I'm wondering if this is a viable setup, and/or if it is safe in general and safe for the items I want to run. First question being is I assume (as it was $100 total, specs in list below) the inverter built into the power station is modified sine wave, will it be safe to charge a cell phone, tablet, to charge batteries, or devices like a Nintendo Switch?
Second question, I plan to find an MC4 adapter to get power into the power station (round plug with pin in center). Would that "work" and when it is not needed, can I unplug it, or is it best to keep it plugged into the power station? I plan to run MC4 cable from the solar panel, to the charge controller, then from the charge controller, to the "portable power station". The panel will be pole mounted outside on the ground. Is a charge controller needed here, or is it best practice to have?
What I have:
- 1x Renogy 50W 12V/24V Panel
- 1x 10AMP PWM Charge controller
- 1x pair of 20Ft MC4 connector adaptor kit with MC4 male and female connectors, tray cables
- 1x 46000mAh "Portable Power Station" (Similar to a Goal Zero YETI)
Outputs: DC out 9-12.6V/10A, AC outlets (100W continuous, 150W peak), USB ports
Inputs: AC adapter (round with pin in center) 15V/2A, Car Charger adapter
Advertised to charge if solar panel is under 150W
Thank you!!
Second question, I plan to find an MC4 adapter to get power into the power station (round plug with pin in center). Would that "work" and when it is not needed, can I unplug it, or is it best to keep it plugged into the power station? I plan to run MC4 cable from the solar panel, to the charge controller, then from the charge controller, to the "portable power station". The panel will be pole mounted outside on the ground. Is a charge controller needed here, or is it best practice to have?
What I have:
- 1x Renogy 50W 12V/24V Panel
- 1x 10AMP PWM Charge controller
- 1x pair of 20Ft MC4 connector adaptor kit with MC4 male and female connectors, tray cables
- 1x 46000mAh "Portable Power Station" (Similar to a Goal Zero YETI)
Outputs: DC out 9-12.6V/10A, AC outlets (100W continuous, 150W peak), USB ports
Inputs: AC adapter (round with pin in center) 15V/2A, Car Charger adapter
Advertised to charge if solar panel is under 150W
Thank you!!
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