Coleman CL 1200 18 Watt 15 Volt Solar Panel Battery Charger Maintainer 72003
March 30, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Coleman Solar Charger CL-1200 charges your batteries in your remote cabin, RV or during your camping trip. It’s perfect match for replacing the daily power consumption of 12V lighting systems and appliances such as coolers, small TV’s or laptops. It can also be used for charging small backup power systems.The Coleman Solar Charger provides immediate charge when exposed to daylight, even on cloudy days.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Solar Generator
I have set this solar panel behind a skylight window in my attic and connected it to a deep cycle battery in my basement. Everything has been working fine, but the solar panel doesn’t have the wattage to do a complete recharge in 1 day. This was a good starter project to learn about creating a solar generator for a small investment. The panel is producing 18 watts as stated. 11/23/07 update: This panel is still working, but I was noticing discharge on the battery after the charge indicator went off, I did research and found even though the connected devices were either turned off or not pluged in a drain could occur and the recommended solution was to add a switch. I used an electric switch for my solution. Now I have changed the hookup of all devices connected except for the controller to be attached via one connection which has a switch on the positive wire, by using the switch to shut off the attach devices I have impoved the charging of the battery. Since changing the configuration this setup has gotten better and I have achived a max charge via the charge controller indicator lights, 14.2 volts.
5 Stars kirk
Very very good panel I am new to solar energy but i am using this panel for almost a month and it is working good. I am using it to charge a 1000 amp deep cycle battery. It is not much to charge such a battery if i were to really use the battery regularly but for now it is a backup system. I however purchased 3 more of these to charge my battery so i can use it more.
5 Stars Coleman 18 Watt Solar Panel
It performs as advertised. It came when they said it would come and worked flawlesly. It is best to lay it flat outside to get direct sun. It has been outside in a storm and came through fine. I also like the pretty blue indicator light on it that shows that it is working.
2 Stars It stopped charging
After a few weeks, the blue light on the unit showing that it was producing power was out and the battery that was attached through a controller wasn’t being charged. I didn’t mount it or moved it around. I ordered a replacement but it is weeks away from arriving. I guess Amazon wants it to deliver after the 30 day return policy expires.
Coleman CL 300 4 5 Watt 15 Volt Solar Panel Battery Charger Maintainer 72001
March 29, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Designed to protect against natural battery discharge and electronic drain in RVs, boats, trucks, or mobile homes, the Coleman solar 4.5-watt 12-volt deep-cycle battery charger keeps the 12-volt batteries in the vehicle charged so you can run small appliances such as fluorescent lights, GPS devices, coolers, small TVs, or laptops. The solar charger provides an immediate trickle charge when exposed to daylight, even on cloudy day. Illuminated LEDs lets you know the panel is charging, and mounting screws are included if you choose to fix the panel near a constant sunlight source. The charger is plug-in-play compatible for quick connections, and a cigarette lighter adaptor and a battery clamp are also included with the panel. The charger is backed by a 2-year warranty. (A charge controller is recommended when using this device to charge delicate electronics).
What’s in the Box
Solar panel, 10-foot power extension cable, cigarette lighter adapter, battery clamp connector, instruction manual, and 4 mounting screws.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars It keeps my battery charged up
I’ve had this about 2 months, and it seems to work. I leave it sitting on the dash board of my car that I only rarely drive. Because the car operates a clock and a few electric devices all the time, the battery would drain down. This keeps the battery fully-charged.
It has a long wire that plugs into the cigarette lighter. I leave it plugged in even when I’m driving (it has a diode to protect it from reverse current flow). Thus, it couldn’t be easier to use.
1 Star Coleman doesn’t warranty this product!!!!
In my opinion, this is not a well made product. It is not guaranteed by Coleman even though it carries the Coleman brand. Mine broke during it’s initial use and when I wrote to Coleman, they told me to contact the company in Canada that makes the product. They replied that they would not replace the unit.
5 Stars Good price and works great
I’ve used this charger several times, always outdoors and always when it rained hard. I use it to keep charged a deep cycle battery powering my pop up trailer while camping. It really works to keep the battery charged–it seems to stay charged much longer with this attached. Also, it seems impervious to rain and even has the charge light on when it’s raining, which I assume means it is working even when cloudy and in the rain. I’d recommend this highly. I looked around and this is a very good price for a solar charger of this wattage.
3 Stars Not so sure it does as represented …..not able to keep charge on battery
This item could not keep a charge on a battery in a Lincoln LS that has lots of features that drain the battery over a few days….left car in Airport 4 days and battery was dead…the battery is new and will take a full charge and stay up if driven daily…bought this item hoping to solve the problem…no luck…..I’ll try it on my garden tractor…
5 Stars Works perfectly
Does what it says it will do. Pleased with this solar charger. Perfect for cars and boats. The blue LED provides a notice to show the panel is working ok. Good value for money.
Coleman 50015 15 Watt Solar Powered Battery Charger
March 25, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
For use alone or with a 7 Amp charge controller, the Coleman Solar Powered Battery Charger 15W provides enough power to trickle charge a 12V vehicle or deep cycle battery. Helps runs lights, pumps, fans, and small appliances such as televisions, VCR’s and stereos in RV’s, boats or cabins.
Sunsei SE 4000 65 Watt 16 5 Volt Solar Panel Generator 25038
March 23, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The SE-4000 Sunsei solar 65-Watt 16.5-Volt charger is a powerful solar panel, providing reliable, renewable energy as an alternative to noisy and expensive diesel, propane and gas generators. It replaces the daily power consumption of 12-Volt lighting systems and appliances. The weatherproof solar charger provides immediate trickle-charge when exposed to daylight, even on cloudy days. It is ideal for use in your boat, cabin or RV and it can also be used for charging small backup power systems; this unit charges multiple batteries at once and works with your vehicle or cabin’s electrical system. Its “Plug-n-Play” features allows connection of multiple panels in seconds without tools or rewiring and its blinking indicator shows when the panel is charging. This weatherproof solar panel features an aerodynamic design specially engineered to reduce drag and withstand high-vibration in mobile applications. It comes with connector wires and 4-mounting brackets. This solar panel requires a charge controller (Sunsei model No.CC10000, CC25000 or CC2000D) which is sold separately. This unit is 32-Inch by 28.3-Inch by 1.4-Inch in size and weighs 15-Pound. It is covered by a 20-year warranty. This is the perfect size panel as the core of a mini home or mobile solar system! About as heavy as a couple of laptops, this panel puts out enough power to charge larger batteries or run small DC appliances and AC inverters
ICP Solar 20771 SolarPro 150W Kit with CC20 Charge Controller
March 20, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Clean, quiet and reliable–the ICP 20771 is the complete power independence solution for full-time RVers, class-A motor homes, large cruisers and sailboats; especially for those who want to avoid using generators. The SolarPRO plug’n'play solar is a backup power kit providing electricity during emergencies, power failures or engine-off periods to help run your small appliances such as radios, lights, TV, computers or alarm systems.
This kit also includes the CC20 digital charge controller, which digitally monitors solar power systems up to 300 watts. Its LCD shows solar array current and battery voltage, and it also has an easy-to-read LED bar graph battery condition indicator. Other features include fuse protection for both battery and solar array, built-in reverse current blocking diode, and reverse polarity protection.
Features:
- Exclusive LED display charging level indicator
- Plug’n'play award winning technology corners for easy installation and expandability
- High efficiency crystalline cells
- Aerodynamic heat-dissipating aluminum frame
- Impact resistant tempered glass
- Fully weatherproofed
- Lifetime warranty on power production
- 6 stainless steel mounting brackets and screws
- 10 ft (3 m) 12-gauge (2 mm) power cable
- 1.5 ft (0.46 m) 12-gauge (2 mm) jumper wire
Specifications:
- Wattage: 150 watts (2 75-watt panels)
- Peak output: 10 A at 15 volts
- Approx watt-hours per day: 600-750
- Approx amp hours per day: 40-50
- Dimensions: 50 x 23.4 x 1.4 inches (each panel)
- Weight: 44 pounds
