Solar 12000mAh Emergency Radio Charger AM/FM Hand Crank
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"Keep Charged" "Stay Informed"
Ever been miles away from any power & your device's batterys goes flat? Bugga!
When you are deep in the bush or dealing with a nasty cyclone season at home, information and power are your two most valuable assets. Relying on the grid isn't an option when the cell towers go down and the power gets cut.
Your Off-Grid Insurance Policy.
The Ultimate Off-Grid Insurance Policy. This isn't just a basic camp radio; it is a heavy-duty, high-capacity power bank capable of fast-charging your smartphone multiple times over. If the massive internal battery runs dry, you have two permanent backup options: flip up the dual monocrystalline solar panels to harness the Aussie sun, or use the heavy-duty hand crank to generate your own power. Complete with an AM/FM radio, an ultra-bright flashlight, and fold-out COB LED reading lights, it is a mandatory piece of kit for the rig or the home emergency box.
Power & Comms Anywhere
This is a highly practical, multi-functional survival tool designed to:
- Never Run Out of Power: The massive 12000mAh polymer battery holds enough juice to recharge your smartphone, GPS, or UHF radio multiple times via the fast-charging Type-C port.
- Stay Informed in an Emergency: When cell service drops out during a bushfire or storm, the AM/FM radio ensures you can still tune into local emergency broadcasts for critical updates.
- Generate Your Own Power: Completely off the grid? No worries. Use the dual solar panels during the day, or wind the hand generator at night to keep the lights on and the radio playing.
- Light Up the Camp: Features a powerful 1W high-beam flashlight for spotting tracks in the dark, plus two massive COB LED panels that flip up to illuminate your swag or camp table.
- Call for Help: If things go properly south, trigger the built-in SOS alarm to alert nearby campers or rescue teams to your exact location.
Key Features
- Massive 12000mAh Capacity: A huge upgrade over standard emergency radios, delivering up to 108 hours of radio playback or 36 hours of lighting on a single charge.
- Type-C Fast Charging: Features a modern 5V/3A Type-C input/output, so you aren't waiting all day for your phone to trickle charge.
- Dual Solar Panels: Equipped with folding 0.5W + 0.3W solar panels that efficiently trickle-charge the unit whenever the sun is out.
- Heavy-Duty Hand Crank: A rugged mechanical generator that provides vital emergency power with just a few minutes of winding.
- Digital Display: The upgraded LCD screen gives you exact readouts of your radio frequency and remaining battery life.
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Specs
Technical Specifications
Hardware Specs
- Product Type: Multi-Functional Solar Hand-Crank Radio & Powerbank
- Battery Capacity: 12000mAh Polymer Rechargeable (3.7V)
- Radio Frequencies: FM: 87-108MHz | AM: 520-1710KHz (Note: This unit has been optimized for AU/NZ AM/FM frequencies)
- Power Bank Output: 5V 3A (Universal Type-C Interface)
- Charging Methods: USB Type-C (Primary), Dual Solar Panels (Trickle), Hand Generator (Emergency)
- Lighting: 1W High Beam Flashlight | 51-LED + 24-LED COB Reading Lights
- Dimensions: 155mm x 80mm x 86mm
- Weight: 610g
- Additional Features: Built-in compass, SOS alarm, Headphone jack, Extendable antenna
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Wind Turbine FAQ
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Summary Checklist for Your Choice
Choose the SR or ST-1200W if you want portability, low noise, and minimal investment for camping or caravans.
Choose the ST-2000, ST-3000, or ST-5000 if you have a stationary house/cabin and want to supplement solar panels at night.
Choose the ST-10kW or 20kW if you have heavy agricultural power needs, acreage, and a budget for proper mast engineering.
The vertical axis wind turbines listed on the BushLine Outdoor Equipment catalog are categorized by physical design shapes, which dictate their ideal applications.
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No.Wind turbines generate "wild" 3-phase AC power that changes voltage constantly with the wind speed. Connecting it directly to a battery or a standard solar inverter will instantly destroy your equipment. Youmustwire the turbine into a dedicatedWind/Solar Hybrid MPPT Controller with an integrated Dump Load Resistor. The controller converts the power to stable DC to charge your batteries safely.
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You must match the turbine and its hybrid controller to the exact voltage of your existing battery bank:
- 12V: Best for compact mobile setups like caravans, 4WDs, and camper trailers.
- 24V: Great for medium-sized setups like off-grid sheds, cabins, and motorhomes.
- 48V: The gold standard for full off-grid home systems. Higher voltage means less energy loss through your wires and allows you to use thinner, safer cables.
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When your battery bank becomes 100% fully charged, it stops accepting power. If a heavy wind storm hits at night when your batteries are full, a turbine with nowhere to send its power will "free-spin" out of control and physically fly apart. A hybrid controller fixes this by automatically diverting that excess power into the dump load resistor, which burns it off safely as heat and acts as an electronic brake to slow the turbine down.
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No,that is the main benefit of the vertical design. Traditional horizontal "propeller" turbines create a high-pitched, annoying "chopping" noise. Our ST Tulip and Flower series utilise advanced omnidirectional maglev-style bearings, making them virtually silent and completely vibration-free, all you will hear is the wind. They are perfect for suburban blocks, tight caravan parks, and areas close to neighbours.
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Yes.These turbines have an incredibly low startup wind speed of just 2.0 m/s, meaning the blades will begin rotating in a very gentle breeze. However, please note that physical power generation only starts accumulating once wind speeds consistently clear 4 to 5 m/s.
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It is almost always caused by one of three common installation errors. Check these variables in order: Checking the Multi-Meter Setting (Most Common Mistake)
- The Issue: The customer is likely measuring the three wires coming out of the turbine using a DC voltage setting on their multimeter.
- The Reality: Wind turbines generate 3-Phase AC power directly from the stator.
- The Fix: Instruct them to switch their multi-meter to AC Voltage (V~). Testing the wires under a DC setting will provide a false, completely inaccurate reading near zero.
2. The Turbine is Stalling Due to Incorrect Wiring
- The Issue: The turbine blades are spinning heavily but turning very slowly or locking up because of an electrical short.
- The Reality: If any of the three AC output wires are accidentally touching each other, or if the controller's internal braking diodes have short-circuited, it creates a magnetic brake. This bogs down the turbine, physically stopping it from spinning fast enough to build voltage.
- The Fix: Have them completely disconnect the turbine from the controller. If the turbine suddenly unbogs and spins much faster when disconnected, the problem is a short circuit in the wiring or a faulty controller.
3. Voltage Drop Caused by Thin Cables
- The Issue: The customer ran thin wiring over a long distance from the tower down to the battery shed.
- The Reality: If they used standard thin solar cables or thin automotive wire over a long distance (e.g., 20+ metres), the natural resistance of the copper wire will choke out the electricity. The energy is lost as heat inside the wire before it ever reaches the meter.
- The Fix: Ensure they are using heavy-duty, minimum 8 AWG or 6 AWG thick cable lines between the mast and the controller house
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Wiring & Installation Requirement:This wind turbine generates 3-phase AC power andcannotbe connected directly to a battery, solar controller, or home inverter. To operate safely, it must run through a dedicatedWind/Solar Hybrid MPPT Controller with an integrated Dump Load Resistor. The dump load prevents the turbine from over-speeding and destroying itself in high winds once your batteries are fully charged.
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Wind turbines are rated byCumulative Daily Capacity, not instantaneous hourly peak output. Because wind speeds fluctuate constantly second-by-second, a 1200W turbine is designed to yield up to 1200W of total poweraccumulated over a 24-hour periodin optimal conditions (averaging roughly 50W per hour). This constant, steady trickle is exactly what makes vertical turbines perfect for maintaining batteries overnight when solar panels are offline.
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You should connect the wind turbine to a battery bank first, via a dedicated charge controller, rather than directly to an inverter. Connecting a wind turbine directly to a standard inverter will damage the equipment or cause the system to fail.
🔋 The Correct Wiring SequenceTo safely capture and use the power, your setup must follow this exact order:
- Wind Turbine: Generates wild, fluctuating 3-phase AC power as wind speeds change.
- Hybrid/Wind Charge Controller: Converts the unstable AC power into steady DC power. It also protects the turbine from over-speeding by applying an electronic brake during high winds.
- Battery Bank (12V/24V/48V): Acts as a buffer to store the energy. It absorbs sudden power spikes from wind gusts and provides a steady source of energy.
- Off-Grid Inverter: Connects to the battery, converting the stored DC battery power into standard AC power for your household appliances.
⚠️ Why You Cannot Skip the Battery
- Unstable Voltage: Wind speeds change second by second. Without a battery to absorb and smooth out these massive fluctuations, a direct-connect inverter would constantly turn off and error out.
- Turbine Destruction: When a battery is full or disconnected, a wind turbine loses its "load" (resistance). Without that resistance, the blades can spin out of control in high winds and physically destroy the unit. The charge controller uses the battery connection to safely dump excess power and slow the turbine down.
