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Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Weirdberg1: 4:30pm On Feb 02, 2021 |
Hi guys, I need help setting up this mini solar panel. I got it with the intention of using it to charge my phone and power Bank. But the panel has no usb port. Instead, it comes with a 5.5x 2.1 mm DC plug hole like in the picture below. I have no experience using solar panels. Does anyone have an idea on how to use it? it is an 18 volts, 15 watt panel.
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Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Weirdberg1: 6:41am On Feb 03, 2021 |
Does anyone know how I can power my phone with it? |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Teknoteableblog: 7:27am On Feb 03, 2021 |
Weirdberg1:how much did you buy it? i think u need an inverter before u can use it to charge ur fone |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Yemmyteespeed007(m): 8:09am On Feb 03, 2021 |
You need a dc to dc converter with it, you can buy from jumia. But I'll advise to get a small battery with it, maybe 12v 18ah, or 12v 12ah. You'll enjoy it with your phone for years |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Yemmyteespeed007(m): 8:10am On Feb 03, 2021 |
There are some dc converters that converts directly to 5v from solar panels too. |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Weirdberg1: 10:21am On Feb 03, 2021 |
Teknoteableblog: I have forgotten the exact price but it was between 6k - 7k. The brand is binatone. I got it from jumia. 1 Like |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Weirdberg1: 10:23am On Feb 03, 2021 |
Yemmyteespeed007:can you recommend one from jumia? along with a small battery. I did a search for dc to dc converter on jumia and got confused. |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Polaris1: 11:46am On Feb 03, 2021 |
18v 15w panel is for charging a 12v battery. You will need a 12v inverter. Most of the small inverters comes with lights/radio and multiple 5v usb ports for phone charging. The smallest ones are about 13k on jumia and comes with solar panel similar to yours. You could sell your panel and buy the complete set. (I haven't seen the inverter sometimes called solar lights being sold separately) |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Weirdberg1: 12:48pm On Feb 03, 2021 |
Polaris1:Thanks. I found this after doing a search on jumia. Can I get that one? if not, can you recommend one?...am asking because I have zero knowledge on stuff like this hence want to make sure I am getting the right device.
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Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Polaris1: 1:39pm On Feb 03, 2021 |
^^^ NO! That inverter was made for cars. It is designed to be fed from a battery and not from an 18v panel. It doesn't even have a receptacle for you to plug in the solar panel. This is what the proper complete pack looks like:
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Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Polaris1: 1:46pm On Feb 03, 2021 |
The alternative is for you to buy :
12volts battery (60 amps should be about 20k).
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inverter of about 100 watts (another 15k) This should power your phones, lights and even your laptop for minimal time. OR Buy a simple low capacity solar phone charger: 1 Share
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Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Weirdberg1: 2:38pm On Feb 03, 2021 |
Polaris1:wow, thanks. I'd go for the low capacity solar phone charger. |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Yemmyteespeed007(m): 11:44pm On Feb 03, 2021 |
Weirdberg1:so these are all you need plus battery, the converter without usb is for charging your battery.
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Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Weirdberg1: 3:01pm On Feb 04, 2021 |
Yemmyteespeed007: This is exactly what I want. I can connect the solar panel directly into this converter right? and the plug would fit. can I use these without a battery? or a battery is Needed. |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Yemmyteespeed007(m): 10:20pm On Feb 04, 2021 |
Well depending on your choice of module, but you can also cut away the solar connector and connect wires directly. It can work without a battery. 1 Like |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Olamyyde(m): 11:28pm On Feb 04, 2021 |
Polaris1:Can this serve as a laptop powerbank? Mine consumes 90W. |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Polaris1: 5:24pm On Feb 05, 2021 |
Olamyde. Yes. |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Alejoas(m): 3:42pm On Apr 08, 2021 |
Olamyyde: Mobile Power Solution (MPS) guarantees you power on the go, where and when you need it. Our brand new MPS 2. 0 can power laptop for between 10 to 24 hours, a dc fan for 24 hours, easily recharge by Solar, Grid electricity or Power generating set within 4 hours.
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Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Cartianin: 6:39pm On Jul 21, 2022 |
For the solar system to function correctly, it is necessary to have a well-designed wiring diagram of solar panels. You will need a set of high-quality equipment capable of coping with the assigned responsibilities, and it will be better if someone who knows how to do it correctly does it. Properly installed solar panels will perform similarly in winter and summer. I applied for such services to https://colorviewfinder.co/solar-switch when I switched to solar energy for my house. |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by oyetpel(m): 2:25am On Jul 25, 2022 |
Polaris1: How much can I get a solar panel and battery that will power TV for 6 hours? |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Polaris1: 7:43am On Jul 25, 2022 |
oyetpel:I will assume your TV to be 32 inches LED with 60watts consumption (may vary). 12v 200 watts mono solar panel. 20 amps Pwm charge controller. 500 watts pure sine wave inverter. 75amps or 100amos deep cycle battery. Cables (length will depend on installation position) and connectors. Those are what you need. You can Google the items for current prices. |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by oyetpel(m): 4:39pm On Jul 28, 2022 |
Polaris1: What's the total price? |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by donaytexx1(m): 8:18pm On Aug 30, 2023 |
Alejoas: How much is it? |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Noah13: 3:37am On Nov 21, 2023 |
Polaris1:how does this system work? |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Polaris1: 9:34am On Nov 21, 2023 |
Noah13:Place solar panel to face the sun Connect panels to inverter (indoor) Switch on inverter Plug your phones, fans etc to inverter. |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Noah13: 10:44am On Nov 21, 2023 |
Polaris1:which inverter would you recommend for this panel? |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Polaris1: 11:17am On Nov 21, 2023 |
Noah13:The panel and inverter come as 1 package. The battery is enclosed inside the inverter.
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Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Noah13: 12:46pm On Nov 21, 2023 |
Polaris1: Boss what do you make of this system? https://www./souer-1000w-home-solar-lighting-system-for-tv-laptop-and-lights-251652338.html I'm just trying to get value for money. This one is slightly higher than saroda |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Polaris1: 1:05pm On Nov 21, 2023 |
^^ link not working. Generally, these compact solar stations are only useful for phones, fan and maybe a laptop IN THE AFTERNOON. The battery capacity is usually low. Battery capacity is critical. |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Noah13: 11:07pm On Nov 21, 2023 |
Polaris1: Seems nairaland is fighting against links
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Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Polaris1: 1:17pm On Nov 22, 2023 |
The inverter is a Modified Sine Wave. Simply not good Type: "Modified vs Pure Sine Wave inverter" into google search and read further. A 40ah battery doesn't give much storage. Buy this only if you are desperate and cash strapped. |
Re: Please Help, How Can I Use This Mini Solar Panel by Noah13: 7:44pm On Nov 22, 2023 |
Polaris1:Would you recommend the saroda system or an upgraded version of the second one? Maybe a 100-200ah battery, 150w panel and the pure sine wave inverter? The charge controller looks like it's in order |
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