Do I need to buy some sort of an adapter if I want to use this panel with a battery?
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The V mount plate is included in this panel. It will take a Sony V mount battery.
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I use a 20watt panel and a voltage regulator. If you have a battery,you will need a solar regulator.
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You need a charge controller. I bought this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008I0IZ7O/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 , but I had to cut the wires on the solar panel to connect to the charge controller. You can get adapters, but I'm not sure what those are called.
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It comes with the wires to connect to the battery posts. As for the panel, no. It just has wires that you will need to splice to whatever type of connection your panel has.
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The Solsti panels and battery pack come with a USB adapter to attach the battery pack to the solar panels directly. Charging input for the battery pack is a 5V input and is similar to a camera charging input so that type of adapter may work to charge the pack from another source, but I haven't tried that and you will want to check the voltage through the adapter so you don't burn up the battery pack.
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I believe that is the first option. The panel will not come on unless it has a good battery. Installation was a breeze. Good luck.
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MC4 connectors are used most often, they are weather tight, one each (male-female) from the panel . You will need to splice intoor use a terminal adapter at the batteries.Make sure to use a blocking diode if you are thinking about connecting directly from the PV panel to the battery. Not needed if you have a modern charge controller.Good luck-Bill
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You will probably need to get (or create) an adapter that connects the solar panel into the lighter outlet. These don't come with a special "solar panel" jack. Some brands of packs have a little "wall-wart" AC charger with a "charging jack" that can sometimes be used, but if you're solar panel puts out more than 2 amps then I'd not use that "charging jack".
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You won't want to connect the panel directly to a battery, as it could damage or overcharge it. The panel itself only provides a voltage, you need a charge controller between the panel and the battery. The one I used (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001HWQZNQ/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1) is not currently available, but should give you an idea of what to look for. You want a controller that can handle at least 30 watts and 17.5 volts input for charging 12v batteries.
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There are a couple methods that will work. The first is to attach battery clips to the panel cord, then when needed clip onto the battery. This is simple but you always need to make sure the polarity is correct and when not attached it would be good to not let the clips touch so the panel isn't shorted. Another method would be to purchase a mating set of 2 pin flat connectors. These are similar to the 4 pin connectors used to connect a trailer to a car. Connect one to the battery (best if the exposed pin is connected to minus). Connect the other to the panel (exposed pin connected to plus). Now you just have to mate the connector and there is no chance of a short. Regards
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I believe you will need two panels connected in a series for a 24 V system. My panel puts out 18.99 volts max, not enough for a 24 volt battery. hope this helps.
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Only if you use batteries. I don't know if you could buy an adapter though.
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You connect the panel to the batteries via the the charge controller. It will come with simple to read instructions.
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Nope, dual 6 volt battery setup= 12 volts. I think I saw this panel available in 12 volts though. I have purchased six of these and love them so I hope you can make it work!
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You need an adapter if you don't want to use batteries. I used one for a PSP and it works great.
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Its only a 5 Watt panel so no. Running something from a solar panel, without a DC battery, isnt practical anyway if you need any sort of a constant voltage.
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No. You can plug into a wall usb or othe panels as long as it has appropriate connectors and you can also use other brands of rechargeable batteries.