Foldable solar array + XP18000: Has anyone had any sucess charging the XP18000, with a solar array, like the brunton 26?
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Here is a guy who found one and made his own adapter: http://irongarment.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/goal-zero-nomad-27-solar-panel-to-energizer-x/
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Spare batteries or you could use something like this: Opteka BP-SC6000 Ultra High Capacity (6000mAh) Backup Battery Solar Charger with Faster Charging EcoPanel
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I sold mine last year....they are easy to use...Just plug any 12 V item into the "cigarette type" female connector on it to CHARGE a battery....If you are charging a cellphone, laptop, USB type items (non 12 V), then use the USB import on the battery for them.....depending on what you use the solar charger for....you can charge small USB items while the solar charger is facing the sun......If you need the Manuel for it, just get it on line...good luck!
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I dont know. I have only used mine once when the electicity was out. I haven't even tried charging mine with the solar panel. I keep it plugged in.
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This panel does not have a charge controller, the powerpack has the required charge controller built in already. Direct quote from the owners manual of the Xantrex "Small, unregulated 12 V solar panels rated to produce a maximum of 2.5 A (or 30 W) can be used to charge the XPower Powerpack through the AC charger input socket. Once the connector is inserted into the AC charger input socket and the solar panel is placed in the sun, the XPower Powerpack charges automatically just as with the AC charger. It takes about ten hours in direct sunlight to recharge the XPower Powerpack from a 2.5 A solar panel."
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The external battery holds a charge for a long, long time, therefore I haven't seen the need to charge it up. I have charged my I phone 4 with it. At 45% full the solar panels charged it in less than an hour. The panels work very well and the size is right and the price is right. From what I understand, you can encase it in a ziplock bag and it will work just as well and keep the panels protected.
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I think they make one now that has a USB port. Mine is older model. Can't charge anything. Also if you just looking, I wouldn't get this. The solar panel takes forever to really charge. And radio or flashlight only works couple of minutes
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I gave the solar charger as a gift, so I can't answer that. My brother loves it though. He is not a backpacker or a biker however.
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The 19010 is the older version at mentioned. The only difference I know of is 19010 has a small pouch (about the size of the guide 10 battery pack). The 41022 has a mesh pocket the entire size of the solar panel and you can store the guide 10 with 4 - AA batteries, 4-AAA batteries in the adapter, the luna led bar, and i store my iphone charging cord. With the 19010 you have no storage room with the kit and you have to store separately. I HIGHLY suggest getting the 41022. I'm pretty sure the solar charging is the same on both but I am not positive on that.
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I'm sure there is no solar generator on the market designed to charge 24V/5amp Worx WA3216 lead acid batteries. Why would you want use a solar generator to charge when it cost less than two cents ($0.02) to charge the battery with household current?
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I have the XROBOT 6000mAh model and have had no problems charging anytime. Every once in a while I will wait until it is drained. I use mine all the time to charge several different Samsung products.
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I actually use mine with a voltaic solar charger while biking. I find it charges faster than the computer and is free when it is very sunny. However, it could also depend upon the batteries. The batteries that came with it didn't last long, so now use the rechargeable energizers. The heat from the sun may have sped up the degradation of the original batteries, too. Love the recharger and gave a couple as gifts.
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I'm not sure what the maker recommends but I've left it connected as you describe for several hours without any problems. I have since added a disconnect plug to my battery which makes connecting the solar array and controller quick and easy.
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Unhappily not directly - probably the biggest downside of this charger. However you can use the USB port to charge AAA off the solar-charged AA via a regular (non-solar) USB battery charger. I'm sure it has to be extremely inefficient and it adds extra bulk and weight if you are backpacking, but it does work. It would be a lot better if you could simply flip down the terminal to adjust to the smaller AAA (as with the regular USB chargers) or there was an adapter that let you put the AAA into the AA slots (as with GoalZero)
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Anker makes some fairly nice USB batteries that you can buy on Amazon for under $50. You could use one of those batteries with the solar array and have power left three days later.
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It can be charged by one of Ascent Technologies' solar charging kits, but does not come with a solar charging capability integral to the unit itself. It is just a rechargeable battery with associated USB cables.
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Hi Cashfan45, I think your T520 should work fine with the right power tip. The unit comes with a bunch, so I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be included. Don't expect the solar panel alone to charge the laptop battery very quickly if at all, while the laptop is booted. The 23,000 battery though once fully charged, does provide plenty of power. I use a pretty old Dell Latitude E6400 for the office and it has a pretty big power draw. This App Power 23,000 powered my laptop for 5 hours. Cheers; E!