Brunton 26 Watt Foldable Solar Array Review

In this post, l thought of doing a quick review on the Brunton Solaris 26 that I found on Amazon.com. The 26 is actually a full foldable solar panel array. The unit has a total power output of about 15.4 volts and 1.6 amps, assuming you take it out on a clear sunny day. That is not a lot of power, but if you are out in the wilderness, it is pretty much the only choice you have to get power.

The best part about the Brunton 26 is its weight…or lack of it. The 26 weights only 1.7 pounds and it is also very flexible. The unit is made of some kind of rubberized nylon material.

The Brunton 26 is very portable because it comes with a carry bag and also several different kind of power connectors so you can use it to charge a lead acid battery or your electronic gadgets.

When the 26 is folded, it measure about 8 inches x 12 inches x 1 inch thick and it will fit nicely in your bag pack. The solar array is pretty much indestructible. You can drop it, throw it on the group, drop stuff on it and not having to worry too much about it getting damaged.

When the 26 is unfolded, it measure 26 inches x 38 inches, which is fairly large. This is good because it gives you a greater space to collect the energy from the sun.

To use the Brunton 26, you can simply unfold it, lay it out on a flat surface making sure there are no shadows cast over it. Next, connect the charging cable to the panel and then connect the device you want to charge to the cable. It is that simple.

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Designer Edge L-949 Solar LED Lights For Backyard Shed

Here’s a little cool device that I think should be very useful to light up the shed in your backyard. It is the L-949 LED lights from Designers Edge. Here’s the interesting feature, the LED lights are solar powered.

If you have a small shed or garage in your backyard, you may need a light source if you were to look for stuff in there. To affix a lighting fixture, you may need to pull a power cable from your house to your shed. That will require additional wiring and not to mention electricity cost.

A simpler solution is to use the L-949 LED lights. Since it is solar powered, there is no need for wiring works and no additional electricity cost.

Lights are emitted from the unit with 10 LEDs which will last for up to 100,000 hours. The LEDs are powered by a Photovoltaic (PV) panel with a 20 foot extension cable. Meaning the solar panel can be located simply on the roof of the shed.

On a full charge, with all 10 LEDs switched on, it will give you up to 2 hours of light. If you were to use only 5 LEDs, it will last up to 4 hours. The unit can be attached on the ceiling of your shed to provide maximum illumination. It has a pull chain which allow easy on and off.

The L-949 from Designers Edge offers you a simple and yet effective solution to brighten a backyard shed using the free energy from the sun. The L-949 is available from Amazon.com for only $24.46. To make your purchase, click here.

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Natural Light Solar Attic Fan Review – Cooling Your Home With Solar Power

If you are planning to use solar power system for your home, you have to figure out how many electrical appliances and lighting fixtures will be drawing power from the system. Obviously, when you have more equipment using solar energy, you will experience a reduction in your home utility bills.

The effectiveness of your residential solar system is limited by the size of the power inverter and the battery bank. If you need more power, you have to get a bigger inverter and add more battery units.

There is another way you can use solar power to reduce your home energy consumption. It is by using a solar powered ventilation fan.

One of the top solar ventilation fans available in the market is from Natural Light. I’ve located one from Amazon.com and decided to do a quick review about it.

The attic fan from Natural Light is made from one piece heavy gauge stamped aluminum body with no seams. This is great because it reduces the chance of water leakage during raining days.

The heart of the entire unit, the DC motor is powered by a 10 watt Photovoltaic (PV) panel from BP Solar. The solar panel can be adjusted from flat up to 45 degree to get the best angle to receive sun light. If needed, it can also be detached and mounted remotely to get the optimum sun expose.

The solar attic fan is capable of moving up to 850 cubic feet of air per minute. For every 1200 square feet of attic space, you will need to install 1 attic fan.

Size wise, the unit is 27.2 x 27.2 x 11.5 inches and weighs 45 pound. Natural Lights also offers 25 years manufacturer warranty on the attic fan housing, solar panel and the fan motor. The system is guaranteed to last a long time!

The entire kit is selling at $337.00 from Amazon.com. To purchase the attic fan, click here.

Homemade Solar Power System

One way of reducing the cost of a home solar power system is to build it via a Do It Yourself (DIY) approach. However, before you begin the project, it is best you acquire some knowledge on electrical wiring and solar technology.

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