can this charge a Duracell powerpack 600? how do would it be connected for a safe, unmonitored charge?
56628
I connected this unit to a 12 volt deep cycle battery. It was in the Caribbean and there was lots of sun. The longest I left it connected was a few days of direct sun and everything seemed fine. But I would keep checking it for awhile if I was going to leave it for very long. There is supposed to be a built in sensor so it won't over charge anything.
56629
I see no reason the panal wouldnt charge the powerpack 600. As far as safe unmonitored charging, your deffinatly going to need a descent charge controller. The one provided with the instapark 30w is absolutly worthless. Dont trust it for a second. I got a 30amp PWM controller for my setup. Its managing three panels. two 30w and one 50w .into four deepcycle batteries. All in all the panel is well built and works flawlessly. Now I'm sure youll haveto connect the panel and controller to your powerpack with a modified connector specific to the pack itself. Hope this helps.
56630
Yes. By using the cigarette lighter connection that comes with the 600 connected through the charge controller. be sure to connect the positive line to the center post of the lighter connection and the negative to the outside connectionan easier way wold be to buy a 12 volt socket so it can easily be used for other 12 volt devices
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Yes. By using the cigarette lighter connection that comes with the 600 connected through the charge controller. be sure to connect the positive line to the center post of the lighter connection and the negative to the outside connection an easier way wold be to buy a 12 volt socket so it can easily be used for other 12 volt devices
56632
Yes, but I would recommend changing the charge controller if leaving it unattended - only because it looks so small and flimsy with tiny wires, and mine only worked sporadically. I would pay $8 for a sunforce 7A charge controller - these seem to be the best value Ive found. I have several of them between solarpanels and car batteries in different applications and they work great and are efficient e.g. I leave one charging 4 car batteries on my boat 24/7. example...http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=controllers+sunforce
56633
If the powerpack has a 12V input, or you can connect directly to the battery, it should work fine. The controller that comes with the solar panel acts as a charger, and switches to a "float" mode when the battery is fully charged. You can leave it connected.
1027180
Here is a link to a .pdf copy of the manual that comes with the unit:http://www.postpeakliving.com/downloads/Duracell-Powerpack600-OwnersGuide.pdfsee page 31 of the manual (page 42 of the .pdf file) for the manufacturer's instructions on how to connect to a solar panel. It does not mention the need for an external charge controller. I believe all of the charge controlling for this unit is handled by an internal component.
1673711
If the two are connected it sounds like you are running a 24V system if that's the case I wouldn't use this one. Other brands make 24V onboard charges.
1453999
sorry, don't know - but it seems to charge anything that i've connected to it. it works well. i used it to charge a camera system at the NORTH POLE and it did its job....
925843
It needs a voltage regulator to keep from overcharging the powerpack. I have the cheap 10 amp ($15) controller. Output from this panel can exceed 20 volts in strong sunlight.
1188535
If I understand your question, I don't think so. It says it is "a safe and easy way to connect your dual voltage portable appliance," but it is just a plug adapter, not a voltage transformer. I returned mine once I figured this out. Since our voltage is about 120, you're Galaxy is probably safe, but I wouldn't expect it to charge.
1706976
I currently have a Morningstar TSMPPT60 to charge my battery bank. I previously had another charge controller that was also MPPT but it was not very efficient. I am using x2 gauge wiring on both the - and + input to the inverter.
891762
I can't give any specific advice on this charger, however, I wii say that you would be better off with a different kind of charger. I purchased, the second charger, from Amazon and it is a "Battery Tender Jr." . It costs about double but you will make that difference back in extended battery life as well as in being certain that your battery will always be ready to start your generator. The one I recommend is left plugged in to your machine and it keeps your battery in top shape without the damage that occurs by leaving a normal trickle charger plugged all the time. The unit comes with a plug that you connect to your battery and has a quick disconnect that you should use when starting ang operating the machine. Watch the polarity. Good luck.
351859
I have charged it with my solar charger and also with UBS port connected to my laptop. I also bought the backpack with solar panel. I have charged the jumper with it and works well with it.
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These connect to the supplied (or a replacement) charge controller which connects thru a fuse to your battery. If your generator also charges the battery then this charge controller simply will be over shadowed by the generators charger (as in at night). I have it connected this way and it works fine. (Both chargers in parallel with no issues.)I'm keeping this charge controller as a spare and have replaced it in my RV with http://www.midnitesolar.com/pdfs/spec_sheet_kid_frontBack.pdf. I ended up getting a total of 4 of these panels for a 400W system. The Kid essentially adds another virtual panel due to it's improved efficiency. These connect to the supplied (or a replacement) charge controller which connects thru a fuse to your battery. If your generator also charges the battery then this charge controller simply will be over shadowed by the generators charger (as in at night). I have it connected this way and it works fine. (Both chargers in parallel with no issues.)I'm keeping this charge controller as a spare and have replaced it in my RV with http://www.midnitesolar.com/pdfs/spec_sheet_kid_frontBack.pdf. I ended up getting a total of 4 of these panels for a 400W system. The Kid essentially... » Read More These connect to the supplied (or a replacement) charge controller which connects thru a fuse to your battery. If your generator also charges the battery then this charge controller simply will be over shadowed by the generators charger (as in at night). I have it connected this way and it works fine. (Both chargers in parallel with no issues.)I'm keeping this charge controller as a spare and have replaced it in my RV with http://www.midnitesolar.com/pdfs/spec_sheet_kid_frontBack.pdf. I ended up getting a total of 4 of these panels for a 400W system. The Kid essentially adds another virtual panel due to it's improved efficiency. « Show Less
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Yes, this should work perfectly for any device that charges by USB. A higher power charger simply means it is _able_ to supply more power to a device. It doesn't force any extra energy into a device that doesn't require it.
2214290
no it dosent and i recommend the Duracell charger its awesome charges without any problems ! :D
1221793
...the unit charges at 18.5 volts.....as long your device being powered is less than 18.5 volts, the unit will charge itself and provide power via the usb or dc.....I'm doing it right now with this laptop I'm using....the powerbrick died on this laptop.....this laptop uses 12 volts so, the Poweradd can reasonably provide output to the laptop and charge itself at the same time.......I have another laptop that is 19 volts and the unit continually depleted while plugged in to the wall to charge.....but it still provided power to the laptop....
827820
yes I don't see why it would not work, you should use a charge controller to prevent overcharging
2269132
you can get a receiver and a charging pad. The receiver fits between the battery and the back and will make a connection. I do not know if that combination will work with the Duracell Powermat, I have not gotten anything to charge on it other the the case and the battery pack.
789750
The Duracell runs off 120V to recharge internal batteries. Don't have the specs for input power consumed in Watts
1040415
Check to see if the connector may be the same as Tek-Nek products. Those chargers are still available. If all else fails, this charger will work, if a bit clumsy to use: Sealed Lead Acid Battery Charger UPG D1724