The charger is on the top, correct? How much full sun does it require to get a full charge from near dead?
229977
Never used them. They arrived damaged during shipment with minimal padding, ripped packaging. The casing of these are GARBAGE
229978
Yes it is on top.The instructions say 4 days for a full charge. But it does come partially charged.
229979
I don't know, as mine crapped-out (just like a sick dog with Diarrhea in the dog park ) after the first day of use. But yes, the solar panel is on the top.
229980
Yes. I charged it for 24 hours and it worked great for only one day. Never worked again!
229981
The solar panel is on top. The only one I found with the panel integeral to the unit.I have it installed on the West wall about 10 feet up. This is a two-story brick home with a big tree in front, overlapping this aide.I'd estimate that it only see's direct sun for ~3 hrs per sunny day.It worked immediatly. I've been showing my neoghbor, and he bought two for the West wall of his house.NO complaints.... Well made...You'll be very plesased !
229982
I purchased this in spring and installed it on the north face of my house which only gets direct sun briefly on summer evenings. It began working the same day it was installed. The solar collector is on top
229983
Shouldn't take too long. Just be sure to position it where it will get a good amount of sun throughout the day. This light is worth every penny!
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I just received mine. I am still letting charge to full power. The light is still blinking so it is no up to full power yet.
4314
This is not a good charger. Being that it has to be in the sun, it gets very hot. Batteries do not fully charge and if you plug something into it, it will burn up in the sun.
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I don't have any problems with mine when the solar charge controller is on, and it peaks at 28.5v. Same with my 24v backup charger (which puts out 27+ volts). It should be fine.
1593215
Don't know if this will help but before you installed did you lay it in full sun for the day so it was sure to get a full charge? I am assuming you installed in a sunny location. If "yes" to these it sounds like it is defective. Return or exchange it. My mom's has been up for over two years in a partially sunny location is is still working. Good luck.
877909
not very much. the solar charge will not take it from 0 to 100%. think of it only as a very minor extra tool. unfortunately you can not count on the solar panel. I have tried it on a boat trip with clear sky, full sun, left it on the deck for the whole day and the maximum I could get was not even around 20% of charging.
1044079
The top should be on the off position. I think the light might blink while charging.
148161
Of course friend, the panel is high efficiency, full sun generates 22 volts, you need a charge controller 12 Volt so you do not overload the system, it will keep you charged and when the battery is charged, disconnect, which prevents damage to your batteries!
1147716
Mine works fine using the solar. I did notice the charge doesn't last long after the sun goes down though.
1871968
There is an indicator light that blinks while charging and is solid when fully charged, but it does not tell you when it is dying and needs to be charged... In my experience, it is good for one full charge at least.
1593216
Did you lay the solar cell out in the direct sun for 2 days before attaching it to the number sign, as the instructions suggested? That will charge the battery. I did that and even though mine does not get direct sun light, it works very well.
1643517
With the device in full sun, I only get about a 50% charge on my phone before the Rukus powers off. Only takes a minute or two to chage up enough to turn back on.
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Solstar manual (Safety action) "As long as the remaining power is at the level of 75% or more(3 or more blue indicators on) please do not charge the solar charger via solar panel under sunshine (In case that the serious damage may take to li-polymer battery by continuous high temperature and charging current, which may lead to over-voltage and battery swelling up."I believe that should be loaded by the usb when they have 3 LEDs loaded.Now even the usb not light the fourth light after charging time, I believe it should be a problem, but only the manufacturer can confirm. Solstar manual (Safety action) "As long as the remaining power is at the level of 75% or more(3 or more blue indicators on) please do not charge the solar charger via solar panel under sunshine (In case that the serious damage may take to li-polymer battery by continuous high temperature and charging current, which may lead to over-voltage and battery swelling up."I believe that should be loaded by the usb when they have 3 LEDs loaded.Now even the usb not light the fourth light after charging time, I believe it should be a problem, but only the manufacturer can... » Read More Solstar manual (Safety action) "As long as the remaining power is at the level of 75% or more(3 or more blue indicators on) please do not charge the solar charger via solar panel under sunshine (In case that the serious damage may take to li-polymer battery by continuous high temperature and charging current, which may lead to over-voltage and battery swelling up."I believe that should be loaded by the usb when they have 3 LEDs loaded.Now even the usb not light the fourth light after charging time, I believe it should be a problem, but only the manufacturer can confirm. « Show Less
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This is Levin Service. Thanks for your question and concern to Solstar. This device has two types of charging: one is conventional charging via outlet; the other is charging by the solar panel which can convert sunlight into power. We suggest that please do not over depend on sunlight, but it will surely do a great job in case of emergency like there is no wall charger by your side or only sunlight left around.
666877
From all the way dead about 6 to 8 hours for a full charge. When it is charging there is a red led, and when it is fully charged it turns blue. It works great!
2240889
It is charged by light. Best is sunlight. There is also a car/truck charger provided.
455528
It charged mine from 70% to 95% overnight after charging it in the sun all day. I also have 2 additional panels on the XL. There was 25% power left.