Where is the solar panel? How does it facing? What if direction of sun comes from the number side? Wish a picture showing the back side.
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Dear customer, the solar panel is on the top of the item. It is facing upward. The sun still can get on it if it's from the number side.Thank you.
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Dear customer, the solar panel is on the top of the item. It is facing upward. The sun still can get on it if it's from the number side. Thank you.
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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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Are you using a battery back up? This would help. Also the inclination of the panel per Earth to Sun is important, as day becomes afternoon then evening.
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Solar panels are separate. It does have a hand crank on top for self power.
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The previous answers are correct. Take a little extra caution on very similar parts for specific spots(glides) and that the panels are facing correct direction. On balance, this is a better constructed, better directions than most.
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You are correct, only one solar panel. Not to mention, they are very difficult to assemble due to size and none of these items work very well as they have to be in direct sun light, not through a window. Even outside, the panel has to face the sun directly or you get nothing. Don't waste your money
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I set the assembly on the ground and aim the flat solar panels towards the sun. The tilt of the panel is variable and you occasionally rotate the panel to follow the movement of the sun. You do have to remove the battery box lid(s) to connect the positive and negative leads. The eight foot wires that come with the unit helps keep the panel assembly in the sunlight.
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Please look closely, it's on one side of the panel (or point the picture to enlarge so you can see clearly).
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Yes! The solar power first goes to meet the home consumption. If there excess power from sun, it goes back to grid. So, if you turnoff all the power consumption in your home, you will see electric meter rotating backwards, giving credit.
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from my understanding on the back of the panel is a printed circuit board and there is a switch on the board. one direction is c* and the other direction is F*. I did not find this out until it was already it was already installed and siliconed to the wall. I just left mine on C* and if I ever take it off the wall then I will change it then.
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There is no back-light. But if I remember correctly there is an option to keep the display on via the battery. You may or may not be able to read it with just a night light. I have three of these and I really like them; but I have it optioned for the display to go out when there is no light to power the solar panel. And of course I love having the correct time all the time. I've never had any problem with any of the three, but you have to be smarter than a box of rocks to get it set up -- its cheap enough to throw it out if you can't get it going correctly!!
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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 !
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Hi. When I bought mine there was a clear piece of plastic covering the solar panel. Look for an edge to peel up, if you can't find anything, then they probably didn't put it on yours. No big deal.
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There are 3 butons on the back of the solar panel. One is called "MODE" that is the one that you push until you get the sequence that you like
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Had the same problem. It took several days. Just make sure you have the switch on the solar panel in the correct position. The directions aren't very helpfu..
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Hey folks, to be clear, "retracer" is actually wrong. The panels are actually built OUT OF COUNTRY. I just confirmed this by speaking directly with someone at Grape Solar in Eugene, OR. With that said, these folks are extremely helpful and have been more than willing to help in answering any questions I've had related to their products and even how I can connect their products into an existing solar project that I have NOT containing their products.
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It is an exhaust vent. The solar panel is a separate assembly and comes with some right angle brackets for mounting on the roof. The solar panel is about 14"x14" if I remember correctly. It is mounted on the roof and I don't feel like climbing up there right now.