Does this device allow for conventional charging via outlet, or is it strictly solar-powered?
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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.
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I did not charge mine by electricity but rather thru solar power. I'm not much help with this--sorry!
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No it is not solar powered... You'll need an electrical plug but it's a great umbrella , adds great ambience !
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No, buy a solar charger, and fine a true or pure sine wave power inverter that suits your needs
276850
It doesn't it only charges by the winding option. No solar charging. I returned it and found a better product.
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Yes, it uses a converter plugged into wall outlet to provide power to the unit
1176860
It can be plugged into a standard outlet. Mounting the lamp is also very simple. I am exteremly satisfied with the pair of fixutes I purchased.
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Like with most solar-powered charger, you have to charge up (at least partially) the internal battery first, before you can use it to recharge external USB devices. The current from solar panel (300mA best case) is too small to drive most USB devices directly, as they typically require 500mA - 1A. The solar panel output is also at the mecy of sunlight. That's why the internal battery is needed as an energy buffer.
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Yes it works just like charging your phone with a usB charger to your PC. It's slow , nothing like charging directly to power outlet
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I have it plugged into a regular household outlet. I am very happy with it. It was a little damaged it shipping, but It was delivered to the inside of my house, so I didn't have to try to get it out of the car and into my house. It takes to people to lift into the window and needs a support. We made a more durable one that the one that came with it.
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The device does require external power. It cannot run off of USB or eSATA power alone. So, yes, it does plug into an AC outlet if that is what you are referring to.
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It does not charge by solar power. It charges through a USB port. I think the charge life is great though. I played it for 3 straight days on the beach and still had battery life.
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This is not powered by battery. It is powered by plugging it into an electrical outlet.
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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.
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It will charge a power source which will charge a laptop. If you are not knowledgable about solar generator systems I would not recommend purchasing this unit as it is only one component of the whole system. There are all in one portable charging systems out there. You can get a decent one for a couple hundred.
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I'm not sure but I believe it can only be charged electrically. I attempted to charge mine in the sun but it didn't charge.
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Hi, It has a power converter that comes with it. It's a regular wall outlet plug in.