HOBOTECH, thank you for the great review and durability testing. It looks like it just came back into stock, but the coupon code does not seem to be working in the promotion box. Do you think the manufacture will issue a new coupon code?
In the UK, its going in and out of stock. 1 came into stock and I managed to grab it! :) Would be interested to see what you think of the Allpowers 372Wh solar generator.
Beaudens seems to have disappeared. Everything is sold out on the website and on Amazon with no info of restocking and all social media is gone. What happened?
@@JLu20 Yup. Get ready for the ''darkest winter''. The world economic forum's great reset is happening right now. Good luck man. Good luck to you all..
I am a nerd. I watch a lot of tech reviewers on RUclips. I must say that you are one of the very best tech reviewers on the interweb. So many people are just "unboxers" that show you the features and clearly have almost NO IDEA about the product they are "reviewing". You do a very good job!
the hobotech dude knows his stuff, but it is strange how many uploaders have no idea what it is they are doing, and most of the viewers dont know any better. you would think in the information age......never mind
You never disappoint! I own the Suaoki 28W and I'm happy with it so far, also own AllPowers 100W folded but not so happy about it and now I'm gonna buy this one! Thanks to you!
I'm a Senior woman and don't understand a lot of this stuff. While I do understand HOW to connect in parallel and in series, I don't understand WHEN we should connect in each, or WHY? I wonder if you'd be willing to explain the difference in hooking up solar and when we should choose one connection over the other? Thanks!
This panel is 18V/ 5.55A. When you connect in series, the voltages add up. So two of these panels would output 36 volts but the amps would remain 5.55. If you connect in parallel, the amps add up. So two of these in parallel would be 18V/11.1A. Which to choose? Higher voltage (series) is easier to transmit with smaller gauge wire. Higher amps (parallel) requires thicker (and more expensive) wire. But if you shade a series-connected panel, the whole string of panels stops producing power. With parallel, shading of one panel only affects that panel, not any of the others. Also, keep in mind the solar charge controller that you will be plugging into. They have limits on volts and amps coming from the panels.
I have 4 big panels in two pairs. Each pair is connected in series, and the two pairs are connected in parallel. This helps with shading, and also works with my solar charge controller. If I connected them all in series, the volts would be too high. And the amps would be too high if I connected them all in parallel.
I'll add this topic to my list of "to-do" videos. Basically the rule is you want to run the highest voltage you can for your controller. In the case of power stations, you usually want to get as close to their max input voltage as you can. Most 12v panels output around 20v (some more, some less but this is a general rule). Panels in series add VOLTS, and panels in parallel add AMPS. So if you have a Jackery with a 30v limit you can't use two in series because the volts would be too high (20v+20v) so you use parallel. For the Bluetti the new one can take 68v which means you can run up to 3 panels in series. Almost all of these have a 10 amp input limit and most panels (generally) output about 5 amps. On the Jackery that means two panels in parallel, on the Bluetti it's also two in parallel -- but because it can also take 3 in series that means you can do a "series-parallel" of 6 panels!
I just got my two Beaudens panels in the mail today. I tested them both by connecting them to my Bluetti. One panel got 84 watts, and the other got 89 watts. Not bad for central Indiana!
Good morning partner, a good tip for new devices in production is the insertion of a tripod with telescopic fittings and brackets to support the plates and fixing clamps on the base, perhaps a system with intelligent search for sunlight, a good upgrades forever .
Tom, you're too good at selling this stuff! Every time you review something I really want it sells out on Amazon within hours. I got the Beudens portable power station you reviewed awhile back and I thought this would be a perfect match. Hope it's restocked soon.
How is the review going for the 380W Beaudens Portable power generator ? Just did the unboxing and initial review on my channel . Now waiting for the same adjustable load you are using . It’s a shame in Germany I can not order this solar pannels . Thanks for the good work on this clips , you are the only one I was able to find that covers everything I like to know about this producs .
So when these are plugged directly to a "solar generator" such as Jackery, the generator already has regulating circuitry to perform the function of a solar controller?
A brief update. collected my Beaudens solar power station from the courier depot today, this is the second solar generator sent, the last one went missing from the depot. Item came 80% charged and ran an EUG led projector for 100mins straight out of the box, item is now on charge collecting free power from the beaudens 100w solar panel, and has completed a bar in 45mins, 11c and bright sunny conditions..
Hi I tried to buy a beaudens solar panel but could no find one , so I bought a Dokio 100w folding panel , Can I use this on my beaudens Gens without using a controller? I have a B1502 (150w) and a B3081 (300w ) I watch your great revues i bought the beaudens the extra one as being in Ireland you don't often get two days on sunny weather so now have a spare gen for when the sun don't shine :) Many thanks for all your great videos and information
I don't know if ur that good of advertisement but it is currently unavailable. Everyone bought them before I had my chance. Thanks for the review. Hopefully they will get some more so I can get one too.
Why did you not show how quick it charges a phone or laptop or USB tourch? How about mulitple items at the same time? How about how quicky it can charge the solar generator?
So because of COVID-19, Amazon is discontinuing all discounts. Ok, so now my Prime membership means squat and no discounts, blaming it all on a virus. Good work, Amazon - Always looking out for your customers!
You're so stupid. Bet if you were a first responder employee, you would love amazon to give you higher priority over the rest of the people, just so that you can get your protective gear. Be more mentally capable and understand what priorities are. You're free to cancel your membership at any time since you aren't grateful with what Amazon has done to help provide protective equipment with the priority first responders deserve.
@@exil3dlivecom where is your mask, you shoiln't be talking, especially for telling the truth, that's forbidden now. It used to be frowned upon, now it's death row.
@@bengrizzlyadams6187 so so sorry. I meant " everyone put your masks or we will all die! Ohh... BLM rally with 1000s of protesters this afternoon. SEE YOU THERE. " I AM BEING SARCATIS. for the numskull liberal assholes who read this. Trump2020, we do not see color! We see Character!
What charge controller would you or any of the great commenters recommend? Would it be plugged in between the panel and whatever battery you’re charging?
Would it make sense to put something like this on a car windshield inside of the car and then connect a fan to it to keep the car interior cooler on hot days? I even thought about putting a cooler in a car with some ice and using a small water pump connected to a radiator zip tied to a fan. With a try or will it be a total waste of time?
Rewatching many moons later, it's funny this panel was able to be paralleled but you have to pay a higher price to get the"updated" Rockpals to parallel. I accidentally bought the older Rockpals and i love it😊 BUT it will not pair with the new ones according to customer service😒 they said i would have to buy two of the newer ones if I want a pair
If the output voltage is 18, 3 in series should produce a max of 54 volts (at 5.5amps). So I don't see how that would cause a problem if the limit is 60 volts. Maybe I missed something.
Hobotechnology, including such variants like the zenpotty, also the with wonderdul "fold"ing ability you can expect the zenpotty to travel with you great distances. Remember, with hobotechnology We Can Win!
Hi Tom, please some information on the RAVPOWER generator's best solar panels setup, I have been watching all your videos on the generator and the solar panels, this one looks the best, but the RAV power says up to 80w, and this can throw over that, so can this one hurt my lil generator? Looking forward to the shipping on the new bluetti, but definitely blew apart my budget, I am getting the best for my generators, as they will make a difference for our family in the years to come, but can't make a mistake, I depend on you, I am still learning. Thank you Sir HOBOTECH
Purchased the Beaudens 100 W solar power station when you reviewed it last Fall. I'm very tech challenged and did not purchase the Beaudens solar panel but instead got a Jackery panel. OMG what a pain in the ass. Jackery does not send all those adapters with their panels like Beaudens does and their charging cord did not have the correct plug to plug into the Beauden. After much running around, cussing and fuming I finally sent the Jackery back to Amazon and ordered the Beaudens solar panel. I have been out in the desert since November and this Beaudens set up has worked like a champ for me. Just make sure if you are a dumb old lady that doesn't know jacks**t about solar to get the Beaudens panel and Beaudens solar power station. Thanks Hobotech for this review of the solar panel. I was wondering if they would charge the bigger power stations. Question; have a Panasonic toothbrush that says 100-240V ac, 50/60Hz, 0.4-1.4W. Using the Beaudens AC to charge this unit. Well it stays charging for about 3 or 4 minutes then the unit goes off. Can you tell me what is going on? I can plug my full size all in one computer, and it keeps it powered just fine.
The toothbrush is probably too low of a load for the AC output and it thinks nothing is connected and powers off. You may have to plug in a power strip and charge something else at the same time to keep it going.
is it possible that if you ran three of this exact model in series that there wouldnt be an issue? i know your solar knowledge is much higher than mine, but i assumed we are supposed to keep series panels matched, just like with batteries? awesome video like always. i wish i would have invested in foldable panels, my portable glass units might break, weigh a lot more and are not as easily stored and moved around as these foldable units.
Love my Beaudens portable generator and solar panel. Runs my interior van lights, phone charge and iPad charge for days. Really can’t fault it! Haven’t charged from panel yet, but it’s sunny tomorrow so might give it a try.
Thank you for this review. As a result I purchased two units. I'm aware that to run them in series it's positive to negative, but here is my question. Each of the units has one DC port which connects to one of the supplied cables, MC4, Anderson, etc. But if I connect let's say the two MC4s positive to negative and plug one of the 5.5mm ends into one of the units, how do I join them to plug them in series to a solar generator like a Jackery, etc? Thanks.
Jackery 1000 you would use the Anderson on both panels to connect one leg in series (+ to - ) and the remaining Anderson + and - would go direct into the 1000 -- nothing else needed. For other Jackerys you need either MC4 or Anderson to 8mm since they only have an 8mm input.
@@HOBOTECH Love your videos! Thank you! We purchased two Beauden panels using your link and have a Goal Zero Yeti 400. I have plugged in a toaster, but that is about it!. To ensure I understand: To run the panels in series, I plug the cable 1's DC into panel one and the red anderson plug goes into cable 2 black negative anderson plug. The DC plug for cable 2 goes into panel 2. The goal zero would require an third cable to receive the negative anderson from cable 1 and the positive anderson from cable 2 and provide it to an 8mm DC input jack. ???
i,m trying to build a solar powered portable water pumping station, my idea is to use a solar panel , a bilge pump, and thats as far as i have got , would it be better if i went to a lower gph pump? thank you for your advice,, great videos
I have an off topic question. Can the yeti 150 run multiple panels? Also what panels can it safely run. I have a lot of other questions, but those are the main ones
Hi ! What’s the biggest watt solar panel I can use to charge the 20-volt Go Power Plus (without having to purchase a regulator [?] to protect the power station from getting ruined from too much solar input? Thank You! (I already have the Thunderbolt 15w panel…) Also, I want one like this, in that the solar panel attaches the the power station with a plug in jack; instead of little shocky battery cables! I’m looking for something “waterproof”, that can live outside - including in deep winter cold. Thank You!
Hey, great review. So good in fact that once they were back in stock I got one. Unfortunately they were no longer honoring the promo code. So far the best charge rate I've gotten has been 85w on a very sunny day here in middle TN a few days ago. I'd like to get a longer charge cable to hook this up to my SUAOKI G500. Can you recommend something? Preferably at least 5 feet long.
Looks like this was already discontinued by them on Amazon. Which one do you reccomend now for charging the Bluetti AC200? Looks like there's several 120W folding panels for this price range now.
Excellent! Very well presented can this item charge the beaudens 166wh generator and can you connect panel, power station to charge an independent 12v car battery. Many thanks
HOBOTECH good morning, please elaborate, I wish to use the solar panel to power inverter to charge a deep cycle battery and for 12v daytime items ie cooler box, then use the battery to power the inverter and 12v items for evening use, cooler box, projector, lights etc, and repeat. Here in West Dorset England we haven’t seen the Sun for 3 months but we’re looking at clear sunny weather for the next two weeks, i do have a back up generator and a biolite, but I’m looking at a beginners off grid power source for basic charge items. Many thanks, ps I’ve looked at your other vids, good stuff!
Can you review the top solar (tp) panel vs like a Rockpal panel. I really like the durable look of the top panel, but want to get a quality portable panel.
Same principle as high voltage power lines. Running higher voltage reduces the power lost over a wires distance. If the cable run is short, the difference is smaller. However if you're running long cables from the panel to the device, running series will help reduce the power loss compared to a parallel connection. You can also exceed the total amperage of some devices by running parallel vs. series. Always RTFM (read the f-ing manual) of all of your equipment to ensure you don't accidently fry something! 😉
Is is possible to connect two pairs of these panel, each pair in series and then the two pairs in parallel for 400W total and would you recommend doing this with the Bluetti 150 (1500)
Thanks for the great information. Could you recommend a 21 Watt solar panel that I can use while on my bicycle I recently purchased a fox la-21 what would you recommend this?
Can it charge my Ecoflow 370 from the usb C port ? From the usb C port on the solar panel to the usb c port on the ecoflow 370 or with the mc4 to usb c connector from Ecoflow
@@brianq7225 I ended up after much thinking and research to go ahead and buy the Ecoflow panels to go with my new R600 which was a kickstarter project. Neither have arrived yet...:) so we shall see eh?
Hay Tom, were the 3 panels the same specs, brand? At 18v each should be within specs, would love to here what Beaudens finds out? Also, don't see a code?
This is my first time actually looking at portable seller but I have a question. Instead of running them in series. Why is there not a splitter at the point at which it reaches whatever device whether or not it be a two prong 3-prong to 4 prong whatever? Seems to me it would be more feasible to do that rather than together so more power would have to go through each.
** THIS PANEL IS OUT OF STOCK! Check hobotech.tv/amazon/#Solar-Kits for similarly priced substitutes! **
HOBOTECH, thank you for the great review and durability testing. It looks like it just came back into stock, but the coupon code does not seem to be working in the promotion box. Do you think the manufacture will issue a new coupon code?
In the UK, its going in and out of stock. 1 came into stock and I managed to grab it! :) Would be interested to see what you think of the Allpowers 372Wh solar generator.
Beaudens seems to have disappeared. Everything is sold out on the website and on Amazon with no info of restocking and all social media is gone. What happened?
@@rendezvousennewyork5053 the economy is being shut down.
@@JLu20 Yup. Get ready for the ''darkest winter''. The world economic forum's great reset is happening right now. Good luck man. Good luck to you all..
I am a nerd. I watch a lot of tech reviewers on RUclips. I must say that you are one of the very best tech reviewers on the interweb. So many people are just "unboxers" that show you the features and clearly have almost NO IDEA about the product they are "reviewing". You do a very good job!
Thanks!
Agreed!!
I agree!
the hobotech dude knows his stuff, but it is strange how many uploaders have no idea what it is they are doing, and most of the viewers dont know any better. you would think in the information age......never mind
I bought one of these on the strength of your vid, and man am I impressed. Great panel! Thank you.
Just got the similar one from Amazon the 120w panels for $205 including shipping and Tax can't beat that for motorcycle camping!
Wow! That thing of having hot spots on the solar panel with not paralel connection is such an important lesson, thanks man!
You never disappoint! I own the Suaoki 28W and I'm happy with it so far, also own AllPowers 100W folded but not so happy about it and now I'm gonna buy this one! Thanks to you!
Awesome review HOBOTECH! Can't wait for the promised review of the Beaudens 384wh power station!
You'll be waiting a while as they work out the bugs.
I'm a Senior woman and don't understand a lot of this stuff. While I do understand HOW to connect in parallel and in series, I don't understand WHEN we should connect in each, or WHY? I wonder if you'd be willing to explain the difference in hooking up solar and when we should choose one connection over the other? Thanks!
This panel is 18V/ 5.55A. When you connect in series, the voltages add up. So two of these panels would output 36 volts but the amps would remain 5.55. If you connect in parallel, the amps add up. So two of these in parallel would be 18V/11.1A. Which to choose? Higher voltage (series) is easier to transmit with smaller gauge wire. Higher amps (parallel) requires thicker (and more expensive) wire. But if you shade a series-connected panel, the whole string of panels stops producing power. With parallel, shading of one panel only affects that panel, not any of the others. Also, keep in mind the solar charge controller that you will be plugging into. They have limits on volts and amps coming from the panels.
I have 4 big panels in two pairs. Each pair is connected in series, and the two pairs are connected in parallel. This helps with shading, and also works with my solar charge controller. If I connected them all in series, the volts would be too high. And the amps would be too high if I connected them all in parallel.
This might explain it better! www.renogy.com/learn-series-and-parallel/
Good question and would like to know that as well.
I'll add this topic to my list of "to-do" videos. Basically the rule is you want to run the highest voltage you can for your controller. In the case of power stations, you usually want to get as close to their max input voltage as you can. Most 12v panels output around 20v (some more, some less but this is a general rule). Panels in series add VOLTS, and panels in parallel add AMPS. So if you have a Jackery with a 30v limit you can't use two in series because the volts would be too high (20v+20v) so you use parallel. For the Bluetti the new one can take 68v which means you can run up to 3 panels in series. Almost all of these have a 10 amp input limit and most panels (generally) output about 5 amps. On the Jackery that means two panels in parallel, on the Bluetti it's also two in parallel -- but because it can also take 3 in series that means you can do a "series-parallel" of 6 panels!
I just got my two Beaudens panels in the mail today. I tested them both by connecting them to my Bluetti. One panel got 84 watts, and the other got 89 watts. Not bad for central Indiana!
Fellow Hoosier here....where did you buy them?
Good morning partner, a good tip for new devices in production is the insertion of a tripod with telescopic fittings and brackets to support the plates and fixing clamps on the base, perhaps a system with intelligent search for sunlight, a good upgrades forever .
Tom, you're too good at selling this stuff! Every time you review something I really want it sells out on Amazon within hours. I got the Beudens portable power station you reviewed awhile back and I thought this would be a perfect match. Hope it's restocked soon.
Thanks. I got the code late this morning, however it is now temporarily sold out. See my pinned comment.
@@HOBOTECH Thanks, I think I had to wait a few days on the power station too, but the code was still good when it was back in stock.
How is the review going for the 380W Beaudens Portable power generator ? Just did the unboxing and initial review on my channel . Now waiting for the same adjustable load you are using . It’s a shame in Germany I can not order this solar pannels . Thanks for the good work on this clips , you are the only one I was able to find that covers everything I like to know about this producs .
It's broken. Updated model comes out in June. I'll review it then.
Thanks for the awesome review!
I’m anxious to get this on order once I locate the mysterious discount code
I got the code late this morning, however it is now temporarily sold out. See my pinned comment.
pretty much ordered right on time before this video and now they are sold out on amazon. and totally gonna sub now
Anyone who invokes Bill & Ted is alright by me! Oh and the review is great too. 😄👍
So when these are plugged directly to a "solar generator" such as Jackery, the generator already has regulating circuitry to perform the function of a solar controller?
I've just subscribed to your channel due to this review, very good information.
Keep up the good work mate 👍
A brief update. collected my Beaudens solar power station from the courier depot today, this is the second solar generator sent, the last one went missing from the depot. Item came 80% charged and ran an EUG led projector for 100mins straight out of the box, item is now on charge collecting free power from the beaudens 100w solar panel, and has completed a bar in 45mins, 11c and bright sunny conditions..
Hey Tom great video, I love Beaudens, I own several of their solar generators.
Hi I tried to buy a beaudens solar panel but could no find one , so I bought a Dokio 100w folding panel , Can I use this on my beaudens Gens without using a controller? I have a B1502 (150w) and a B3081 (300w ) I watch your great revues i bought the beaudens the extra one as being in Ireland you don't often get two days on sunny weather so now have a spare gen for when the sun don't shine :)
Many thanks for all your great videos and information
Nice job, good clarity
I don't know if ur that good of advertisement but it is currently unavailable. Everyone bought them before I had my chance. Thanks for the review. Hopefully they will get some more so I can get one too.
Why did you not show how quick it charges a phone or laptop or USB tourch? How about mulitple items at the same time? How about how quicky it can charge the solar generator?
Way cool product!
Since I already have the Solarsaga 60, I may think about buying one of these to go with it.
So because of COVID-19, Amazon is discontinuing all discounts. Ok, so now my Prime membership means squat and no discounts, blaming it all on a virus. Good work, Amazon - Always looking out for your customers!
You're so stupid. Bet if you were a first responder employee, you would love amazon to give you higher priority over the rest of the people, just so that you can get your protective gear. Be more mentally capable and understand what priorities are. You're free to cancel your membership at any time since you aren't grateful with what Amazon has done to help provide protective equipment with the priority first responders deserve.
They've made billions on covid. They don't have local retail for competition.
And to boot, the virus was no where near a pandemic.
@@exil3dlivecom where is your mask, you shoiln't be talking, especially for telling the truth, that's forbidden now. It used to be frowned upon, now it's death row.
@@bengrizzlyadams6187 so so sorry. I meant " everyone put your masks or we will all die! Ohh... BLM rally with 1000s of protesters this afternoon. SEE YOU THERE. "
I AM BEING SARCATIS. for the numskull liberal assholes who read this.
Trump2020, we do not see color! We see Character!
Seems all of Beauden products are out of stock🙁 Love your videos👊😎
Amazon is out of stock and not sure if they get anymore
Gotta love the kitty ending😂
Really love your review.
What is the gadget used to test the panels? I would love to get one too.
What charge controller would you or any of the great commenters recommend?
Would it be plugged in between the panel and whatever battery you’re charging?
Not available on Amazon, no coupon either.
I got the code late this morning, however it is now temporarily sold out. See my pinned comment.
Yeah, I looked and it doesnt even come up in the search. Should I check back later in few days?
@@noramarshall2629 Yes, check back later. I'll make a post in Discussion / Community when I get an answer.
Sold out. Power of Hobotech advertising. Great job!
Would it make sense to put something like this on a car windshield inside of the car and then connect a fan to it to keep the car interior cooler on hot days? I even thought about putting a cooler in a car with some ice and using a small water pump connected to a radiator zip tied to a fan. With a try or will it be a total waste of time?
Rewatching many moons later, it's funny this panel was able to be paralleled but you have to pay a higher price to get the"updated" Rockpals to parallel. I accidentally bought the older Rockpals and i love it😊 BUT it will not pair with the new ones according to customer service😒 they said i would have to buy two of the newer ones if I want a pair
If the output voltage is 18, 3 in series should produce a max of 54 volts (at 5.5amps). So I don't see how that would cause a problem if the limit is 60 volts. Maybe I missed something.
Some panels produce over 20v in max sun.
@@HOBOTECH Ah, ok.
What’s the difference to run one 100w and one 30w should they be run in series or parallel? Both are beaudens {swarey} rebranded..
Thumbs up 👍 I certainly learned something and I'm looking to save some money!
I just checked Amazon and its currently unavailable.
Hobotechnology, including such variants like the zenpotty, also the with wonderdul "fold"ing ability you can expect the zenpotty to travel with you great distances. Remember, with hobotechnology We Can Win!
Hi Tom, please some information on the RAVPOWER generator's best solar panels setup, I have been watching all your videos on the generator and the solar panels, this one looks the best, but the RAV power says up to 80w, and this can throw over that, so can this one hurt my lil generator? Looking forward to the shipping on the new bluetti, but definitely blew apart my budget, I am getting the best for my generators, as they will make a difference for our family in the years to come, but can't make a mistake, I depend on you, I am still learning.
Thank you Sir HOBOTECH
Covered in my RAVPower 252wh review.
Purchased the Beaudens 100 W solar power station when you reviewed it last Fall. I'm very tech challenged and did not purchase the Beaudens solar panel but instead got a Jackery panel. OMG what a pain in the ass. Jackery does not send all those adapters with their panels like Beaudens does and their charging cord did not have the correct plug to plug into the Beauden. After much running around, cussing and fuming I finally sent the Jackery back to Amazon and ordered the Beaudens solar panel. I have been out in the desert since November and this Beaudens set up has worked like a champ for me. Just make sure if you are a dumb old lady that doesn't know jacks**t about solar to get the Beaudens panel and Beaudens solar power station. Thanks Hobotech for this review of the solar panel. I was wondering if they would charge the bigger power stations.
Question; have a Panasonic toothbrush that says 100-240V ac, 50/60Hz, 0.4-1.4W. Using the Beaudens AC to charge this unit. Well it stays charging for about 3 or 4 minutes then the unit goes off. Can you tell me what is going on? I can plug my full size all in one computer, and it keeps it powered just fine.
The toothbrush is probably too low of a load for the AC output and it thinks nothing is connected and powers off. You may have to plug in a power strip and charge something else at the same time to keep it going.
@@HOBOTECH thank you
I wish you would put the price tag in vidoies it could be the factory price or where every you get them. look interesting.
Impressive. Thanks for another great article.
is it possible that if you ran three of this exact model in series that there wouldnt be an issue? i know your solar knowledge is much higher than mine, but i assumed we are supposed to keep series panels matched, just like with batteries? awesome video like always. i wish i would have invested in foldable panels, my portable glass units might break, weigh a lot more and are not as easily stored and moved around as these foldable units.
Wonderful, very useful resource! Can one mix and match Jackery and this product to equal or better effect?
You can mix, but mixing different rating panels together really isn't efficient.
what do you recommend for a cheap alternative to charge rv batteries?
See my Sungoldpower panel review.
They are in stock now. Just bought one.
ALMOST got the Jackery 60w first. Feewf!
As of 4/10/21 its out of stock and amazon doesn't know when it'll be available.
Love my Beaudens portable generator and solar panel. Runs my interior van lights, phone charge and iPad charge for days. Really can’t fault it! Haven’t charged from panel yet, but it’s sunny tomorrow so might give it a try.
Can you review the Milin 600w power station and the tishy heri 120w foldable solar panel?
New subscriber! Great job. Thanks 👍.
Great job young man. Does a switch exist too auto switch batteries during charge from one to another when the charge cycle stops?
Now would be a great time to go over your picks for best power needs now that people are paying more attention.
Thank you for this review. As a result I purchased two units. I'm aware that to run them in series it's positive to negative, but here is my question. Each of the units has one DC port which connects to one of the supplied cables, MC4, Anderson, etc. But if I connect let's say the two MC4s positive to negative and plug one of the 5.5mm ends into one of the units, how do I join them to plug them in series to a solar generator like a Jackery, etc? Thanks.
Jackery 1000 you would use the Anderson on both panels to connect one leg in series (+ to - ) and the remaining Anderson + and - would go direct into the 1000 -- nothing else needed. For other Jackerys you need either MC4 or Anderson to 8mm since they only have an 8mm input.
@@HOBOTECH Thank you. I hope your transmission got all sorted.
@@HOBOTECH Love your videos! Thank you! We purchased two Beauden panels using your link and have a Goal Zero Yeti 400. I have plugged in a toaster, but that is about it!. To ensure I understand: To run the panels in series, I plug the cable 1's DC into panel one and the red anderson plug goes into cable 2 black negative anderson plug. The DC plug for cable 2 goes into panel 2. The goal zero would require an third cable to receive the negative anderson from cable 1 and the positive anderson from cable 2 and provide it to an 8mm DC input jack. ???
New Sub..... This is Great!!! Thank you for the awesome reviews!!!
Nice channel, with a nice, hyper-interesting subject matter. I subscribed immediately. All good wishes!
I am assuming that the Beaudens 100 Watt Portable Folding Solar Panel can also charge the Jackery 500 watt
Of course.
Hobo tech
Thnxs for uploading and sharing this 👍🏻🇺🇸
Micro b ports ? Or is there adapters
No micro USB. You need a USB-A or USB-c to micro USB cable.
@@HOBOTECH awesome thnxs for responding
i,m trying to build a solar powered portable water pumping station, my idea is to use a solar panel , a bilge pump, and thats as far as i have got , would it be better if i went to a lower gph pump? thank you for your advice,, great videos
hmm i wonder if it'll create hotspots with 4 of them but 2 in series and 2 in parallel
I have a small generator. This would be great just for a fan and charging my android. Master Yoda may the internet be with u.
Can't wait to go swimming with my solar panel
Good Morning Tommy...............................and all my Earthly Friends
Dumb newb question, but, why would you run two 100w panels in series and not parallel?
Love the review, thank you.
I have an off topic question. Can the yeti 150 run multiple panels? Also what panels can it safely run. I have a lot of other questions, but those are the main ones
Which one you prefer Hobotech Solar Saga 100 or that one shown in the video?
Sorry, but where is your pinned comment?
It's the top comment.
Hi ! What’s the biggest watt solar panel I can use to charge the 20-volt Go Power Plus (without having to purchase a regulator [?] to protect the power station from getting ruined from too much solar input? Thank You! (I already have the Thunderbolt 15w panel…) Also, I want one like this, in that the solar panel attaches the the power station with a plug in jack; instead of little shocky battery cables! I’m looking for something “waterproof”, that can live outside - including in deep winter cold. Thank You!
Hey, great review. So good in fact that once they were back in stock I got one. Unfortunately they were no longer honoring the promo code. So far the best charge rate I've gotten has been 85w on a very sunny day here in middle TN a few days ago. I'd like to get a longer charge cable to hook this up to my SUAOKI G500. Can you recommend something? Preferably at least 5 feet long.
Extensions are on hobotech.tv/amazon/#Solar-Adapters
This has turned into my Favorite Channel .. Great Work, Thanks.. 👍
Can you use this only half expanded? (2 solar panels exposed and the other 2 still folded up)
Looks like this was already discontinued by them on Amazon. Which one do you reccomend now for charging the Bluetti AC200? Looks like there's several 120W folding panels for this price range now.
hobotech.tv/amazon under solar kits
Excellent! Very well presented can this item charge the beaudens 166wh generator and can you connect panel, power station to charge an independent 12v car battery. Many thanks
Yes and no.
HOBOTECH good morning, please elaborate, I wish to use the solar panel to power inverter to charge a deep cycle battery and for 12v daytime items ie cooler box, then use the battery to power the inverter and 12v items for evening use, cooler box, projector, lights etc, and repeat. Here in West Dorset England we haven’t seen the Sun for 3 months but we’re looking at clear sunny weather for the next two weeks, i do have a back up generator and a biolite, but I’m looking at a beginners off grid power source for basic charge items. Many thanks, ps I’ve looked at your other vids, good stuff!
You can use this panel to charge a battery with a 12v to AC inverter and battery charger or more simply with a solar controller.
HOBOTECH thank you so much for your assistance, keep well!
Great review! Don't see the Hobotech discount code
I got the code late this morning, however it is now temporarily sold out. See my pinned comment.
Can you review the top solar (tp) panel vs like a Rockpal panel. I really like the durable look of the top panel, but want to get a quality portable panel.
Good Stuff Sir. Why did you opt to go series and not just parallel ? Wouldn't both provide the same wattage to charge ?
See "tegma" comment below. I explain the difference. Generally, you always want to use the highest voltage you can for the input.
Same principle as high voltage power lines. Running higher voltage reduces the power lost over a wires distance.
If the cable run is short, the difference is smaller. However if you're running long cables from the panel to the device, running series will help reduce the power loss compared to a parallel connection.
You can also exceed the total amperage of some devices by running parallel vs. series.
Always RTFM (read the f-ing manual) of all of your equipment to ensure you don't accidently fry something! 😉
Could this or any other solar panel (preferably 100 W) be used inside a SUV on the dash or against the windshield?
Is is possible to connect two pairs of these panel, each pair in series and then the two pairs in parallel for 400W total and would you recommend doing this with the Bluetti 150 (1500)
You can run at max 2 in series. I tried 3 and it burned the panel. So 2+2 would work for 400w.
all sold out on amazon ...
I got the code late this morning, however it is now temporarily sold out. See my pinned comment.
Thanks again for an awesome video !
Thanks for the great information. Could you recommend a 21 Watt solar panel that I can use while on my bicycle I recently purchased a fox la-21 what would you recommend this?
hobotech.tv/amazon
Currently unavailable from Amazon
I got the code late this morning, however it is now temporarily sold out. See my pinned comment.
Can it charge my Ecoflow 370 from the usb C port ? From the usb C port on the solar panel to the usb c port on the ecoflow 370 or with the mc4 to usb c connector from Ecoflow
What kinds of things is this one able to run, or is it only for charging power stations ?
They are now back in stock at still a crazy cheap price....
Just tried and finally too late. They are now $199.56. How much did you get them for?
@@brianq7225 I ended up after much thinking and research to go ahead and buy the Ecoflow panels to go with my new R600 which was a kickstarter project. Neither have arrived yet...:) so we shall see eh?
Will it work with goal zero yeti 8 mm plug
Keep up the good work all the way from danmark
It includes an 8mm adapter.
Everything I see on here is always sold out :(
Try searching on Amazon, I found one at a smaller size
Did it survive insults, stares and glances ? Are the panels made in the same factory as the Saluki ? Amazon shows sold out already !
Do you need a charge controller? How would you hook that up?
No.
I tried entering the code on various Jackery products. Amazon said code invalid on all of them. Why???
Jackery is no longer offering discounts on the older power stations. Solar panel codes still work.
Bummer
Amazon says it's currently unavailable.
Coming next month ...
Great review. Keep it up
Hay Tom, were the 3 panels the same specs, brand? At 18v each should be within specs, would love to here what Beaudens finds out? Also, don't see a code?
You would think. It could have just been a bad diode. I got the code late this morning, however it is now temporarily sold out. See my pinned comment.
This is my first time actually looking at portable seller but I have a question.
Instead of running them in series. Why is there not a splitter at the point at which it reaches whatever device whether or not it be a two prong 3-prong to 4 prong whatever? Seems to me it would be more feasible to do that rather than together so more power would have to go through each.
Great review.
No code can’t get coupons on amazon
I got the code late this morning, however it is now temporarily sold out. See my pinned comment.
How close are these to the rockpals? Do they charge a bluetti or have problems?
These work fine with Bluetti. Higher (normal) voltage unlike the Rockpals.
I got a Bluetti AC30 300Wh but without solar panels. Can someone tell me how many panels I can run with this one?
Hi if you were going to charge a 12v battery with this product which solar controllers would you recommend please
hobotech.tv/amazon/#Solar-Install
Will these work with the Jackery and the Bluetti?
Sir, any news on what happened to Blazer Guy Kopec? Is he out of business? We are worried.
Haven't heard from him in months.