After a bit more testing with it, it’s better to use the panel charge a Flip Charger then use the Flip to charge your mobile. A phone will charge from the solar panel only when light is at it’s greatest.
Thanks but why don’t you ever show the indicator lights and how they work exactly? Do they ever stay on or only flash? How long do they flash? When exactly do they turn on? How many lights can we expect for different weather situations? Would like to know the details.
IMO WHINERS, just want more more more & faster faster faster, and dont think to plan ahead,.... and,... TOO OFTEN, People that do NOT even have a product they are crying about. PS Great Find,...... I just Mine for $70. An REI return / AND I was there to get the AA & AAA Battery pack, that would have cost Me $40. So....... Only in the end..... $30. LOL
Mark W Nice score, yourself! Update: with the beer virus getting everyone involved it has had a home in my personal bugout bag since the outbreak. I’ve kept it in shape by taking it out every couple of weeks and using it to charge my self made battery banks. Works like a dream STILL and I couldn’t be happier. It’s the perfect packable size for the patient prepper: bc it does take awhile to charge anything on solar. Ty for the comment, Mark. Hope you and your family and friends are well and staying safe.
No, I doubt it's bad batches, I'd wager that is because the panel provides so little energy. 7 watts is not a lot of power, ESPECIALLY in today's world where phones are charging at 20 watts, sometimes more. The reduced charging ability compared to modern phones would make people complain. I got the nomad 7, not the plus, and became of how low powered it was I didn't like it. I had to REALLY work with it to face it to the sun was much as possible to really get any sort of charge on my phone, because lower than 7 watts and it's not gonna charge your phone very well. I can but a 50 watt solar panel, and directly connect a 3 amp phone charger and get much more power than this panel gets for a better normal price (the guy who got his at goodwill for $6 was lucky!)
You would need some sort of battery to do that. The Nomad 7 Plus doesn't have a built in battery, so it can't store any power. So, get an external battery bank of some kind, plug that into the panel and have that charge up. then you can use the battery bank to charge your phone or other devices.
Love it. Area under kick stand deal gets hot not a good choice for shade. I use longer cord and find natural shade for device under charge, weeds, Shrubs whatever. Wrapping in paper bag material keeps things cool and connectors clean. No problem charging 8000 mah pocket charge, should work for lap tops I would think?
Did you get your 13 Watts out of this panel? I made up a test load to check these portable solar chargers. You can look at the video how I made test load... And sadly all these solar chargers, are only making/given you half of what they're stating the power output would be!
Thanks for the explanation about the solar panel. But the one advice I can give you. Is stop slapping the panel every time you say a word.... Very distracting. Dont mean to be mean. Sorry if you think I am.
You really like to slap solar panels.
*Slaps solar panel* This bad boy can charge so many devices
Asa Burton you just couldn’t resist.
Asa Burton can you?
After a bit more testing with it, it’s better to use the panel charge a Flip Charger then use the Flip to charge your mobile. A phone will charge from the solar panel only when light is at it’s greatest.
For what purposes do you use it?
Thanks but why don’t you ever show the indicator lights and how they work exactly? Do they ever stay on or only flash? How long do they flash? When exactly do they turn on? How many lights can we expect for different weather situations? Would like to know the details.
Got mine for $6 at goodwill today. Works great; some people complain but I find it works perfectly. 🤔 bad batches?
IMO WHINERS, just want more more more & faster faster faster, and dont think to plan ahead,.... and,... TOO OFTEN, People that do NOT even have a product they are crying about. PS Great Find,...... I just Mine for $70. An REI return / AND I was there to get the AA & AAA Battery pack, that would have cost Me $40. So....... Only in the end..... $30. LOL
Mark W Nice score, yourself! Update: with the beer virus getting everyone involved it has had a home in my personal bugout bag since the outbreak. I’ve kept it in shape by taking it out every couple of weeks and using it to charge my self made battery banks. Works like a dream STILL and I couldn’t be happier. It’s the perfect packable size for the patient prepper: bc it does take awhile to charge anything on solar. Ty for the comment, Mark. Hope you and your family and friends are well and staying safe.
No, I doubt it's bad batches, I'd wager that is because the panel provides so little energy. 7 watts is not a lot of power, ESPECIALLY in today's world where phones are charging at 20 watts, sometimes more.
The reduced charging ability compared to modern phones would make people complain.
I got the nomad 7, not the plus, and became of how low powered it was I didn't like it. I had to REALLY work with it to face it to the sun was much as possible to really get any sort of charge on my phone, because lower than 7 watts and it's not gonna charge your phone very well.
I can but a 50 watt solar panel, and directly connect a 3 amp phone charger and get much more power than this panel gets for a better normal price (the guy who got his at goodwill for $6 was lucky!)
Mine didn’t work I’m taking it back tomorrow
Can you just put the panel out to collect sun without charging anything while it is sitting outside and then charge your devices later on?
Who knows?? I have not been able to get a reply from GoalZero. Rhetta Morales 352-430-2120
You would need some sort of battery to do that. The Nomad 7 Plus doesn't have a built in battery, so it can't store any power. So, get an external battery bank of some kind, plug that into the panel and have that charge up. then you can use the battery bank to charge your phone or other devices.
Love it. Area under kick stand deal gets hot not a good choice for shade. I use longer cord and find natural shade for device under charge, weeds, Shrubs whatever. Wrapping in paper bag material keeps things cool and connectors clean. No problem charging 8000 mah pocket charge, should work for lap tops I would think?
Did you get your 13 Watts out of this panel? I made up a test load to check these portable solar chargers. You can look at the video how I made test load... And sadly all these solar chargers, are only making/given you half of what they're stating the power output would be!
Hi, for what purpose do people use solar chargers? When?
Idk man isn't sun glowing at my phone like that for long periods of time bad...?
Why doesn't my phone start charging automatically when I connect?
Did you ever figure that out?
DIRECT STRONG SUN,..... Mine never gets to 4, Great Sun,.... only flashes on 3rd.
I bough it and had it for emergency when I needed it didn’t work I’m going to take it back tomorrow 👎
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Only 7watt.. SMH...🤧
Slap slap slap slap slap slap slap slap
Thanks for the explanation about the solar panel. But the one advice I can give you. Is stop slapping the panel every time you say a word.... Very distracting. Dont mean to be mean. Sorry if you think I am.
You can get a better solar panel for less money
Goal Zero is always really expensive for what you get. Sad, but true.