Can I charge the battery pack USB to USB? I have an anchor solar panel already
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Yes. The full size USB port on the pack is for output (charging other devices) and the mini-USB port is for input (charging the pack). I have charged the pack using the USB output on a solar panel from another company. You can also charge it from a computer USB port. A USB to mini-USB cable is included.
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I used a generic adapter with male USB connector at the opposite end so that I could charge it with my computer's USB port. As what Conley said, there is a possibility of the unit burning out but with the low amperage coming out of the computer, I haven't experienced any problems so far charging the device through this method. Been recharging the unit this way for the past 6 months if there isn't enough sunlight.
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Charging needs AC powerAs long as your solar panel has an inverter to make AC source, surely you can chargeBut this product is no good. I do not suggest buying it.
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I have charged it with my solar charger and also with UBS port connected to my laptop. I also bought the backpack with solar panel. I have charged the jumper with it and works well with it.
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Yes you can. You need a USB to Micro USB cable. If you plug it into the #1 port it will also charge the battery.
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Yes, if you have a usb charging cable simply plug it into the solar charger and then plug it into your phone.
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There is a somewhat short standard USB male connector to plug the I lighthouse into the USB charging post on a solar panel, or a battery unit that charges USB devices. The lighthouse 250 also has a USB female connector to charge small devices from the Lighthouse battery, or power from the hand crank. In my experience the unit works very well, and is an excellent design.
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Yes you can use another solar charger. I charge mine with the anker 14W dual USB port solar charger. And I have both energizer brand and the goal zero AA that came with it. They both work great.
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I charge mine with a computer USB to mini cord. No wall adaptor came with mine. I give it a full charge with the computer every few months and the solar panel keeps a good charge in between. If I use it for a big charge on the phone, I'll use the computer for a faster recharge. From the other reviews, leaving it to charge from strictly solar power will work, but I haven't tested it that much.
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You wouldn't need to charge this as it is a charger. Whatever you could charge with a solar charger you could charge with this provided the connections are compatible.
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If your solar setup is designed to charge lead acid battery's wired in series for 24V, then yes. You will need to adapt your charging setup to use the same type of adapter that plugs into the side of the pack.
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Hi, to charge the battery has to be removed it. The usb is only to import images.
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no USB connection. it has standard +/- leads. aluminum conductors. you won't find any solar modules with USB as the electrical properties and operation do not align with what a USB connection does. I think what you would be looking for is a charge controller, batteries, and inverter to go with the panel. the inverter is the device that would potentially have a USB connection to power your devices. in short, some sort of power conditioning needs to happen between the solar module and your USB device.
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It'll take a couple days over the solar. I use mine more as a spare battery and charge it up over the micro USB and save the solar charging for when I'm up camping and need it for some emergency power. USB charging is maybe a couple hours. Charges my phone fast. They have to be fully charged to use both USB ports.
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You'll need a charge controller so the connection will be: panels>controller>batteries>inverter
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Yes, as long as your solar panel is able to supply at least 0.8A at 5V, you can charge the Guide 10 Plus through its mini-USB port.
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Sure, but you will want to make sure that you have the solar panel hooked up through a contoller/regulator to avoid overcharging the battery. This is true with any battery.