Customer Reviews With Photos

I had to cut the MC4 connecters of one end to put this thru 100" of conduct.( no easy chore). when I stripped back the wire to replace the connectors, to my surprise I saw no copper wire .

I used this as a replacement for for a transfer cabinet where I had a bad solenoid. It was pretty-much a direct replacement, and solved the issues with my panel. I would like to note that the first one I received was damaged, but was swapped out within 24 hours. Check it when it arrives.

This rig is rather awesome. I am used to the big ol glass panes weighing in at a few pounds with chonky aluminum edges. This is more like ounces and about the thickness of a flattened beer case. Exaggeration aside, the truth is not far. Including the attached wire, its a bit over a pound and, including the small, square, control module, about an inch thick at that one point. The rest of the panel is about an eighth inch thick and stiff as a plexi sheet. That flex helps with wind resistance and places you could mount this thing. Or oops moments. That control module sits center high in the panel and gives the perfect angle for a windshield mount where I am. Simple status LED on that gives a quick look at activity, but not voltage. In this early November with a direct light at 1134A, I'm getting voltage sitting at 10v with a spike to 20v about every second. That's a solid pulse that brought the battery of my farm truck from almost dead (10.3v) to a quite functional (11.6v) in a couple days. I wouldn't recommend leaving this on a standard car battery long term, but higher end battery and deep cell would be quite happy.

I pretty much love everything about this thing. It weighs less than 8 pounds so it's easy to lug around with built in handle. It has a horizontal configuration with the fan vents on the sides which means it brilliantly doubles as a surface to place whichever device you're remotely powering, which is usually a hot spot or a lap too or a phone for me. So it keeps the whole set up safe and organized vs just running a bunch of devices in a series, often having to put them on the ground. The screen is very intuitive and easy to read, clearly telling you not only how much charge is left but how much time you have left at the current usage. You can charge with the included AC wire, a not included DC wire or a solar charging cable and solar panel (not included and pamphlet recommends the Apache brand of both for solar charging, but I have used a Kenwood 100amp solar panel/generic compatible wire). You can have devices plugged in a running while the station is plugged in as well, so we effectively use it while at home as a backup power source for our 5G WiFi router in case of power outages (which we have frequently) which have so far been a seamless transition from power sources. It does make a very quiet hum when the fan is on, but certainly not distracting or overbearing. When we take it out to power out WiFi hotspot at the beach or camping, it lasts for hours, which is our main usage for this. Really takes camping to the next level of civilization and is just a must have, especially for camping with kids, who love having WiFi and a power source no matter how remote we are. Reliable and amazing and easy!

These are pretty nice little panels. I'm using one of them to power a small wifi camera in a bird feeder. The cord length is more than sufficient for remote placement of the panels.

Hard and thick meta conductor, thick insulation

It seems to be well made and has a few different charging options. The charging speed is quite slow. I had an iPhone 13 plugged in, and it went up 1% in twenty minutes. It will be great for a just-in-case scenario but not as a regular charging option.

It charges very quickly and is very convenient to carry during camping

Living off-grid provides incredible independence, but it demands robust solutions, especially during challenging winter months. While summer sun floods my 80kW battery bank, even with dual EV charging, winter's cloudy days and snow-laden panels test its limits. To ensure uninterrupted power, I rely on a generator or my electric pickup truck, needing a seamless way to connect them to my system for automatic battery charging. My previous inlet box was inadequate, prompting me to seek an upgrade. This inlet box set from tugapower.net proved to be the perfect answer. The build quality is exceptional: solid, thick metal construction with a flawless finish. The rubber-capped entry points on all four sides simplify wiring, eliminating the need for specialized tools. The included cord is high-quality, and the twist-lock connector provides a secure connection. The added strap for organized storage is a thoughtful touch. I particularly appreciate the side-mounted indicator light, which is far more visible than lid-mounted lights when the cover is open. While I haven't yet tested its brightness because not installed yet, the design is clearly superior. This set perfectly meets my needs, offering exceptional quality at a reasonable price. It's a vital component in ensuring my off-grid system remains resilient, even during the harshest conditions."

I used to work in the solar industry, when we found a bad PV module(s), we had to set up this elaborate test kit to document the under performing ones. Now retired I started some PV charging. Now I saw this ( yes we know ) inexpensive meter that can analyze individual ( modules = panels ) in seconds. The instructions don't tell a lot, but you will need a hand-held pyranometer. Maybe they are inexpensive now too, however I already have one. When the pyranometer gives the reading of how many watts per square meter, you can apply that to what the Solar Panel Tester displays. So at 1000 w/m2 you should be seeing the same display data that is posted (name plate rating) that is on the back of the module. At 500 ww/m2 you'd see 1/2 of the Imp, basically 1/2 power. Anything under 200 w/m2 is kinda mute. So, I am ready to buy an Ecoworthy 195 watt module, but first I bought this PV tester! I tried it on an older tech 12v Siemens SR 50 and got accurate data from the meter! Next an Ecosonique 60 watt portable I had for a few months, and it was slightly over ( they say that in their ad ). Today's temp was 26 F with bright sun with passing clouds. Now that I had confidence in the meter, I tested the newly delivered Eco-195w. By that time the best irradiance the sky would give was about 900 w/m2. And the meter ( see photo ) showed 181 watts. Further, ( 195 w * 0.9 ) = 175.5 watt. This was all I had to see! I installed the module knowing it works. Of course, the next sunny day, I'll measure it at 1000 w/m2 with moderate temps, to get repetitive data. I have read module reviews where folks said it does not have rated output. Well this is a GOOD way to find out. I will update this post if the meter disappoints in the future.

This is my first time building a solar system. This solar charge controller is amazing. But the instructions are very hard to read. Once you figure out how to program it, It works wonders. I have love it so much I bought 2.

20FT 10AWG Solar Panel Extension Cable, Bateria Power -- I'm not a wire expert so I will just report what I see. Wire appears to be the advertised size of 10 gauge. Could not be certain without cutting the wire and checking it with a gauge. The wire is not as flexible as I would like. However, I can see through the end of one of the connectors that it is stranded wire. Code markings on the black wire are TUV H1Z2Z2-K 16.0mm² -40°C to +90°C DC 1500V. There are no markings whatsoever on the red wire. The connectors appear to be quality water proof as evidenced by tight fit and O-ring seal. Connectors have no wiggle or twist to them at the wire. I try to park in the shade as much as possible when boondocking my RV. The solar panel is free standing and just wanted to be sure I had enough cable to get it well away from the shade for complete sun exposure. This heavy gauge wire is probably more than needed but I tend to overkill.

I bought this unit for emergency power for my home. I haven't put it to that use, and I hope I don't have to, although I will eventually test it through my circuit breaker panel. But after testing today, I believe this generator is going to do just fine. I read through the manual before doing anything else. Some assembly is required, but not much, maybe 15 minutes. Tools are supplied. This is a heavy generator, so an extra pair of hands will definitely help. Adding oil (included) would be easier with a longer funnel (also included) but it's not too bad. I had some trouble pairing the remote start key fob to the generator. The instructions didn't seem to work. I finally did get it working, but I'm not sure how! I ran the unit for an hour on propane, following the startup procedure in the manual. I'm using the propane tank from my BBQ grill. No problem with startup. Recommended break-in time is 5 hours at no more than 50% of the running load. I'm going to run the unit for an hour at a time until I reach 5 hours. I used the two AC units in my RV for the load. That way, the thermostat can cut the load in and out, which is recommended during break-in. The generator handled all the load with no problems noticed. I measured some sound levels using my phone. Here are the average numbers at different distances and taken from all sides of the unit. 1 meter : 83 dB (loud) 10 meters : 68 dB (loud, but not bad) 15 meters : 40 dB (in house, door closed, quiet)

The EcoBoxx MPPT Solar Charge Controller comes is offered in two size 25A and 50A. I got the 50A model. It is rated for max PV input of 135V, current 40A and power of 600W. Nominal output voltage is 12V/24V (auto selected) with a charge capacity of 50A. MPPT controller as the most efficient. It measures about 10 1/4" L x 7 7/8" W (counting the mounting brackets) x 2 3/4" T. It is designed to be wall mounted with two fans at the top and intakes on each side. Hookup is made easy because they use a module system, where you attach the leads to a connector bus which slips into a collar (for easy removal) and both push into a set of connectors in the unit. Once connected you use a simple push button to select the battery type (flooded, AGM or Lithium). Its a simple, but powerful charge controller that does what it suppose to. Having a readout or Bluetooth connectivity to get numeric data would be nice. It has a temperature sensor socket, but no details on a sensor (which I do not need here in S. Fla.). It is perfect for a small to midsize solar power system like in an RV, camp or part of an emergency power backup for storms.

This is a strong and sturdy weather-proof box, that can be mounted to an outside wall for connecting a power source, such as a portable generator. It appears to be well constructed and the box is made from solid sheet steel, which is easily disassembled with a single well place screw. The receptacle and the flip up cover are made of a strong sturdy plastic. I would have preferred to see the cover also made of steel to better protect the receptacle when not in use, but since this is priced very competitively, it is a reasonable tradeoff. The cover snaps tightly over the receptacle when not in use. The receptacle is a NEMA L14-30P and has a threaded ring around the outside for connecting cords that might have the proper fastening ring to make certain the cable is very secure. However, since the NEMA L14-30P is a twist to lock connection, this is a nice to have feature as the cord should not pull out under normal usage. My cord seemed to fit nice and snug, so no worries there. Inside the box, the connector has each lug clearly labeled. X and Y are the two hot power legs, W is the common neutral connection, and the G or ground connection which is also bonded to the case with the included insulated grounding wire. While the including documentation sheet shows the ETL Listed mark, there is no corresponding mark or label on the box itself stating ETL or UL listed. I included an image of the document, as I don't seem to find a copy of it online at all.