Anyone have one of these?
Used it a bit at home, useful during blackouts.
Took it out bush, and I have to say, I'm dissapointed.
Hooked up to a 160w solar panel. Was at 40% when we left camp, and when we got back, late afternoon, had charged to 80%.
In full sunlight for about 9 hours.
Next morning was down to 20 odd % .
That afternoon, only charged to 44%.
Thought maybe it was the battery?
Maybe faulty panel.
Changed panel with mates 160w panel, same result, the panel is fine.
Got home, hooked to house power, charged perfectly, however I think the battery is now on its last legs due to running it so low.
I have read a few reviews on this thing, and seems lots of people have had different problems, seems unreliable when it counts. I am reluctant to use it again, and might just go back to a regular battery box...
Anyone have one and had issues?
Used it a bit at home, useful during blackouts.
Took it out bush, and I have to say, I'm dissapointed.
Hooked up to a 160w solar panel. Was at 40% when we left camp, and when we got back, late afternoon, had charged to 80%.
In full sunlight for about 9 hours.
Next morning was down to 20 odd % .
That afternoon, only charged to 44%.
Thought maybe it was the battery?
Maybe faulty panel.
Changed panel with mates 160w panel, same result, the panel is fine.
Got home, hooked to house power, charged perfectly, however I think the battery is now on its last legs due to running it so low.
I have read a few reviews on this thing, and seems lots of people have had different problems, seems unreliable when it counts. I am reluctant to use it again, and might just go back to a regular battery box...
Anyone have one and had issues?
