Eco Friendly Alternatives

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It is always good to have something handy with you that does not require batteries, specially when you're outdoor either comping, on a trail hike or just having fun out somewhere with out electricity.

 

Some of the most commonly available products from Freeplay, PowerPlus, Trevor Baylis and others are as follows:

 

  • Trevor Baylis

  • Freeplay

  • SolarStyles

  • Freeplay Weza

  • Everlite Torch

  • Maplin



     Trevor Baylis Mini-Pro Flash Light

    

  Super-Bright 3 x LED system

  5 hours constant light on full charge

  1 minute winding gives up to 15 minutes light

  Rugged shockproof design

  Weatherproof - ideal for indoor and outdoor use


      Freeplay Summit Radio       


  Multi-band radio

  High performance speaker

  Internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery

  Solar panel

  AC/DC adapter

  Freeplay self-charge system (direct charge alternator),

      with optimum charge level indicator

  Digital display (LCD)

  Alarm clock, snooze and sleep function

  Headphones socket for personal listening

  Non-slip rubber grip

 


    SolarStyles SC002 Solar Charger 


   Charger

   Output Voltage- 3.6/5.5V

   Output Current- >300mA

   Dimensions- 107.5x72x22.5mm Weight- 131g

   Full Charge- AC/Car= 4-5 Hours Sun= 6-8 Hours


   Battery-On-Board (Li-ion)

   Capacity- 750mAh

   Voltage- 3.7V

   mAh- 750


   Solar Panels

   Output Voltage- 7.0V

   Output Current- 180mA(x2)




     Freeplay Weza Wind-up Power Supply


 Step Treadle for power anytime anywhere.

Recharge at home or on the move from AC or DC power sources.

Provides power to products via a 12 V DC cigarette lighter adapter.

Can jump start marine and automobile motors.

Includes jumper cables designed for safe and efficient use.

LED display bar for battery level indication.

LED display bar for input effort level.

Contains a non-spill, 7 amp-hour lead-acid gel battery.

Specifically designed for user serviceability.

Includes service tool kit.

Includes rugged carry bag to neatly store the Weza

     and its accessories and tools.





Everlite KINETIC TORCH


it converts the movement into electrical energy by means of a magnet, known as the Faraday effect.


The energy produced is stored in an accumulator that can be recharged thousands of times.


 Shaking 1 minute with give you 1 hour of light

No bulb, instead a diode with a life span of 10 years (est.)

waterproof and floats

synthetic case that is rugged

features double loop technology to produce double power

people with heart pacemakers are not allowed to use

     this device due to strong magnets

should not be near sensitive electronic equipments





     Maplin Solar Battery Charger 


7V solar panel

charges 4 batteries of the same size at the same time

Includes power lead for connecting to small electrical goods

Convenient portable case with carry handle

charges (4) AAA 900mAh with in 7 hours

charges (4) AA 2000mAh with in 6 hours, on a good sunny day


 

From this year onwards, we hope to see more or improved version of similar (the same) products to be visible and it's application to every day real time needs, be address in a much efficient, effective, safer manner.

 

With the right connection cable, Solar cells or panels can be used to charge your mobile phone, PDA, MP3 player, Digital Camera and more.