Power Film USB + AA Solar Charger

Went looking for a Solio Classic but came across this. What this unit does is charge your AA NiHM (included) and from there you can charge any device that uses a USB cable. Charge the Batteries before you charge your device for best performance.

Charging time varies on light conditions. It was able to get a charge while the sky was overcast and some light rain. Depending on how much charge is in the batteries a full charge can take 2.5 hours-5 hours.

The charger has 6 grommets that gives you some options to secure on your pack or the ground. The person who sold me the charger recommends the solar modules be at a 90 degree angle when possible.

So far I have no problems with this charger. It does seem slow to charge, but it will do the job for an over night outing.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Solar
• Power
• USB
• AA
• Charger
• PowerFilm
• iphone
• ipod
• NiMH
• Batteries
• Eco
• Friendly
• Lightweight
• Portable
• electronics

[TabalugaDragon]

how much did it cost when you bought it?

[aceventura3081]

@TabalugaDragon I think I paid $80.00 at REI. You may want to try amazon to see if they have a better price.

[aceventura3081]

@TabalugaDragon I think I paid $80.00 at REI. You may want to try amazon to see if they have a better price.

[cyrusdavirus007]

Once the AA are charged can you use the USB out of the sun and power products using the AA power or are you only charging the AAs to use them as AA batteries

[aceventura3081]

@cyrusdavirus007 You can use it both ways. I carry an extra pair of batteries so the power film is always charging something. This is a great unit. I am looking at the Goal Zero guide 10 for a review. I have been hearing great things about them.

[aceventura3081]

The guy that sold me this said they make a lager one that may do it.

[li1ricky]

@Arngeir There was an earlier version that would do that, contact Powerfilm and they can get you an updated model.

[lookatbowen]

If this charges NiMH rechargeable batteries, then would it be true to say it can charge any size rechargeable battery e.g. 1200mAh or 2500mAh or 3000mAh?

[Arngeir]

I bought one of these and have not been able to charge my iPhone using it. It appears to charge the AA batteries, but even when the batteries are full it won't charge the iPhone.

Anyone else encountered this?

[markeii]

how long time does it take to fully charge 2 standard AA batteries in a sunny day ? does it have a overload security ?

Thanks !

[MisledYouth89]

I have 2 of these and have integrated them into my life. I bought about 20 rechargables and use the batteries to power a few lamps in my place. That greatly reduces the electric bill. I bought these off Amazon a couple months ago but since the earthquake in Japan hit... the 3rd party company I bought them from through Amazon donated their whole inventory for earthquake relief. They sell for about $100 now. There are bigger ones that tie up to batteries. That is what I want to get at someday.....

[iperov]

iphone на таком солнце выключиься от перегрева