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Solar Charger Information
A Solar charger is a battery charger that uses solar power to charge up a battery.
This solar battery charger can be used to charge mobile phones and other small gadgets that can be charged using low voltage direct current. A typical solar charger will include a storage battery to retain the solar power provided by one or two small solar panels. The solar charger kit will also include cables and adapter tips for common makes of mobile phones, extra connectors for other devices like Ipods and cameras are available on our website. Our solar chargers can even charge your mobile phone while the solar charger's battery is being charged by the solar panels. Once charged, the internal battery allows the solar charger to be used as spare battery pack for use at night or indoors. The solar charger battery can also be charged by connecting to USB port so even when sunlight is not available it can still be used as a back-up power source.
Solar charger Buyers Checklist
Choose the right solar charger for your personal need and you won't be disappointed.
Questions about Solar Chargers
Q: I am looking for a solar charger for a Motorola Defy which uses It has a micro USB connector. Can you recommend a solar charger that will work for this?.
A: Any of the SRESKY solar chargers will do the job. My recommendation would be the SBC15 as it has the largest solar panel and will recharge the internal 2000mA Li-ion battery twice as fast. You will need to purchase the micro USB connector from our ADAPTER TIPS category as it is not included with the solar chargers. Don't expect one of these small solar chargers to do the job of a car or AC charger as they only generate 300 to 500 milli-amps and will never completely recharge a phone battery, at best you might get it 80% recharged.
Q: Does placing a solar charger behind glass increase the charging times?
A: Glass windows do absorb some sunlight which will increase charging time, but the chargers will still operate satisfactorily, it is more important to make sure the solar panel is facing directly into the sun and that no shadows fall on any part of the solar panel surface if youu want the solar panel to operate most effectively.
Q: I am after a solar charger which can charge NiMH batteries.
A: We have the Ansmann Solar Charger (Product Code: MB3589) which takes 2 NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries to charge up mobile phones but the batteries can be removed after they have charged and used to power other devices. We also have the Solar Battery Charger (Product Code: MB3502) that can solar charge any AA rechargeable batteries.
Q: I wanting to charge an iPod touch, and iPhone. Can you recommend a good solar charger and the proper cables for charging them?
A: The Sresky Titan (SBC15) is the largest solar panels of the solar chargers so it is a good choice for an IPod and iphone
It also has a 2000 mAh solar storage battery to to recharge some of the larger iPhone batteries.
Q: Which solar charger do I need to charge a digital camera?
A: It depends on your type of camera, but generally speaking, if you want to charge digital cameras that have a charging socket then the SBC06 solar charger has switchable output voltage from 5 volts to 9.5volts which most digital cameras require for charging. You will need to also choose the right adapter tip from our charger adapter tips category.
But if the camera battery is a flat Li-Ion type ( like mobile phone batteries) that can be removed from the camera to be recharged then you need the SBC23 solar charger with battery caddy which can recharge removable 3.7 volt and 7.4 volt Li-ion batteries, and it can recharge mobile phones as well.
Q: I have charged the SBC15 solar charger in the sun for a few hours but after one use my phone is now saying 'charging is not supported with this accessory' Is there any way of getting around this?
A: That message on your phone does not mean there is a problem but that the charge from the solar charger is insufficient to initiate the charging circuit of your phone. Make sure the solar charger is fully charged and make sure the plugs are properly inserted in the phone and the charger. The blue charger indicator lights can be misleading, even with all 4 blue lights showing on the charger, it may still only be 75% charged so leave it charging in sun as long as possible, also make sure it is in full sunlight at all times. If there in no sun then it can also be charged up from a computer USB port with the USB cable included in the kit. It is worth noting that a solar charger or any battery powered charger will never charge a phone as fully as an AC powered charger or 12V car charger, at best they take it to about 90% of a full charge, this applies to all solar and battery-powered chargers.
(Follow up reply from customer: Thanks for your quick response. I have fully charged the solar charger now and the message is gone. Thanks for the added info which I will take on board. I love the solar charger!)
Solar Charger Information
A Solar charger is a battery charger that uses solar power to charge up a battery.This solar battery charger can be used to charge mobile phones and other small gadgets that can be charged using low voltage direct current. A typical solar charger will include a storage battery to retain the solar power provided by one or two small solar panels. The solar charger kit will also include cables and adapter tips for common makes of mobile phones, extra connectors for other devices like Ipods and cameras are available on our website. Our solar chargers can even charge your mobile phone while the solar charger's battery is being charged by the solar panels. Once charged, the internal battery allows the solar charger to be used as spare battery pack for use at night or indoors. The solar charger battery can also be charged by connecting to USB port so even when sunlight is not available it can still be used as a back-up power source.
LI-ION Batteries Used in Solar chargers
Solar chargers generally use eco friendly lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries, the lightest batteries available. They are perfect for use in portable battery packs and solar chargers because they are light and they have an advantage over other small portable batteries like NiCads because they don't need scheduled cycling to prolong the battery's life. This is great benefit in solar chargers where the battery is usually topped up whenever it is convenient. One point that should be noted is that Li-ion batteries are usually stored with only a half charge so before first use they should be fully charged for a couple of days before normal use.
Choose a solar charger for your mobile phone and Ipod, Ipad and Laptop, camera and music player
Solar chargers of various sizes and output voltage options are available, for instance some have larger solar panels and batteries with enough power to fully recharge several mobile phones and have several output voltages from 5 volts to 9 volts for charging any devices from mobile phones to digital cameras. If you intend to use the solar charger solely for charging a mobile phone or MP3 player or iPhone then the 5 volt output will be sufficient.
Solar charger voltage options
Check what voltage levels the receiving device requires. It's no good selecting a solar charger that will only deliver 5 volts if the device requires 9 volts for charging. Does the solar charger has a selectable range of output voltages? if you are using a solar charger with multiple output voltages but unsure of the voltage required for your personal device, then select the lowest voltage to charge the device. If that does not initiate charging then select higher voltages until it does. This procedure is important because if you choose a voltage that is higher than recommended for your device then it might damage the device.
The solar charger should supply a good amperage.
The other consideration is the charger's current. If it sends out a current flow of 100 milli-Amps then it 's going to take five times longer to charge up a battery than a charger with an output of 500mA.
That's like like trying to fill up a large water bucket with your garden hose if you only open the tap a quarter-turn its going to take much longer to fill the bucket than if you opened the tap fully.
Solar chargers generally use eco friendly lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries, the lightest batteries available. They are perfect for use in portable battery packs and solar chargers because they are light and they have an advantage over other small portable batteries like NiCads because they don't need scheduled cycling to prolong the battery's life. This is great benefit in solar chargers where the battery is usually topped up whenever it is convenient. One point that should be noted is that Li-ion batteries are usually stored with only a half charge so before first use they should be fully charged for a couple of days before normal use.
Choose a solar charger for your mobile phone and Ipod, Ipad and Laptop, camera and music player
Solar chargers of various sizes and output voltage options are available, for instance some have larger solar panels and batteries with enough power to fully recharge several mobile phones and have several output voltages from 5 volts to 9 volts for charging any devices from mobile phones to digital cameras. If you intend to use the solar charger solely for charging a mobile phone or MP3 player or iPhone then the 5 volt output will be sufficient.
Solar charger voltage options
Check what voltage levels the receiving device requires. It's no good selecting a solar charger that will only deliver 5 volts if the device requires 9 volts for charging. Does the solar charger has a selectable range of output voltages? if you are using a solar charger with multiple output voltages but unsure of the voltage required for your personal device, then select the lowest voltage to charge the device. If that does not initiate charging then select higher voltages until it does. This procedure is important because if you choose a voltage that is higher than recommended for your device then it might damage the device.
The solar charger should supply a good amperage.
The other consideration is the charger's current. If it sends out a current flow of 100 milli-Amps then it 's going to take five times longer to charge up a battery than a charger with an output of 500mA.
That's like like trying to fill up a large water bucket with your garden hose if you only open the tap a quarter-turn its going to take much longer to fill the bucket than if you opened the tap fully.
Solar charger Buyers Checklist
1-Buy a solar charger with the correct output voltage for your needs
When choosing a solar charger for charging a variety of devices then the voltage must be you first consideration. But is important to remember that too much voltage will damage and possible burn out a device that is designed to accept a lower voltage.
2-Buy a solar charger with a large internal battery
The larger the storage battery, the more charge you will get from it before it needs to be recharged from the solar panel, but the solar panel will also take longer to recharge the solar charger battery.
3-Buy a solar charger with a suitable solar panel
A larger solar panel will charge a battery quicker than a small solar panel, but will be more bulky and less portable than a smaller one, so if you plan to carry around it in your bag then smaller is better.
4-Buy a solar charger with a decent amperage
Always choose a solar charger with the highest current flow because that is the weakest point of all solar chargers, generally they all take longer to charge than an AC charger.
Choose the right solar charger for your personal need and you won't be disappointed.
Contact us to help you choose the right universal solar charger.
Questions about Solar ChargersQ: I am looking for a solar charger for a Motorola Defy which uses It has a micro USB connector. Can you recommend a solar charger that will work for this?.
A: Any of the SRESKY solar chargers will do the job. My recommendation would be the SBC15 as it has the largest solar panel and will recharge the internal 2000mA Li-ion battery twice as fast. You will need to purchase the micro USB connector from our ADAPTER TIPS category as it is not included with the solar chargers. Don't expect one of these small solar chargers to do the job of a car or AC charger as they only generate 300 to 500 milli-amps and will never completely recharge a phone battery, at best you might get it 80% recharged.
Q: Does placing a solar charger behind glass increase the charging times?
A: Glass windows do absorb some sunlight which will increase charging time, but the chargers will still operate satisfactorily, it is more important to make sure the solar panel is facing directly into the sun and that no shadows fall on any part of the solar panel surface if youu want the solar panel to operate most effectively.
Q: I am after a solar charger which can charge NiMH batteries.
A: We have the Ansmann Solar Charger (Product Code: MB3589) which takes 2 NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries to charge up mobile phones but the batteries can be removed after they have charged and used to power other devices. We also have the Solar Battery Charger (Product Code: MB3502) that can solar charge any AA rechargeable batteries.
Q: I wanting to charge an iPod touch, and iPhone. Can you recommend a good solar charger and the proper cables for charging them?
A: The Sresky Titan (SBC15) is the largest solar panels of the solar chargers so it is a good choice for an IPod and iphone
It also has a 2000 mAh solar storage battery to to recharge some of the larger iPhone batteries.
Q: Which solar charger do I need to charge a digital camera?
A: It depends on your type of camera, but generally speaking, if you want to charge digital cameras that have a charging socket then the SBC06 solar charger has switchable output voltage from 5 volts to 9.5volts which most digital cameras require for charging. You will need to also choose the right adapter tip from our charger adapter tips category.
But if the camera battery is a flat Li-Ion type ( like mobile phone batteries) that can be removed from the camera to be recharged then you need the SBC23 solar charger with battery caddy which can recharge removable 3.7 volt and 7.4 volt Li-ion batteries, and it can recharge mobile phones as well.
Q: I have charged the SBC15 solar charger in the sun for a few hours but after one use my phone is now saying 'charging is not supported with this accessory' Is there any way of getting around this?
A: That message on your phone does not mean there is a problem but that the charge from the solar charger is insufficient to initiate the charging circuit of your phone. Make sure the solar charger is fully charged and make sure the plugs are properly inserted in the phone and the charger. The blue charger indicator lights can be misleading, even with all 4 blue lights showing on the charger, it may still only be 75% charged so leave it charging in sun as long as possible, also make sure it is in full sunlight at all times. If there in no sun then it can also be charged up from a computer USB port with the USB cable included in the kit. It is worth noting that a solar charger or any battery powered charger will never charge a phone as fully as an AC powered charger or 12V car charger, at best they take it to about 90% of a full charge, this applies to all solar and battery-powered chargers.
(Follow up reply from customer: Thanks for your quick response. I have fully charged the solar charger now and the message is gone. Thanks for the added info which I will take on board. I love the solar charger!)
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