So, I ran a test of my solar charger. I have one of these things - don't know the brand, it was a Groupon special. Couldn't resist. It was like $8 a few years ago.
https://www.amazon.com/Fone-Fuel-Solar- ... 18&sr=8-52
I have no idea what the performance characteristics are. That said, I ran it for a test this weekend.
It looks like it took~6 hrs to fully charge in the sun.
I just charged my phone from 5% to 80% in ~2.5 hrs.
Impressive? No. But in an emergency situation, yeah, I could get my phone from 5% to 30% in a few hours of sun and charge time. So it stays!
As do my two Ankehr cells!!!! One big one in the car and a small one in my main bag.
Solar Charger Test
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At least it worked... haven't see many small ones that are worth keeping.
You can't fix stupid !
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I'm sure there are a LOT better ones even now. I just did a 3hr charge from zero and I'll see how much the sun juiced up my little charger.
Update: charge still pretty low...it is under the pool screen though. But still in direct light. We'll see what the next three hours bring.
Update: charge still pretty low...it is under the pool screen though. But still in direct light. We'll see what the next three hours bring.
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Let me put this out there. For years, I have been looking for a commercial solar battery charger that would handle 8 AA (preferably) or 8
AAA or both. Most of the equipment I have, like radios, lights, animal cameras take multiple batteries. Every year, I am disappointed. So if people have that information, please post it.
Related annual search. I was trained in optics by the best. So, I have a lot of scopes/binos/monos and so forth. Years ago, I had first generation nV and before that in the 1970s, other items used by the military. I even handled Russian optics that could handle a whole football field. The problem for me is that prices have not gone down. I don't want Gen 1 or what is now called Gen 1.5. I could give inexpensive recommendations on what would handle day, range, and some night - and I keep one unit in the car trunk and another in the garage ready to go with a tripod.
AAA or both. Most of the equipment I have, like radios, lights, animal cameras take multiple batteries. Every year, I am disappointed. So if people have that information, please post it.
Related annual search. I was trained in optics by the best. So, I have a lot of scopes/binos/monos and so forth. Years ago, I had first generation nV and before that in the 1970s, other items used by the military. I even handled Russian optics that could handle a whole football field. The problem for me is that prices have not gone down. I don't want Gen 1 or what is now called Gen 1.5. I could give inexpensive recommendations on what would handle day, range, and some night - and I keep one unit in the car trunk and another in the garage ready to go with a tripod.
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SO charge test under the screens didn't go so well....