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Early Morning Solar Gadget – Solar Car Charger

solar car charger

Here is a nice little solar battery charger, never again will you go out to your car and have a dead battery. I could see something like this saving your life if you go camping and leave your door open all night and find to your horror that your battery is dead and you are in the middle of nowhere. Simply leave your solar panel in the sun, go enjoy nature for a couple of hours, and your driving again.

* Model SE-135
* Engineered to maintain your 12V starting battery
* Power: 135mA, 15V (2W)
* Plug’n’Play®, mounts virtually anywhere, suction cups included (no extra mounting devices needed)
* Touch-action indicator lets you know your panel is charging
* The box includes
1 solar panel SE-135
+ 1 cigarette lighter adapter
+ 1 battery clamp connector
+ 1 set suction cups
* Good news: this compact panel doesn’t need a charge controller
* Dimensions: 15.5” x 5.0” x 0.8” / 39.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 2.0 cm
* Weight: 0.90 lbs / 0.41 kg
* For inside use
* 10 year power warranty

Can the SolarCharger 135 be left outdoors?

Yes, however we suggest that you put a bead of clear silicone gel around the edges of the solar plate and connector.

Can the SolarCharger 135 drain my battery at night?

No. All Sunsei(tm) solar panels in the SE135-SE-400-SE1200 range are equipped with a built-in diode, which prevents any reverse current.

Will the SolarCharger 135 keep my vehicle battery charged?

The SolarCharger 135 trickle charger compensates for natural voltage losses and key-off small instrumentation drain by replenishing your battery at a maximum rate of 135mA in full sunlight.

Can I overcharge my battery with the SolarCharger 135?

The SolarCharger 135 will not overcharge a vehicle battery.

Can I start my vehicle with the SolarCharger 135 connected to the cigarette lighter socket or battery?

Yes. The SolarCharger 135 can remain connected while the vehicle is operating. As a safety precaution while driving, store the panel in a secure place.

Will the SolarCharger 135 always charge the battery through the cigarette lighter socket?

In some car models, the cigarette lighter socket is inactive while the vehicle is off. Please consult your car owner’s manual. In the event that your car presents this limitation, use the battery clamps wire provided with the unit in order to connect it directly to your battery.

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