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Used to connect several panels together. So far so good works very well.

Most generator covers that can be used while the generator is running cost more in the upper hundreds. For only $47, this cover is cheap, oversized, and a little difficult to set up, but it does work well. The quality is decent, and it helps protect the generator from the elements—whether it’s out in the weather or stored in the garage. The fuel fill-up cover is a nice touch. I’m using this on a Generac GP6500, and this cover does its job. It’s nice to have so that the generator doesn’t get soaked during a big storm. Pros: Protects well from the elements. I love that it can be used while the generator is running. It folds up nicely. Cons: It came with a storage bag, but once taken out, it’s impossible to put back in. It’s oversized for my generator, as this is a universal fit. The top Velcro cover is a tad funky.

Pros: • Very thin and light, slightly flexible • Comes reasonably close to rated output (39W vs 60W) • Came with a pair of MC4 waterproof solar connectors • Metal eyelet mounting holes on each corner Cons: • Output did not meet rated output power • Output drops near completely in overcast light • Not very flexible • Front surface of PV cells doesn’t seem to have much weather protection This panel mostly meets its claims. The claimed output is 60W, I was able to get about 39W testing with 2 different methods (more below). The output did drop precipitously with even overcast bright light. The panel is thin, specified as 3 mm, and that seems correct. The back is a piece of white flexible plastic that can bend a little, but not much. There are 4 metal eyelets, one on each corner for mounting. The panel connects with standard MC4 solar connectors, and even came with an extra pair of connectors. Specifications from label and measured value: Solar Module Type: POW-LTW60W Maximum Power (Pmax): 60W measured: about 39W Voltage at Pmax (Vmp): 19.44 measured: about 15V ~ 18.7V Current at Pmax (Imp): 3.09A Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc): 23.33V measured: 22.7V Short-Circuit Current (Isc): 3.27A measured: 2.03A Weight: 1.1 KG Size: 570 x 605 x 3 mm Power Tolerance +/- 3% Max System Operating Voltage: 600V I tested the panel output using two different methods. For both, the panel was tested in extremely bright sunlight in Southern Florida in late September around 2 PM EDT, so the sun was almost directly overhead. The first method is fairly simple, I have an old H605A halogen 12V headlamp. This lamp has both high and low beam filaments, of 65W and 35W respectively. This makes a near ideal load for testing PV panels. With the low beam, 35W filament, I measured 2.72A @ 14.3V which is 38.9 Watts. The bulb was brightly lit. With the 65W filament I measured 2.76A @ 3.7V which is 10.2 Watts with the bulb rather dimly lit. From this test I measured roughly 39W. For the second method I used an MPPT charge controller with a 110 AHr battery. I connected the 65W headlight to the battery as an additional load as the battery was mostly charged. Again I measured around 39W (39.3 max measured at 18.7V PV). Screen shots from the MPPT controller app are included. So, from this test I also arrived at about the same 39W output. Both tests above were performed in extremely bright sunlight with the panel flat on a driveway and the sun nearly directly above at midday. There might be some places on Earth that might be brighter, but not many. Given the testing, this 60W panel delivers about 39W peak that I measured. Most panels don’t deliver their rated output, and this one isn’t as bad as some, but don’t count on getting 60 Watts out of it. One thing that I did notice, and I also read in other reviews, is that the output drops precipitously with less light. With a passing cloud, but still extremely bright the output dropped to near zero. Yes, I expect less output, but most panels still produce some output. I would have expected at least a few Watts output as it was very bright but not direct sunlight. Overall construction seems OK. The silicone rubber (RTV) sealant around the connector was a bit sloppy (see photo). There were also some threads of the RTV on the panel itself. Most of these could just be picked off. The mounting is by metal eyelets in each corner. Metal carabiners could probably be used to attach it to something. No mounting hardware was included. The top surface of the PV cells also doesn’t seem to have much of a protective surface. Only time and extended exposure will tell how they hold up. This panel seems better suited to temporary use rather than a permanent installation. The mounting, and the somewhat questionable protective layer seem to make this better choice for temporary use. The lightweight also is an advantage for such an application. That is actually my use case, backup power in the event of a hurricane so this works for me. The panel included a pair of MC4 waterproof solar connectors. This is a nice addition, and I haven’t seen other panels include this. There is no documentation of any kind included with this panel. The only documentation is the specifications printed on the panel itself. I’ve copied that above and included a photo as well. The panel comes well packed with a large sheet of foam covering the surface of the panel in a cardboard box.

Here's what I sent to Generac customer service 8/26/2024: I am very disappointed with your 7000 SMM because I have replaced 4 of them in my home system and now a 5th one has failed. I bought the replacements October 2020, December 2020, April 2021 and November 2023. My Generac 22kw was installed 8/25/2018 and works perfectly. Either your design is flawed or the components are not robust enough for the job. I want you to send me a new SMM free of charge because it should last longer and is expensive to buy at $150 each. I sent this to Generac 8/30/2024: From what I was told today, I would need to have a dealer confirm that I have a defective SMM and then you would send him a replacement. The dealer would have to come to my house to install it and charge me for installation. They would charge $250 for installation which is $100 more than if I just buy the part myself Why won’t you answer my question about the poorly designed and built SMM? You know that they are not reliable The dealers know they are not reliable The customers know that they are not reliable Your lawyers know that they are not reliable, and have probably instructed you to not admit that they are poorly designed and built. Generac has a great reputation for its generators. Why can’t you make a module with the same quality as your generator? I challenge you to respond to me truthfully.

This transfer switch is pretty heavy. It's 14.5" tall, 7" wide (9.5" counting the switch handle) and 5.5" deep. There are four knockouts on it, three 2" (for 1.5 inch fittings) on both sides and the bottom and then another 1.5" (for 1.25" fittings) on the bottom. Internal contacts seem to be constructed in a safe and solid fashion. It comes with a neutral/ground bonding screw if needed (usual not) and a fold out locking tab to keep the box locked. I am planning on installing this on a 100 amp feed going to a pole barn and will report back once installed!

I recently purchased the Yoshino B660 SST Solid-State Power Station, and it’s been a game-changer! The solid-state battery gives me peace of mind with its safety and long lifespan, plus it charges faster than expected. I’ve used it on camping trips and as a backup at home, powering everything from my laptop to small appliances. The variety of ports is super convenient, and it’s compact enough to carry around easily. Although it’s pricier, the quality and reliability make it worth it. Highly recommend for anyone needing portable, dependable power!

This is a very well designed and built, exterior generator coupling box. I’m not going to go into how to connect a portable generator to a home. An electrician understands what is needed to do this. Someone that does not know the safety requirements of such a system needs to hire an electrician. I’m a retired master electrician, but I am not saying this to generate jobs for electrical experts. I’m saying this to keep an inexperienced person from killing someone or burning down their house or at the very least – destroying their generator. This box gets 5 stars, it does exactly what it is advertised to do. Note: I have been an tugapower.net customer for almost 20 years. I write all of my reviews to reflect my personal observations and opinions on a product. It matters not if I have purchased the item myself or if it was provided to me for review. My goal is to provide other potential customers as much real-world knowledge as possible to make an informed decision. In most cases I will return to my review in 6 months or less to see if I should alter my original observations. In no case will the cost of a product influence my opinions at all. In addition, I will try to include multiple images and or videos on each product, if practical.

This is a very handy device! We bought it for our RV when we want to charge different things, including our phones. It holds a charge very well and we’re very happy with it. It’s small and doesn’t take up a lot of room, which is an important when you’re traveling in an RV. We reached out to Customer Service and they were very helpful as well.

Great power source for camping. Glad I got it.

Used for the better part of a year on a daily basis in our camper with 600 watts of pv, charges computers, tablets, phones, a small swamp cooler, 12 volt chest cooler, 42 inch tv and small soundbar a few hours a night, 4 low voltage lamps, a coffee grinder, a mid size fan running all night in the bedroom, and occasionally an 800 watt hair dryer. I've messed up the wiring between panels and controllers more often than I should and left it out in gentle rain several times. Just keeps going... wouldn' hesitate to recommend to others. Hope yours works as well.

I wasn't happy with my generator transfer switch inlet because the plug was on the bottom of the inlet box which made it hard to plug the generator cord in. I ordered this combination set because it had everything I needed to safely run my generator from a distance during a power outage. The inlet box itself was very high quality with equally nice electrical components. It even has a green light to let you know if the inlet has power going to it or coming from your fuse panel. Installation was straight forward and only took me about 20 minutes to replace my old inlet box. With the inlet plug on the front, it's so easy to connect the generator cord. The cord itself is very nice and easy to store. The plastic covering is more pliable than the cord I already have and the orange color makes it easy to see. Although I hope I don't have to use it often, I'm glad I have this set! The price is right and the quality is great!

It was very easy to install. Would not recommend using it in a Rv without changing wire to 10 awg it’s pre-wired with 14 awg wire I ran 10 awg to it but the pre wired part couldn’t handle the 30 amps the prewired part burned out and caused issues with other things! So wouldn’t recommend unless you rewire it with heavier wire

I purchased the HQST panel primarily for price. I have heard and can now verify that the build of the HQST is identical to Renogy 100w monocrystalline panels. The MC4 connectors are even labelled as such. Overall the packaging was okay. It came in the original cardboard box. The panel had foam corner pieces to offer bump protection during shipping. This can lead to possible damage should the delivery person be rough with the parcel. My package came undamaged and the panel was intact. As for build quality, everything is looking good. I have had various foldable panels in the past as well as home solar. The panel itself appears high quality. The panel is appropriately fitted to the aluminum frame. Everything is sealed as it should be. The transformer box is also intact with appropriate crimps. There is ample sealant on the box to prevent water damage as well. My only "do better" would be to have more mounting holes in the panel. The predrilled holes are on the long side of the panel. For my specific use, I wanted a panel I could mount on my pop up camper that would survive. I have not heard the best reviews of the flexible panels for durability. This HQST panel feels very durable. I will be sure to return and update the review should problems arise. The panel is true to its weight at just under 15 pounds. Solar panels are a bit tricky to test throughput. There are plenty of variables with angle, sun, temperature, and so forth. I was unable to get the full 100watts out of the panel (ran mostly in the 80watt range). This is consistent with reviews found elsewhere. Just keep that in mind if you are expecting full power. monocrystalline is also limited on its output under shaded conditions so try to get full sun! Overall, I feel this is a great product for the price. I paid $80 and it is essentially identical as the Renogy panel that is $100-115. I will be buying more HQST in the future! I hope this helps your decision.

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My husband and I recently installed a Ring Doorbell and added a few extra Ring cameras to surveil our yard and driveway. We did not want to hire an electrician to hardwire the cameras, but we also didn't want to mess with keeping them charged! I was pleased to find this Solar Charging Panel for Ring products. I have had this panel for a few months, but we had to wait for the winter weather to subside to work outside. It was exactly what was needed for our peace of mind knowing that the camera will remain charged and ready to go! My husband said that it was easy to install if you are marginally handy--the hardware was included--but the directions were not helpful. You will need a drill to install the panel securely. The hardware is stainless steel, so hopefully will not rust or break down over time. The panel is a nice size--not too large. It does a great job keeping our camera charged--even on cloudy days. We are pleased with this purchase!