Product Details
Solar Pocket Battery Charger for 9V Battery by Solar Made®. The 9 Volt, 20mA solar battery charger. It will charge 9V batteries fully in approximately one day (eight hours) of full sun. Though it may be hard to believe, these lightweight solar cells never wear out or require any maintenance, but must not be dropped or abused since the material solar cells are made of is similar to glass and will break. The clear lens should be kept clean for maximum performance. This solar battery charger will function best when it is placed in direct sunlight. If indoors, it can be placed in an east, south or west window. A red indicator light turns on when batteries are being charged. The may also be used as a 9V 20 mA power supply.
Notes
- Do not attempt to recharge or re-energize a battery that is leaking, damaged or corroded.
Features
- The majority of solar panels and solar battery chargers are made using Mono or Single-Crystal Silicon solar cells
- Designed and manufactured using innovative technologies
- Expertly crafted from the highest grade materials
BATTERY TYPES:
NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH)
Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries will slowly self-discharge at a rate of 1%/day when not in use and must be charged fully prior to using. Newer NiMH batteries do not suffer from the memory effect, (batteries hold less charge due to not discharging enough between recharges) and therefore they can be recharged any time after use. New NiMH batteries need to be cycled 3-5 times before they achieve optimum performance.
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES (Ni-CD)
As with Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries, Nickel-Cadmium Batteries will self-discharge when not in use and must be charged fully prior to using. For best results they should be charged at least once each month or keep spare batteries in the charger on charge as this will not harm them and you will always have a ready supply of fully charged batteries. Ni-CD batteries have a memory effect and should be mostly discharged prior to charging to avoid these effects.
CARBON-ZINC BATTERIES
Carbon-Zinc Batteries may be re-energized. For best results, re-energize at the 1st indication of a loss of power. Extremely weak batteries can become dead and as a result are unsuitable for re-energizing.
ALKALINE BATTERIES
Alkaline Batteries may be re-energized, even though manufacturers advise against re-energizing, since the solar charger is current limited.
The story of Solar Made® began in 1978 when the company started to manufacture solar panels. Today it provides a wide variety of solar powered products, including solar cells, chargers, ventilation vents, motion displays, and more. Solar Made proudly makes its products in the USA, in a 5000-square foot manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs. The majority of the company’s solar panels and solar battery chargers are produced using mono or single-crystal silicon solar cells, many of which feature the Space Satellite grade. So, if you are in search of a tried-and-true solar-powered device, look no further. Solar Made is the brand you can trust.