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05-17-15, 05:39 PM
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Helper EcoRenovator
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: South Jersey
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Im in looks great.
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05-18-15, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: SC
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I could use one but I never win.
But that is ok I know I am not lucky. Last edited by pinballlooking; 05-18-15 at 04:38 PM.. |
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05-18-15, 10:19 PM
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Apprentice EcoRenovator
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Lakehills, Tx
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Wow! This is really neat.
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05-19-15, 12:06 PM
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Lurking Renovator
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Lakeland Florida
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Will it charge the 12V in my car?
My Insight came with a tiny solar panel (unfortunately) fixed to the hood of the car that the previous owner installed as ghetto-ily as possible. I assume it's to top off the 12V battery, but I'm not even sure it's functioning.
Would it be feasible to bungee one of your panels to the top of my car during the day at work, where it sits in the hot Florida sun every day, and then roll it up and throw it in the trunk every night? What kind of connections would I need to make that happen if it's possible? |
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05-19-15, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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Yes, but you'd need a dc-dc converter. These panels are made to charge USB devices, and USB runs on 5V. So, the real answer is not real well.
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05-19-15, 12:37 PM
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Lurking Renovator
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Lakeland Florida
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Got it, thanks man!
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05-19-15, 02:29 PM
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Lurking Renovator
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: RI
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The more solar the better. The sun shines on all of us.
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05-20-15, 09:32 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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A similar unit is already being made in China. Dual voltage too!
 Aliexpress.com : Buy 14W 18V Dual Output Waterproof Outdoor Foldable Folding Solar Panel Charger External 12V + 5V USB output from Reliable charger for 18650 battery suppliers on Ningbo Star Solar Co.,Ltd | Alibaba Group
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05-21-15, 12:11 AM
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Apprentice EcoRenovator
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Western Australia
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Neat concept. Hope it gets legs.
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05-22-15, 05:06 AM
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Lurking Renovator
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Florida
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Sign me up
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