Solar 11-in-1 Battery Charger

There are many benefits to having a solar battery charger. One of course is having a means to recharge empty batteries and it is very handy during a disaster emergency when there is no power. Solar battery chargers are portable so they are easy to bring with you when camping and on outdoor trips. Also, by having a reliable battery charger, you can reuse batteries several times and that will reduce the number of disposable batteries sent to landfills. A battery charger that uses the sun’s energy to power up cells is also economical since you won’t have to buy batteries every time your remote control, clock, game, etc. need new ones. If you are prepping, it only makes sense to also have a solar battery charger in stock.

For this survival product review, we are going to take a look at the Solar 11-in-1 Battery Charger.

Description

This solar charger charges 2 rechargeable batteries of the same type and size: AA, AAA, C, D as well as some various sizes of gum batteries. It can charge both NiMH (nickle-metal hydride) and NiCad (nickle-cadmium) nicely. It puts out about 150mah and about 5 volts.

The solar charger is integrated into the hinged cover. The cover can be tilted for maximum exposure to the sun. It comes with a built-in meter which tells you the strength of the sun and how long it will take for the batteries to charge.

A built-in blocking diode is also included to prevent reverse flow of electricity from the fully charged batteries. With its polycarbonate transparent cover, the Solar 11-in-1 Battery Charger is weather resistant.

Other specifications:

• Weight: 11.8 oz.
• Size: 6.8″ W x 4.5″ H x 2.3″ D

Pros

• Charges batteries using free energy from the sun
• The meter indicates strength of sun as well as the time it will take to fully charge the batteries which depends on the battery type and size
• Saves money on gas, travel time and cost of new batteries
• Environment friendly way to power electronics as it helps keep disposable batteries away from landfills and water supplies.

Cons

• It does not charge cellphone batteries
• It takes a while to recharge the batteries

You can get the Solar 11-in-1 Battery Charger for $24.90 here.