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Do I need an adapter from my Nomad200 to charge my Yeti 500X?
How do I connect my Nomad200 to my Yeti 500 X? Am I missing a part?
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Connecting Boulder 200 Panels to an Inverter in an FJ80
I'm a huge fan and long time supporter of multiple GoalZero devices that I routinely use camping and overlanding. I have an FJ80 Land Cruiser that has an onboard inverter with a secondary battery to help power devices while offgrid. While I've used both by Boulder 200 and Yeti 500X to supplement power individually, I've…
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connecting two yeti 400's
If I use the chaining port between two Yeti 400's and the first yeti is connected to a power source, by chaining the two, will the second (without a power connector) yeti get charged OR do I also need it to be powered to source as well?
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Limits / guidelines on cable length -- solar panels
I currently have the standard 4-way splitter and a 35' cable to bring power from my 3 Boulder 200's. Chasing the winter sun, it appears as if moving the panels onto some dormant raised beds further from the house would be necessary, and the 35' cable likely won't quite cut it (my Yeti is in a climate controlled cellar and…
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New portable solar
We have a diesel mobile generator company and I want to replace some of the generators with mobile solar energy. How can you help me in this field? Please send all the details to my email falconone717@gmail.com
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Can I salvage one Boulder suitcase panel if the other was detroyed?
One of my Boulder panels was run over and destroyed (don't ask) by a truck. The other seems to be fine. I have to believe that I can salvage the remaining panel, but wanted to check to see if anyone has successfully done this and what is involved. TIA.
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1220w power inverter --> Yeti 400
I am installing a 12v 400w solar kit (4-100w panels) to my trailer. There is a 1200w power inverted that provides a 110v plug. Can I plug the 8mm power adapter to the 110v plug to charge the Yeti 400?
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How to connect two Boulder 100 to Yeti 500X?
Hi there, I just bought a second Boulder 100 to improve the charging of my Yeti 500X. I read somewhere that a 4x8mm to High Power Port Cable is necessary to chain the two panels together - but my Yeti does not have an Anderson plug socket. How should I connect that cable to the power station? Or did I missunderstand…
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Backpacking with Nomad 14
I need to charge Medistrom Pilot-24 battery (24 v 2.5A, discharging 3550mAh) battery in 4 hours or less while backpacking through the forest. Can I use the Nomad 14? What is the best choice?
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Charge controller or not
I bought a 8mm blue ring to SAE cable. It has a tag on it saying to make sure i have a charge controller between the solar panel and the battery. If i have a GZ yeti and a GZ solar panel. Do I need an inline charge controller?
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YETI 3000X
Hello, I need to connect 3 solar panels of 175W, 50v. I would like to know if I can keep the Yeti X 600W power supply connected in the same moment of the solar panels so I can alternate between them when I have to charge the Yeti 3000X.
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Help! Chaining Dissimilar Solar Panels
Please help! I have a Ranger 300 briefcase, and a Boulder 100 briefcase. I'd like to use them together to charge my Yeti 3000X. Is that possible, and how would I connect them to have both of them charge my Yeti? Thanks!
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Yeti 500wh charging
I recently purchased two nomad, 50!solar panels, and a nomad 100 cellar panel. How do I connect them to the yeti 500. I think I read somewhere you needed a special cable because of the extra power. Any suggestions?
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Hooking up third party panels with boulder 100 briefcase panel
I have a 1500x and a boulder 100 briefcase panel. I want to hook up 3 100 watt renogy mono crystalline panels in addition to the boulder 100 panel for a total of 400 watts of panel input. I will wire them in parallel since the voltage in series will be greater than 50v.. I think… I’m a solar newbie so could be wrong. I’m…
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When is a new version of the Nomad 20 coming?
I may want to buy a configuration of Sherpa 100PD 4th Gen and Nomad 20 for my outdoor activities. However, the Nomad 20 panel has a permanently installed cable which I don't need and which means extra weight. Also, there is a USB-A port and the new Sherpa works with USB-C. The Nomad 20 strikes me as outdated compared to…
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Nomad 7 plus not charging
Hello, i am writing turkey. İ have a problem. İ have nomad 7 plus,( i used it 5-6 times ) my panel lights ( on the junction box ) is on one second, then it is turnning off and not charging. Why could it be. Thank you
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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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Nomad 200 Daisy Chain
I just purchased a Yeti 1500 with two sets of Nomad 200 solar panels. what do I need to buy to daisy chain the two sets of panels together to recharge the Yeti?
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Best sun for panels is @80-90 feet from where GZ1500x is placed.
How far, what size wire, for 80-90 foot run from 400w of panels to 1500x? I realize line loss will happen. I just can’t control where the sun is best and where the generator needs to be for realistic use.
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I have a 1500x and boulder 100 bc. Will 3 100 watt renogy panels work with boulder for 400W input?
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Advice on setup
I just bought a yeti 6000x. I would like to set it up with solar panels and connect it thru an integration kit. All i have now is the 6000x. I need advice on what to get. Im eyeing on reusing an old set of panels. I have 4 sharp panels at 140w each, 24.85v 7.85w, using mc3. I was thinking of doing a series-parallel to…
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GZ 1500X - charging with Renogy 100w panels
I just got my first Goal Zero product - the 1500X power station, which I really like and intend to rig it up with the Home Integration Kit to provide emergency power (perhaps ultimately with additional Tank batteries). Now, I would like to recharge it with some panels that I already own, that is Renogy 100w panels. These…
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Charging station for Escape 30 (out of production)?
Hi! I have an older Escape 30 briefcase charging panel. As is, the charging cord is a smaller yellow circle connector. Is there a current Goal Zero (or other brand) charging station compatible with this plug? If not, does anybody offer a yellow circle to 8mm blue circle adapter? Thanks!
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Normal behavior of Boulder 200bc - experience
I recently got myself a Yeti 3000X bundled with the Boulder 200 Briefcase, but we didn't have a fully sunny day since then to observe the Boulder's full performance. Since I'm new to solar and all, I'm wondering about what I could expect. So far I can observe the following: With a cloudy sky (even bright diffuse light…
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Solar Charge with HPP and 2x 8mm question
Over the past year I have been charging the Yeti 3000x with two 320w panels on the roof, using a combiner cable and life has been perfect, maxed out at 550w of input on a great day of sun. I wanted to max out the Yeti and Installed two 225w panels each running the Yeti with an 8mm 30 ft extension. I figured after power…
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cleaning solar panels
What type of maintenance should I do for my Ranger 300 solar panels? Cleaning for example.
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Wall socket for HPP?
I'd like to bring the charge from the Boulder 200bc inside through a wall without cable hazards or thermal bridges. Is there a wall socket with HPP port available, or what would be a suitable solution? Thanks, Jürgen
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Nomad 200 charge to Lithium 12v battery
Is there an accessory that will let me charge an rv lithium battery directly with my Nomad 200 panels? (I have an old Goal Zero Guardian that I can connect with alligator clamps directly to my 12 AGM battery from my Boulder 50 panel. something similar to that?) If not, can I charge a Lithium 12v 100 battery from my Yeti…
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Charging Sherpa 100 PD from Nomad 20
If I chain 2 Nomad 20's together to recharge my Sherpa 100PD, does that increase (double) the rate of charge?
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My Nomad 14 plus not working since I bought
I needed a solar pannel for hiking . So I bought Goal zero Nomad 14 plus from a shop in Delhi . I tried it and it show the light but charging speed is too slow . Which mean when I switch off my phone to charge it . Then in whole day it charges 3 to 4 percentage on a summer day. I am telling you this because after I bought…