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Title: Brunton Portable Power Sources???
Post by: keepongoin on June 16, 2004, 01:22:32 PM

Would this thing work to power a JB3 during the day or recharge a 12v all day at a festival when no AC power is available?
Just curious.

Thanks.

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Brunton keeps you plugged into your cell phones, GPS units, cameras, radios and even laptops with a variety of easy-to-use power sources and recharging devices. This Solar-Pak 1 watt charger has tilting panel to maximize sun exposure. Includes 12V accessory plugs to directly charge cell phones and laptops. 6V/12V switchable. Can recharge 6V batteries or trickle-maintain 12V car batteries.

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Title: Re: Brunton Portable Power Sources???
Post by: F.O.Bean on June 16, 2004, 01:24:44 PM

give it a try and see!

how much is it?
if its cheap, cant hurt, ya know!

Title: Re: Brunton Portable Power Sources???
Post by: keepongoin on June 16, 2004, 01:25:58 PM

it is like 25 bucks. going to give it a try and see.  hopefully the clouds will stay away in oregon next week.  :)

Title: Re: Brunton Portable Power Sources???
Post by: Lee on June 16, 2004, 03:38:10 PM

build you a mount and put it on top of the stand... uber cool

Title: Re: Brunton Portable Power Sources???
Post by: keepongoin on June 16, 2004, 03:41:51 PM

i think it should be hot and bright enough there to just put it on the ground.  The TLs and umbrella will weigh enough for the top of the stand anyhow.

Title: Re: Brunton Portable Power Sources???
Post by: dklein on June 20, 2004, 12:41:31 AM

I found some specs and its rated at 70mA @ 12 volts
That's probably under optimum conditions, so you wouldn't want to count on it recharge your batteries.  It's not even trickle charge level.  :(

Title: Re: Brunton Portable Power Sources???
Post by: AT853rxwh on June 20, 2004, 08:46:26 AM

Quote from: dklein on June 20, 2004, 12:41:31 AM

I found some specs and its rated at 70mA @ 12 volts
That's probably under optimum conditions, so you wouldn't want to count on it recharge your batteries.  It's not even trickle charge level.  :(

Yup... And with solar, it fluctuates a LOT. The little ones don't do anything. (so that is up to 70mA and usually less) 

 Best bet is spend money on batteries instead..

Title: Re: Brunton Portable Power Sources???
Post by: keepongoin on June 20, 2004, 12:33:26 PM

Oh well, I will just use it to keep my cell phone charged, and I bought 21Ah more or SLA power.

Title: Re: Brunton Portable Power Sources???
Post by: Divided on July 05, 2004, 12:40:33 PM

Anyone know what output (numbers helpful) would be good enough to charge some 6v's? hell maybe even my 12v lead weights?

Title: Re: Brunton Portable Power Sources???
Post by: Brian Skalinder on July 05, 2004, 12:52:50 PM

Quote from: Divided on July 05, 2004, 12:40:33 PM

Anyone know what output (numbers helpful) would be good enough to charge some 6v's? hell maybe even my 12v lead weights?

Something comparable to the specs on the charging unit, I'd say.  I have a 6v/1,000 mA charger for my 7AH and 10AH SLAs.