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Connecting/disconnecting 8mm cords is very difficult, especially when cold. Any tips/hacks?
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What's the difference between the various Goal Zero Solar Panel Combiners?
Goal Zero seems to make two different parallel combiners. One seems to be simple wires, and one appears to have circuitry. However, I can't find any documentation confirming this, or explaining what the circuitry does. The "4 to 1 High Power Port (HPP) Combiner Cable" (SKU 98061) appears to be just 4 inputs wired in…
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Yeti 3000x only charges with USB-C
I have two Goal Zero yetis 3000x. I love my first Goal Zero yeti so much I bought a second one. Why doing firmware updates on my units, one stop charging after a couple hours. I don’t remember the firmware update number, but I know it was prior to firmware update 1.8.8. Once I received a new update, it started charging…
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Connecting Harbor Freight 100 Watt Panel with Boulder 100 Panel to Yeti 1400
Hi! I have a 100 Watt Boulder Briefcase mounted to my motorhome roof with an 8mm extension cable running inside the cab to a Yeti 1400. I just purchased a 100 Watt Thunderbolt Solar Panel that I'd also like to mount to the roof. The panel has a Rated Output of 18VDC/100W/5.56A with a ~6ft long cable with an SAE port. What…
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Yeti 6000x solar panel
what do I need to do to connect two Boulder100i solar panels to a yeti 6000x battery?
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Solar not charging but has blue light
A few days ago I bought and had installed the yeti link expansion module for vehicle into my yeti 1500 (and yes it was switched to vehicle mode). After I plugged it into my Scout Camper the vehicle module and solar panel, my solar panel stopped charging? Here’s the problems I’m having with it: The blue light is steady the…
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Overland solar not charging 1500x
Hello, I have my Overland solar Bugout 130 showing 19 Volts at the hpp. However, I dot not get a blue light or any charge when I plug it into the 1500x. Any ideas on what to test or troubleshoot? Thanks, PJ
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Mounting Ranger 300 Panel on a Shed Wall
I have a storage shed that is perfectly aligned with the sun's movement during the day. Has anyone attached (temporarily) a Ranger 300 panel to a wall? Any suggestions on how to hold the panel off the ground and "hooked" onto a wall would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Venture 35 with Nomad 10
I have a new Venture 35 and Nomad 10 that I hope to take to the Grand Canyon in a few weeks. I initially charged the Venture 35 fully and then discharged it. Recharging it with the Nomad 10 has been unsuccessful. It has been in full sun for over 12 hours and the lights dont even register any charge. Am I missing something?
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Chaining nomad 20 and nomad 50 with Sherpa 100pd previous model
Hi, I know it is possible to chain the Nomad 20 and Nomad 50 panels. But I’m not sure if I can safely connect them with the Sherpa 100 pd (previous model) without damaging it if they are chained. Next by the USB input port on the Sherpa i see the text: in/out 60 Watt. If I chain the panels the max output will be 70 watt( I…
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Yeti 1500x. 2x 400w panels in parallel, under 50v?
will it damage the yeti 1500x if I connect 2x 400w panels in parallel, connected to the Anderson input on front? This set up will stay well below 50 V and is unlikely to exceed 600 W. panels have 37v open circuit 13.78a short circuit current thanks
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Can I recharge a yeti 1500 with a wind power et up
I would like to recharge the battery during the winter months using wind turbine
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HPP not working with Yeti 1000X? Am I missing something?
Purchased a new Nomad 200 to charge my 1000X with. Super bright sunny day so figured I would break it out of the box right after it was delivered and try it out. I previously had a Nomad 100 and while it did a great job of charging, it couldn't keep up with my consumption. I plugged in my Nomad 200 and input showed 0. With…
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Goal Zero Adapter Cables in Series or Parallel?
Do these two types of Goal Zero combining cables put the panels into series or parallel? The 4x8mm to HPP and the 4xHPP to HPP. Thanks https://www.goalzero.com/collections/solar-accessories/products/4x-high-power-port-combiner-to-high-power-port-connector
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Adding panels
In theory, if I use a Boulder 200 solar panel charging my Goal Zero Yeti 3000x while in use during a power outage, what would be a ballpark estimate of extension of hours I could get? The Yeti site claims 43 hours running a refrigerator. I’m only going to use the Yeti to power my typical Kitchen Aid side by side…
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Can you replace the power cable on Boulder 100 Solar panels?
The attachment to plug in my solar panels to my yeti 1000x is corroded, is there a way I can replace these cables?
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What plug goes in where when chaining two Boulder 50s
Hey all I'm completely new to Goal Zero and this chaining concept. I've looked at countless pages and cannot get an answer. I have two Boulder 50 solar panels and I do not understand how to "chain" them together. The solar panels have a (+)male plug and a (-) female plug in the back but what goes where when I'm chaining…
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3rd party solar panel
Hi GoalZero Ive been using my gz1500x for quite a long time and been very happy about it i was charging it with the solar panel nomad 200. I finally install a victron (spm043602400) solar panel on the roof of my van. 360W below 50V as described in the user manual Today with the nomad 200 i achieved 142W maximum. When with…
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Charging 1500x with victron solar panel
Kevin_monnat13 Member Posts: 1 ✭✭6:09PM Hi GoalZero Ive been using my gz1500x for quite a long time and been very happy about it i was charging it with the solar panel nomad 200. I finally install a victron (spm043602400) solar panel on the roof of my van. 360W below 50V as described in the user manual Today with the nomad…
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Nomad 20 low power outputs
Hello I have had the Nomad 20 for almost 2 years and it hardly produces any power anymore. I plug it in to charge my yeti 200x via the 8mm port or to charge the Sherpa 100ac via 8mm port. In direct sunlight, the panel barely gives 4 W. I also measured the USB output power and it comes out to just 1 amp. I also have a…
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Why doesn't the Nomad 100 have a kickstand?
In looking for a good 100W foldable solar panel, I looked at the Nomad 100, but was disappointed to learn that it doesn't have a kickstand. Every other 100W foldable panel does, so why doesn't Goal Zero? Even though I'm heavily invested in GZ, this was a deal breaker for me. I'll now be looking for a model from a…
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How Should I compare/contrast the new Flex 100i and the Boulder 100i?
I want to install a solar panel on my Sprinter Van. I have a Yeti 1500X inside and the van is pre-wired to the roof for solar panels. I had planned to install a cross bar and mount a Boulder 100i but the new Flex might make my job easier. My concern is that, despite the specs looking the same, the flex may not be as…
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Charging Sherpa 100AC with Boulder 100
Is it okay to charge the Sherpa 100AC with the Boulder 100 Panels?
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Yeti Not Reaching Max Charge Level on Solar
My setup: Yeti 3000X Boulder 200 (3) Ranger 300 (1) GZ 4-way HPP Power Combiner All four panels are connected via the 4-way combiner. Medium to strong sunlight conditions. The 3000X is rated to accept up to 600 watts however it is capping out between 324 and 329. If I disconnect the Ranger the charge remains at 324. If I…
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Link two 200 Watt Suitcase Panels and transmit power 100 feet
I see that Goal Zero offers a 15 ft. and a 30 ft. High Power cord. Is it possible to transmit power as much as 100 feet? Would I have to purchase some #12 AWG wire and connect through a junction box?
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Link multiple 100 Watt panels
Can I disconnect the wiring of a 200 Watt Suitcase and rewire those two panels to one 100 Watt panel and then mount all three individually on a framework? ( a frame which raises them 12 feet off the ground. I am thinking that I could wire them in parallel (all +'s together and all -'s together). I would then run some…
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Link multiple 100 Watt panels
How would it be for me to parallel the 200 suitcase to one 100 watt panel? If I want 300-400 Watts of charging power, is it best to buy a second 200 Watt Suitcase like the one I have and parallel the two 200 Watt Suitcase models? I also have a question about mounting the Suitcase models. Is that acceptable wherein I would…
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Charging 1500x from a 52.8V foldable solar panel
I have a 200w foldable panel with a working voltage of 52.8V. The input limit on my 1500x is 50V. Would I cause damage by attempting to charge my 1500x with a 52.8V panel or does the 1500x automatically limit the incoming voltage?
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Chain Nomad 100's to Yeti 500x
Can you chain multiple Nomad 100's to the Yeti 500X? It doesn't have an HPP to plug the combiner into.
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microfiber solar loss
I had my Boulder 200 panels hooked up to my Yeti 1000 charging it up today. Since the panels were dusty my wife was wiping them off while I was checking the info on the screen. I was getting about 130 charging watts after she had wiped them all down. I was happy with that. I then noticed that when she was wiping certain…