Customer Reviews

Brunton New Solarflat 5 Rigid Solar Panels (5 Watt)

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Seems well constructed. Has an aluminum frame as mentioned in the description. My only suggestion to make it truly weather proof would be a slightly better seal on the rear terminal block housing. I may silicon it or do something to better seal it for the environment I will be using it in. I considered sealing around the frame but this would seem redundant. The frame appears to just provide physical as opposed to environment protection for the panel. The panel itself seems to be sealed by virtue of how it is constructed.

It also comes with a nice selection of adapters(Cigarette Lighter, Alligator clamps, bare ended pigtail), and an LED adapter plug to check function. I purchased it to trickle charge a battery in a 16KW Backup Generator at a vacation property. I now realize that I really do not need it as the Generator is charging the battery regardless as long as it is connected to grid power. I may use it for my boat.

Please be aware that this item contains glass my original order was cracked on the corner and my replacement order was totally shattered... After the second time I called it quits and cancelled the order all together for a full refund. Ordered the same item at www.walmart.com and was shipped in perfect condition the first try (how it should be). Wasted so much time ordering from amazon with big fail... didn't get to use solar for my camping trip but my walmart order will definitely go on my next camping trip.