Lenmar PPUS20 PowerPort Solar Charger & Battery for Cell Phone/MP3/PDA/Gaming Devices, Charging Cable/Device Tip Adapters

Posted on 08 January 2012 by

  • Hybrid Charger – Charge anywhere on Earth
  • Internal rechargeable battery stores power for up to one year
  • Capacity: 2200mAh; Charge input: 5VDC, 1000mAh; Charge Time: Approx. 4-6 Hours max; Output: 5.5VDC, 400-800mA max (7.8Wh)
  • Portable Charger & Battery can be charged up to 500 times
  • Performance times may vary slightly depending on type of device and intensity of sunlight
  • 2200mAh Capacity and 5VDC Charge input
  • Charge Time of 4-6 Hours (max)

Product Description
The PowerPort Solar Charger and Battery has been designed to harness the sun’s energy, shortening the process of transforming it into electricity by using photovoltaic cells (PVs). PVs convert sunlight into electricity that can be used immediately. The process is clean, fast, noiseless, and – thanks to Lenmar – easily portable. Here’s how it works. Light from the sun hits the solar cells. exciting electrons within the cell. Some of them break free, and channeled thr… More >>

Lenmar PPUS20 PowerPort Solar Charger & Battery for Cell Phone/MP3/PDA/Gaming Devices, Charging Cable/Device Tip Adapters

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ReVIVE Series Solar ReStore External Battery Pack with Universal USB Charging Port for Portable Smartphones / E-readers / MP3 Players and More USB Powered Devices

Posted on 02 January 2012 by

  • External battery pack recharges up to 1,000 times from the power of the SUN, AC or USB power. (NOTE: Solar power can only charge 50% of the internal battery, which can provide a 40%-50% charge to your mobile device)
  • Provides a full charge to most phones, MP3 players, GPS, iPod, iPhone, e-Readers, Bluetooth devices and other USB powered devices
  • Includes AC adapter, MicroUSB and MiniUSB charging cables
  • Convenient window suction mounts to optimize solar charging at home, in the car or at work
  • LED Power capacity indicator let’s you know how much battery power you have left

Product Description
b>Portable Extended Battery Charge Pack

This easy-to-use, multi-functional charger let’s you take charging on-the-go.

It’s equipped with a universal USB charging port & a powerful internal backup battery that stores backup power for when you are away from outlets.

Charge it up by the power of the Sun, USB or an AC outlet to provide a full-charge to most mobile devices.

It’s also designed with a convenient, side-loaded flexib… More >>

ReVIVE Series Solar ReStore External Battery Pack with Universal USB Charging Port for Portable Smartphones / E-readers / MP3 Players and More USB Powered Devices

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Posted on 02 January 2012 by


Charging 12 volt batteries for camping. Guy Fanguy, Houma Louisiana.

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BatteryMINDer Solar Charging System 12 Volt 15 Watt

Posted on 22 December 2011 by

The BatteryMINDer Solar Charging System is an ideal choice for 12 Volt battery operations. This complete system is specifically designed for charging and maintaining up to four 12V batteries of any size/type/brand. Extends performance and life of 12V lead-acid, maintenance-free, marine deep cycle and sealed AGM batteries. Fully automatic desulfator dissolves life-shortening sulfate using safe low voltage high frequency pulses. Purchasing this unit qualifies for a Free Digital Multi-Volt Meter (DMVM) (valued at $24.48) when you register your warranty at www.BatteryMINDers.com. Charges: Yes, Maintains: Yes, Desulfates: Yes, Conditioner: Yes, Works With: 12V lead-acid batteries, Amps: 1.25, Trickle Charge Amps: Regulated up to 1.25A, Charges Multiple Batteries (qty.): 4, Overcharge Protection: Yes, Polarity Reversal Protection: Yes, Power Source: Solar panel, Power Cord (ft.): 20in. from panel to controller ....read more

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Sunforce 50033 15Watt Solar Charging Kit

Posted on 10 December 2011 by

The Sunforce 50033 15 Watt Solar Charging Kit gives you several more reasons to love the sun. Ideal for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, and 12 Volt battery charging, this kit comes with everything you need to start producing up to 15 Watts/1A of clean, free power in all weather conditions. Made of durable ABS plastic and amorphous solar cells, the solar panel has a built-in blocking diode to protect battery discharge at night. The complete kit includes: a 15 Watt solar charging panel, pre- cut holes for easy installation, 4 stainless steel screws, battery clamps, CLA adapter, wire and a 7 Amp charge controller for battery overcharge protection. This unit has a maximum power output of 15 Watts; 1 Amp and a maximum temperature range of -40 to 176-degrees Fahrenheit. ....read more

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Is charging a 12v battery pack this way ok?

Posted on 02 November 2011 by

I want to use my 12v solar panel to charge a 12v battery pack that consists of ten 1.2v, 1300mah NiMh AA batteries. My solar panel typically puts out about 15-19v and 230ma on the high end.

What I would do is use a LM317T voltage regulator and appropriate resistor to limit the current to around 120ma. So I would be treating it as though I’m charging a single 1.2v, 1300mah battery. And keep the charging current at around C/10 so I could leave the battery pack charging all day without a problem. And do a trickle charging to prevent overcharging.

My questions to you are these:

(a) Is charging the battery pack in this manner with this setup ok?

(b) If I were to connect my voltmeter to monitor the charging process, would I need to wait until it shows around 12v or 1.2v? If I were to disconnect the entire pack fully-charged, I know it would give me 12 or more volts. So I’m thinking I would need to see the voltmeter reading at least 12v. But I just want to be sure I’m right on this.

Thanks for all your help!

FYI, I don’t want to use a 12v SLA battery because it would be too heavy and large for my purposes. I need something more smaller and more portable. I have other battery packs with different configurations that I want to charge in the same way. And would either use a variable resistor that I can adjust to keep the charging current at C/10 for each battery pack. Or I would use separate voltage regulators with appropriate resistors to maintain a charging current of C/10 for that particular battery pack.

And on a side note, I’m surprised there isn’t a rechargeable 12v CR23a battery on the market. If there is, I haven’t found one anywhere.

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Posted on 27 October 2011 by


Portable 12 volt DC and 120 volt AC. Charge with Solar Panel. Guy Fanguy, Houma Louisiana.

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Solar charger charging capability?

Posted on 19 October 2011 by

So I am in process of building a landrover style roof rack for my car.

I am planning on adding lights to the rack, gonna try and go LED for the reduced power consumption. Put some facing each direction so if I need light I hit that sides switch etc..

I plan on powering this with a standalone battery, thinking deep cycle marine that can take being drained and charged more than a regular car battery.

I was thinking of putting a solar charger on the rack hooked to the battery not only to keep it topped off but to hopefully re-charge it from usage,

Anyone have any insight on what wattage charger is needed etc..

I wont use the lighst all the time, kinda if i need to light up where I am etc.. so it would have time in between uses to charge.

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Charging a computer w/o an outlet?

Posted on 16 October 2011 by

I’m going on a bus ride in a couple of days and it’s going to last 13+ hours, I’d like to be able to use my computer during that time.Is there any at-home project that could make a portable solar charger or a way to convert other batteries so they can work with the laptop?

I cannot plug the laptop into anything on the bus, only can use the things I can carry in my bag.

I use an ’07 macbook.

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