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Will to much current fry my power station?

Rope103

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I have 2 power stations and one solar panel,
The output on the solar panel is:
Power voltage: 18.1V
Power Current 4.1A

The first power station specs are
Power voltage: 16.6-25V
Max Power current: 1.5A

The second power station:
Power voltage 10-28V
Max Power current: 3A

I am wondering if it is safe to use this solar panel with these power stations since the voltage is within specs. I have actually already used the solar panel with the first power station(before I realized I should check the specs) and have had no ill effects. But I don’t want to cause long term damage for continued use if I shouldn’t do this. My thought is that the power stations can regulate current so it should be safe but I want to make sure.(also please let me know if I should have posted this in another place)
 
I would compare the Voc of the panel to the power station max.

In general, max power currents in excess of published are just unused. Given that you have kept your power station brands/models a secret with no links to technical specs, it remains unknown.
 
I would compare the Voc of the panel to the power station max.

In general, max power currents in excess of published are just unused. Given that you have kept your power station brands/models a secret with no links to technical specs, it remains unknown.
Sorry, they are both off brand so I didn’t think it would be necessary
The first one: https://a.co/d/c3405TL
The second one: https://a.co/d/22qY7bw
 
The first one (Marbero) states: "It can also be recharged under direct sun light with solar panel(DC 16.6-25V/1.5A Max "

So maybe your 4 amps of panels would burn out something?
Those power stations don't get so cheap by putting in any more parts than absolutely necessary.
 
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