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Click on the questions to view answer The continuous and surge current rating of the Sollatek cigarette lighter plug and socket?
Not an issue as the fuse rating is well below the wire rating. The Glowstar pcb has a soldered auto fuse (F01: 2 or 3A) on its Solar Jack/ alternate charge input. This will protect the pcb from excessive charge current when using a car battery to charge the Glowstar. (Solar is not a problem […]
What is the largest Solar Panel that can be used with a Glowstar?
The Glowstar brochure details the maximum solar panel power: GS5 is 20W. GS7 is 30W.    
What ways can we ensure the Glowstar ratings are not exceeded?
Its best not to recharge a fully discharged battery on the Glowstar product using a cigarette lighter charge lead from a car or other type larger battery.  A fully discharged battery would be one that has been allowed to self-discharge over a long period without proper maintenance. In this circumstance it would be advisable to […]

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