Will this 2.2 watt solar charger charge my booster pack?

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A 12-volt vehicle booster pack labeled "ES 2500" is being considered for charging with a 2.2-watt solar panel, which is primarily intended for battery maintenance. The user inquires whether the solar panel can effectively charge the booster pack, acknowledging the likely slow charging process. Concerns about compatibility and efficiency arise, particularly since the solar panel outputs 2.2 watts, which translates to a requirement of 500 mA for charging. The discussion also touches on the possibility of charging the booster pack by connecting it in parallel with a car's main battery while the vehicle is running, as an alternative to using the solar panel.
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Hey.
I am not too knowledgeable on this topic so I was wondering if some of the knowledgeable folk here could help me out. Anyways, I have a 12 volt vehicle booster pack which is pretty discharged. There are no ratings on it except for the label that says "ES 2500." I am guessing that the 2500 may be the amp rating. There are two connectors on it, 2 clips, and a cigarette lighter socket. I have a solar panel which I bought from Canadian tire.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/...d=1408474396670271&bmUID=1124336620544

The panel is only about 2.2 watts and the product description mentions that it is good for battery maintenance. My questions is, if I hook up this panel to my booster pack, will it charge up my booster pack? I am aware that it probably will take a while, but it will happen right? Are there any concerns that I should be worried about? Thanks in advance.
 
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The link you provided is dead.

Is this your booster pack:

http://www.all-cordless.com/bopa900peamp.html

Why are you using a solar panel if you can just hook up the booster pack to the cigarette lighter?

It says the charger requires 500 mA so if the solar panel outputs 2.2watts of energy you need 4.4 Volts or 8.8 Ohms of resistance.
 
Thanks for your reply. Yes, that is my booster pack. I am using a solar panel because that is what is availiable to me (I do not have the original charger). Could I just charge the pack by running my car then hooking up the booster pack in parallel with the main car battery?
 
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