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Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by osayuwamwen(m): 1:38pm On Apr 01, 2025

You are contradicting yourself how does a clean energy without distortion damage yr phone battery infant electricity weather Gen, nepa or solar can not damage yr phone battery bcus it goes through yr charger to yr phone b4 it enters your battery so it would rather kill yr charger not yr battery except you are using a non recommended brand charger for yr phone

Difrent:
Nobody is arguing the "cleanness" ..... Everyone knows it's cleaner

But it's ability to damage phone batteries. Clearly two different things

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by PARADIZEPRIEST: 1:47pm On Apr 01, 2025

same a.c comes out from solar, generator and nepa, go check your charger wire could have degraded inside due to pull and push factor.

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by twosquare(m): 1:49pm On Apr 01, 2025

No difference between solar light and NEPA light in output per se, especially if the solar is sine wave output. Some solar systems are not sine wave...same with a generator...which is not that good, because it gives dirty power. But grid light (NEPA) is sine wave...although many good solar systems these days are sine wave in nature. If you use a cheap solar system, then expect your battery's phone not to last like that.

I use solar to charge my phone, and it lasts the same way with grid light. I don't know where una dey see all this rubbish you dey use charge.

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by Arabk25(m): 2:02pm On Apr 01, 2025

samfrancis1:
I wouldn’t have agree to this if I haven’t experienced and almost experimented it..

For the past 18yrs my children and I haven't experienced darkness before cautesy of solar I'm a solar engr and my phone is been powered by solar every day and no complain or whatsoever from my boys nor my wife so I wonder where people gets this misinformation from

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Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by amadaamy: 2:12pm On Apr 01, 2025

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Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by RepoMan007: 2:18pm On Apr 01, 2025

Funny topic. Voltage is force and current is flow rate. You need considerably higher force to build forces simultaneously.

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by yesloaded: 2:22pm On Apr 01, 2025

Zocalite:
Is there any solar system that supplies electricity that don't have alternator component?

It seems you don't get my point

There no ac inverter on home 500x, everything is DC to DC

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Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by sprints1: 2:42pm On Apr 01, 2025

Well the only issue is is voltage regulator. The best out of the three is NEPA light, nothing wrong with solar unless u charge directly. The current coming solar direct to phone will charge phone slower which may later damage the battery cell. If u charge too much with solar u might later notice that once your phone gets to 30% it drains faster. If u have a charger make sure u maintain the same power outlet switching power also can damage and rest the charger' transformer and also damage your phone battery. When u use solar and gen always charge with your phone off. E get reason

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by litaninja(m): 2:54pm On Apr 01, 2025

it is 2025, you people need to realize there's no such thing.

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by huptin(m): 3:17pm On Apr 01, 2025

chidiokay:
you wont notice anything, if you dont press phone like we Gen z

I press phone sha but I spend more time on laptops

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by samfrancis1(m): 3:39pm On Apr 01, 2025

Arabk25:
For the past 18yrs my children and I haven't experienced darkness before cautesy of solar I'm a solar engr and my phone is been powered by solar every day and no complain or whatsoever from my boys nor my wife so I wonder where people gets this misinformation from

I won’t call it misinformation it’s the obvious. But it wouldn’t stop me from wanting thesame solar ad long as it provided me with constant electricity .. well most time I use to feel
It depends on the output of whatever the engine providing the electricity is generating .. .. make I no confuse us..

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by SolomonGrundy: 3:56pm On Apr 01, 2025

psucc:
Please folks,
Lately I have keenly observed a pattern of discharge of my phone battery. I do charge at least 4x a week with my Neighbour's Solar System. He's using the SunKing 500x with 32inches tv set.

The rest of the days I charge the battery with Generator or any time those "agents of darkness" decides to come for their bill.

My phone battery discharges faster whenever I charge it with Solar but slower if charged with Generator.

Is it peculiar issue? Has anybody has similar experience? Is my phone under any threat from the solar stuff?

LOL. Ignorance is bad. Wtf

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by sylve11: 4:07pm On Apr 01, 2025

DenreleDave:
Nepa light is the best...

Nepa best gives the best output... If you have stable electricity, you would never need any other alternative source again.

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by CLETDON(m): 4:16pm On Apr 01, 2025

Difrent:
I hear it's not good to charge phone directly on solar that it damages phone battery. If you have to use solar, then use it with a voltage regulator to protect your phone battery

Yes, solar discharges faster than gen and nepa

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by psucc(op): 4:30pm On Apr 01, 2025

You're even adding more salt to injury. Trying to escape NEPA wahala and you're adding another one to it.

Ujadon:
Get a lithium rechargeable solar generator lithium is the same element that powers transformers used for power grids.
I supply most of the generators in town and they don't require panels they are rechargable through NEPA light and serve well without challenges.
Chat me up for samples 07014122256

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by EdenPower: 4:41pm On Apr 01, 2025*

As someone who's interested in sustainable energy solutions, I think it's worth considering power stations like those offered by Eden Power Company.

Direct solar power can be unpredictable and may not always provide a stable charge. Power stations, on the other hand, can store excess energy generated by solar panels during the day for use at night or during power outages.

They're also a great option for those who want to reduce their reliance on the grid. Plus, Eden Power Company's products offer a reliable and efficient way to store and use solar energy.

And here's the best part: with a power station, you don't have to worry about the solar energy spoiling your charger, battery, or generator. You can charge your devices directly from the power station, safely and efficiently. No more worries about damaging your equipment!

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Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by psucc(op): 4:57pm On Apr 01, 2025

I have taken time to go through the comments and discovered that over 75% do not just get to read the main post, the just comment after seeing the topic.

I have stated here that
1. I am not the owner of the Solar system. It's my neighbour. I can't take credit for what I don't have.
2. That the Solar system is SunKing 500x that comes with 32Inc tv. Though he has the 200 model also.
3. My budget could only secure Infinix Smart 8. A year old. The battery is still intact.
4. I am not posting this to ruin anybody's business or reputation but expressing my concern based on my observation.
5. I used Sumec 3800 generator when I can afford to buy fuel. Not always.
6. For those seeing me as ignorant, well you are right because I don't have any background training on electricals or something connected tthereto. But when I see a bulb glow, I can know there's power.

Overall, I didn't come here to claim any title from the gurus.

Thank you all

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by fitinwell: 5:16pm On Apr 01, 2025

psucc:
Please folks,
Lately I have keenly observed a pattern of discharge of my phone battery. I do charge at least 4x a week with my Neighbour's Solar System. He's using the SunKing 500x with 32inches tv set.

The rest of the days I charge the battery with Generator or any time those "agents of darkness" decides to come for their bill.

My phone battery discharges faster whenever I charge it with Solar but slower if charged with Generator.

Is it peculiar issue? Has anybody has similar experience? Is my phone under any threat from the solar stuff?

I use this sunking..x500 never experienced such battery draining experience,.

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by Offpoint1: 6:10pm On Apr 01, 2025

KingAzubuike:
All these are fallacies.

Same way they'll tell you generator damages battery. It's all lies.

There's nothing like fallacy, carry out simple experiment yourself.

I'm heavy phone user, if I charge with solar to 100% and start gaming, I can only game for one and half hour and my phone battery will be at 30%... While I charge with NEPA at 100% I can play same game for 2 hours and I'll still have 50% battery.

If I charge with my laptop, I can't even play game for an hour before battery drops to 15%

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Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by HOSTCOM(m): 6:59pm On Apr 01, 2025

I use SUNKING HOME600 with standing fan ND 500X with TV to charge my phone interchangeably and I can't see any negative effects so far...

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by safarifarms(m): 7:04pm On Apr 01, 2025

psucc:
Please folks,
Lately I have keenly observed a pattern of discharge of my phone battery. I do charge at least 4x a week with my Neighbour's Solar System. He's using the SunKing 500x with 32inches tv set.

The rest of the days I charge the battery with Generator or any time those "agents of darkness" decides to come for their bill.

My phone battery discharges faster whenever I charge it with Solar but slower if charged with Generator.

Is it peculiar issue? Has anybody has similar experience? Is my phone under any threat from the solar stuff?

This is so funny. Where I live on my farm I don't have grid power. In fact there are no poles on the street. I used to rely on gen only until Tinubu announced the end of subsidy and I rushed to buy and setup solar system and ever since I rely on it 90% of the time and that's what charges my phones and I've not noticed any difference.

I won't recommend those solar panel to phone charging systems especially for smart phones. They don't supply enough power and that is where there may be danger. My system is much bigger than the sunking system you mentioned but I believe that sunking system is capable enough to charge smart phones properly.

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by plessis: 7:50pm On Apr 01, 2025

Offpoint1:
There's nothing like fallacy, carry out simple experiment yourself.

I'm heavy phone user, if I charge with solar to 100% and start gaming, I can only game for one and half hour and my phone battery will be at 30%... While I charge with NEPA at 100% I can play same game for 2 hours and I'll still have 50% battery.

If I charge with my laptop, I can't even play game for an hour before battery drops to 15%

I also observed that solar charge drains faster.

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by Arabk25(m): 8:05pm On Apr 01, 2025

samfrancis1:
I won’t call it misinformation it’s the obvious. But it wouldn’t stop me from wanting thesame solar ad long as it provided me with constant electricity .. well most time I use to feel
It depends on the output of whatever the engine providing the electricity is generating .. .. make I no confuse us..

Sure bros I can tell you for free that since have been into installation for over 25yrs now none of my clients have complained I have to be sincere with you not that am bragging am just been obvious here

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by makaveli902: 10:06pm On Apr 01, 2025

psucc:
Please folks,
Lately I have keenly observed a pattern of discharge of my phone battery. I do charge at least 4x a week with my Neighbour's Solar System. He's using the SunKing 500x with 32inches tv set.

The rest of the days I charge the battery with Generator or any time those "agents of darkness" decides to come for their bill.

My phone battery discharges faster whenever I charge it with Solar but slower if charged with Generator.

Is it peculiar issue? Has anybody has similar experience? Is my phone under any threat from the solar stuff?

You are using battery (D. C ) to charge battery what do you expect?
Your solar is just a big battery just like your power bank.

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by osayuwamwen(m): 10:19pm On Apr 01, 2025

Nothing strange here, you will know that yr electricity voltage from nepa is not up to the normal 220/230 volt reason your refrigerator does not work optimally on nepa light, solar they gv actual voltage no matter the load and cleaner electricity if u they use pure sign wave inverter. Solar are the best form of electricity just that to get solar wen u go use well to do everything like nepa light they very capital intensive, I have been using solar for 2years now 1.5kv 12v inverter with 1 luminous battery, 3 400watt panel and 60amps Felicity controller ,it powers even my 365litre Samsung inverter refrigerator, my washing machine and even blender na only my submersible pump and pounded yam pounder I nor they fit use am for, I spend abt 500k+ 2years ago but na one of d best decisions I take then today this is over a million plus. No rest of mind like know say u get control over yr electricity without paying monthly

chidiokay:
Just say AVR built generator, they give good stable power

my low energy fridge works faster on my gen than electricity, strange but thats my long observation

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by samfrancis1(m): 11:10pm On Apr 01, 2025

Arabk25:
Sure bros I can tell you for free that since have been into installation for over 25yrs now none of my clients have complained I have to be sincere with you not that am bragging am just been obvious here

it’s ok boss.. just from my own experience comparing generator power to Nepa powe supply..

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by madenigga2dcore(m): 11:41pm On Apr 01, 2025

Difrent:
I hear it's not good to charge phone directly on solar that it damages phone battery. If you have to use solar, then use it with a voltage regulator to protect your phone battery

Do yu mean solar charge controller

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by femi4: 5:35am On Apr 02, 2025

psucc:
Please folks,
Lately I have keenly observed a pattern of discharge of my phone battery. I do charge at least 4x a week with my Neighbour's Solar System. He's using the SunKing 500x with 32inches tv set.

The rest of the days I charge the battery with Generator or any time those "agents of darkness" decides to come for their bill.

My phone battery discharges faster whenever I charge it with Solar but slower if charged with Generator.

Is it peculiar issue? Has anybody has similar experience? Is my phone under any threat from the solar stuff?

It should be the same unless the solar was wrongly connected

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by Umueme: 7:07am On Apr 02, 2025

psucc:
Please folks,
Lately I have keenly observed a pattern of discharge of my phone battery. I do charge at least 4x a week with my Neighbour's Solar System. He's using the SunKing 500x with 32inches tv set.

The rest of the days I charge the battery with Generator or any time those "agents of darkness" decides to come for their bill.

My phone battery discharges faster whenever I charge it with Solar but slower if charged with Generator.

Is it peculiar issue? Has anybody has similar experience? Is my phone under any threat from the solar stuff?

This is a fallacy. Its all In the head
As a solar installer i can tell you with my full chest that your assumptions are wrong

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by psucc(op): 8:02am On Apr 02, 2025

Sir, get it right. Assumption presumes trying to state a fact or establish one to be an authority.
I merely had an observation which I ask the public for their opinion. If you read well, you see where I asked if the issue is peculiar or any other person has had similar experience. As an Installer no one expect you to say otherwise.

But there's something most of you had failed to explain. And that's, does charging through USB work same way as charging with the adaptor? For example charging through a computer USB port or any other device USB port same as plucking the charger directly?

Umueme:
This is a fallacy. Its all In the head
As a solar installer i can tell you with my full chest that your assumptions are wrong

Re: Phone Charging: Solar Vs Generator/disappointment (NEPA) by Umueme: 10:49am On Apr 02, 2025

psucc:
Sir, get it right. Assumption presumes trying to state a fact or establish one to be an authority.
I merely had an observation which I ask the public for their opinion. If you read well, you see where I asked if the issue is peculiar or any other person has had similar experience. As an Installer no one expect you to say otherwise.

But there's something most of you had failed to explain. And that's, does charging through USB work same way as charging with the adaptor? For example charging through a computer USB port or any other device USB port same as plucking the charger directly?

I get your point. But let’s agree on one thing first. How many volts does it take to charge your device?

5vdc.

Your charger will take in 220vac regardless of what is supplying power to it (solar inverter, generator, nepa) and give an output of 5volts.

Your charger has the amperage output rating already specified. Same as its frequency.

Now where the inverter comes in is this; an inverter will take in power supply and kind of stabilize it like a stabilizer (you can get one still) but the end game is that inverter gives a stable output and you can’t have an inverter system without one.

Worst case scenario, connect your inverter to get an input through a stabilizer.

Sorry for how haphazard my response is, I’m currently driving

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