I have 6 nos of old chinese make solar garden lights the 6 inch X 5 inch solar panel is not working any more. Do you think I can use this solar panel
46247
Take one apart and hot wire it to see if the solar cells are still good. Most likely the rechargeable batteries inside your garden light have been left uncharged too long.
46248
I think there is a 50/50 chance you could get it to work - But it puts out more than your smaller panel. I think other posters recommendation to check batteries is a great idea - every solar light I ever purchased, the batteries are what failed, not the solar.
46249
I'm not exactly sure, but I would be willing to say more than likely this litefuze will easily replace a panel that size.
1509654
I highly recommend using a charge controller with any solar panel to eliminate problems that you are speaking of. After I started using a charge controller I have not had any problems at all. Even on a 5 watt panel I would use a charge controller.
1631010
We have the energy efficient ones in it. The standard light bulb size ones. I am sure it could use the older ones that are not as bright too.
1987316
I would have to think you could as long as the solar panel gets enough sun. However, this unit worked for less than a year and I would not buy another one like this. There are better units on the market.
1024381
YES. WE SELL THEM FOR THAT PURPOSE, HOWEVER IF YOU ARE USING THE BATTERIES FOR ANY PURPOSE, THIS 7 WATTS WILL NOT KEEP UP. SOLAR HOWEVER IS ALWAYS A FUN EXPERIMENT. IF 7 WATTS WON'T KEEP THE BATTERIES CHARGED, ADD MORE WATTS (PANELS) (OR LARGER WATTAGE PANELS). YOU COULD CHECK OUT OUR INFORMATIVE WEB SITE AT www.sites.google.com/site/solardoityourself, or even call me directly at 305-900-09596. thank you
1891104
I have some that are working perfect I just had to make sure the solar panel is receiving sunlight throughout the day. I positioned it so it is in the sun several hours each day. I hope this may help so you can enjoy them they look so cool each evening when they are on for the night! Good luck
1387737
No idea in a solar panel use but they are 12v. So If the panel is 12v you may need to adapt it some how
1447564
Yes, there are a few numbers but my solar light system no longer works. I have the plaque outside but it doesn not light up.
647474
Sorry when I purchased it, they were sold together on amazon. I do sell items for northern tools, I found a 30 watts solar panel there. They sell it for 149.99 plus almost 9 dollars for shipping. If you think it will work for you, I can order it for you a little less. I could place the order for you at 148 which would include the shipping fee. If you are interested I could send you a paypal invoice if you send me your paypal email. Here is the link to check out the solar panel: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200610284_200610284
945783
You should have no problems with your setup. The Sun-600G starts working when it detects 22V. I have 3 units working without any issues for a year already. Good luck with your project !
1914464
Not well you would need like 6 of them. I would go with cheap solar panel and run the power to an inverter
2090981
I don't think it's big enough. I have 12 lights equal to about 150 watts, so all my lights are nice & bright. I was told by several people to have a larger transformer than needed or the lights further from the transformer will be dimmer.
703999
I don't see why that would not work. Although it might take a while to recharge with that solar kit if you are using ac power heavily.
1542030
I'm not sure exactly what you have. Nearly all solar panels are set up in either 12 or 24 volt configurations for normal battery charging. Especially if it is a 9 Amp - 45 Watt Panel... I have a 45 Watt panel that at best only pushes 2.7 Amps and fluctuate between 10-17 volts depending on how much sunlight. At 5 volts you are probably talking about a USB charging panel for USB devices? If so your cell phone or tablet will have an on board charge controller... Ultimately, I think NO... this charge controller will not work for you. It needs either 12 or 24 volts into the controller to tell it how to charge the battery set up... Also, it has a non replaceable fuse inside. So if you blow the fuse, like I did, you are faced with either getting a different one, or trying to replace the fuse some how...
1802165
I have the same setup with 45 watts of solar panels. I'm using 12 gauge wire, although 10 gauge will fit. No problems with 12 gauge here.
318768
Assuming each panel might put out 12 amps at full sun, 6 x 12 = 72 amps. The meter literature says 100 amps rating, 50 amps continuous. Problem is the wire gauge is 14 - so you can't run much wire length (less than 5 feet or 2 meters)at that 50 amps. Borderline. I don't think this will work for your application with that many panels/watts/amps.
1032754
Great idea! That would look nice. I don't see any reason it wouldn't work. You will have to place the "solar panel" on a place where it receives direct sunlight a good part of every day.