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Sunforce 50044 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit - canhle - 04-12-2009
I saw this at Costco in Kona for $299. Anyone has one of this and like to share the experience would be greatly appreciate. Anyone else with thought on this complete system?
thanks
canhle
RE: Sunforce 50044 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit - TheYogi - 04-12-2009
It depends, what do you want to do with it exactly? It's not a complete system (unless you were planning to do solar direct) as they don't include the battery.
I DO know that I rather dislike amorphous solar cells. Looking at the spec sheet here http://www.sunforceproducts.com/prodinfo/specs/60WSolarChargeKitSheet.pdf it doesn't provide much info which is scary and inexcusable. I'm guessing that the inverter is modified sine wave and I'm quite sure the charge controller is a lump of mud. You'll definitely be getting what you pay for, so it's going to depend on what you want to do with it.
RE: Sunforce 50044 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit - Daniel - 04-12-2009
I dont have one but I think it would be great for picnics and emergencies. Not for everyday hardcore use.
Daniel R Diamond
RE: Sunforce 50044 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit - canhle - 04-13-2009
thanks Daniel and Yogi
canhle
RE: Sunforce 50044 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit - Hotzcatz - 04-13-2009
60 watts isn't much power and you'd only get 60 watts in full sun so figure about three to four hours a day of full sun would be 180 to 240 watts of power. Maybe as much as 300 - 400 watts for the entire day? That might run a light or a radio, probably charge a cell phone?
Kurt Wilson
RE: Sunforce 50044 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit - Jimbos - 04-14-2009
What was your plans for the use of it? I am still on the mainland right now but I have done a few fully off grid homes as a matter a fact I am in one now and love it. If I can help in any way let me know