Solar Powered 10 led torch

Anyone got this yet ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Solar-Energy-...727690951QQcategoryZ60840QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I have thought about getting one, but they use a battery pack which put me off.

also i dont think it`s water resistant.

regards.

abvidledUK said:

Anyone got this yet ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Solar-Energy-Power-10-LED-Battery-Free-FLASHLIGHT-TORCH_W0QQitemZ9727690951QQcategoryZ60840QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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saw one, touched one, tried one.
it feels cheapish. light output isn't very nice. and may break easily.

Personally I think its a bad combination....

the flashlight is still a flashlight [batteries, etc] only with a solar panel

LED = moderate voltage / low amperage
Batteries = [depending on type] output: high voltage, high amperage / input [charging requirements] Constand current, high voltage

Solar panel [PV] = high voltage / low amperage


In order to effectively charge the cells [ideal advantage] there would be a large area covered with the PV cells and ideal charging would require the specs set at one sun conditions throughout the charging process.

Since the batteries will require a stable current, there might be a resistor in there witch will lower the efficiency of the cells...

Correct me on this....if i needed a correction


From flashlightreviews.com, the solar flashlights dont convince me as an Ideal illumination / survival tool....

If you dont want to use batteries....
then buy this
Info
Brochure .pdf