Can the solar panel drain my battery at night?
- No. The solar module has a built in blocking diode to prevent a battery drain. Even with the diode, it is not recommended to leave your electronic device plugged in at night.
- Note: Some 12V auto adapters have status LEDs that could drain the battery at night.
Can the Solar Gear be left outdoors without protective covering?
- Yes. The backpack is made of durable 1650 denier nylon. The solar panel is coated with a urethane coating, but is not recommended to leave out in wet weather.
- Note: Do not submerse in water.
Can I charge more than one electronic device at a time?
- Yes. Some product models provide multiple 12V sockets for charging multiple electronic devices at the same time.
- Note: The more devices that are plugged in, the longer the charging time.
What will the solar panel charge?
- The Eclipse Solar Gear bags will charge a variety of electronic devices that can use a 12V cigerette lighter adapter to charge the battery. The common of electronic devices include a cell phone, iPod, PDA, GPS, digital camera, AA batteries, etc...
How do I know the device is charging?
- Most cigerette lighter adapters have a status LED and most electronic devices (such as a cell phone) has a charge indicator. If the LED is on and/or the charge indicator is on, then the solar panel is working.
Will the solar panel run out of power?
- The solar panel supplies elecricity from the sun. It does not store energy as would a battery. If extra energy storage is needed, try the Eclipse Solar Gear battery pack or a AAA/AA battery charger.
How long or how fast will my device charge?
- The charging time depends on the amount of sun and the type of battery being charged. Estimated charging times for some common electronic devices are shown below.
* Charging times are estimated. Approx charging times * Cell Phone 4-6 hours Digital camera 4-6 hours GPS unit 4-6 hours iPod / MP3 Player 7-9 hours PDA 7-9 hours