Written companions to my YouTube video reviews.
If your solar garden lights are dimming early or not turning on at all, the problem usually isn’t the light. It’s the small battery inside. Swapping in a better rechargeable battery is one of the easiest outdoor fixes there is. For this review, JiajaX sent me its JiajaX Ni-MH AA Rechargeable Batteries, and they were […]
Update: Starlink now supports the Starlink Mini for in-motion use on its Roam plans, and that has made vehicle mounts one of the most searched Starlink accessories. I’ve added the Mini specs that matter for mounting, a comparison of the main Starlink Mini vehicle mount styles, a placement guide, and a worked example for powering […]
Mounting a Starlink Mini on your car roof gives it the clearest view of the sky, but the big question is whether the mount can hold on through rain, bumps, and highway speeds. For this review, DAIERTEK sent me the DAIERTEK Starlink Mini Magnetic Mount, and it has been a rock-solid way to set up […]
The Starlink Mini is small enough to take almost anywhere, but it still needs power. If you’re away from an outlet, a car, or a big power station, you need a battery built for the job. For this review, QUIDDITY sent me the QUIDDITY Starlink Mini Battery Pack. It has been a clean, portable way […]
If you run holiday decorations, remotes, and flashlights, disposable batteries add up fast. A good rechargeable set pays for itself. Granicell sent me its Granicell Rechargeable AA Batteries with Smart Charger. I charged all eight at once, then used them in my small outdoor Christmas trees. In this rechargeable AA batteries review, I’ll cover the […]
Emergency lighting is one of those things most people don’t think about until the power goes out. In a business, it’s what lets everyone see the hallway and get out safely. TORCHSTAR sent me its TORCHSTAR LED Emergency Light, and I wired it up, mounted it on a wall, and cut the power to test […]
The Starlink Mini is made for the road, but a car’s 12V outlet and voltage swings can cause restarts. A step-up adapter gives it steady power. STARGEAR sent me its STARGEAR Starlink Mini 12V to 24V Car Adapter, and I tested it on both my 296Wh Portable Power Station and my car’s DC outlet. It […]
When I test solar panels for my portable power stations, one of the most common things I end up doing is propping the panel up against something, a cooler, a wall, a rock, just to get it pointed at the sun. That works for a quick test, but it isn’t a real setup. So for […]
I spend a lot of time testing portable power stations and solar panels, and one thing I’ve learned is that a solar panel can only produce what the sunlight reaching its cells allows. Dust, pollen, oily fingerprints, and dried water spots all sit between the sun and the cells. So I decided to try the […]
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no cost to you. The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 is a compact 288Wh LiFePO4 portable power station that supports up to 200W of solar input. I wanted to see how it would work with a smaller solar panel that I already own, so I connected […]
