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 1 Watt 15 Volt Solar Panel Battery Trickle Charger 50002
March 20, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Designed to protect against natural battery discharge and electronic drain in cars, recreational vehicles, SUVs, and trucks, the Coleman 1-watt solar powered trickle charger provides an immediate trickle-charge when exposed to daylight, even through windows and windshields. Illuminated LEDs lets you know the panel is charging, and mounting screws are included if you choose to fix the panel to the dashboard. Plug-in-play compatible for quick connections, a cigarette lighter adaptor and a battery clamp are also included with the panel.
What’s in the Box
Solar panel, 10-inch power extension cable, cigarette lighter adapter, battery clamp connector, instruction manual, and 4 mounting screws.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Perfect if you park in the sun
Bought this about 2-years ago since I have a very bad habit of leaving my parking lights on. Also figured I couldn’t go wrong since I park in the hot Hawaiian sun most of the time at home and at work. Overall the unit works…it’s hard to tell but since I’ve gotten this unit, I haven’t had to use my portable jumper(I’m Sold!)…and I do notice on those long sunny days the starter spins up easier. The only issue I had with this unit is inherent to my cars design…the lighter plug on my car only works with the ignition “on”. To resolve this incompatibility, I simply hard-wired the charger into the vehicle using a fused lead to the battery…problem solved. I also used a quick disconnect on the lead so I can remove the entire unit..which by the way has sat on my dashboard since I installed it. I’ll consider buying a higher wattage unit later for future vehicles since they are relatively inexpensive…size being the limiting factor on the dashboard of course.
5 Stars Works Great!
I actually tied this in to my deer feeder and never had a problem, it seems to be weather proof and everything! The price was worth a shot compared to others also.
5 Stars Coleman 1-watt solar trickle charger
product was delivered in a timely fashion. well packed. product works as advertized. purchased 2 of the trickle charges and both function very well. highly recommend product.
thanks amazon.com
George
Coleman CL 1200 18 Watt 15 Volt Solar Panel Battery Charger Maintainer 72003
March 10, 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
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.
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.
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.
