Solar powered

[poptop121]

Why is there no solar powered metal detectors? Also is there some sort of influence from the major battery companys..Energizer,Duracell,ect.not to make them..? just curious on yer feedback...

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Treasure of Victoria Peak - Grab it through Amazon!

[Frankn]

There is a solor powered backpack that could be used. I saw it advertised in a mag, but have no info on it.
The power of the sun varries so you would still need an on board rechargeable batt. That would mean no gain there, that is probably why you don't see them. Frank

 

[maipenrai]

There's no influence from anyone, there is just not enough power from solar power to keep the batteries charged. Not only does the power from the sun change, but the panel should be 90 degrees to the sun, or as close as possible and any shade really cuts down on the power, so where would you put the cell? Just not practical.

 

[Kentucky Kache]

Probably for the same reason every home in the world isn't solar equipped.

 

[poptop121]

yes but it can be done..enough with the reasons why it cant be done! im tired of buying batteries...ok i can buy re-chargebles...but for somthing soooo small as a single 9-volt...this is not a house its a tiny battery..bring it..

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

. . . but the panel should be 90 degrees to the sun, or as close as possible and any shade really cuts down on the power, so where would you put the cell? Just not practical.

Obviously - on top of the headphone strap. ;-)

 

[U.K. Brian]

The British "Solar Pinnicle" came out years ago. It was a fairly light weight motion type detector with a Penguin (elliptical coil). With the fairly low price of batteries and the option of rechargables for most detectors there was really no need to pay above the odds to save on batteries. Most decided that it was better to spend the extra money involved on another standard detector with better general performance than go for a gimmick.

 

[maipenrai]

If it can be done, then do it! Someone here posted before, that he wanted to get off the grid, you can find his post and ask if he succeeded. Since I havent seen anymore post from him, I assume that he is still on the grid, or in the forest with dead batteries. I just hate to be out in the boonies and have dead batteries. Rechargeable dont even seem to last very long, but are acceptable if you can get a good charge every night, but would hate to rely on the sun for my hunting.

 

[Steveo]

That's something neat to think about.I feel that even if they was able to put a solar powered detector out on the market it would cost so much that most could not afford one..................................

 

[U.K. Brian]

The Solar Pinnicle was only about $150 more than a similar performance detector of the time and solar panels are now a fraction of the price, lighter, even flexible.

 

[Bev]

I would think it would add more weight, no? I'm always trying to make sure I'm not weighted down any more than I have to be.

 

[karlaa]

sorry i don t know that. karla

 

[Paulsj]

Solar power is not direct power. It only recharges batteries that are normally in the appliance when there is no drag on the battery currently.

 

[Frankn]

It might be more convenient to use a rechargeable spare set in a charger on your car dash.

 

[U.K. Brian]

Anglo American "Splice" for demining tackled the problem of lack of batteries and electricity in the third world and the fact that there would be insufficient light for solar in dense jungle with a pendulum system.