Brand | Sunforce |
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Material | Pvc |
Item Weight | 61.6 Pounds |
Connector Type | Usb |
AC Adapter Current | 7 Amps |
Maximum Voltage | 12 Volts |
Maximum Power | 60 Watts |
Manufacturer | Sunforce |
Item Weight | 61.6 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 54 x 12 x 42.25 inches |
Item model number | 50048 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | 50048 |
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Brand | Sunforce |
Material | Pvc |
Item Weight | 61.6 Pounds |
Connector Type | Usb |
AC Adapter Current | 7 Amps |
About this item
- Amorphous solar charging kit provides up to 60 watts of clean, free, renewable power
- Designed for RVs, cabins, homes, boats, back-up and remote power use
- Weatherproof, durable solar panels can withstand impacts from hailstones travelling 50 miles-per-hour
- Built-in blocking diode helps protect against battery discharge at night
- Complete kit includes four 15W amorphous solar panels, a PVC mounting frame, a 7-amp charge controller, 200-watt inverter, and wiring/connection cables
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power source | battery-powered | Battery Powered | battery-powered | battery-powered |
connector type | Usb | MC4 | DC, Battery clamps | DC Plug and Battery Clips |
material | Pvc | — | Plastic | Abs,Plastic |
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The Power You Need Anywhere, Anytime
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Sunforce 80 watt, 12 volt Solar Charging KitIf you are looking to produce free clean power while saving money and protecting our environment then Sunforce's 80 watt solar kit is the perfect kit to get you started. The ideal choice for cabins, RVs, boats, remote power, back-up power, 12 volt battery charging and more! |
Key Features4 x 20 watt Amorphous panels. Includes: battery clamps, mounting hardware, 12 volt DC plug, charge controller and inverter. Works with 12V and 110V appliances. Shatterproof tempered glass panels. Quick connect technology. Fully weatherproof design. DIY/Easy installation. |
About Amorphous Solar PowerSolar panels convert sunlight into an electric current, they do not store power. Amorphous solar panels are created by spraying silicon onto glass in very thin layers, and are commonly known as thin film solar panels. This process allows them to be better at generating electricity in all lighting conditions, including cloudy or shady environments. Amorphous solar panels have a maximum operating temperature of -40 to 176 degrees Fahrenheit, requiring virtually no maintenance. |
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The Sunforce 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit gives you several more reasons to love the sun. Perfect for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, 12V battery charging and more, this kit comes with everything you need to start producing up to 60 watts/4 amps of clean, free power in all weather conditions. It is also a great choice for clean and silent operation of various electronics, like deer feeders and landscaping pumps. Made of durable ABS plastic and amorphous solar cells, the solar panels will charge in all daylight conditions, even on cloudy days. With built-in blocking diode technology, this charger kit is designed to protect against battery discharge at night. This kit includes: four 15W amorphous solar panels ,a PVC mounting frame, 7 -amp charge controller, 200 Watt inverter, and wiring/connection cables. The maximum temperature range is -40 to 176-degrees Fahrenheit. The Sunforce 60 Watt Solar Charging Kit is the ideal solution for providing the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment.
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The Sunforce 50048 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit gives you several more reasons to love the sun. It provides the power you need, while helping you save money and protect the environment. This kit is ideal for cabins, recreational vehicles, remote power, back-up power, and 12-volt battery charging. It comes with everything you need to start producing up to 60 Watts/4 Amps of clean, free power in all weather conditions.
Convenient Power That Helps You Save Money and Protect the Environment
The Sunforce 50048 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit lets you harness the power of the sun, the most powerful and plentiful source of energy available to us. This inexhaustible supply of power is freely available wherever the sun shines, and gives users the freedom to power their homes, RVs, boats, batteries, and electronic equipment far from civilization or right in town. Solar power can help cut your energy bills by reducing your dependence on the main electrical grid, and can also provide back-up power during outages. Unlike nuclear and fossil fuels, solar power systems are clean and pollution-free, and they require very little maintenance to operate.
Everything You Need to Power Up
The Sunforce 50048 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit has everything you need to start generating power. It includes four (4) 15-Watt amorphous solar panels with durable mounting frames, a 200-Watt modified sine wave power inverter, a 7-Amp solar charge controller, and a wiring kit with accessories for easy installation.
With built-in blocking diode technology, this solar charging kit is designed to protect against battery discharge at night. You can also use this kit to maintain the charge on any 12-Volt battery for clean, silent operation of various electronics, such as deer feeders and landscaping pumps. You can also use this kit to maintain the charge on any 12-Volt battery for clean, silent operation of various electronics, such as deer feeders and landscaping pumps and is a great choice for automobiles, recreational vehicles, tractors, all-terrain vehicles, boats, electric fences, telemetry and more.
About Amorphous Solar Power
Amorphous solar panels are created by spraying silicon on to glass in very thin layers, and are commonly known as thin film solar panels. This process allows them to be better at generating electricity in all lighting conditions, including cloudy or shady environments. Sunforce amorphous solar panels are weatherproof and suitable for outdoor use. They have a maximum operating temperature range of -40 to 176-degrees Fahrenheit, require virtually no maintenance, and are also effective on cloudy days. They can even withstand impacts from one-inch hailstones at 50 miles-per-hour.
Solar panels convert sunlight into an electric current, they do not store power. Sunforce Solar Charging Kits are primarily used to recharge 12-Volt batteries (not included), which store and provide usable power. The included 200-Watt power inverter allows you to use traditional 110-Volt appliances with this system. The included Sunforce 7-Amp Solar Charge Controller must be installed to prevent any connected batteries from overcharging. Once fully charged, it is normal for the charge controller LED to turn off and on as the battery voltage fluctuates from the discharge/recharge cycle.
Product Dimensions
Shipping Box: 41" x 13 1/4" x 16 1/4", 62.4 lbs
Individual Panel: 42.5" x 1.5" x 16", 11 lbs
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ASIN | B000CIADLG |
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3.7 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | November 25, 2005 |
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Customers like the value, performance and ease of installation of the solar panel. For example, they mention that it functions well enough, it goes together quickly and neatly, and that the wiring and connections are easy. Some like the learning system. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, power, charge controller, and durability.
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Customers like the value of the solar panel. They mention it's a great buy for the money, an effective method of getting power where you need it, and it pays for itself in a month. The sturdy support system and good-quality wing nuts instead of screws make the product look nice and impressive. The mount for the panels is made of high-grade PVC tubing.
"...It is a cheap, effective method of getting power where you need it when you need it, charges the batteries on my boat in about a day, and lets me do..." Read more
"...I would recommend the SUNFORCE 50048 as it is reasonably priced and works well...." Read more
"...The mount for the panels is high grade PVC tubing and I don't see it being a problem but the Florida sun will be the test...." Read more
"...A decent kit for the price, though I don't leave the inverter connected to the battery when I'm not home..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the solar panel. They mention that it functions well enough for their needs, the wing nuts work fine, and everything arrived intact and working. Some say that the system works well to keep their house heated. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...I've had my panels on and running for about a month now and they work great...." Read more
"...I would recommend the SUNFORCE 50048 as it is reasonably priced and works well...." Read more
"...they were easy to install and worked good for about 7 years . they were put on my cabin roof and never taken down only moved for seasonal sun ...." Read more
"...The larger controller works great but never reached the full charge light despite the batteries being fully charged at 12.8 and 12.9 but no worries...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the solar panel fairly easy. They mention that the stand goes together quickly and neatly. The wiring and connections are easy, and the regulator works fine. The kit is simple to get up and running, with logical wiring and easy connections. Customers also say that the instructions are in English and Spanish, and there's no wiring knowledge required.
"...The solar panels were easy to install, the wiring logical and easy to connect, and the indicator worked...." Read more
"...they were easy to install and worked good for about 7 years . they were put on my cabin roof and never taken down only moved for seasonal sun ...." Read more
"...Installation is easy and fun to learn how it works, so easy a caveman could do it." Read more
"...A word on the frame: it's fine and very easy to set up, but it's nothing special, just PVC pipe...." Read more
Customers find the learning system in the solar panel kit to be a good starter kit. They say it provides a cheap but effective way to learn about solar power. Additionally, customers appreciate that the kit comes with everything they need to get started. Overall, they say it's a great way to start collecting your own energy.
"...Installation is easy and fun to learn how it works, so easy a caveman could do it." Read more
"...One thing I liked with the Sunforce kit was that it came with all you need to get going, but the battery to store power...." Read more
"...(like a camper in the middle of the woods...), this is a good starter kit to learn from...." Read more
"...I believe it is a fine starter kit for small duty solar power production and projects...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the solar panel. Some mention that the panels are pretty well made, while others say that the frame is flimsy and cracked after a few weeks. The product is designed for casual use and is not a heavy-duty power supply.
"...The inverter that comes with the set is a little weak. I would definitely upgrade as soon as you can if your goal is running anything in the house...." Read more
"...There are many high quality batteries on the market that are designed for daily charge/discharge cycles, but they are very expensive...." Read more
"...The cracks dont seem to effect performance too much but the power output is not what was claimed at all... so maybe the cracks are effecting it...." Read more
"...Panels seem to be pretty well made .. I read several reviews where customers recieved broken panels which made me nervous.. but I got all my stuff..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the power of the solar panel. Some mention that it puts out full power, even when the panel is cracked. They say it's a good way to keep stuff charged up and a real usable source of power for some daily household needs. However, others say that it'd only make sense for small uses and the power output is not what was claimed.
"...all of our living room lights off the charger daily and it produces enough power for that, and much more...." Read more
"...reviews I decided it had the possibility for daily use as a real usable source of power for some of my daily household needs...." Read more
"...cracks dont seem to effect performance too much but the power output is not what was claimed at all... so maybe the cracks are effecting it...." Read more
"...It is a cheap, effective method of getting power where you need it when you need it, charges the batteries on my boat in about a day, and lets me do..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the charge controller. Some mention that the system comes with its own charge controller and inverter, and does a great job charging batteries. However, others say that less than a year ago, the charge control stopped working.
"...So, the charger controller wasn't working at all and the inverter was not working adequately...." Read more
"...The included controller is acceptable in that it works as advertised...." Read more
"...The real challenge is that system does not work without a 12V battery which you would not know unless you noticed they posted a video explaining that..." Read more
"...Overall very happy and the system charges well." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the solar panel. Some mention that none of the panels were broken, while others say that one cracked and the legs started splitting.
"...When I opened the box I saw no visible signs of damage, and began to do a quick rough check of the panels...." Read more
"...It didn't help me because the same pieces were broken in it...." Read more
"...The panels suffered no visible damage whatsoever.APPENDED:I encountered no further problems...." Read more
"...storage in the desert is a battery killer, and this procedure gives them extended life...." Read more
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We are running all of our living room lights off the charger daily and it produces enough power for that, and much more. Occasionally we do hook up the TV and satellite box along with it in the evenings. We have not pushed the system to a shut down point yet, so right now we are not sure where that point is. Six hours of living room lights, a flat screen TV and a satellite box, and the batteries are barely depleted at all.
A second set of these panels is waiting for installation in the Spring. We will be able to go even further with the power use than we are now, with more outlets placed through the house.
Our goal now is to run just some items on a day to day basis rather than having this as a simple back-up power supply. This panel set and just a couple of batteries would be a good back-up supply for outages, and that was the original target. We are just going to take it to the next level and reduce our load from the grid even more.
It will probably never pay for itself over the long haul. With the 4 batteries and connection cables($540), the inverter($220), and the original panel set($250). we're already over $1000.00. However it does give us a great feeling to know that we are lowering our electric bill and reducing the impact we have on the environment. The back-up supply of power is going to be a real benefit. No generator to run, and from what we have seen so far we probably (with the fireplace) would be able to get by for a day or two during an outage, if we were careful with what we used.
There have been a lot of people that say the packaging is poor. This has not been our experience at all. The reviews did have me nervous about the condition of the panels when they arrive. I have checked both sets immediately on delivery, and they have both been fine.
The inverter that comes with the set is a little weak. I would definitely upgrade as soon as you can if your goal is running anything in the house. I also replaced the screws/wing nuts that come with the system after reading other reviews about how they rust immediately. Just wasn't willing to take the risk of having rust stains running down the side of the house.
I would rate the set highly. It is a great way to get started with solar. It will never be an "off-the grid" system, but it has been a really good way for us to learn about what is and isn't possible. For the price I really think this is a great item. I had a hard time deciding between 4 or 5 stars due to cheaper nuts/bolts and the inverter. Gave it the 5th star when I started looking at how pleased we are, and how much we learned. It is exactly as described and we are very happy with the set.
PS: We live in Northern Michigan and don't have a lot of sun in the winter. Also, these panels are mounted on the western side of the garage wall and really don't see direct sunlight until about two o'clock in the afternoon during the winter. But they still start charging the batteries first thing in the morning, direct light or not.
They will be remounted in the spring to the southwest corner of the house, where they will get sun most of the day. Should have put them there in the first place. I do know now that the batteries would be a lot happier if they weren't sitting in an unheated Michigan garage and that will change in the Spring too, when the first set of panels get moved and the second set of panels get added to the system.
Based on other reviews, I was very concerned that the panels would arrive damaged or defective. When I opened the box I saw no visible signs of damage, and began to do a quick rough check of the panels. I hooked a voltmeter up to each panel separately under normal indoor room lighting just to see if the panels worked. They all produced some voltage but one panel was measuring much higher than the other three. I thought maybe that I had only one good panel out of four, but decided to wait and see what would happen in sunlight. I put the frame together and mounted the panels to it. The frame is made of simple pvc pipe that bolts together. It is not great but will suffice for limited use. I read in another post that you need to use the longer screws to mount the panels to the frame, and should not tighten any thing until you get everything to fit. This advice saved me a lot of time and may save you from cracking a panel. The next morning I set up the system on my back deck facing due south and angled about 50 degrees. Search the internet and you will find aiming information for your exact location. In partial morning sunlight my panels were all putting out about 13 to 15 volts individually. I hooked up the charge controller and verified it was putting out enough to start charging.
My panels are connected through the charge controller to a bank of two 12 volt batteries wired in parallel. There are many high quality batteries on the market that are designed for daily charge/discharge cycles, but they are very expensive. I settled on two 125 Amp Hour batteries from Walmart, the Maxx 29's. They are not true "deep cycle" batteries but they are cheap at about $75 each. I am hopping that if only discharge them about 25% per evening, they may last me a while. Most car batteries can not be repeatedly discharged to a usable extent and be expected to last very long. An important concept: Batteries do not produce electricity they store it. The idea is to have enough charging capability from your panels to sufficiently charge your batteries, and enough battery Amp Hours or storage to power your load even through a few cloudy or rainy days. I think this is a point often ignored that eventually leads to disappointment. How much power you consume and over how much time needs to be carefully considered. Here again there are many excellent web sites that will provide you with all the info you need to calculate panel sizes and how much battery storage you will need.
I also purchased a "Watts Up" power analyzer from Amazon. It costs close to $50, but is a very handy tool to let you measure how much charging you are getting from your panels and how much power you are consuming overtime. Like I said earlier, if you want to run this as an independent stand alone system, you need to carefully balance your panel's capabilities, your amount and type of battery storage, and how much power and when you use it, to have the system work successfully.
I have been running the system for about a week now and all is going well. I use the included inverter to power a small 22" led/lcd tv and some audio gear. I have been using LED lighting for a while and power a few 12 volt lights around the house with 12 volts directly from the batteries. I am in the process of figuring out what the real day to day power delivered is and will post more info after I have run the system for a while. So far I have about $500 to $600 invested in the system. $240 for the panel kit, $150 for batteries, $50 for the watt meter, and about another $100 or so in cabling and connectors. Most of my wiring costs were for getting the 12 volts DC to power the LED lights around the house.
Overall I am pleased with this purchase for what it is. It is a great introduction into solar power, and a good way to do a small scale system, or a small supplemental system to ones home. I do not recommend this system if you are planning on expanding it to power all or most of your electricity. The panels are "old technology" and the other components included with the kit would need to be replaced if you tried to expand it.
I hope to udate my review as I get more details on the systems performance.
UPDATE: April 29,2011. After running this system daily for about 2 months now, I am still pleased with it. The peak wattage I have gotten from the panels is about 45 watts. That is not bad as it is typical that panels will put out less than their rated wattage. On average I can run between 100 to almost 200 watt hours per day from the batteries and replace that the next day from solar charging. So far so good. After playing with this system I decided to build an additional larger system that I just put into use. The new system will produce about 2kWh per day. I still use the 60 watt Sunforce kit everyday and plan to keep doing so. I'll update again later.