So, it looks like by the way you have the meter hooked up to the solar panel you are creating a dead short when checking the current output. I'd love to see the same test if you hooked the meter in line with a battery to see if the current drop is as drastic then. Have you tried that?
@@herd360 After reading my post I wanted to make sure you knew I meant to have the multimeter in series with the battery that would be charging and not parallel as that would definitely create the same results.
@@buckbuster6213 yes sir. I do understand what you meant. I actually went to school for industrial electronics though it was many years ago I still remember a few things 😅
@@herd360 I was actually very interested in purchasing one of your solar kits for my Covert Code Black camera that is 270 miles away from me in Illinois as the Energizer Lithium batteries are only lasting about 3 to 4 months but unfortunately where my camera is doesn't get a lot of direct sunlight in the summer because of foliage so now I'm afraid the solar solution isn't the answer.
I'd rather steer you away from purchasing something from me than you buy it and it not perform the way you expect. Not you average sales tactic. My recommendations in your situation would be a rechargeable battery setup with a 12v 18ah SLA Battery. www.herd360.com/products/power-pack-1800-external-battery-box-universal-for-all-types-of-trail-cameras
