Saturday, January 30, 2010

Sunforce 22005 12-Volt MotoMaster Eliminator Folding Solar Panel

Sunforce 22005 12-Volt MotoMaster Eliminator Folding Solar Panel

Product Description

The MotoMaster Eliminator 12Volt Folding Solar Panel, also called the Sunforce Folding Solar Panel is ideal for hiking, camping, sporting events, on campus and at the beach. This solar panel is a flexible, foldable and durable solar product that produces enough power to charge rechargeable flash lights, lanterns, cell phones, GPS units, satellite phones, MP3 players and portable games. Just about anything that is capable of being charged through a standard cigarette lighter adapter (CLA -car charger) can be charged by SUNLINQ. SUNLINQ solar panels made with PowerFLEX technology are lightweight, flexible, weatherproof and durable CIGS (copper indium gallium diselenide) solar cells. It provides higher efficiency than other flexible solar cell technologies, including amorphous silicon, and has been proven to be stable. The 6.5-watt portable solar panel offers a unique solution for reliable and portable solar power for cell phones, PDA's, and other small personal electronics. The SUNLINQ 6.5 watt solar panel weighs less than half of a pound and when folded is compact, lightweight and easily stored and transported. The SUNLINQ product line is designed for low maintenance and rugged durability. The SAE plug provides simple attachment to a load. Built-in grommets allow for hanging, mounting or laying in any position.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #19746 in Automotive
  • Color: Black
  • Brand: Sunforce
  • Model: 22005

Features

  • Made of Durable Nylon with a High Efficiency Thin Film Solar Cell
  • Works with Automobiles, RV’s, Boats & Small Electronics
  • Built-in Blocking Diode Protects Battery Discharge at Night
  • Works in all weather conditions
  • Maintenance Free / Easy Installation

Customer Reviews

Takes a beating5
This baby charges up the 8 volt battery in my 1949 international tractor
parked out in the orchard quite well. I even ran over it with an empty trailer, and left it out in the rain! I can use large metal spring clamps to hang it anywhere to catch the afternoon sun. Haven't tried it camping yet.

BUY NOW!!

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Sunforce 50032 15 Watt Solar Battery Charger


Sunforce 50032 15 Watt Solar Battery Charger

Product Description

The Sunforce 50032 15 Watt Solar Battery Charger gives you another reason to love the sun -- it'll help keep your vehicle's battery charged. Just plug the this helpful 15-watt battery charger into your vehicle's 12-volt lighter socket and position the panel to pick up the most daylight possible. And with the built-in blocking diode technology, this charger is designed to protect against battery discharge at night. You can also use this device to maintain the charge on any 12-volt battery for clean, silent operation of various electronics, such as deer feeders and landscaping pumps. The 50032 features a built-in ultra-bright blue LED charging indicator, and is a great choice for automobiles, recreational vehicles (RV), tractors, all terrain vehicles (ATV), boats, electric fences, telemetry and more, and it is even effective on cloudy days. This battery charger is made of durable ABS plastic and amorphous solar cells, measures 15.5 x 2.5 x 41.5 inches (WxHxD), and has a maximum temperature range of -40 to 176-degrees Fahrenheit. The manufacturer recommends using the Sunforce 60012 7 Amp Charge Controller in tandem with this charger for optimal results.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1670 in Automotive
  • Brand: Sunforce
  • Model: 50032
  • Released on: 2005-11-25
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 2.25" h x 15.00" w x 41.50" l,

Features

  • 15-watt solar charger plugs into your vehicle's 12-volt lighter socket
  • Works with automobile, all terrain vehicle (ATV), personal water craft (PWC), and boat batteries
  • Made of durable ABS plastic and amorphous solar cells
  • Manufacturer recommends using a charge controller (not included) in tandem with this charger for optimal results
  • Measures 15.5 x 2.5 x 41.5 inches (WxHxD)

Customer Reviews

Solar power is expensive, so not sure it was worth it5
I got a set of 5 panels for $65 each when I saw them on sale. I've had no problems (with arriving broken or such) & I'm pretty sure they put out the energy I expect when the sun's on them. (Update 7-08, see my review under the northern tool panels for my performance test results of the panels I have).

But after I got these I ran some math on the cost for them and their output versus the utility power rate. With power billed in kiloWatt/hours (or 1,000 watts at a time) these panels can suposedly produce 15 watts (~1/60 of a kiloWatt). Assuming they give me the full 15 watts output for ~8 hours per day constantly, it'll take 15+ years for them to pay for themselves. Since cloudy days & such reduce the output & benefit, it will likely make it take a lot longer. Whether of not the plastic construction will hold up that long I wonder about too, so I'm not sure it was really worth it now. How to fully utilize the power I get & not just be keeping a battery fully charged is another thing I'm not sure of (I don't want to leave something running that drains the battery overnight, but not running anything means I get nothing out of it).

So if you want to power something in a remote location that can run off of minimal power or has a high draw but for only a minimal time, this may be the way to go. Just remember that the panels only give you power during sunshine and you need enough of them to be able to recharge the battery they feed during your daylight hours. The set of 4 panels & more for ~$300 sounds like a better deal than ~$100 each (unless you see these on sale). Also being able to use them with existing things (like in a RV that runs off of 12V power anyway) can make it easier to utilize them as well.

But if you are thinking buying these will help you save on your energy bill at home, you might want to think again. To produce 1 kilowatt of solar power will cost you ~$5,000 up front (and that's almost regardless of who's name brand you choose). To collect up the DC power they produce and convert that into household power requires a car size battery & a power inverter as additional costs. I saw a TV show where a guy in California made himself independent of utilities with a farm of panels & other equipment needed, but it cost him over $500,000 to put it all together. If you can afford such and like the comfort of being energy independent, go for it! Otherwise a utility bill as little as $0.10 for each kilowatt hour seems more cost effective to me.
Works great5
I put this on top of a metal storage container with 3 LED lights inside. I put in a controller and a 12 volt deep cyle battery, and I have lots of light.

Just for grins I put in a 400 watt inverter in case anyone wanted to run a battery charger for a DeWalt cordless drill. Great job site problem solver.
Solar Panel4
It was simple to install on top of my RV. I was able to put a cover over the panel and keep getting the sunlight to charge the batteries. It charges even through glass on the inside of the RV.Buy Now!!
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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Sunforce 39126 246-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Power Kit

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Sunforce 39126 246-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Power Kit

Sunforce 39126 246-Watt 

High-Efficiency Polycrystalline   

 Solar 

 Power Kit

From Sunforce

List Price: $1,500.00
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Product Description

The Sunforce solar Kit converts the sun's power to use for electrical needs with this solar back-up power kit. These two high efficiency 123W polycrystalline solar panels can be used for RV's, homes, boats, pumps, 12V battery charging and more. The 39126 is completely maintenance free and easy to install. The 39126 is completely weatherproof, and the kit comes with mounting brackets, voltage tester, and extra wiring (brackets and screws also included). You can always connect multiple panels for more power. The included 30 Amp digital charge controller prevents the overcharging and discharging of your 12V battery. This controller handles up to 30 Amps of array current, and 500 Watts of solar power. It also helps to maintain 12V batteries in a fully charged state. For technical support with this item you can call 1-888-478-6435, or email info@sunforceproducts.com.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #26460 in Automotive
  • Brand: Sunforce
  • Model: 39126

Features

  • High-efficiency polycrystalline solar cells from Sharp provide advanced power output
  • Weatherproof solar cells feature durable aluminum frames with tempered glass coverings
  • Includes two 123-Watt polycrystalline solar panels, a 200-Watt power inverter, a 30-Amp digital charge controller, a voltage tester, and a wiring kit with mounting accessories
  • 25-year solar panel warranty
  • Kit is easy to install and virtually maintenance-free

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description The Sunforce 39126 246-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Power Kit will give you several more reasons to love the sun. It provides the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. This kit is ideal for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, and 12-volt battery charging. It comes with everything you need to start producing up to 246 Watts of clean, free power in all weather conditions.
Sunforce kits are easy to set up and operate.
Convenient Power That Helps You Save Money and Protect the Environment The Sunforce 39126 246-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Power 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.
Sunforce Solar Panels are effective in areas of both high and lower sun exposure, making them ideal for use in the United States. View Larger
Everything You Need to Power Up The Sunforce 39126 246-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Power Kit has everything you need to start generating power. It includes two (2) Sharp 123-Watt polycrystalline solar panels with durable rustproof aluminum frames, a 200-Watt power inverter, a 30-Amp Digital Solar Charge Controller, a voltage tester, and a wiring kit with mounting brackets and accessories for easy installation. With the included 30-Amp Digital Solar Charge Controller installed, there is no danger of reverse current sapping your battery strength at night. This charge controller can also handle up to 500-Watts of solar power, making it ideal for future expansion and use with additional solar panels. About Polycrystalline Solar Power Polycrystalline silicon is a material consisting of thin wafers that are cut from a silicon crystal which has grown in several directions. This advanced surface texturing process provides polycrystalline solar panels with a higher power output than amorphous panels of the same dimensions, and makes them more cost and space-effective. These individual wafers are assembled into panels that are covered by durable, weatherproof tempered glass. Thanks to their efficiency and durability, these solar panels require virtually no maintenance once installed. This kit includes two Sharp polycrystalline solar panels that have a maximum power output of 123-Watts/7.16-Amps each. Solar panels convert sunlight into an electric current; they do not actually store power. Sunforce Solar Power Kits are primarily used to recharge all types of 12-Volt batteries, including lead-acid automotive batteries, deep-cycle (traction type) batteries, gel-cell batteries, and heavy-duty (stationary type) batteries. When using these solar panels to run appliances on a regular basis, the use of deep-cycle marine batteries is recommended. This type of battery is designed to withstand the frequent charge and discharge cycles associated with solar panel use. Note: This kit does not include a 12-Volt battery. The included 200-Watt power inverter allows you to use traditional 110-Volt appliances with this system. The included 30-Amp Digital Charge Controller must be installed to prevent any connected batteries from overcharging. It can handle up to 500-Watts of total power from any number of solar panels connected in parallel. The charge controller will also keep any connected batteries from discharging at night.

Customer Reviews

My RV and I are happy campers5 Rather than pulling out a generator and electric cord for daily charging of my RV batteries I decided to purchase this set and hoped it would supply all my electrical needs while camping. It does, very well. I took the advice of another poster and purchased a more efficient charge controller separately, the Morningstar MPPT and it's display panel. The MPPT controller increases the charging efficiency by up to 30% or more. These solar panels now easily keep all 4 of my trailer batteries charged and recently averaged at least 10 amps of charge for each daylight hour. I searched all over the web and Amazon had the best price on this particular set, or anything like it. The money saved is enough to upgrade the controller for more efficient charging. The set came with nice extras like a 200w inverter, voltage test gauge, plenty of wire and 6 mounting brackets per panel. Good starter set of panels.4 The panels were shipped to me on the west coast from the east coast and arrived in good shape, the outside box was tattered but the inside boxes were fine. Was disappointed that the controller, battery tester, modified sine wave inverter, wire, brackets, and bolts were all loose inside the box with one of the panels; looked like they could easily damage the panel's white backing. Connecting the wires with lugs attached for the first panel to the controller was easy. When I tried to connect the second panel to the first one I found the provided screws too short to allow for a lug on the end of the wire. I had to cut off the lugs and flatten the wire before the screws would engage. I'm sure it's fine but it's not as secure this way. GOOD POINT: On day two with only one panel in service I had a reading of 7.2 amps compared to max rating of 7.14. That only lasted for a couple of minutes, I usually avereged above 6 amps on sunny cool days except early morning and late evening. When cloudy I had power reading anywhere from 1 amp to 3 amps. BAD POINT: Of the 108 rectangular cells, I only had to shade a couple of them for the output to be reduced to near nothing. Don't install the panels near a flag pole or mast, just the smallest amount of shade will make them useless. I watched the 4 minute video on Amazon that showed the panels being setup in a field. From that idea I've designed a teeter totter frame to mount on the roof peak that does not have a southern exposure. It teeters east in the morning and totters west in the evening with about a 48 degree range and a 8 degree tilt to the south. From what I've read elsewhere this gives me 20% to 40% increase in output during the summertime when I need it the most.
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Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit

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Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit

Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar
 

Charging Kit

From Sunforce

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Sunforce 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit includes 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. It converts the sun's power to use for electrical needs with this solar back-up power kit. This charging kit is fabricated from durable ABS plastic with an amorphous solar cell. It features a solar panel that works in all weather conditions and the ultra bright blue LED light provides charging indication. This charging kit has a built in blocking diode to protect battery discharge at night.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #5702 in Automotive
  • Brand: Sunforce
  • Model: 50033

Features

  • 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
  • Weatherproof, durable solar panels can withstand impacts from hailstones travelling 50 miles-per-hour
  • Includes one 15-Watt solar panel with a durable mounting frame, a 7-Amp solar charge controller, and a wiring kit with accessories for easy installation
  • Built-in, ultra-bright blue LED charging indicator

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description The Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit gives you several more reasons to love the sun. It provides the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. This kit is ideal for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, and 12-volt battery charging. It comes with everything you need to start producing up to 15 Watts/125mA of clean, free power in all weather conditions.
Sunforce kits are easy to set up and operate.
Convenient Power That Helps You Save Money and Protect the Environment 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.
Sunforce Solar Panels are effective in areas of both high and lower sun exposure, making them ideal for use in the United States. View Larger
Everything You Need to Power Up The Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit has everything you need to start generating power. It includes one 15-Watt amorphous solar panel, a 7-Amp solar charge controller, and a wiring kit with accessories for easy installation. With built-in blocking diode technology, this solar charging kit is designed to protect against battery discharge at night. You can also use this kit to maintain the charge on any 12-Volt battery for clean, silent operation of various electronics, such as deer feeders and landscaping pumps. The included charge controller features a built-in ultra-bright blue LED charging indicator, and is a great choice for automobiles, recreational vehicles, tractors, all-terrain vehicles, boats, electric fences, telemetry and more. About Amorphous Solar Power Amorphous solar panels are created by spraying silicon on to glass in very thin layers, and are commonly known as thin film solar panels. This process allows them to be better at generating electricity in all lighting conditions, including cloudy or shady environments. Sunforce amorphous solar panels are weatherproof and suitable for outdoor use. They have a maximum operating temperature range of -40 to 176-degrees Fahrenheit, require virtually no maintenance, and are also effective on cloudy days. They can even withstand impacts from one-inch hailstones at 50 miles-per-hour. Solar panels convert sunlight into an electric current, they do not store power. Sunforce Solar Charging Kits are primarily used to recharge 12-Volt batteries (not included), which store and provide usable power. A power inverter (not included) allows you to use traditional 110-Volt appliances with this system. The included Sunforce 7-Amp Solar Charge Controller must be installed to prevent any connected batteries from overcharging. Once fully charged, it is normal for the charge controller LED to turn off and on as the battery voltage fluctuates from the discharge/recharge cycle.

Customer Reviews

Nice set-up, could have had the wires all teminated4 Hi- I bought this set-up to keep my Motorhome charged when not using it. It is only 15 watts so can barely keep the battery up to charge if I am actually using any lights or other stuff but it will keep up with the draw of the refridgerator and minimal stuff. My only beef is the controller wires could have all been pre-terminated with connectors rather than having me do that. This was bought as a kit so it would have been nice if there was a connector on the input side of the controller that mated witht he connector on teh solar panel and a different style connector on the output that would be compatible with the cigarette-lighter adapter, etc. In other words- all set up to just plug in and go. Once I soldered and shrinkwrapped the new connectors on I'm pretty happy with it. Not everyone has the ability to properly terminate the wires. Thanks Not up to snuff1 I purchased this combo for off grid minimal lighting needs with high hopes. Package arrived dented, but contents appeared OK. Open circuit voltage on solar panel OK at 22v. However, max power output on sunny day was 1.6w (130mA@ 12.3v). This was on a day that my conventional 2.7kW system was producing 1.8kW. My plan is to return and try again, but purchasers should definitely check output. Keeps my camper and truck batteries charged5 This product has worked out well for me. As I haven't isolated my truck battery its charging both truck and camper. The vehicle has been unpluged from my 115V house access all summer. I will say that it is a slow charge.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Sunforce 50044 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit Best Price


Sunforce 50044 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit Best Price hot deal

The Sunforce 50044 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit gives you several more reasons to love the sun. It provides the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. This kit is ideal for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, and 12-volt battery charging. It comes with everything you need to start producing up to 60 Watts/4 Amps of clean, free power in all weather conditions.



Sunforce kits are easy to set up and operate.
Convenient Power That Helps You Save Money and Protect the Environment
The Sunforce 50044 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit best price 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.


Sunforce Solar Panels are effective in areas of both high and lower
sun exposure, making them ideal for use in the United States.
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Everything You Need to Power Up
The Sunforce 50044 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit has everything you need to start generating power. It includes four (4) 15-Watt amorphous solar panels with durable mounting frames, a 200-Watt modified sine wave power inverter, a 7-Amp solar charge controller, and a wiring kit with accessories for easy installation.

With built-in blocking diode technology, this solar charging kit is designed to protect against battery discharge at night. You can also use this kit to maintain the charge on any 12-Volt battery for clean, silent operation of various electronics, such as deer feeders and landscaping pumps. The included charge controller features a built-in ultra-bright blue LED charging indicator, and is a great choice for automobiles, recreational vehicles, tractors, all-terrain vehicles, boats, electric fences, telemetry and more.

About Amorphous Solar Power Best price
Amorphous solar panels are created by spraying silicon on to glass in very thin layers, and are commonly known as thin film solar panels. This process allows them to be better at generating electricity in all lighting conditions, including cloudy or shady environments. Sunforce amorphous solar panels are weatherproof and suitable for outdoor use. They have a maximum operating temperature range of -40 to 176-degrees Fahrenheit, require virtually no maintenance, and are also effective on cloudy days. They can even withstand impacts from one-inch hailstones at 50 miles-per-hour.

Solar panels convert sunlight into an electric current, they do not store power. Sunforce Solar Charging Kits best price are primarily used to recharge 12-Volt batteries (not included), which store and provide usable power. The included 200-Watt power inverter allows you to use traditional 110-Volt appliances with this system. The included Sunforce 7-Amp Solar Charge Controller must be installed to prevent any connected batteries from overcharging. Once fully charged, it is normal for the charge controller LED to turn off and on as the battery voltage fluctuates from the discharge/recharge cycle.hot deal
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Sunforce 86115 Solar Garden Lights pack of 10

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Sunforce 86115 Solar Garden Lights pack of 10

Sunforce 86115 Solar 

Garden Lights

pack of 10
 

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The Sunforce Solar Garden Light provide light to any garden or backyard using the power of the sun. The lights contain a powerful amorphous sillicon solar cell, and have super bright white LED lights. No wiring needed! The 86115 lights are maintenance free, and completely easy to install. The lights automatically turn on at night, and charge during the day. This is a 10 light value pack.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #7418 in Automotive
  • Brand: Sunforce
  • Model: 86115

Features

  • Powerful amorphous sillicon solar cell
  • Maintenance Free
  • Easy to install and maintenance free
  • Lights sutomatically turn on at night
  • Super bright white LED lights

Customer Reviews

Sunforce Solar Garden Lights (pack of 10)4 Easy to assemble, lovely lights, so nice I got another set of 10 and placed them all around the garden. Just be aware that they give off a sort of "blue-ish" light, not white light...
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Saturday, January 16, 2010

Sunforce 50012 1.8-Watt Solar Battery Maintainer

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Sunforce 50012 1.8-Watt Solar Battery Maintainer

Sunforce 50012 1.8-Watt Solar 

 

Battery Maintainer
 

From Sunforce

List Price: $29.99


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The Sunforce 50012 1.8 Watt Solar Battery Maintainer gives you another reason to love the sun -- it'll help keep your car's battery charged. Just plug this helpful 1.8-watt solar charger into your vehicle's 12-volt lighter socket and position the panel to pick up the most daylight possible. Or, if you prefer, use the included alligator clips to connect it directly to the battery, so you can keep your lighter socket open for cell phone chargers or other accessories. Regardless of how you hook up the battery maintainer, you'll never get caught off guard without the juice you need to start your car. This device is designed to work with automobile, all terrain vehicle (ATV), personal water craft (PWC), and boat batteries, and is even effective on cloudy days. The 50012 is made of durable ABS plastic and amorphous solar cells, measures 6.5 x 1.25 x 18 inches (WxHxD), and has a maximum temperature range of -40 to 176-degrees Fahrenheit.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #444 in Automotive
  • Brand: Sunforce
  • Model: 50012
  • Released on: 2005-11-25
  • Dimensions: 1.25" h x 6.00" w x 19.00" l,

Features

  • 1.8-watt solar charger plugs into your vehicle's 12-volt lighter socket
  • Works with automobile, all terrain vehicle (ATV), personal water craft (PWC), and boat batteries
  • Made of durable ABS plastic and amorphous solar cells
  • Includes alligator clips for direct connection to a battery
  • Measures 6.5 x 1.25 x 18 inches (WxHxD)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description The Sunforce 50012 1.8-Watt Solar Battery Maintainer gives you another reason to love the sun--it can help keep your vehicle's battery charged. It provides up to 1.8-Watts or 125mA of power to prevent the natural voltage drain of batteries over time. It includes both a lighter socket adapter and alligator clips to give you flexible connection options.
The Sunforce 1.8-Watt Solar Battery Maintainer is compact and easy to install.
Convenient Power That Helps Keep Your Batteries Charged The Sunforce 50012 1.8-Watt Solar Battery Maintainer lets you harness the power of the sun, the most powerful and plentiful source of energy available to us. Unlike nuclear and fossil fuels, solar power is clean and pollution-free, and the equipment requires very little maintenance to operate. This battery maintainer is designed to stave off the natural voltage drain that 12-Volt batteries undergo over time. It can also maintain the charge of a 12-Volt battery while it is providing energy to small electronics like cell phone chargers. The Sunforce 50012 1.8-Watt Solar Battery Maintainer is constructed with durable ABS plastic and features amorphous solar cells. This unit also includes suction cups for easy in-car installation. Since it is designed for use inside of a vehicle, it is not weatherproof and should be kept dry. This battery maintainer is an ideal choice for automobiles, recreational vehicles, and more.
Sunforce Solar Panels are effective in areas of both high and lower sun exposure, making them ideal for use in the United States. View Larger
About Amorphous Solar Power Amorphous solar panels are created by spraying silicon on to glass in very thin layers, and are commonly known as thin film solar panels. This process allows them to be better at generating electricity in all lighting conditions, including cloudy or shady environments. They have a maximum operating temperature range of -40 to 176-degrees Fahrenheit, require virtually no maintenance, and are also effective on cloudy days. Solar cells convert sunlight into an electric current; they do not actually store power. The Sunforce 50012 1.8-Watt Solar Battery Maintainer is designed to maintain an existing battery charge, and not to fully recharge a battery. It can remain connected to a vehicle battery at all times and will not adversely affect its operation or electrical components. Unless the battery maintainer is permanently mounted, you should remove and store it to prevent physical harm while the vehicle is in motion.

Customer Reviews

Works, but be careful. 4 Product works well but you need to check the output at the end of the cigarette lighter plug with voltmeter. I couldn't figure out why there was no power at the cig plug. After some investigating I realized there was a fuse inside the cig plug that was blown. Even though the blue light is flashing you'll still have no power at the plug. I slid the chrome ring off the plug and it opened up exposing a blown fuse. Hope this helps. Sunforce Solar Battery Maintainer4 I installed this battery maintainer on the dashboard of my motor home and plugged it into the cigarette lighter while the motor home was in long term storage. Since the rig faces the morning sun, the maintainer did an excellent job of keeping the battery up to charge. I am well pleased with this Sunforce Solar battery Maintainer and would recommend it to anyone in need of such a unit. Sunforce 1.8 watt solar battery charger5 I purchased this solar charger for a camping trip I had planned. Out in the high deserts of Arizona, I wanting protection that my truck battery will be charged. I have a 1993 Nissan Pathfinder with a WalMart battery. We did use the truck battery too much while camping and that next morning the battery would not turn over the truck motor. Hooked up the Sunforce 1.8W solar charger and by day end the truck started right up. LIFE SAVER!!! I would recomend the product HIGHLY!!!
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Sunforce 39810 80-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel Module

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Sunforce 39810 80-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel Module

Sunforce 39810 80-Watt 

 

High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar 

 

Panel Module
 

From Sunforce




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SHARP polycrystalline 80W solar kit that can produce 4.67 amps. Kit comes complete with a male D/C plug, mounting bracket and screws, battery clamps, voltage tester, quick connectors, and extra wiring. Ideal for boats, RV, 12v battery charging, pumps, satellite dishes, and many other uses. Easy to install, weatherproof, and allows for connecting multiple panels for more power. Unit has a 25-year warranty.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #8942 in Automotive
  • Color: Blue/silver
  • Brand: Sunforce
  • Model: 39810
  • Released on: 2006-01-01
  • Dimensions: 4.00" h x 26.00" w x 51.00" l, 27.80 pounds

Features

  • Advanced polycrystalline design is highly efficient and provides superior power output
  • Maximum power output: 80 Watts/4.67 Amps
  • Multiple panels can be connected together for even more power
  • Easy to install and virtually maintenance-free
  • 25-year warranty

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Amazon.com Product Description The Sunforce 39810 80-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel Module will give you several more reasons to love the sun. It provides the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. This panel is ideal for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, and 12-Volt battery charging. This panel comes with compatible wiring, accessories and a voltage tester to help you start producing up to 80 Watts of clean, free power in all weather conditions.
Sunforce panels can be easily added to new or existing systems.
Convenient Power That Helps You Save Money and Protect the Environment The Sunforce 39810 80-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel Module 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.
Sunforce Solar Panels are effective in areas of both high and lower sun exposure, making them ideal for use in the United States. View Larger
Flexible Power for New or Existing Systems The Sunforce 39810 80-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel Module is an ideal addition to both new and existing solar power systems. It comes with a voltage tester, wiring and mounting accessories to make installation easy. These solar panels can be used individually, or they can be connected together to boost power output. Sunforce High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panels must be connected to a compatible charge controller (sold separately). The charge controller prevents the solar panel from overcharging and damaging connected batteries or electrical systems. It also prevents reverse current from sapping your battery strength at night. Sunforce High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panels can be connected in parallel for 12-Volt systems, or in series for 24- and 32-Volt applications. Please ensure that the components being used in your system are compatible with the individual and total output voltage of your solar panels. About Polycrystalline Solar Power Polycrystalline silicon is a material consisting of thin wafers that are cut from a silicon crystal which has grown in several directions. This advanced surface texturing process provides polycrystalline solar panels with a higher power output than amorphous panels of the same dimensions, and makes them more cost and space-effective. These individual wafers are assembled into panels that are covered by durable, weatherproof tempered glass. Thanks to their efficiency and durability, these solar panels require virtually no maintenance once installed. This solar panel has a maximum power output of 80-Watts/4.67-Amps. Solar panels convert sunlight into an electric current; they do not actually store power. Sunforce Solar Power Panels are primarily used to recharge all types of 12-Volt batteries, including lead-acid automotive batteries, deep-cycle (traction type) batteries, gel-cell batteries, and heavy-duty (stationary type) batteries. When using these solar panels to run appliances on a regular basis, the use of deep-cycle marine batteries is recommended. This type of battery is designed to withstand the frequent charge and discharge cycles associated with solar panel use.

Customer Reviews

80 watts of pure power5 As my first venture into solar energy this has been a nice panel. I've had it about a month. I paired it with a "Xantrex Technologies 802-1500 XPower Powerpack 1,500-Watt Portable Backup Power System" and a "Sunforce 60032 30 Amp Digital Charge Controller". The panel is 12 volt, 4.6 amps though at this point I'm seeing up to 13.6 volts and 5 amps. I suspect over time as the panel weakens it will be more toward the 12 volt, 4.6 amp. The panel was simple to hook up and came with what was needed. I did go purchase new wire as I needed more distance for where I mounted it. I'm able to charge the battery from dead to full in 2 days. If I were to rotate the panel through the day I feel I could fully charge in 1 day. Nice for backup charging and learning. For any real application you would need a ton of these though. Works as it should. Easy to install.5 I purchased 4 of these solar panels. They were easy to setup, and have been working just fine for the last month. They have been operating at near the specified 80 watts each which is pretty good for December in Utah. Great panel5 Took the panel to Death Valley for a few days to charge my trailer battery and while I ran laptop and iPod stereo for hours during the night, it quickly recharged the battery the next morning. Built a solid stand/rack to keep it upright using pvc pipe that's easy to disassemble, secure and lock. At 80 watts, it's just one panel where some 65watt units have 3 panels.
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