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With SAE connectors on both sides, it’s easy to connect the first adapter.Ĭonnect the Jackery solar panel to the side that says “INPUT”. The Allto solar charge controller is compatible with the most common battery types like AGM, gel, deep cycle sealed, gel, flooded and LiFePO4 lithium batteries. I picked the Allto Solar Intelligent 10A MPPT Solar Charge Controller (click to view on Amazon). We could connect an extension cable between the panel and the charge controller, but I’ll get into that later. Now we’re ready to connect it to a solar charge controller. A Solar Charge Controller with SAE connectorsĪfter connecting the adapter above to the Jackery solar panel, you have changed the 8mm male connector into an SAE connector. If it’s wrong, you can use the reverse polarity adapter. When you connect the wires together, you need to make sure that you can follow the positive (red) wire from beginning to end. This only needs to be used if the polarity is wrong in the end, meaning that the positive wire ends up with a negative instead of a positive. SolarEnz includes a reverse polarity adapter. I picked the SolarEnz DC8mm Female to SAE Connector (click to view on Amazon). SAE connectors are easy to understand and use, and make it possible to connect and disconnect the wires in a matter of seconds. I couldn’t find any solar charge controllers that accept an 8mm connector, so I decided to use SAE connectors instead. The Jackery solar panel has an 8mm male connector. Step By Step An 8mm female to SAE adapter Yetor 10 AWG Battery Alligator Clips – Connects to the charge controller and your 12V battery.Allto Solar Intelligent 10A MPPT Solar Charge Controller (click to view on Amazon) – Connects to the adapter above, and the adapter below.SolarEnz DC8mm Female to SAE Connector (click to view on Amazon) – Connects between the solar panel and the charge controller.The solution I came up with for my friend ended up requiring three products. The best solution for you will depend on what type of setup you have, but hopefully you can gain some inspiration from my solution. Please leave a comment if you need help, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.Ĭan I connect a Jackery SolarSaga to a different power station/solar generator? What We NeedĪs often is the case, there are more than one way to do something like this. Now, how do we go about connecting the Jackery panel to a 12V battery with a solar charge controller in-between? Let’s get to it. Without a solar charge controller, a solar panel can overcharge a battery and cause permanent damage. The solar charge controller has one job, to regulate the electricity produced by the panel so the battery can be safely charged. However, as you might have figured out, it’s not as simple as “plug and play”. Not only is the connector used by Jackery not able to connect directly to a 12V battery with two terminals, we also need to connect a solar charge controller between the panel and the battery. Be it your RV, van, car, four-wheeler, or side-by-side battery. The answer is, yes you can connect a Jackery solar panel to a regular 12V battery. Recently a friend of mine asked if he could connect his SolarSaga solar panel to the 12V lithium battery in his van, and that gave me the idea to write this article.
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Related Product: How charged is your RVs 12V battery? Get a precise voltage and percentage with the Renogy 500A Battery Monitor (click to view on Amazon) I have had a SolarSaga 100W for a couple of years now, and it’s still doing a great job keeping my Jackery Explorer 500 (click to view on Amazon) charged. It’s a panel that is very easy to travel with, making it a great option for RV, van, and car-travelers that need to be able to charge up their devices on the move. The Jackery SolarSaga 100W/100X (click to view on Amazon) is a very popular portable solar panel. Charge Your 12V RV/Van & Car Battery With A Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel