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Portable Solar Recharger Products
We are living in an age where mobile technology is utilised by persons in all walks of life and has become a crucial part of our daily activities and responsibilities. We never want to be in a situation where our mobile devices lose power and cannot be used.
For example this is particularly true for professionals, sales people and service technicians, but also for travellers and students whose mobile phone, MP3 player, iPod, Sony PSP, PDA or GPS navigation are an integral if not critical part of their daily lives.
Some very active people, always on the go, are not able to 'stop' to recharge their devices. If you are regularly, or occasionally away, for an extended period of time from an AC power point to recharge your mobile devices, these are solutions for which you have been waiting.
For others it is recreational enthusiasts 'always on the go' such as when camping, hiking or travelling, they are ideal. They are ideal to recharge Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment that will accept 6 Volt input. Check also that the jacks supplied will fit your equipment.
As well, we are living in a time when all should be concerned and actively doing things to improve the sustainability of the environment and Planet Earth, while still having an acceptable lifestyle. So you can help reduce your carbon footprint, by solar powering you mobile devices, rather than using electricity mostly produced by environmentally damaging coal fired carbon emitting resources, or in many countries by nuclear energy, power stations.
To assist in these mobile and environmentally conscious times, The Building Centre now offers three brilliant portable and practical solutions:
- Solar Recharger Bag
- Solar Three Panel Portable Recharger Kit
- Solar Single Panel Portable Recharger Kit
Solar Recharger Bag - Built-in Three Panel Recharging Device (6 Volts)
The Solar Recharger Bag has three built-in solar collectors on one side, and a concealed rechargeable battery (‘standby battery’) which is recharged by solar energy, from which you can recharge your portable devices with 6 Volt inputs. The bag has a Laptop Compartment, the separated compartment has padded walls which protects your laptop from impact, scratches, and excessive wear (keep in mind, it will not charge a laptop) or anything that you would carry in a convenient bag this size.
When you are not on the move, the rechargeable ‘standby battery’ can also have energy supplied (topped up) from a car cigarette lighter or from an AC power supply, e.g. a power point.
The Solar Recharger Bag can carry most laptops, or can be used for other ‘carrying’ needs. There are three ways you can use to carry it:
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With the two concealable handles, that are zipped away when not needed.
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With a removable shoulder strap.
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As a backpack, that can be concealed when not needed.
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The Solar Recharger Bag is available in two models:
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Discrete: traditional black, with black piping and some dark grey with Three Recharging Solar panels. |
Safety Alert: light grey, with black piping and a bright orange exterior with Three Recharging Solar panels, which is ideal for bike riders or hikers or use at night. |
How this unique bag works:
The Solar Recharger Bag features three lightweight built in solar panels built into the outside of the bag. These solar panels generate an electric current when exposed to sunlight. This electric current is stored in the removable ‘standby battery’ (or Power Bank), which connects to the solar panels using the fixed cable. Insert the fixed cable into the IN socket. The ‘standby battery’ is then held in place, by sliding it into the elastic material pouch behind the solar panels. This stored energy from the Power Bank is used to charge your mobile devices, MP3 players, iPods and iPhones by simply connecting them to the ‘standby battery’ (or Power Bank), using the cable or one of the connecting jacks supplied, ‘see below’ to connect to a USB cable adaptor.
A.Lift to unzip the outside flap of the ‘Three integrated Solar cells’ to access the ‘standby battery’ (or Power Bank) in pouch.
B. Illustration shows the Three intergrated Solar cells being connected to the ‘standby battery’ (or Power Bank) held securely in the pouch.
C. Remove the ‘standby battery’ (or Power Bank) to connect the mobile device that you wish to subsequently charge.
The solar panels, which are located on the external front flap, utilise the latest tripple junction amorphous silicon photovoltaic technology, to efficiently capture the broad solar spectrum energy to charge the ‘standby battery’. This spectrum splitting capability is the key to higher energy output from the panels. The solar panels are waterproof, scratch resistant and efficient.
The ‘standby battery’ can also be charged by an AC Adaptor (supplied), or a car cigarette lighter port (Adaptor supplied).
Features of the Bag:
- For maximum organisation of your items required for your busy day, the Solar Recharger Bag has two major padded compartments, each with internal pockets and some pen holders.
- All external zippers are water proof with a soft self-covering flap over the zipper. The zippers themselves are a high quality and inverted so that water cannot seep through, particularly when raining.
- The bag is lightweight and compact, making it practical and convenient for busy, active and people always on the move.
- External dimensions are 41cm wide x 32cm high x 13cm thin.
- Internal dimensions are 40cm wide x 28cm high x 6.5cm thin.
For details on Charging, Specifications and Warranty: CLICK HERE
Solar Three Panel Portable Recharger Kit (6 Volts)
This compact, fold away, effective and powerful mobile solar power recharging solution for your mobile devices, can be put in your briefcase, luggage, back pack or camping gear. It is ideal if you are on ‘on the go’ with activities such as camping, hiking or travelling.
If you are regularly or occasionally away for an extended period of time, and unable to access an AC power point to recharge your mobile or cell phone, or other mobile devices such as MP3 players, iPods, PSP or GPS navigation equipment, this is the solution for which you have been waiting.
This smart product is small, lightweight and waterproof, which can also be carried separately. To use it, simply unfold the ‘Solar Kit’ which contains three built-in solar panels and ‘standby battery’. Stand it up, lie it down flat (even on the back shelf of your car) or place it where under direct sunlight. Some hikers or travellers, attach them to their backpacks!
 Opened up ready to stand or hang to charge in sunlight |
 Charging mobile device from Solar charged battery or computer |
 Folded up - front, closed for compact carry to store easily |
 Folded up - back, with netted pouch to hold connector jacks |
How the Solar Three Panel Portable Recharger Kit works:
The Solar Three Panel Portable Recharger Kit has three lightweight built-in solar panels, built into a rugged folding rectangular wing. When exposed to sunlight, these solar panels generate an electric current, this electric current is stored in the removable ‘standby battery’ (or Power Bank). This ‘standby battery’ clips onto two mini built in terminals behind the solar panels. The ‘standby battery’ is held secure and protected in a zippered pouch designed to keep out dirt and water. This stored energy from the Power Bank is used to charge your mobile devices, MP3 players, iPods and iPhones by simply connecting them to the ‘standby battery’ (or Power Bank), using the cable or one of the connecting jacks supplied, ‘see below’ to connect to a USB cable adaptor.
The solar panels utilise the latest triple junction amorphous silicon photovoltaic technology, to efficiently capture the broad solar spectrum energy to charge the ‘standby battery’. This spectrum splitting capability is the key to higher energy output from the panels. The solar panels are waterproof, scratch resistant and efficient.
Features of the Solar Three Panel Portable Recharger Kit:
- The kit is lightweight and compact, so convenient for busy, active people always on the move.
- Dimensions of the Solar Three panel Recharger when open is 225mm x 230mm.
- Dimensions when folded closed is 225mm x 80mm.
For details on Charging, Specifications and Warranty: CLICK HERE
The Solar Bag & Three Panel Products: Charging, Specifications & Warranty
For charging: You can charge the ‘standby battery’ in three ways by:
- strong sunlight, takes approximately 4 hours, less sunlight longer.
- a power point, using the AC Adaptor supplied, takes 2.5 to 3 hours.
- a car cigarette lighter port, using the Adaptor supplied takes 2.5 to 3 hours.
Battery Dimensions: Length- 105mm x Width- 47mm x Thickness- 17mm.
You then connect your mobile device to the ‘standby battery’ using one of the jacks, see the list supplied below, and discharge the stored energy into your mobile device.
The manufacturer claims a full charging of the ‘standby battery’ will provide an average of 4 hours standby time or 10 minutes talk time for typical mobile phones. This depends on the energy consumption demands of your mobile device.
Built into the ‘standby battery’ are a green and red LED lights to indicate status and function of the battery. The manufacturer claims the ‘standby rechargable battery’ has a life span of 3 years. Replacement batteries can be purchased separately and subsequently.
How to charge your mobile device:
Using the energy stored in the ‘standby battery’, you simply connect your mobile device to the battery which is held in a pocket behind the solar cells, using one of the connection devices supplied, which are listed below :
- A USB cable and jack for charging an iPOD, MP3 players, plus 10 inputs jacks for mobile phones and a mini USB jack for GPS.
- Nokia (2 jack options).
- Sony Ericsson (2 jack options).
- Samsung (2 jack options).
- Motorola (2 jack options, one of which is a mini USB).
- LG (2 jack options) all of which plug into the ‘standby battery’.
Specifications of the solar panels and rechargeable ‘standby battery’ :
- Power (Max): 3.33 W (System)/ 2.52 W (Solar)
- Power Bank Output: 5 V (USB) / 6 V (DC-out)
- Power Bank Input: 5V; 500 mA
- Solar Panel Output (Max): 6 V; 420 mA.
- *Standby Battery: 3.7 V; 900 mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer
*This rechargeable battery has an average life of 3 years. Replacement batteries can be purchased separately and subsequently.
Warranty
The kit, solar panels and ‘standby battery’ come with a 6 month warranty, subject to normal use. The Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damage by impact, tampering, accidental damage nor immersion in water.
Solar Single Panel Portable Recharger Kit (5 Volts)
The Solar Single Panel Portable Recharger kit is a compact, lightweight and easy-to-use solar recharger or computer via USB charger of rechargeable batteries, which in turn are used to recharge MP3 players, iPods, mobile phones or Bluetooth devices.
This recharger can also charge either AAA nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries, or nickel metal hybridge (NiMH) (one set included) rechargeable batteries. The batteries can be charged either by via the solar panel absorbing energy from the sunlight, or by connecting the unit to your computer by USB jacks, supplied.
It has one lightweight and durable solar panel that can be easily carried and stored so that you can have mobile solar power wherever you go. The solar panel is extremely thin, light and uses triple junction technology thus being able to generate a continuous supply of power even on cloudy days. It uses a special bypass diode designed to allow best shadow tolerance. It is laminated with weather resistant polymer for harsh climates and anti-scratching.
 Rear view, easy to install the two rechargable batteries supplied |
 Front view, place or hang in direct sunlight to charge batteries |
 Perspective view, so slim and light weight, easy to carry |
 Top view, USB connection to charge or discharge using the switch |
How the Solar Single Panel Portable Recharger Kit works:
Carefully insert the two rechargeable batteries supplied into the recharger, ensuring that you correctly position the +ve and -ve ends of each battery, then set the switch to CHARGING.
Decide whether you will be charging the batteries using the solar panel OR by computer via a USB connection.
If by solar energy, place the solar single panel in direct sunlight. The typical charging time for one AAA battery is 3 hours, and for two AAA batteries is 6 hours in intense sunlight.
When the batteries are charged, they can be used in two ways.:
- Insert these now charged batteries in your device that uses AAA batteries.
- Leave the now charged batteries in the charger, move the switch to OUTPUT and connect the device using the USB universal cable to which is attached to the correct jack (see below those supplied).
Depending on the capacity of your device's battery, typically it may provide an average of 4 hours standby time or 10 minutes talk time for mobile phones.
When the device is charged, place the solar recharger in sunlight again, and start the process again. You can leave the recharger in the sun whilst discharging.
Included in the kit are:
- User Manual.
- 1 x Solar Single Panel Portable Recharger.
- 2 x AAA high temperature rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
- A suction cap using the built-in slot on the rear side which is suitable for glass ( e.g. in your car), to hang the solar recharger in sunlight.
- A USB connection and jack.
Connection jacks for the following mobile or cell phone products:
- 1 x Sony Ericsson connector
- 1 x Motorola connector which also doubles up as a mini USB jack
- 1 x Samsung connector
- 1 x LG connector
Please Note: This solar charger ‘DOES NOT’ work with Nokia mobile or cell phones as it only produces a 5 Volt output.
Specifications:
- Solar Power (Max): 0.84 W.
- Solar Output: 2.0V, 420mA.
- USB in/Output: 5V, 500mA (peak).
- Weight: 55gm (without batteries).
- Dimensions: 200mm x 54mm x 16mm.
Warranty
The kit, solar panels and ‘standby battery’ come with a 6 month warranty, subject to normal use. The Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damage by impact, tampering, accidental damage nor immersion in water.
Ordering this Smart Product
PLEASE NOTE: Purchased items are usually dispatched within three (3) working days of the receipt of your complete order. Please order with care, as all sales are firm and we do not accept returned goods, nor give refunds or credit notes.
Australian Buyers
Here are your options for placing your order:
Payment methods accepted 
- Downloading the Solar Rechargable Products Order Form, complete it, and
- faxing it back to (02) 8303 0533 or +61 2 8303 0533
- post to The Building Centre Network, Suite 209, 410 Elizabeth St. Surry Hills NSW 2010
- sanning and then Email to Smart Products - Calling us on 1300 884 876 or +61 2 8303 0545 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (AEST) and order paying by credit card or by EFT.
- Visit us at The Building Centre Network, Suite 209, 410 Elizabeth St. Surry Hills NSW 2010, use the Devonshire Street exit from Central Station.
- To place your order Online below.
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Enter in the postcode in Australia where you wish your purchase items to be delivered and click the Calculate button below to compute the postage cost of per item.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- Postage cost shown is based on the average prices of that city. The initial cost may vary according to your postcode. Contact us on 1300 884 876 for more information on delivery.
- Prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST.
- Shipping costs includes postage (per item).
- A single packaging cost will apply to all orders.
For Bulk Orders or International Buyers
- Email to Smart Products stating your interest in purchase of this item. Please include your mailing address, where your purchased product is to be delivered to help us advise you on the freight and packaging cost.
- Or Call us on (+61) 2 8303 0545 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (AEST)
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Dispatch times, Limited Warranty and Refunds policy
Dispatch
Once full payment has been received for products ordered, it / they will be despatched within 3 working days to metropolitan areas either by post, freight company or by courier. If any delays are expected you will be contacted either by email or phone.
Warranty
If an item gets damaged in transit, it will be replaced at no cost. If you find one of the products to contain manufacturing faults, or returning it to us, it will be replaced at no cost to you or you may get a refund. Simply Email to Smart Products and return any faulty or damaged items within 30 days of purchase.
Please choose carefully as Refunds are not available if you change your mind, or if you ordered an incorrect item or quantity.
