Can this charger be powered by a solar panel?
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It might be best buying a decent sized solar panel/charger for your car and then running the Maha off an inverter plugged into the car. That way you can run other things off the A/C inverter (as well as keeping your car charged too in a disaster scenario).
254183
Not as-is, obviously. However, it works just fine off deep cycle batteries and an inverter.
254184
You can search for info regarding running MAHA chargers off solar solar panels. I suspect that running the charger directly off the panels isn't a good idea. The charger goes through a programmed cycle in charging the batteries, and if the sun goes away, the cycle is interrupted. In fact, most solar electric schemes which directly operate equipment do so by first charging a storage system.
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You must have the proper size panel with a DC to AC inverter to power this charger. The best option is to use the panel to charge a car or boat battery and hook the inverter to the battery for an uninterrupted 1-2 hr charge cycle.
737104
No. It is solar powered only, but you wouldn't need an alternate source to charge from unless you're staying in an underground bunker. Even a few hours being outside on a cloudy day is enough to run it through the night continuously.
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Most likely not. For an inverter like this you'll need to connect them to batteries, and most solar chargers need a panel voltage higher than the battery voltage. You could, however, put your panels in series to increase the voltage as long as the combined voltage still falls within the solar charger's input specs.
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Only two entry points for charging: 1) pin for solar panel 2) USB to connect to computer. Ergo, the USB can be powered by computers running either 110 or 220V. There are no provisions for plugging this rechargeable into an ac outlet. Hope this helps.
1635228
The owner's manual only makes reference to cell phone charging by crank, so I can only assume it cannot be charged by solar power.
279697
Yes. Two solar chargers would be needed. Please make sure both batteries are fully charged prior to connection. It is also recommended to disconnect the batteries from any possible draws.
1169205
This may work, only if you can install isolating switches. Then you can select solar, or mains charging, or on-board ac with the inverter .I don't know if the solar charge controller can be hooked up with the ac charger in common. I can try it. Best to be careful, so there is isolation between the power sources.
1363058
All solar panels are only able to charge batteries. You need a dc to ac inverter and battery to power an appliance.
1389240
No...It has to be direct sunlight. Also, the solar charger takes a long time to recharge the battery. I basically just used it as a secondary battery and charged it from the wall socket the night before. I think the solar charger would only help if you had several days to charge it. I left it on my dash once for a week and it barely charged half way.
1867174
I don't know about that one. I've always hooked up the 12V battery directly to the solar charger. A lighter adapter didn't come with the solar panel.
1069973
Yes, just connect it independently to the batteries(not through the solar charge controller).
2192940
You can use solar power to charge a battery conected to this inverter , but you cannot hook the solar panels straight to the inverter.
875639
This is a 12 volt light no it does not have a solar battery charger. If u want to run it on a car battery u can not sure how long it will last.
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It is according to what you use for your power supply !! I Use A 12 v-dc Battery And a 12 v-dc Solar Panel To Keep The Battery Charged.12 V + In 12 V + Out / 12 V - In 12 V - Out. so your answer is (YES)
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I do not see why not. If the solar panel can put out enough voltage to recharge it approximately 13.5 volts it should work fine.
207697
I'm not certain, but I don't think so. You have to let them charge up under a lamp or windowsill before the solar part can function. It can also be used with battery power.
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I don't think the solar batteries can be recharged that way but I'm not sure.Maybe contact the battery company and ask them.