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Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase
100 W, 11.70 kg
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I recently asked this question to Goal Zero's customer service. Here is the answer:
No [an inverter] is unfortunately not available at the moment.
The Yeti [battery from Gosl Zero] itself loses about 20% capacity with about 500 full charge cycles. So every 500 days, completely discharge and recharge every day. So you can confidently use the Yeti every day as well."
We have mounted the panel on a van. There has already been a hailstorm, but the panel is undamaged.
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Yes, I use it for outdoor work. (portable machines, kärcher...)
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Sicher vier mal 200 mit dem Combiner. Yeti verkauft das auch als Paket: https://www.goalzero.com/products....
I haven't tried it yet, but I don't think it's charging because I've already got 0 watts from about 17.00.
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Yes. Hanging together works.
I simply bought a GoalZero extension cable and then built a suitable cable from this cable and the cable that came with the battery (I have an EcoFlow).
The plugs probably don't fit together, as GoalZero do their own thing...
100w only works almost really when the angle and sun is perfect. The shadow or cover is a part of the panel is normal.
In principle, yes, but only with an adapter cable. The Boulder 200 comes with a permanently integrated Anderson cable.
You should ask a professional about this.
Former employee
3 years ago
The manufacturer recommends pairing with the Yeti 1000X, 1500X, 3000X and the 6000x.
Former employee
3 years ago
Man kann mit dem Artikel https://www.galaxus.ch/de/s4/product/goal-zero-combiner-solaranlage-8565643?supplier=406802 2 - 4 Paneels anschliessen.
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My panels are not fixed, I only take them out occasionally to charge the battery. Rain doesn't seem to be a problem. Over time I don't know.
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in June, i.e. at the highest position of the sun, in Ticino, the panel delivers about 75W according to the Yeti400 display. But that is a maximum output. Usually it is around 50W. In summer, the Yeti400 needs about two good sunny days (including reorienting the panel three times every day) from 20% to 100%. During this time, additional connected devices can be charged, as the panel delivers more than the Yeti400 can charge at midday. I don't know if this is also the case with the Yeti1500.
This panel is too small for the Yeti1500. I would buy at least one 200W panel (possibly from another manufacturer), better still two 200W panels. With 400W, the Yeti should be fully charged in about the same time, i.e. within two days.
Tip: Do not discharge the battery below 20%. There are more modern batteries, e.g. from Jackery, which have the 20% reserve already integrated internally, i.e. you can discharge it to 0% while it still has 20% capacity. This serves to protect against deep discharge, which lithium batteries do not like.
According to the manufacturer, the Goal Zero Solar Charger (25600mAh) is compatible with the following panel: Goal Zero Solar Panel Nomad 20
Former employee
7 years ago
At the moment, we are clarifying the delivery time with the supplier and will soon update it on your order.
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8 years ago • purchased this product
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Good day Max...
If you have a charge controller that is compatible with solar cells and accumulator (car battery). And an inverter for 110 V.
Then your question can be answered with YES. This is for example built into the Yeti in one device, there are certainly 110V variants. But in Europe it is rather difficult to find.
LG Daniel
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In any case, a charge controller with overcharge protection is needed between the panel and the battery, for example: Goal Zero Guardian 12V Charge Controller (6A).
Simply plug the panel's 8 mm plug into the Guardian and attach crocodile clips to the battery in the correct polarity.
If necessary, there is also an extension cable: Goal Zero Solar Extension Cable
Hey Rymafyri
No, the panel already has a 6ft (1.8m) cable built in.
If you do need an extension cable, bear in mind that there will be a loss of charging power. With the 15ft (4.5m) cable, this is 'less than 10%' according to GoalZero.
So the shorter the cable, the more usable charging power.
I have already charged with the 30ft cable on the MPPT of my Yeti 1400.
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