Car Solar Charging Kit: 2013

Sunday, December 15, 2013

BatteryMINDer Solar Charging System

Actively monitors your battery's voltage any time the sun is up
Works with all sizes, types and brands of 12 Volt Lead-Acid Batteries including but not limited to: flooded (filler cap / maintenance-free / VRLA / SLA), gel, AGM (Optima / Odyssey / etc), starter, deep cycle and hybrid.
Not for use with aircraft batteriesInternal program adjusts its output several times a second based on this reading to quickly and correctly charge your batteryThe long-term float (maintenance) stage can add years of serviceWill never overchargeHigh freq
Internal program adjusts its output several times a second based on this reading to quickly and correctly charge your battery
The long-term float (maintenance) stage can add years of service

BatteryMINDer Solar Charging System
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5-Watt Solar Battery Trickle Charger

Creates 5 watts of electricity for charging and maintaining 12-volt batteries
Works with automobile, tractor, electric fence, deer feeder, boat batteries and more
Made of durable ABS plastic and amorphous solar cells
Weatherproof amorphous panel charges in all daylight conditions-even on cloudy days
Includes 15" x 14-1/2" amorphous solar panel, 4 pre-cut holes for easy installation, 4 stainless steel screws, 9.5 ft wire, 12V DC plug, battery clamps and Quick Connect technology

5-Watt Solar Battery Trickle Charger

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Car Solar Charging PROs

+ Loud speakerphone: I have no problem hearing the callers, even on the highway. It is a lot better than the iPhone's built-in speakerphone. Also, people I talk with say I sound crystal clear on this device.
+ Solar charging: My car is parked out in the sun while I'm at work, so why not put all that sunshine to good use? This device keeps itself charged without having to keep yet another cord in the glovebox.
+ Auto-Off: If your phone moves outside of the bluetooth range (20-40 ft), it will turn itself off after 10 minutes or so.

CONs Car Solar Charging

- Power button: You have to hold the button for 4 seconds to turn this device on. I wish you could just tap it quick when you hop in the car to power it up.
- The range is too good: With my car parked in my attached garage, the bluetooth never disconnects when my phone is in the house. Therefore, the speakerphone never turns off. I have to remember to manually power it down with the 4 second button press (or disable the bluetooth on my phone) when I get home.

Some reviewers commented that their device doesn't charge when it is in the sun. Basically, this device knows when it needs charged. The battery has to be low enough before the red charging light will come on when charging via solar power. It's kind of like your cellphone; your phone won't charge when you plug it in if it's at 100% already.

UPDATE: 1 year later and this bluetooth speakerphone is still going strong. I've never had to plug it in other than the initial charge when I first got it. The solar charging works great.

Car Solar Charging PROs

Solar Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

Features

Enjoy hands-free talking with the solar-powered Bluetooth speakerphone
Multi-point connection: Switch between two phones and answer the phone that rings
Windshield* and visor mounting bracket included
One full charge provides up to 11-13 hours continuous talk time
Superior echo cancellation and noise reduction
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR provides easy pairing and robust signals
Dedicated volume and mute buttons provide intuitive user experience
Micro-USB cable and vehicle charging adapter included

Solar Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

Had this about a month - the solar feature attracted me since I never knew when there was any power left in my last unit. Actually, it's the same with this - how much charge does it have left?

Charging: I did the first charge via USB, and once in between, during this four week period - and every couple days put it into the sun. Have used it more than a dozen times or more on calls, and it keeps working. A previous review said the red led is supposed to light when solar charging, but I've never seen it, and not sure it's supposed to do that... only lights when plugged into USB charging. Given that a full solar charge takes more than 10 hours - the limited time I place it in the sun just might be enough to keep it going. Bottom line: not sure if the solar charging really works, but I only did the USB charge after a couple weeks because I got nervous. And you do have to turn the unit over to charge, and then back again to use it so the speaker and mic are toward you. Seems to take a little more fussing to use it fully.

I like the size... and the capability to handle two phones. People seem to hear me fine. The speaker volume is not the best - I have a Storm 2 and need to have it at full volume, with the Iogear at full volume, to really hear it. For me, this is the weakest point. I don't have a noisy car, but I have to kill the radio, roll up the windows and really pay attention. Or, I'm just gettin' old!
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Auxiliary power outlet

Seemingly just another auto gadget fortunately the Equus 3721 is more sophisticated than its ponderous description. A breeze to connect to any car's 12 Volt electrical system. Simply push into the lighter socket or an auxiliary power outlet now found in many newer vehicles.

With the engine running the instrument constantly displays battery condition with an LED light; amber when marginal, red if the battery is discharging. A green light indicates a correctly functioning electrical system. All is well with both battery and, most importantly, the alternator.

The Equus is also an accurate voltmeter. Digital read-outs give exact voltage in the electrical system. Potential alternator problems or a failing battery will be indicated by below normal voltages, plus an amber or red light. Extra information is a battery icon graphically showing total battery charge. Tending towards erratic read-outs, and therefore unreliability, it is not the unit's best feature.

Equus's instruction card is easy to understand. The unit is well made, sturdy, easy to connect and to transfer to any 12 volt system not having its own voltmeter. Also, as a supplemental monitor in an RV, or a bigger boat with a remote 12 Volt outlet in a sleeping area far from the main instrument panel, overall battery condition condition can be monitored while camping or at anchor.

Good value for money; very useful. From personal use, recommended.

Charging System Monitor INNOVA 3721

Easily plugs into vehicle's cigarette lighter or power receptacle to monitor battery and charging system voltage
Designed for 12-volt negative ground systems
LCD displays measured voltage with a bar graph to indicate battery charge level
Color-coded LEDs quickly identify battery's charge status
Head pivots for easy viewing and angle adjustment

Charging System Monitor INNOVA 3721

Brand	Innova
Item Weight	1 pounds
Product Dimensions	10 x 1 x 6.5 inches
Item model number	3721
Manufacturer Part Number	3721

Charging System Monitor INNOVA 3721

Goal Zero 19006 Guide 10 Adventure Kit with 4 Goal Zero AA Batteries

I made the mistake of buying the Goal Zero 19006 Guide 10 Adventure Kit with 4 Goal Zero AA Batteries, not this one, which is the Guide 10 PLUS Adventure Kit. The Guide 10 Plus is iPad compatible, whereas, the Guide 10 is not.

I bought this kit mainly for camping. I find myself needing to charge my iPhone and iPad and knew this company made a good product. In April 2011, I went to Overland Expo in Amado, AZ and the Goal 0 reps had a big booth and gave away some small solar powered led flashlights. I was very impressed with their presentation of the products. This kit fits perfect in my bug out/backpacking/camping bag. I weighed the item, as I do with all items that go in my pack, it weighs 1 lbs 6 oz with: the solar panel, all cables, battery pack and batteries. EVERY OUNCE COUNTS when backpacking. So, for me, this was a good option compared to having to pack batteries and then maybe having to worry about scavenging more, if in a survival/bugout/zombie/post-apocalyptic situation, lol.

NOTE!!!!
I can charge my iPhone(4) directly from the Nomad 7 solar panels or with the Guide 10 Plus battery pack. But I can ONLY charge my iPad (1st Gen) with the Guide 10 Plus battery pack, I CANNOT get the iPad to charge when directly plugged into the Nomad 7 solar panels...this was disappointing for me, but I'll make do. Furthermore, I plan on buying 2 additional Guide 10 Plus battery packs with 4x AA batteries and 3 packs of 4x AAA batteries. I plan to use the AAA's in my flashlight, lantern and head lamp, and to use the AA's in the Guide 10 Plus packs to charge my electronics.

Guide10+ solar battery charging kit

The Nomad7 and Guide10+ solar battery charging kit is a pretty good product that aims high, but fell somewhat short in performance in my use over a period of several weeks. The kit consists of the foldable Nomad7 solar panel unit with an output pack and zipper pouch, and the Guide10+ batteries and recharger. The thing to understand about solar panels is ... they really need direct sun to work well. If it's bright but pretty hazy, if it's partly cloudy, if you can't get a direct straight on view of the sunshine ... all of these factors impact the recharging times. A partly cloudy day and an off angle for the panels can double the amount of time it takes to recharge the batteries. And in my experience, obtaining optimum conditions is challenging. Read on for a discussion of pros and cons I experienced during my product testing.

(Pros and Cons are tagged with "Kit" if the observation is for the whole kit, "N7" if it pertains to just the Nomad 7 solar panels, and "G10+" if the comment pertains to just the Guide 10+ battery pack/recharger.

Pros:

N7 - Cool Design: The 2 solar panels fold like a book, and a wraparound Velcro tab secures the panels closed. The panels are inside the closed case, and the outside contains a zippered mesh pouch that contains the solar converter and port panel, and lets you store the accessory cables, AAA adapter, instructions, and the Guide10+ battery charger. It's a brilliant design that puts everything you need right there in a fairly compact package weighing around 1.5 lbs.

G10+ - Multiple Recharge Options: You can recharge the batteries from solar energy with the N7 or N3.5 panels or from USB (8-10 hours per spec.).

G10+ - Charger Has a Flashlight: Pretty cool, and pretty bright too (100 mW)

Guide10+ solar battery charging kit

Car Solar Charging Goal Zero 19010 Guide 10 Plus Solar Charging Kit

Keep your power hungry phone juiced and ready for you to use
Power up your tablet for 25 percent longer
Small and compact enough to carry with you always and power up anywhere
Handy built-in LED flashlight to help you search in your dark backpack or purse
AA rechargeable batteries included

Car Solar Charging Goal Zero 19010 Guide 10 Plus Solar Charging Kit

Technical Specifications

Inputs: Mini USB (5V), Solar port (6.5V)
USB Power Output: 3.5W
Solar Power Output: 7W
Flashlight: 100mW LED
LED Life: 100+ hours on single charge
Battery Capacity: 10 Wh, NiMH
Battery Shelf Life: 12 months
Dimensions Guide 10 Battery Plus Pack Only: 2.5" x 4" x 0.75" (6 x 10 x 2cm)
Dimensions Guide 10 Battery Pack and Nomad 7 Solar Panel: 6.5" x 9.5" x 1.8" (16.51 x 25.4 x 5.08 cm)
Total Weight: 1.7 lbs (0.77kg)

Car Solar Charging Goal Zero 19010 Guide 10 Plus Solar Charging Kit

15-Watt Solar Charging Kit

Amorphous solar charging kit provides up to 15 Watts of clean, free, renewable power
Designed for RVs, cabins, homes, boats, back-up and remote power use and more!
Made of durable ABS plastic and amorphous solar cells
Weatherproof, durable solar panels can withstand impacts from hailstones travelling 50 miles-per-hour; amorphous solar panel works in all daylight conditions-even in the shade!
Kit includes: one 15 Watt amorphous solar panel, a 7 Amp solar charge controller, 12 ft. of wire, CLA adapter and battery clamps for easy installation

15-Watt Solar Charging Kit

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The Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit lets you harness the power of the sun, the most powerful and plentiful source of energy available to us. This inexhaustible supply of power is freely available wherever the sun shines, and gives users the freedom to power their homes, RVs, boats, batteries, and electronic equipment far from civilization or right in town. Solar power can help cut your energy bills by reducing your dependence on the main electrical grid, and can also provide back-up power during outages. Unlike nuclear and fossil fuels, solar power systems are clean and pollution-free, and they require very little maintenance to operate.

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

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Saturday, September 7, 2013

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Car Solar Charging Kit

have little solar product experience but I found the Goal Zero Solar Kit to be a great product for the money. I've used it on 3 hikes to charge my mobile phone, GPS and batteries for flashlights. I like the ability to carry extra rechargeable batteries to use a fuel cells rather then using a bulky charge pack. If you fill the batteries you can just throw in another set and store even more power.

Car Solar Charging Kit

Pros:
7 watt output – providing a quick charge of the power pack
Relatively light weight for it's capability Car Solar Charging Kit
Detachable power pack so you don't need the sun to charge your stuff (but you can if the sun is out)
Enough power to charge iPhones and iPads

Car Solar Charging Kit

Cons:
Nylon fabric body construction – I would prefer a semi-ridged foam shell (or similar) I'm afraid that if it gets wet that it will hold moisture.
Not water resistant Car Solar Charging Kit
Must take 4 batteries at a time (can't just charge 2)