Is it a solar chip? What does it do? I understand it charges, but is it charged and then you take it out and use it in the field if needed?
227484
No for dc40 not 30 it is what wall charger plugs into then take off collar when using
227485
It is a plastic clip that wraps around the collar and connects to the power cord. The collar is water resistant and has no plug-in holes. The clip has the plug-in hole for charger and the charging sensors for the device. One comes with the Garmin set...but I got a spare so I can keep one at home an one in truck for field charging.
227486
It is not a solar chip you need to have a Garmin power supply to plug into your house receptacle or you can also get a 12 volt power supply for your auto they both have the end you need to plug into the Garmin Charging clip that snaps onto your locating collar to charge it.
227487
No it has to be puged in to a electrical cord that plugs in to the wall socket you have to have both to charge the collar
1115383
I found that to be normal though I have no background in electronics I did not have a problem because it does everything that was claimed. Another thing is that if it is close to discharge the solar voltaics will not charge it to 100%. It is best to charge it up if you are away from electricity with solar before you get to a total discharge....
695860
They say recharging is necessary every three months. It can be charged with the panels, auto sig lighter or ac to dc wall charger provided. It shuts down if charge is too low as not to damage power tools etc. I've only had it a few months so far and I'm very satisfied with it so far. One of the cool things about it is that a very complete list of instructions etc. is printed right the flipside of one of the solar panels....no need to try to find buried or lost paperwork.
1147716
Mine works fine using the solar. I did notice the charge doesn't last long after the sun goes down though.
1590396
It's solar powered, so I really don't know what you mean by the question. It's been working great a couple of years now.
847178
I took mine straight out of the package and started using it immediately. I never put a battery in it, I just make sure the solar indicator is on when using outside. I have yet to try to charge it by any other means but it holds a charge for a very long time after being outside. It wouldn't suprise me if that's a typo honestly. I don't even see a spot on it to put a battery.
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I recommend you read my review. I managed to make this work but DO NOT EXPECT the solar to do anything at all. The panel it comes with is only 1/3 the power required to run the system. It is a 10W panel and you need 30W. They will happily sell you additional panels. The batteries are also worthless. The system has no way to charge them. You actually need to connect them to an external charger to do this. The solar won't charge them. They will also sell you a solar charging module. In the end I removed the solar and the batteries and have it wired to A/C power. Oh and another thing, I have replaced the main control board 3 times since I bought it. The customer service to make this happen as horrible. I am now out of warranty and if the system dies I will simply spend the money and replace it with a higher quality one. Now I am basing this on the kit I purchased 2 years ago. It would be nice if they have changed it but I would not count on it. I hope this helps.
1735017
I just leave it with it with the solar cells up when I am not using it and it has never sun out of charge. I love mine!!
1083108
I have only let it charge with indirect solar when i'm away for the day and its fully Charged. It will run a computer for hours I have never run out of power. Love it.
541426
You'll be charging from the battery pack not the panel it self. It goes sun panel battery then device. So it will be a continuous charge until those barriers are depleted. And they just recharge from the panels
1969920
This IS a battery in a fancy package. You charge it using the cable that is included, then you can use the stored power to charge and power USB devices and 12 Volt devices that normally plug in to a cigarette lighter/power plug in a car. Or, you can use it as it was specifically intended to power a telescope when in the field! (We used this to recharge our phones when the power was out for 2 days...excellent to have around in an emergency!)
206143
That is only part of the reason to use a solar power controller. It also controls the charging voltage corresponding to the state of charge in the battery, just like a smart battery charger.
1967851
It's a solar panel and will charge your iPhone and or any other small to medium sized usb items non stop over & over as long as your panel has sun light it'll charge it as many times as you'd like. It's a really nice product, really a good purchase!
2112236
the one i have is solar powered which does have a battery which is constantly being charged by the solar panel. the item shown on this page apparently has 3 x d type batteries which are usually in the round vertical bit that sticks in the ground. i'm sorry but i do not know how to get them out.
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no problem charging on US electric. the grass catcher stays on very well during use, but comes off with nearly no effort when you need to empty iy. the blades have not gotten stuck on me yet under electric power, but when using as a non powered push mower they do bind up from time to time in thick grass. I have no idea where to get the battery. i did see one here on amazon for $150 (wow). I do need a second battery as the main battery is not enough to cover my whole lawn. i get about 2.3 of it done. i don't know the exact size of my lawn but it is typically about an hour mow from start to finish
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Agree with Todd & Kate. It is what it is, a "solar" panel depending totally on UV rays to generate a charge. The panel will not generate a charge at night nor on dark overcast days.
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It is Charge is by its solar panel and mains, not a secondary solar panel. Have you asked the manufacturer?