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    Best solar solution for Covert cameras

    Before the comments roll in, yes I used the search feature. However, there didn’t appear to be a consensus that I could find so I decided to post up.

    I recently scrapped my old cameras and went with a pile of new Blackhawks. What is the consensus pick for best solar setup for these cameras?

    #2
    Its all over TBH......I bet I have posted it 30 times and know at least 40 cameras using it..

    Covert brand solar panel and 12 Amazon Basic AA 2400 MAH rechargeable batteries. Set it and forget it. I have some that have been rolling since Feb 2017.......Amazon is or was your cheapest bet for the panel as well. Batteries need to be 2300 MAH or bigger. Don't try to save a little coin on the 2100s. They will die. I have 4 cameras running the above and FND has at least 5 on solar IIRC.... Another 4 at my lease with lease members.
    Last edited by Smart; 08-04-2020, 02:45 PM.

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      #3
      Panasonic Endloop pro rechargeable batteries and a 5W solar panel is all you need. I haven't changed my batteries in my cameras in over 2 years and they work flawlessly. I've attached the amazon link to the batteries. They are definitely worth the money

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        Originally posted by Smart View Post
        Its all over TBH......I bet I have posted it 30 times and know at least 40 cameras using it..

        Covert brand solar panel and 12 Amazon Basic AA 2400 MAH rechargeable batteries. Set it and forget it. I have some that have been rolling since Feb 2017.......Amazon is or was your cheapest bet for the panel as well. Batteries need to be 2300 MAH or bigger. Don't try to save a little coin on the 2100s. They will die. I have 4 cameras running the above and FND has at least 5 on solar IIRC.... Another 4 at my lease with lease members.
        I took Smart's advice on this, and it's been working great.

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          #5
          Search in the DIY forum. I use a lager solar panel, battery tender, 12volt deer feeder battery and a covert cable. I found the info in the DIY forum.

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            #6
            Originally posted by Shane View Post
            I took Smart's advice on this, and it's been working great.
            Same here

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              #7
              Originally posted by Smart View Post
              Its all over TBH......I bet I have posted it 30 times and know at least 40 cameras using it..

              Covert brand solar panel and 12 Amazon Basic AA 2400 MAH rechargeable batteries. Set it and forget it. I have some that have been rolling since Feb 2017.......Amazon is or was your cheapest bet for the panel as well. Batteries need to be 2300 MAH or bigger. Don't try to save a little coin on the 2100s. They will die. I have 4 cameras running the above and FND has at least 5 on solar IIRC.... Another 4 at my lease with lease members.
              At least 43 now.

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                #8
                Originally posted by jimmyneutrontx View Post
                Panasonic Endloop pro rechargeable batteries and a 5W solar panel is all you need. I haven't changed my batteries in my cameras in over 2 years and they work flawlessly. I've attached the amazon link to the batteries. They are definitely worth the money

                https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-BK-.../dp/B00JHKSL28



                The Amazon batteries I listed above are rebranded Eneloops Pros for less...


                https://www.amazon.com/recargables-A...6575700&sr=8-5

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                  #9
                  Smart is right on. Get the Covert solar panel and a 6V feeder battery with the Amazon rechargeable batteries and you’ll be golden. No need to overly complicate things with trying to DIY some contraption.


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                    #10
                    I'm partial to Coverts solar but buy them off ebay

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                      #11
                      I have 14 running the Amazons. Well one is running Eneloop cause I bought them before I read Smarts posts.

                      They all work great with Covert Solar Panel. Shop around and you should find it for $60ish bucks but the price swings from as low as $43 to $70 based on supply and demand.

                      Optics Planet has 10% off If you sign up for texts.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Smart View Post
                        Its all over TBH......I bet I have posted it 30 times.
                        Yeah I saw that but I figured someone else had to have a better solution than you.

                        I think I just bought amazon out of Covert solar panels and Amazon Basics rechargeable batteries. Thanks everyone.

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                          #13
                          What Smart said and nothing else. Which is what he learned heare by asking also.
                          Last edited by Fishndude; 08-04-2020, 06:42 PM.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Smart View Post
                            Its all over TBH......I bet I have posted it 30 times and know at least 40 cameras using it..

                            Covert brand solar panel and 12 Amazon Basic AA 2400 MAH rechargeable batteries. Set it and forget it. I have some that have been rolling since Feb 2017.......Amazon is or was your cheapest bet for the panel as well. Batteries need to be 2300 MAH or bigger. Don't try to save a little coin on the 2100s. They will die. I have 4 cameras running the above and FND has at least 5 on solar IIRC.... Another 4 at my lease with lease members.
                            I have this setup. It works.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by RdRdrFan View Post
                              Yeah I saw that but I figured someone else had to have a better solution than you.

                              I think I just bought amazon out of Covert solar panels and Amazon Basics rechargeable batteries. Thanks everyone.



                              Lol...oh thanks!!..

                              roysmoke was the first person I saw do it in 2016. I just repeat it the most when folks ask.

                              We've changed the batteries from Eneloops to the Amazon Basics but it has worked a long time for us all..

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