Can the light run while a USB Charge cable is plugged in? I have an onboard power system on my trike (USB at 2.1A available)
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I believe the instruction say the light should not be operating during the charging cycle (USB cable plugged in). I remove the light from the mounting bracket when I get home and charge it in my house during the evening, that way it is fresh for the next day. I use the light on my commute about 30 minutes a day on the way home at night. I usually charge it up after 3 uses, but I suspect I could go longer.
1485988
Yeah. If the battery gets used up just plug it via usb to your computer, 115vac, car usb converter...Lights go all disco too. Pretty cool imho
1617716
the light should flash on and off while charging I am pretty sure. I did use a powered usb hub to charge mine.
2095439
I keep my light in a window to keep it charged, I've never charged with USB, so sorry, I'm not sure. I would assume it would. Mine seems to show the red light only when the solar screen is exposed to light (any kind), showing it's charging.
2095440
Like I said, I have not charged mine by USB. Just plug it in and see, it won't hurt it. It will probably take longer to fully charge by USB than by direct sunlight, so just leave it charging overnight and check it the next morning. I found that they only way to make the light go out is by covering the solar screen, or putting the lantern in the dark. It seems to glow otherwise because any light seems to charge it in some manner.
669001
Not unless you turn it on. It will operate normally while charging. There is a small red charging indicator inside the lantern light stack when charging so you will see that when the light is turned off.Hope this helps. JWC
641668
Make sure your usb port is supplying 5 volts. Lights should be on when charging, if they are already or reach fully charged no lights.
100865
You would have to crank it to provide power to the USB, but the flashlight on the device already provide light. It doesn't operate as a battery pack would. The cranking operation charges the battery to the flashlight and also outgoing power to the USB during the cranking. The flashlight works on its own without cranking, but the USB does not. Hope that makes sense.
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I don't think so. It runs purely off of the light sensor. The only thing you can do is turn it off completely. It is a great light though. Brighter than I expected and battery charge has lasted through the entire night during summer. Anxious to see if it can make it through the night in the winter months.
1984611
I only have one light.it might not have enough power to run the all, try an outside power strip. amazon sell them also I have 2. they are great
1158331
Hello,I bought thus light 8 months ago... Great light! Bright at night and I use the flasher 99% of the time. There are brighter ones but not needed. Never ran out if power yet.The warning of low power is a very faint flashing light under the on/off button. Any USB solar charger, computer or cell phone that connects works but takes 8 hours (USB only supplies 5 volts and 200 milliamperes). The USB is pretty standard and quite common. A side hole for a glass do some flash goes to the sides and a butter plug to cover the USB is my only complaints.
2002407
I used a standard car battrery and it ran a radio 2 40 watt lamps for days before needing a charge. Make sure you dont get poitive and negitive mixed up. It killed my inverter dead.
1569229
Hi Karen, if you have a USB that is split, (I have one with 3) and use it just fine...really depends on the computer power settings also, mine is on High Power. When the electricity goes out, the battery is in use, I set it to Low Power for longer use.When plugged in, the power setting will auto-lower the battery draw and use electric line.
1762659
If it is the same as mine, the light is only on when it is providing charge to the car. It is not on all the time.
222136
That shouldn't happen. Just the charging light should come on. The greatest feature of these lights is that they are guaranteed for life. Contact them and send it back.
669002
Not unless you turn it on. It will operate normally while charging. There is a small red charging indicator inside the lantern light stack when charging so you will see that when the light is turned off. Hope this helps. JWC
1097565
Yes. The tail/running (and back up, if equipped) lights are wired independent of the converter.