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	Soldius Sam answers your questions on solar energy, the Soldius1® and all the mysoldius products!
Does the Soldius1 work behind glass? Yes. Provided you have sunlight.
Does it work anywhere? Yes. Provided you have sunlight.
Will it work on MY phone? A complete list of compatible models is available under compatibility.
Do I need "direct" sunlight? No. It will work on cloudy days under bright conditions. Charge time varies depending on cloud cover.
How long does it take to charge? Average time to fully charge a cell phone indirect sunlight is 3-4 hours. Roughly the same charge time as a car charger.
How powerful is it? The Soldius1 unit generates 6.58 volts @ 320 mA.
How do I know it’s working? Your device will indicate that it is charging just like it would if you were paying for the power from a wall outlet.
Will the Soldius1 work on laptops? No. A Laptop version is currently in development however.
How long does the charge last? Battery life varies depending on the device.
What happens if it breaks? The Soldius1 charger is covered by a 1 year warranty for any manufacturing defect.
Does it ever wear out? The Soldius1 solar charger is good for 90,000 charges. That equals 5 charges a day, 365 days a year, for 49 years.
Can I get more tips if I lose them or buy a new phone? Yes. Replacement tips and cables are available.
do you need sunlight or does the Soldius1 work with other light sources? Does it take more time then? If so: how long does it take? You need sunlight; the time varies by device but usually takes the same amount of time as it would to plug it into your car charger (2-4 hours).
Is the system waterproof? Can it stand a little bit of rain for instance? Yes, it can withstand rain and splashing. Submerging is not recommended.
The connection between body and cable, is it a weak spot as it is seen in many electronic products? We use Hitachi cables, which are the best on the market; they have a flex end, which withstands bending very well.