Cell Phone Solar Charger

[marinetrader]

Over the past few months, I have had several instances where I lost all power on my Droid while assisting customers move their new boats. In this age, a smart phone is indispensable.* There are phone calls, emails and the internet that I use daily.

So we began to wonder if I could find a small solar cell to charge up the phone.

A bit of looking online produced several that might work.* But a trip to the local Radio Shack produced a unit for less than $70.00 and it works great.

On our recent trip to Ft. Lauderdale aboard a new owner's 52 Jefferson Motor Yacht, I could give my phone a charge in less than 2 hours while underway.

Isn't technology amazing?* What will they think of next!


-- Edited by marinetrader on Friday 4th of November 2011 07:04:17 AM

 

[Tom.B]

Neat... Ironic and somewhat sad how the journey of the lowly pencil has made. From building skyscrapers and ocean-going ships, to propping up an amazing space-age power cell! :-D

 

[ARoss]

Won't a car lighter plug-in charger do the same thing? A lot less than $70 and it works on cloudy days and at night too. Cannot imagine a boat without several of these outlets.

 

[timjet]

ARoss wrote:
Won't a car lighter plug-in charger do the same thing? A lot less than $70 and it works on cloudy days and at night too. Cannot imagine a boat without several of these outlets.

*+1.

I've got several.

 

[marinetrader]

Some times I need power during the day and the boat does not have its generator running......just saying

 

[FlyWright]

You're right...and the smartphones seem to require lots of charging.

I carry a phone USB cord and 12V and 110V adapters for charging on the go. It's not solar, but it's small and works in the car, boat, plane or office.





-- Edited by FlyWright on Tuesday 15th of November 2011 06:42:01 PM