Question 1

How long does it take to charge from the 12 volt plug and solar and mains? What is the Amp draw from the charger?

Accepted Answer

Dometic thanks you for your question.  The PLB40 Recharges in just 5 hours from 0% capacity using DC or AC power and without special charging equipment.  For further information, contact our support team at customersupportcenter@dometic.com.

Question 2

If battery is connected to 12v to recharge and i stop the car, is there a way for it to stop recharging so it doesn't suck my car battery dry?

Accepted Answer

It depends on whether or not the 12V in your car stays live when the engine is off.  In my experience, most don't.  The battery itself doesn't have a cutoff that I am aware of.  I keep it plugged into a receptacle that isn't live when the engine is off and there is no draw that I am aware of.

Question 3

can you jump start or trickle charge a dead car battery with this?

Accepted Answer

Dometic thanks you for your question.  You cannot jump start a car with the PLB40.  For further information, contact our support team at customersupportcenter@dometic.com.

Question 4

How long does it take to charge from solar? and what is the greatest amount of solar panel wattage? and can it run of multiple panels (ie,2x 60w=120w)

Accepted Answer

Dometic thanks you for your questions.  There are a few notes on this to explain;  
1. How long to charge from solar?
             a.	It depends on the panel’s amperage output.  Check your panel specs.  The PLB40’s DC and AC input is regulated at 8A giving it a 5hr charge time from 0-100%.
2.	Largest panel- 180W.
3.	Cannot support multiple panels.

For further information, contact our support team at customersupportcenter@dometic.com.

ASIN	B07MCDXSWZ
Amperage	40 Amps
Battery Capacity	40 Amp Hours
Battery Cell Composition	Lithium-Phosphate
Battery Cell Type	Lithium-Phosphate
Battery Weight	16.62 Pounds
Box Contents	40Ah Lithium ion Phosphate battery pack, 10Amp ACDC charger, DC cable extension with Cig plug & Anderson connector
Brand	Dometic
Brand Name	Dometic
Global Trade Identification Number	00713814269661
Item Dimensions	19.7 x 19.7 x 25.5 Centimeters
Item Type Name	Dometic PLB40 Portable lithium battery, 40 Ah
Item Weight Unit of Measure	16.62 Pounds
Manufacturer	Dometic USA
Model Name	PLB40
Model Number	9600014024
Number of Batteries	1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
Reusability	Rechargeable
UPC	713814269661
Voltage	12 Volts

Dometic PLB40 Portable Lithium Battery Power Station, 40 Ah Solar Generator Mobile Battery Pack for Outdoor Camping, Road Trip Adventures

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