Model SRY-002-2 Solar PV Lighting Kit

The Model SRY-002-2 is a further enhanced version of the Model SRY-002-1 Solar Lighting Kits and consists of two LED lights, a mobile phone charger & a separate battery charging compartment where rechargeable batteries can be charged for use in separate portable radios or torches. 
The larger Solar PV Panel consists of a 9V/2.5W solar module with a 5M cable that provides flexibility in being able to suitably locate the Solar Panel to maximise the solar input during the daylight hours, and still have enough length in the cable to extend the light to a point where it can be best utilized.  The Solar PV module has a life cycle of approximately 10 years.  The inbuilt controller provides protection against over-charging and over-discharging and also includes short-circuit protection.    The battery pack consists of 5pieces of AA size x 1800mAH NI-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) rechargeable batteries that are housed in a strong UV stabilized, heat resistant ABS plastic material for durability and longer life.   The LED Lamps that are supplied with the kit consists of 2 x 9V lamps with each having 18 Light Emitting Diodes (LED) together with a 4M cable.  A Mobile phone Charger connection in the battery pack allows direct mobile phone charging and several different types of plugs are supplied with the kit to cover most popular types of mobile phones.

In addition the Model SRY-002-2 has a separate compartment provided in the front of the ABS battery pack where two (2) 600mAH NI-MH rechargeable batteries, that are supplied with the kit can be charged during the daylight period as well.   These batteries can be used in a suitable flashlight or a portable radio.    After the solar PV module has been charged for between 6-8 hours there are three brightness setting options that can be used for the LED light.   The three settings will offer the following performance based upon both LED Lamps operating at the same time: Maximum Brightness for around 7 hours, Energy Saving mode for around 18 hours, and Low Brightness mode for approximately 45 hours of operation.   The Model SRY-002-2 instruction manual is available in English and French and dependent upon quantities other languages are available as well.   Each Kit weighs approximately 1.15 kilograms and is packed in a strong packaging box measuring 280mm x 210mm x 550mm.   Standard Packs comprise of 10 pieces per carton which measures 450mm x 310mm x 310mm and has a gross weight of 12.5 Kg.

By Mel Peatey

Solar Lantern Lighting Kit

The Solar Powered Lantern is a lighting system that consists of 28pieces including an LED lamp, battery and controller all placed in a strong metallic housing and ABS plastic as well as a solar panel and a AC/DC adapter.  The battery is charged by two methods:
1.    By electricity generated through the solar panel
2.    By the AC/DC Adapter that is supplied with the kit.
The lantern is basically a portable lighting device suitable for either indoor or outdoor lighting covering a full range of 360 degrees.
The product features adjustable lighting modes where the setting can be “strong” to an “energy saving” setting   The “energy saving” setting has a brightness of approximately half the maximum brightness strength but this setting will allow the lights to operate for a longer period during the night time.
In addition, there is a DC output for mobile phone charging, which is suitable for any type mobile phone. The complete unit is compact and light weight, as well as being easy and convenient to use.

The product is suitable for outdoor campers, hunters, hikers, boat cabin lighting, vehicle roadside emergency lighting, recreational vehicle cabin lighting, earthquakes and hurricane emergency kits.  Indoor applications include home lighting in rural regions where the power supply is irregular or scarce and also in urban areas as backup lighting during power cuts as well as for mobile phone charging during these periods.

By Mel Peatey

Solar Home Power Supply System Model No.: SHS1206

This great new addition to the range of solar lighting kits now allows you to create a power solution to match your requirements.  Each system includes the solar panel, charge controller, solar battery, DC to AC inverter, cables & DC 12V lamps to complete your system.
The Model SHS1206 - 6W Solar lighting Kit gives you all the components needed to install a small lighting system in remote homes, caravans or wherever you need a reliable power source for lighting.

This Solar Lighting System consists of 3 LED lights & mobile phone charger as shown in the illustration.  The PV Solar panel has a maximum generating capacity of 6W and has an expected life cycle of approximately 10 years.   The three lights that are supplied with the Model SHS1206 consist of 2 pieces of 12V/3W LED bulbs and 1 x 12V/1W LED bulb.  The controller incorporates over-charging (14V) and over-discharging (10.5V) protection functions as well as short-circuits protection.  The battery is a 12V-4AH lead-acid battery with a rated charging current of 1Amp and a rated discharging current of 2Amps.

There is a no load loss of 8mA and a USB port current of 500mA.   The estimated full charging time with the solar panel is ten hours when clear sunny conditions are available.   Orientation of the 6V Solar PV panel in a direction facing towards the equator (North for Southern Hemisphere Countries and South for Northern Hemisphere Countries) will ensure maximum collection of solar energy each day.
An approximate lighting duration after the battery is fully charged of around 5 hours when the 3 lights are operated at the same time can be expected.

By Mel Peatey