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Nice quality USB-C plug Solar panel. I like that it’s plug has a removable silicone gasket for the Best fit for multiple devices. Comes with plenty of mounting hardwear. Appears to have a 1/4” female Screw hole, so you should be able to mount it with a multitude of standard 1/4” equipment. It’s been working great so far for my little wireless security camera.
XRDS -RF SAE Extension Cable 12FT–SAE to SAE Heavy Duty 10AWG Tinned Copper Wire This is the thickest and heaviest wire I own for SAE extensions. The ends are solid and fit with other SAE connectors as expected, but the manufacturing process did separate more of the two wires than I would have thought on the one end. I am using this with a 12v water pump to refill the camper fresh water tank when boon docking. While this is only 12 feet long, it is thicker 10 gauge wire. Worth it if it keeps from over heating when the pump runs for a while.
Runs amazing first couple pulls out of the box but it has about 10 minutes of run time, if that , and the engine has an oil leak leaving stains around my garage. Seems like it’s gonna be too much of a bother to get a replacement from them so I guess I’ll keep topping The oil off , can’t Get anything good nowadays , I’ve circled where gasket failed or where bad cast is.
Wow. These look really cool and even on a cloudy day my first hook up was still reading 70% of capacity. These are just the perfect dimensions for placing on a van, I was able to fit 5 with my AC unit so I have a 1000W system flush mounted to the roof. The only negative thing I can say is that these don’t have mounting holes on the short sides, which is where I needed to attach the panels so had to drill my own.
Fantastic box. Well built, nice breakers and smooth installation. Was very easy to map and connect. Wire lengths were adequate and pre-stripped. Easy instructions- works as advertised.
Testing solar panels, or even strings in minutes? This tester just saved me hours of work. If you ascribe to the 'time is money' cliché, this tester pays for itself in the first day. I have a dozen portable panels that need testing and those will all be finished by the end of the day. Externally powered, so there's no stressing about leaving the device for long periods of non-use and forgetting to remove cells. The LCD screen is easy to read. Hook up the MC-4 connectors, or alligator clips, if necessary, hit the Auto MPPT, within seconds you see the results. It seems quite accurate compared to the specs of panels I've already tested. One very happy camper, here. Side note, the price was around $90, after a coupon was applied, which seemed like a deal that was as good as I could find for the 1600W version. I'm fairly certain this same model is sold under several different brands, as it looks identical to others on the market.
At 70 years of age, I've been a camper/hiker, of one kind or another, ever since my Dad threw me over his shoulder and took me fishing. Over our years together, we had many adventures in Mother Nature's Grandeur, but, in those days, the only 'technology' that went with us was Dad's bamboo fishing pole! Today, car/tent camping is my choice and with all the electronics that we all think is necessary now days, I had to find a way to power all my toys while exploring the backroads of America. I wanted a substantial power source, but it had to be portable and could be recharged if it was needed for longer excursions. Being from the Stone Age, I figured I'd end up with some kind of gas or propane generator, but as I researched, I discovered the new world of high capacity portable batteries with built in AC, DC and USB plugs, rechargeable with AC, DC or a Solar Panel. If you'd like to learn more about which Portable Power Station I chose, see my review of the Jackery Explorer 500 (https://smile.tugapower.net.com/gp/customer-reviews/RQ5LWS1DHIDBW?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp) Since I have a road trip planned for next summer, I wanted to obtain some kind of solar panel to keep my Explorer 500 charged up, so I chose Jackery's SolarSaga 100 Portable Solar Panel and decided to experiment with it over the Winter. I received prompt delivery of my new Solar Panel and as it turned out, it was just in time for the first test. Living on the rural Oregon Coast, it's not unusual to loose power when there's a storm. Although I did have some modern conveniences ( wood heat, running water and propane generator to keep the frig/freezer going and the camp stove for cooking), I'm happy to report that despite being without electricity for 4 days, I was able to keep my toys and my neighbors toys charged. We were able to watch all the TV we wanted through our iPads and MacBook Pros and kept all our iPhones (3), iPads (2), MacBook Pros (2), Bluetooth Speakers (4) and Bluetooth lanterns and flashlights (6) fully charged. Life would have been very boring if I hadn't been able to keep our 'toys' functioning, so I felt this was an excellent investment. Included are pics of my Jackery Explorer 500 with the complimentary SolarSaga 100 Portable Solar Panel which shows the rugged, compact unit encased in a protective storage bag with attached pouch for cables and instruction card. Support legs are attached as well which flip out to angle the panel properly for sun exposure. One edge has a compact plastic enclosure encasing the plug-ins and a storage compartment for the attached charging cable. I decided to keep the panel hooked up to the Explorer 500 all the time so it was fully charged and ready for whatever 'toy' needed power. Fortunately, the sun finally came out and then the panel did an even more outstanding job of keeping us going. This was a good 'dry run' to get familiar with this unit's capabilities, as I do a lot of car camping every summer and now have a better idea of how this set up will serve me as I travel and in future home emergencies. Some reviewers have questioned why Jackery's SolarSaga Solar Panels (60 and 100) are more expensive that other brands. Folks, we all know that some manufacturers produce higher quality products made with high end components and constructed properly. Personally, I always try to purchase the very best product I can afford, so if that means spending a little more, it's usually worth it. The other important and valuable aspect of choosing a top notch product is choosing a reputable company that provides excellent service and stands behind their products. We've all had poor experiences with companies that provide little customer service or worse yet, no customer service. Let me tell you that the Jackery Staff is the very best that you'll find! Prompt, polite and frankly, I get the sense that they are genuinely concerned that you are happy with their products. I simply had some general questions on their equipment functionality, and I received feedback within a few hours, not days! If you're looking for an outstanding, top quality portable compact power station with a complimentary solar panel, I highly recommend spending those few extra bucks (it's not that much more) for Jackery's Products. If you just can't afford the larger units, then start out with a smaller power station and the 60 watt solar panel. They offer various capacity power stations (160, 240, 500 currently, but are coming out with a 300), two solar panels (60 and 100 watt) and several portable power banks of a variety of sizes to throw in your pocket that can supply you with much needed power for your outdoor adventures or as emergency backup. Take the leap with Jackery, Friends, as you'll be making a solid investment and you'll be very pleased with their customer service!
Fantastic inverter. Today I received it and put it thru a torture test and I have to say it passed with flying colors. I hooked it up to to a 100 amp LIFEOP4 Battery and ran it at full load for 1.5 hours at 1088 watts. The inverter experienced no sags or distorted waveforms. At 1088 watts the inverter pulled 102 amps which was impressive as it was way more efficient than the manufacture claimed. I had the unit set for 120 volts which it maintained 123 volts for the duration of the tests. On the oscilloscope the waveform was almost flawless with only 2% THD. Just as good or better than what comes out of an outlet in your home. The safety features shut the unit down at 1,100 watts. I had an adjustable resistive load on it to do my testing. The unit only failed when I hooked it up to a gas clothes dryer. It could not start the motor which runs at 350watts. The inrush current was too much for the unit to overcome. The inrush current was over 2,500 starting watts so no good you need a 2000 watt to do big major appliances. I plan on using this setup to charge 20 amp LIFEPO4 batteries for extended Ham Radio Outdoor events. All in all you can’t go wrong here. The price is right for the great quality that this unit is. The amprobe is showing standby current which is pretty high to just leave it on all the time. If you use it without the remote it goes down to 200ma. With the unit in standby about 770ma.
This is a review for the 50amp 15' generator power cord. The power cord is well constructed of 6AWG and 8AWG wire, clearly marked on the cable. The 50amp generator box is ETL listed and made of metal. I tested all the connections using not only this cable, but other cables I have and everything fit together perfectly. As an added bonus, the instructions are well written, nicely illustrated and easy to understand! But even better is the NEMA 14-50R offset plug that allows you plug the cord into your generator with 2.5" of offset so the cord does not get in the way of the controls or drape across any of the structure (see photos). I had never seen such a device and it makes a lot of sense. You don't need to use it, but it's there if it makes using the cord with your generator easier. It's not well mentioned in the listing, but it's included with the kit. Easy to recommend.
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Initially, I tested this solar panel indoors by placing it in a south-facing window and connecting it to various devices via the USB-C adapter. Despite a week of cloudy winter weather, it successfully charged several low-power items including a clock, milk frother, and lighted compact mirror, building my confidence in its functionality. While it didn't charge my phone, it proved effective for numerous smaller electronics. I discovered in the documentation that this solar panel is incompatible with my specific outdoor camera model. Rather than being disappointed, I'm pleased with its performance in charging other devices. The lightweight and effective panel will continue to be a useful tool for charging low-power electronics.
I have a large RV that I use primarily off grid. I currently have a 1200W pure sine wave inverter that runs most of what I need, but doesn't support the microwave or air conditioner. I upgraded to this 5000W inverter and it has allowed me to use everything in the RV with no noticeable issues. This came well protected in a very heavy duty box. There was no meaningful marks or damage to the inverter or any of the accessories. It was also a straight forward swap for me, since I already had all the wires going into my existing inverter, and I plugged in a 10 awg extension cord, which supports up to 3600W continuously. I've pulled a little over 4000W through this inverter for short periods of time while running my AC and microwave, and it has worked properly. The display that shows my battery voltage and output voltage is accurate and helpful, and the remote also displays the voltage of the battery bank. I tested the low voltage cutoff and it works as designed, turning the inverter off at around 40.5V, which is safely above the low voltage cutoff of typical lifepo4 battery BMSs. I'm unable to test the quality of the sin wave, but it runs everything in my RV without issue. The idle/standby power was a concern for me, but luckily settles at a respectable 38-40W (the manual states 15W). This is an important metric as I've tested units that use upwards of 80W while providing no power at all, which for some off grid systems would be a burden since it's always on. Cons: -I wish it had a wireless remote. The wired remote works well but it's cumbersome to wire up. It's standard telephone connector which is nice. -The cover over the hard wire connectors is flimsy and easily knocked off. This is easily worked around, however is annoying and potentially dangerous. In summary, this inverter was perfect for me needs of running the 120V needs of a medium/large RV. Like most inverters, I wouldn't push it continuously at it's max load of 5000W, but from my testing it appears to handle it fine for short bursts.
Great portable battery for on the go or backup battery. Holding the power button for a few seconds to turn on each module. Charging is fairly quick when you first charge it. Tested the product on garage lighting LED's. Seems to hold well with the battery.
This is a fantastic product. The inverter was key for charging my 3kW lithium battery getting me over 3600W of input (only 1700W from a house electrical outlet). I am able to charge this large battery from dead in less than an hour. Having the flexibility of dual fuel, electric start and remote start are game changes for me and how I use it. It is quiet for a generator. Putting it together was just putting in the oil and plugging in the battery. Great value for the money!
Have used several times now. I like the compactness and construction. Only thing I was disappointed in was the XT60 connector. I bought 2 of these panels and both are just bare wires into the XT60 end. Will not take long before it breaks.
