Thread: SOLAR CHARGING VS BATTERY BANK

So this F1 Nitecore set up could repower rechargeable AA's in your GPS for instance? Kinda think I want one of these things!

NiteCore F1 USB Battery Charger and Power Bank – Solar Panels New Zealand

Originally Posted by Nesika

Does anybody in NZ stocks these, or it is off shore purchase only?

These guys seem to have the F1s and a whole heap of options for flexible panels for them also if you search around on their site

I have one of these seriously good bit of kit.
Same size as a phone I get 5-6 full charges
I'Ve used it for a over a year in all conditions
https://trademe.co.nz/1130384428


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Originally Posted by BRADS

I have one of these seriously good bit of kit.
Same size as a phone I get 5-6 full charges
I'Ve used it for a over a year in all conditions
https://trademe.co.nz/1130384428


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They key question with a small panel like that is how long does it take to fully recharge the battery from flat?

Originally Posted by MassiveAttack

They key question with a small panel like that is how long does it take to fully recharge the battery from flat?

No solar panel mate.
It's just a rubbery armour that looks like solar.
I've had a high end solar charger.......
They are a waste of time.


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Originally Posted by BRADS

No solar panel mate.
It's just a rubbery armour that looks like solar.
I've had a high end solar charger.......
They are a waste of time.


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Doh!

Originally Posted by akaroa1

NiteCore F1 USB Battery Charger and Power Bank – Solar Panels New Zealand


These guys seem to have the F1s and a whole heap of options for flexible panels for them also if you search around on their site

If anyone does go with one of these please put up a post on the F1 and charger systems and the service from this business in CHCH ?
Its sort of what I think I would go with as looking at getting a headlight that uses 18650 batteries.