Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC Pt. 2 (Specifics)

[@bros6043]

What are some other portable power banks that you guys like? Find the Sherpa 100AC here on Amazon (affiliate link): amzn.to/3cIJbGH Check out my website for more off-grid tech: bestgeneratorsolar.com/

[@conniechristenson4833]

Can you plug it in and charge this unit?

[@jgg204]

And of course they eliminated one of the key features from the last Sherpas....ability to use Light-A-Life Lanterns. the Sherpas are the perfect hiking companion and then being able to connect a Light-A-Life lantern for use inside of your tent was crucial. Seems Goal Zero is abandoning the Light-A-Life lanterns....perhaps is there a new product coming out soon that uses a universal USB plug and not the proprietary 6mm?

[@rbousquet]

Recently needed to turn off the auto-timeout for the AC inverter for the first time. I was trying to power a tiny Ubiquiti ER-X switch that only drew 2W via the AC port and it kept shutting off while I was trying to configure the router. Never needed it before but came in handy to be able to turn if off so I could get through the configuration process of the router.

[@bros6043]

Glad you were able to work it out, Robert! I've never had to use the auto-timeout, but it makes sense why you had to use it in your situation. Great feature!

[@cjkturtle9762]

can you charge the battery using a different solar panel at 60W using the usb c port?

[@dogberto42]

On the screen which displays output for the 2 USB A ports, do some of the numbers fluctuate when nothing of connected? I have a unit where the voltage on one of the USB A ports just flutters between 5.0 and 5.1 volts when nothing is connected.

[@ronpownall2074]

Hi can you run a light for life 350 from this;-)

[@dogberto42]

Do you notice the inverter making a distinct buzzing sound when connected to a laptop's AC to DC power brick? (and it becomes a much quieter buzzing sound that can be heard when the inverter is turned on but nothing is connected--probably will have to hold the unit to one's ear to hear it in this case)

[@pseudonymous1382]

That's called coil whine. It's normal, but it can be bothersome. The only cause for concern would be if there was any erratic behavior in the operation of the device.

[@WIZ56575]

Do you know if you can charge that unit while using the power at the same time, I want to know if I can plug in solar and still use the power that's in the battery

[@jacobshearer4690]

Yes you can

[@jacobshearer4690]

What’s the bottom right button

[@bros6043]

That's to activate the wireless Qi charging pad. It's located on the top of the sherpa on the Goal Zero logo

[@WIMAG-GO]

Pokazywanie palcem i trzymanie w trzęsących się rękach sprzętu to takie smutne

[@JDFloyd]

170watts = 100 Watts AC + 60 Watts USB C + 5 Watts USB A + 5 Watts USB A

[@markjob6354]

*Unfortunately, the AC output is A) Too Low @ ONLY 100 Watts. (300 Watts would be more useful), and B) Only a Sine Wave ! NO GOOD !!! This AC Output can destroy sensitive electronics ! This AC output should be PURE SINE WAVE ONLY !!! It's an interesting power bank, but it just isn't designed properly and simply isn't good enough ! GOAL ZERO needs to improve its overall design here.*