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Mobile Solar Generator - Made in America
Start here: The multipurpose Mobile Solar Generator - practical, convenient,
and easy to use when a power
outage hits (or when you want remote power). Made in America
of sturdy steel and rugged components, it comes
in 3 options, according to the number of solar panels: Basic +1, Basic +2, and Basic +3.
Typical electrical output
for the USA is 110 AC, however, 220 volt is also available.
For
the Product Description or the "Home Power Magazine" review click one of the buttons immediately
below left.
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The Mobile
Solar Generator
All American-made quality - with warranty and technical support
Basic +1
This Basic +1 Package includes:
1 solar panel (80w), AGM Glass
Battery, inverter (true sine wave),
mobile mounting bar (chassis), rugged
wheels and charge controller for 110
volts. Click here for more information
on Option #1.
Price: $ email Segue to Solar for current price Order now
Note - 220 volt model is available per
request. Contact us before ordering.
Basic +2
This Basic +2 Package: 2 solar
panels (160w) AGM Glass Battery,
inverter (true sine wave), mobile
mounting bar (chassis), rugged
wheels and charge controller for
110 volts. Click here for more
information on Option #2.
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Note - 220 volt model is available per
Contact us before ordering.
Basic +3
This Basic +3 Package: 3 solar
panels (240w) AGM Glass Battery,
inverter (true sine wave), mobile
mounting bar (chassis), tough
wheels and charge controller
for 110 volts. Click here for more
information on Option #3.
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Note - 220 volt model is available per
request. Contact us before ordering.
About placing an order: Before contacting us for more info, or beginning to place an order, it's good to read over
all the information on the Mobile Solar Generators on this and previous page plus, technical info in left column (click here
for Mini-Tech Dictionary).
The generators are now manufactured per calendar quarter (check with us to see when a unit will be available), so get
your order in ahead of when you really need it. Mobile Solar Generators are not mass-produced in a foreign country.
Due to the expense of building a custom unit the warranty must be signed and credit card information received. (Click
on warranty information.)
Mobile Solar Generator
Technical Info
Column
Solar Panel-80w
dimensions:
app. 48" x 21"
Power Center - dimensions:
app. 18" x18" x11."
This contains: Power Center (AGM Battery, Charge
Controller and True Sine Wave Inverter)
- Charge
controller
- Inverter - True
Sine Wave type 110v
(see mini-dictionary below)
Power Center
Cart and panel
mounting bar
Assorted plugs
,
release pins,
extra fuses
Mini-Tech Dictionary*
Battery Type
AGM Battery
- stands for Absorbed Glass
Material
-
Amps: 104
(full charged)
Watts: app. 1200w (plus,
click here for more watts info)
Volts: 12v
Forged
terminals assure no leakage.
Construction ensures
voltage matches between cells For more battery
info, click here
Sealed
Absorbed Technology: Completely sealed; valve regulated battery with
efficient recombination. Rated non-spillable by ICAO--IATA-DOT.
Contact us for more info about the battery.
Charge
Controller:
This device regulates the
electrical energy between your panels and inverter. It makes sure
you do not overcharge batteries and other controlling functions.
Inverter:
An
electrical device that that converts direct current (DC) electricity
(from a solar panel for example) to alternating current (AC) to operate
appliances or to supply power to a electricity grid. An inverter
changes low voltage DC into 110 V or 230 V AC. Basically there are
two types: "True Sine Wave" and "Modified Sine Wave." We only offer the
True Sine Wave. The Basic generator comes with a 110 volts /
60 amp.
"True (or Pure) Sine Wave"
Inverter:
The type of alternative current that best runs generators, rotary
inverters, and complex solid-state electronics.
Typically doesn't transmit noise to other equipment
and is close to the type of electrical current used in the home.
Use for audio-visual appliances, computer-related devices, ceiling fans,
phone message machines, motion sensing lights, intercoms, or alarms,
etc.
The other type of inverter -- "
Modified"
(or "Square") Sine Wave Inverter -- is typically used for non-sensitive
electronics (like motors). At this time, we are not selling
this type with the Basic packages (contact us for more info).
* do not rely 100% on this mini-dictionary... double-check on your own!
Power Center:
This is the combined
battery, inverter and charge controller (contained in the yellow and
white housing in photo)
Solar Generator
Specs
Solar Panel Specs:
Each 80 w solar panel measures
app. 48" x 21"
x 2"
.Weight: app. 12 pounds. The specs, info and prices on this page
are for the mobile Solar Generator only.
Questions?
Call toll-free
877-467-3483
(877-GO SEGUE)
Some simple assembly of components is required for the Mobile Harvester (tools: allen wrench).
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Basic +1: "Basic" Mobile Solar Generator - with one (1) 80w solar panel -110v output
See more info below - Product# hrv1 - shipping weight: app. 140 lbs. |
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Basic +2: "Basic +2" Mobile Solar Generator - with two 80w solar panels - 110v output
See more info below - Product# hrv2 - shipping weight: app. 150 lbs. |
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Basic + 3: "Basic +3" Mobile Solar Generator - with three 80w solar panels - 110v output
See more info below - Product# hrv3 - shipping weight: app. 160 lbs. |
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* Prices do not include shipping. Contact us by e-mail or phone for questions re: floodlight, 220v models and other details that are extra. Products shipped from an American manufacturer and/or its domestic associate companies. |
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involved building a |
"Basic +1" - Mobile Harvester Package (see photo above)
Includes: one (1) 80 watt solar panel (from panel only)
Mobile Cart (and mounting bar), Power
Center (AGM Battery, Charge Controller
and True Sine Wave Inverter) for 110 volts
Simple and
quick assembly with common household tools. Unit comes with all parts
necessary for
operation (assorted plugs, link pins and fuses). Total
estimated watts, about 320 watt hours p/ day).
For technical information see column to left and for more watts info
click here:
what about watts?
"Basic+2" Mobile Harvester Package
(see above photo)
Includes: one (1) 80 watt solar panel (from panel only)
Mobile Cart (and mounting bar), Power Center (AGM Battery, Charge
Controller and True Sine Wave Inverter) for 110 volts
Simple and quick assembly with common household tools. Unit
comes with all parts necessary for
operation (assorted plugs, link
pins and fuses). Total estimated watts, about 320 watt hours p/ day).
For technical information, see column to left and for more watts info
click here: what about watts?
Basic
+3" Mobile Harvester Package (see above photo)
Comes w/ three (3) 80 watt solar panels = 240 watts (from panels only)
Mobile
Cart (w/ mounting bar), Power Center (AGM
Battery, Charge
Simple and quick assembly with common household tools. Unit comes with
all parts necessary for
Power Center (AGM Battery,
Charge Controller and True Sine Wave Inverter)
Controller and True Sine Wave Inverter)
operation (assorted plugs, link pins and
fuses). Total estimated watts, about 320 watt hours p/ day).
For technical information see column to left and for more watts info
click here:
what about watts?
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What the generator will run...
(This table can give you a general idea on how long appliances will run, according to the area you live and the season. Note that the data is based on "Basic 1" Mobile Solar Generator w/ 50 w panel - using 110v true sine wave inverter). Doubling or tripling amounts can you give you rough ideas on estimated run times. |
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Appliance Type |
Battery Capacity- Inverter wattage |
Area |
Season |
Est.. Run Times in Hours at 100 amp-hour / 750 watts |
| 9 " TV/VCR |
68 |
Phoenix, Arizona |
Summer | 15 |
| Winter | 14 | |||
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Boston, Mass. |
Summer | 14 | ||
| Winter | 13 | |||
| Color Laptop |
38 |
Phoenix, Arizona |
Summer | 34 |
| Winter | 32 | |||
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Boston, Mass. |
Summer | 32 | ||
| Winter | 30 | |||
| Ink Jet Printer | 120 |
Phoenix, Arizona |
Summer | 10 |
| Winter | 9 | |||
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Boston, Mass. |
Summer | 9 | ||
| Winter | 8 | |||
| Bilge Pump | 34 |
Phoenix, Arizona |
Summer | 34 |
| Winter | 32 | |||
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Boston, Mass. |
Summer | 32 | ||
| Winter | 30 | |||
| 1/2 HP Shop Vacuum | 546 |
Phoenix, Arizona |
Summer | 2.1 |
| Winter | 1.9 | |||
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Boston, Mass. |
Summer | 2.0 | ||
| Winter | 1.8 | |||
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Circulating Pump (2.7 amps/120 v on 20 min. every hour) |
108 |
Phoenix, Arizona |
Summer | 10 |
| Winter | 10 | |||
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Boston, Mass. |
Summer | 10 | ||
| Winter | 9 | |||
| Vibrating Sander | 360 |
Phoenix, Arizona |
Summer | 3.1 |
| Winter | 3.0 | |||
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Boston, Mass. |
Summer | 3.0 | ||
| Winter | 2.7 | |||
| Food Blender | 378 |
Phoenix, Arizona |
Summer | 3.0 |
| Winter | 2.8 | |||
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Boston, Mass. |
Summer | 2.8 | ||
| Winter | ||||
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Note: these figures are considered estimates only... run times will
vary... this chart assumes you have a full-charged battery
(at least 100 amp-hour) with full sun on panel while running
appliance. Data is for a 50 watt solar panel and
appropriate true sine wave inverter (recommended by
manufacturer. Things like angle and degree of the sun
(plus temperature and condition of devices)
always influence how well appliances are powered by solar energy systems. See more data
tables by clicking here: Sample Run Times |
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What is Surging Watts? - anyway...
Be very aware of the watts used during surge and non-surge times.
Even laptops can put out more
watts than expected when operating many
software programs at once, or watching a video...
Look at the back
of the appliance, or in the manual to double check the maximum amount of
watts
and make a note. Your solar source should always be more
than the maximum watts. Read on...
From the technical engineer:
Solar electricity can be complex,
there are no two ways about it. Knowing a solar
electrician is recommended. In the basic solar generator,
there is the instantaneous power output, which is 600 watts on
the AC side and 15amps on the DC side (about 180watts). But if
you run at full power continuously you will quickly drain the
battery. Then there is the energy storage in the battery.
104 amp-hrs x 12V = 1248w-hrs, but the LVD shuts off at about
20% state of charge, so overall you get about 1000 usable
watt-hours stored in the battery. Then there is how fast you can
recharge the battery. For this you need to know how many
panels, the location and the season it is being used. For
New England, in the summer, you might estimate 4 hours of
full-sun per day (it would be more for the hotter areas of
California, New Mexico and Arizona). So with the 80 watt
panel you can get about 320watt-hours per day. But with 3
panels in the summer you could just about recharge a fully
drained battery each day.
Battery - care and caution: The mobile solar generator battery will probably be the first component in the system that will need replacing. If you treat it right, it will last maybe 5 years or even more. The unit needs to be charged every couple of months even if you are not using it to power devices on a regular basis. If the battery is abused it will not last long at all. Segue to Solar and manufacturer are not responsible for batteries which have been abused. Abuse includes dropping them, shorting them, leaving them sitting for months at a time without charging, continuing to draw power from the battery after the LVD has been activated, or leaving the inverter switched on while the unit is unattended. The standard warranty for this solar powered generator covers working quality for 1 year.
Solar Generator Merchandise returns and warranty:
All returns will be coordinated with the manufacturer, who requires a
Return Merchandise Authorization number.
Ordering time for Mobile Solar Generator:
Please allow 2-3
weeks (sometimes more) for lead time, if your
If a unit needs to be returned
it must be be shipped back to manufacturer in original packaging at buyers cost.
Returns
are subject to a 25% restocking fee. Click here for more
information: specific warranty information.
order didn't get in the
manufacturing quarter at the time (contact us for info on manufacturing times).
Shipping Weight: app. 140 to 180 pounds (for "The Basic" option
- two and three panel options will be more) - see
"more info".
Exact shipping weight depends on options and location (click on the "more info button" above).
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6/08