is very slow. Depending on bright sunlight and several days I guess you could.
1321237
Yes, you can charge it by plugging it into your electrical outlet or the USB in your computer.
1828613
The solar battery can be charged via USB. If you have a USB phone charger that plugs into the wall it should work for this too. You can also charge it using a USB port on your computer. You can use any of the USB cords it comes with. Its really much more versatile than what the instructions show.
1916729
Sure, I plug it into a 12v back up battery I charge with a solar panel. But you could use an outlet.
1604985
If there is, it's by no means accessible to the average consumer. The clear answer is no.You can charge this through its micro usb port and then have it ready to power an electronic off the (full-size) usb slot when needed on the go. If it dies, you get a new one. If that's a concern then get a better, more expensive one.
1965794
You could; but it would only charge when the light switch was on. And it would turn on when you turned the lights switch to 'off'.
421570
Yes you can and it would use it's own internal battery. There is a side plug in as well to charge via outlet or car adapter also so you could do both.
2248296
It is Charge is by its solar panel and mains, not a secondary solar panel. Have you asked the manufacturer?
693766
Yes! It won't be overcharge on my home energy at 24hr 7d week all year round. It will be safe to charge with solar panel. It only charge on day time and night time none. As long it's a twelve volt charger to charge these batteries.
75564
No. You would need a 12v battery and use the solar panel to recharge your battery
1410121
I guess so it can be done. The unit can be charged via regular power outlet and using computer (USB port)
1783342
The panels do not hold a charge themselves. You can charge directly from the panels or connect an external battery (not included) and charge that as your future power source.