PowerFilm F15-1800 30w Folding Solar Panel Charger

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• Powerfilm F16-1800 30W Folding Solar Charger

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PowerFilm F15-1800Ultra lightweight, ultra compact, and ultra portableThe Powerfilm 30 Watt Foldable Solar Charger (F15 - 1800), folds into a rectangle that is less than 11 in. x 10 in. It produces 1.8 Amps at 15.4 Volts and can easily fit into a backpack for lightweight compact transportation.The F15-1800 Foldable Solar Charger is the next step up in portable power and charging needs, producing more power and opening up additional applications. Utilization of the included 12 V Female Barrel accessory makes using the F15-1800 Foldable Solar Charger extremely easy and convenient. Essentially replacing a vehicle's battery for powering small to medium sized devices such as small televisions or electric inverters, the F15-1800 is a perfect addition to outdoor supplies.Folded Weight: 1.8 lbsOperating Voltage: 15.4Operating Current: 1.3Folded Dimensions: 10.5 x 9.3 x 0.75Unfolded Dimensions: 41.5 x 30.5Output Cord & connectorsAll PowerFilm authorized accessories include marine-grade components with connectors that match the PowerFilm Series output cord.

PowerFilm F15-1800 30w Folding Solar Panel Charger Review

I got this unit and the 60watt unit of Powerfilm. I also bought the Duracell 600HD battery. I live in the desert and can use the 30w to charge my battery for about a day in good sun. I run my fans (usually straight for 3-4 days without recharging), I charge my phones, mp3, laptop, 8ft Intex pool filter (all day), rechargeable batteries (lots of D cells for fans, radios, etc.). I charge my electric mower and electric weed whacker, as well as my two e-bike batteries off of the Duracell battery that was charged with the solar panel. I've only had these solar panels a little over a month and feel really good about charging everything with the sun. The 60w is better for the laptop powering but the 30 is great too, it just doesn't provide as long or as much recharge.

You have to watch the connector ends. I had never bought any solar before, so didn't know the connectors come in all shapes and sizes, like cell phone chargers, and got a battery tender that doesn't go with Powerfilm connectors. If you want a full system you should have a charge controller, a battery, and an inverter. All these need connecting lines that fit to each other properly. Just a note for those who don't know, and may want to avoid ordering the wrong cords, charge controllers and such.

One thing about this type of panel is that its flexibility can be an issue in the wind. If the wind comes up it'll flap over, and if I'm not watching it I can have it out and not know I'm not getting things charged as they should.

On the positive side it isssss lightweight, and great for fitting into a back pack and having recharge power for phones, mp3's, gps units, and battery operated lights. Believe it or not I've got a 12 volt coffee maker and take that with me when I car camp. :)

I've really maxed out the use of this thing from the moment it arrived. I have no worries about basic power needs.

I'm updating this review three months later... still plugging away fantastic. I am continuing to charge all my electric items, and emergency batteries. The batteries I bought aren't so good a purchase but the panels have been great. I used the 60 watt to power directly off the panel a tall fan/mister to cool the area I was working in my back yard when I constructed my shed. You have to love a unit that can power a major fan/mister in 110 degrees where power is nowhere near. :)

OK this is an update after a year of use. This panel and my 60 watt are still working very well. I've learned a few lessons about how to manage getting the best power possible. It really is important to follow the sun, direct lighting on the panel is important so take the time to move or drape your panel with the movement of the sun. You can get a decent battery charge with ambient/cloudy lighting, don't refrain from using it just because it's not a clear day. Don't let your panel get too hot! Too much heat can interfere with charging your battery. I have this problem because it regularly gets over 110 degrees and I have a concrete slab back patio. My panels got slightly "curled" looking because of the heat exposure. I moved my charging location, putting them exclusively on the grass, but it took some creative extension cords to get the panels connected to the batteries (keeping batteries out of the heat). Clean your panels!! They can get dirty even if it doesn't seem like it, so just use very slightly wetted soft cotton cloth, or a good microfiber cloth, to clean the panels every now and then. I still haven't found a decent battery for this set-up, I've tried four different kinds and they cost so much to buy, are so complicated and expensive to return, it's cost prohibitive... so that is the weak spot of my system, but I can still run my laptops, fans, charge batteries, power my electric mower and more without having a "decent" battery.

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