
Monday, October 6, 2014
Sima STP-600 Dual-Outlet 600 Watt DC to AC

Sunday, September 21, 2014
Waterproof PWM LS2024RP Solar Panel Charge Controller Regulator 12/24V 20A

Here are a few problems I have with it. It starts the charge cycle every day trying to "equalize" my RV batteries (2=6V series Trojan T105RE @12V) the voltage it tries to maintain for about 2 hours regardless of the charge state of my batteries is 14.8V. Then it drops to 14.4-6V for 30min or so. Then it "floats" at 13.8V. The main problem is that the "boost" and/or "equalize" is often too short, or too long. This cycle is "dumb" and only on a timer, but it doesn't seem to care if your batteries need more charge or not, and won't provide more if they do, nor less if they don't. The indicator light on this controller might show a "full charge" but the controller continues to charge too much sometimes, but most often not enough, leaving the batteries under charged and requiring me to use another charger to actually bring them up to full charge, using a hydrometer as a charge indicator to actually determine the charge state.
The float voltage would be too high from this controller for my batteries which should be 13.2V, and the equalize voltage would be too low from this controller, I need 15.2+V and using this controller I noticed 1 cell in my batteries was already developing a drop in voltage after using this controller 2 months or less. (not equalized, but my other charger seemed to remedy this)
I did not use the light timer feature for load control (I was interested mostly in the "waterproof" part), so I can't comment on this feature.
So for intermittent emergency use it might be okay, and it might work okay if you have better math than I do and can perfectly match your panels/batteries/load to only require 2-3 hours of full charge, such as a driveway light system or something... but its not very good for variable loads and uses such as an RV.
I didn't get enough rain to really test the waterproof part, but I did use it outside hooked to the back of my panels which I moved around the yard chasing the sun. The wires on this unit appear close to 10 gauge but may be 12, it is China built, but comes with instructions easy enough to understand in super tiny print I need a magnifying glass to read.
I will be replacing this unit with something else that is "smarter" so I don't have to be. :)It holds my 29 series size deep cycle battery nicely. The gauge in the lid if just a guess on the batteries status but works ok. I love the strap to hold down the lid. Easy off easy on and easy to cinch it on tight :-)
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
SOLAR PL2212 Pro-Logix 12 Amp Automatic Battery Charger
Friday, August 15, 2014
Fenzer Cell Phone Battery Micro USB Auto DC Travel Car Charger for T-Mobile Samsung Gravity Smart S

Saturday, August 2, 2014
YTX20-BS High Performance - Maintenance Free - Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery

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Thursday, July 10, 2014
Xtrememac Incharge Duo Plus for iPad/iPhone/iPod (2492)

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Sunday, June 29, 2014
Prime Products 18-3077 1-3/8 ACE Camlock

Sunday, June 22, 2014
Rapid Car Charger (CLA) for PALM PRE

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The car charger works fine.But it is not the one pictured.
Rather mine looked like this which is from the third photo from the combo pack:
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This charger wound up being just as slow as a cheap charger I bought off a street vender. You pay for what you get but it's misleading when it says rapid and it barely charges the phone at all. Bad purchase.Not a lot to say It is a car charger and it works. Easy to use just plug it in. ThanksWednesday, June 18, 2014
24" Surf Pad - Regular

The cardboard card that shows the temperature and has the wind chill information on the back is exposed. It is only held in place by a little plastic edge of the front plastic piece.
I expected the card to be contained inside with plastic on the front AND the back so it would be waterproof. Instead there is no back. If you attach the item to a jacket or other zipper (on a pack for instance) and wear it out in the rain or snow the cardboard will get wet and be damaged.
I think just wearing it on a zipper with the cardboard exposed and using it as a zipper pull is going to cause damage because the cardboard is only held in place by four little ridges on the edge of the plastic on the front.
I won't know how it holds up because I plan to return it as soon as I can.This thing works great on backpacks, zippers, anywhere that you would like the temp. and a compass handy. Wish I would have ordered two.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
T-Mobile HTC Amaze 4G Mobile Smartphone (Tangle Free) Retractable Car Charger Adapter

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The HTC Amaze uses a Micro USB Ext connection that is backwards compatible with Micro USB. The shortfall is the Micro USB will take much longer to charge the phone and will not charge the battery more than 50% if it falls below 50%. I use the OEM charge at home overnight and a standard Micro USB charger at work and in the car with no real issues...yet. Owned for 3 weeks.Great product, just what I needed. I got here fast and worked as advertised for a fraction of the price. I am going to order one for my wife.Want T-Mobile HTC Amaze 4G Mobile Smartphone (Tangle Free) Retractable Car Charger Adapter Discount?
the usb is the wrong plug. its a micro usb. this doesnt fit in the htc amaze from any provider.Monday, June 16, 2014
DSP Technologies Bluetooth Auto Steering Wheel Hands Free Speakerphone Kit VTB-30

- Universal fitting systems for all steering wheels, stick on anywhere in your car
- The car steering wheel Bluetooth is simple to operate, one botton to answer/hang up/reject a call and call switching function
- This handsfree Bluetooth car kit can scroll the last 10 numbers of calls, store 200 numbers and call back
- DSP technology, full duplex, noise and echo cancellation
- The car steering wheel Bluetooth is with built-in 600 mAh li-ion battery, which provides typical standby time of more than 240 hours, talking time of 6 hours
I have had some connection issues but cannot pin them on the device. Not sure if it is or isn't the device. Clarity of signal (in my case) depends on the weather, geography, and phase of the moon (joke possibly).
Device appears well made. Nothing flimsy. Comes with multiple mounting options. Auto charger is a removable usb port. By that I mean the standard charging USB macro/mini cord comes out and you can replace it with your iPhone charge cord. Most (like my beloved TomTom XL 340S 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator) are molded into one unit.
My wife says she hears me fine, I can hear her fine as well.
I have NO idea how you could hit your legs with this device unless you installed it on the OUTSIDE of the steering wheel. Fits my F150 like it was made for it.
And goodness knows you can't (or couldn't) beat the price. Multi hundred dollar options exist and I paid less than 20.
For the money, what could you possibly lose.
Well pleased.
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i bought this blue tooth device to avoid getting in accidents and tickets for using cell phones without an ear piece...i had tried many and none had the excellent voice clarity of this bluetooth system on both ends of the conversation...i have already bought another system for my father...the only downside is that placement of the device on top of the steering wheel partially obscures the dashboard...the device can probably be placed on other parts of the steering wheel (and stickers are provided for placement elsewhere) but i am not sure of the sound quality in other locations and i was unable to turn the steering wheel unless the device was on top (it would hit my legs)...I bought this device to add hand-off phone technology to my 2006 Highlander Hybrid. I tried the various devices that hang on the ear, but they did not work for me. This device worked right out of the box. The only problem I had was finding a place for it on the steering wheel that did not interfere with my view of the dashboard. I also tried it with the stick-on magnet and I use it there some times. Amazon has a good price as well.Want DSP Technologies Bluetooth Auto Steering Wheel Hands Free Speakerphone Kit VTB-30 Discount?
This is the best auto bluetooth I have seen. It attaches to the steering wheel for perfect positioning to get the best possible sound levels. You can see conrols and indicators with a short glance as easy as checking your speedometer You can download your contact list from your cell phone so an incoming call ID is shown in an easy to read display so calls are identified the same way a call using your phone would be. Battery life is very good and a USB/cigarette lighter charging cord is provided. With the unit it being attached to the stearing wheel, you would think charging with a cord would be problematic but this unit slides easily off its mouning bracket. It also comes with a magnet type mount if you prefer. I love this speakerphone.This item works very well for my purpose! It attaches secure enough to my steering wheel, it stays where I put it. It was very easy to install. As easy as putting a opened chip bag clip on the bag. The LCD screen is easily readable. Friends say my transmitted voice sounds loud and clear. It is the same on my end from my friends.No problem matting to cell phone and it seems to not lose connection at all. Would recommend this item for their handsfree bluetooth needs.Friday, June 13, 2014
World Travel Voltage Converter Adapter Kit 50-1600 Watt

At the low ('50W') setting, the converter uses an AC transformer to convert 220V sinusoidal voltage input to 110V sinusoidal voltage output. For low-power electronic appliances (such as battery chargers or portable DVD players) that are rated for 110V AC only, this is the safest way to operate them while traveling to other countries with 220V AC lines. One obvious limitation is that the appliance's power consumption must be under 50 watts (most laptop computer's AC adapters are rated for 90W or higher, by the way). If you connect a higher-power appliance to this converter, the transformer's iron core will become saturated. This results in runaway input current, which may then cause smoke or even fire.
At the high ('1600W') setting, the converter simply uses an electronic switch to 'chop' the 220V sinusoidal input voltage into smaller segments, such that the average power delivered to output load is reduced. This is the same principle used by most incandescent lamp dimmers. It works reasonably well for simple HEATING appliances, such as travel irons or hair dryers. However, if you try to power any electronic appliance that is rated for 110V-only at this setting, the high-voltage stress will likely cause the appliance to break down and burn out within seconds.
This is not to say that this product is completely useless, only that you have to be EXTREMELY careful about what you can plug in at each setting. Unfortunately, some appliances fall into the grey area between 'heating' and 'electronic'. For example, most people will classify a curling iron (hair straightener) as a heating appliance. Yet it contains electronic circuit and its power consumption is higher than 50W, which means neither high nor low settings can be used.
The good news is that most portable electronics (such as chargers for cameras, cell phones, laptops, etc) are already designed to handle universal input voltage. Check the AC adapter of your appliance to make sure. If it says "Input: 100 240V AC", then you don't have to use a voltage converter at all. All you need is a set of adapter plugs (such as the Travel Smart Polarized Adapter Plug 5 Piece Set), which allows you to physically plug into AC outlets in other countries, and you are good to go. In case you already bought this travel converter and adapter kit, then just leave the 'converter' unit at home and bring only the adapter plug set with you. Better safe than sorry.I thought I was doing myself a favor by saving money and buying a cheap converter, but I was severely mistaken! First of all, the converter itself does not plug in securely to the adapter. Secondly, whatever you plug into the converter does not plug in securely and hangs halfway out! Thirdly, after having the thing for three weeks, it exploded and died. DO NOT BUY. Go somewhere and spend the $20 or $30, so you can return it if you need to!
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Bought this for a trip to Ireland. Thought I needed it for a hair dryer. As it turned out, I only used it to charge a camera battery.Plugged it in for one night on the 50W setting, everything looked normal and the battery was charging. The next morning the converter was dead. Couldn't tell whether or how much the batter actually charged. The converter never worked again.
Absolute trash.
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My daughter took this unit to Germany.Plugged her 1500 watt hairdryer in &
FFFFFZZZZZzz lasted all of 5 minutes.
Don't know what to recomend, but certianly
not this one.
Emailed seller ( No response after a week )
JUNK !
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We purchased this to power a white noise machine when we were traveling to the UK. We didn't make it through one night before the converter died.Tuesday, June 10, 2014
YTX14-BS Xtreme Volts AGM Battery

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Battery arrived as described. I like thefact it is a GEL battery for my Honda ATV.
That fact should help stop acid leaks and
spills that corrod teminals.This battery fits perfectly in my 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan VN800. It arrived in only 2 days! I like the fact that it is completely sealed and I do not have to mess with adding the acid myself. It was a ten minute installation and I was on my way. I saved about 30 percent vs buying a similar battery from a local auto parts store or motorcycle shop. If you are not in a hurry to ride and can wait a few days, then this is the way to go!So far this Advanced glass matt battery is everything I expected. This is the 4th battery I have had for my motorcycle in about 7 years. The origiinal Suzuki battery lasted about 3 years. the next 2 batteries cost more than this one and were purchased locally. They required adding acid to activate and did not last more than 1.5 years each. This advanced glass matt battery came fully activated and charged and already seems superior to the last 2. Only time will really tell.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Handheld Deluxe VHF/UHF Dualband Amateur Radio 2M/440 Transceiver with Twin Display 5W TYT TH-UVF1

Pros-
The price is awesome.
Dual-band and Dual display.
Comes with cable and software
Easy to switch between programmed channels and ad-hoc frequency entry.
You can listen to any frequency from 87-108Mhz FM Broadcast
Receives 136-174Mhz & 390-520Mhz.
Transmits 144-148Mhz & 430-450Mhz. 5W/4W output w/1W low setting.
Drop-in Charger.
Cons-
You will need the cable and software to get to all the options.
The software is pretty flaky. It crashes if you try to copy and paste, so don't try it without saving your configuration so far.
The manual is... well, not wonderful. Some of the features are not explained, just on or off.
All in all... This is an inexpensive entry radio that performs very well.
I am keeping mine.
FrankThis radio is decent for the price. Gets out to repeaters 15-20 miles away. Reception is decent too. I am pleased with the quality. I do have problems using the software on windows 7 machines, however it works good on xp. Programming is easy with the software. The radio can be manually programmed fairly easily. Not as easy as the software, but not as bad as I read in some reviews. I would buy again. Purchased for backup and portability.I had purchased this radio as a gift for a friend of mine who was new to amateur radio. She was unfamiliar with handheld radios. The radio is not a true dual band. It can switch between both bands however they must be on the same transmit & receive channels to talk. Programming is rather difficult however the speech does confirm each key as it is pressed I think the software and cable would be a great help for programming faster and more accurately . The manual is very difficult to understand however if you are familiar with other handhelds it can be figured out. That is why I have ordered the software and cable for her to assist in the programming. Overall for the value the radio works well and as claimed, we have been able to hit the local repeaters with no problems. The delivery was extremely fast and the seller has been excellent in helping out with the radio. The radio is a good value for the money and fast service.Radio seems to be built pretty solid.
Has great send and receive.
Really hard to program with out the CORRECT software.
Has decent sound on receive, but a little low and bassy on transmit.Cant beat the price. More than I expected. I was told it would be hard to program with out the soft ware but its not. Buy it and take the time to look around on the net for tips, its well worth your time. I have the compatible Baofeng (that I love) but this is much easier to program with out the soft ware. No harder than an Icom or Alinco. Just don't expect the manual to tell you too much.
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Monday, May 12, 2014
Mossy Oak X-TRA TALK GMRS 2-Way Radios With 36-Mile Range

The headphones were given to my son to play with as I found them to not stay on worth anything. I bought throat mics and that eliminated that issue. Midland TH4 Tactical Series Throat Mic with Acoustic Ear Tube work really well with these units. By wearing an ear plug in one ear, the earpiece in the other and then 3M Peltor Tactical 6S Behind-the-Head Hearing Protector (97043) over them it was comfortable and you could talk back and forth on a loud firing line with clear understanding and complete clarity.
I especially appreciated the radios ability to use two channels at once. One unit was the control set and then it could communicate with two sets of radios on two separate channels. This was useful as I could talk to Range Control with one channel and my students on the other in my own private classes.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
SKQUE MINI CAR CHARGER ADAPTER FOR LG RUMOR TOUCH
Monday, March 31, 2014
Travel Converter for appliances up to 85 watts
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Cellet Retractable Cord Auto Car Charger Adapter Black

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Thursday, March 13, 2014
Bosch 24618-01 18-Volt Lithium-Ion 1/2-Inch Square Drive Impact Wrench Kit with 2 Batteries, Charge

I got this one for an absolute steal on Amazon warehouse it was in used/like new condition, so I was hesitant, but it just looked like someone opened the box, and returned it immediately. With 2 batteries, a charger, nice case and the driver, $135 was just too good to pass up.
Pros: I'm a Bosch convert. All their power tools that I now own just fit well in my hand, are well balanced, feel quality, the batteries last forever, and charge quick. In fact, I don't see me looking at any other brand, they're just that well designed (ze germans, no?). If you do the math, this puts out around 135lbs/ft of torque, which is almost double what my Bosch 12v impact driver puts out. It's not heavy, it's not huge, but puts out bolt snapping torque in a small package. Two batteries included are a huge plus, even at the new price this is a great deal. They charge... insanely quick. Maybe I hadn't drained it, but it seemed like 15 minutes until fully charged, which is nuts. LED is a nice touch. Progressive trigger is also somewhat a rarity in the bigger impact drivers; this has it which is nice doesn't try to jump out of your hand. Also has the brake function, so when you let of the trigger, it just stops spinning immediately. Keeps nuts from flying out of sockets, which is a pain. Ergonomics, power, and battery life are the key features, and it's very well priced.
Cons: LED could be brighter; no battery meter.
Conclusion: If you don't work on tractors or things that require massive amounts of torque (i.e. above 130ft/lbs), I don't think there is a better 1/2 driver out there. I have a Dewalt, and now basically hate it (twice as heavy, worse battery, poor ergonomics/balance, same power). Can't say enough about Bosch tools, they are my new go-to brand when looking for anything new.It's a solid Impact Wrench, does its job very well and consistently so. I use it for the tracking my car and changing wheels often. The wrench is easy to use, has good charge, and is powerful enough to do all the jobs. It's rubberized in all the right places and you can feel the quality manufacturing of this product. I highly recommend it. I just wish it had more optional attachments for the battery so I could use bosch products everywhere.great impact wrench. more convenient than using air tools for removing lug nuts. love the power/torque & light. only thing lacking is a way to adjust torque to prevent over tightening of lug nuts besides letting off the trigger early. this thing is powerful & will not disappoint. order some impact sockets when you order this wrench if you plan on removing lug nuts. i love this tool & will only buy bosch products from now on. since using this product i've ordered a bosch 3/8" 18 volt drill(batteries are interchangeable) & a bosch oscillating tool & numerous bosch accessories on amazonI bough this as an alternative to using a compressor (small capacity, always refilling...) and pneumatic impact wrench . So far, I've only done the lug nuts on my wife's BMW 528. No problem zipping them off.
I like the variable speed and trigger ergonomics (as opposed to dewalt, for example), but haven't found a need for the LED work light (I'd prefer to have the option to switch it off). It's really lightweight, too.
For higher torque, I'll get the big Bosch impact, but for wheels, suspension work, etc., I think this will be fine. My only other cordless impact experience was with a snap on 1/2 18v, which was great, but when spending my own money, this little Bosch does the job just fine.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Gomadic Portable AA Battery Pack for the Magellan Roadmate 1700 1700LM - Powered by 4 X AA Batterie

- Built using the unique Gomadic TipExchange Technology that protects your investment by providing the ability to upgrade charging ports by simply swapping physical connectors.
- Integrated circuitry regulates output voltage specific to the Magellan Roadmate 1700 1700LM. Advanced logic maximizes overall charger efficiency.
- Specification: Input Voltage (4 X AA Batteries), Cable length (6 inches), Dimensions (5.0 X 1.5 X 0.75 inches), Circuit Design (Magellan Roadmate 1700 1700LM specific), TipExchange enabled (Yes)
- A must have accessory for the frequent traveler, camper or heavy Magellan Roadmate 1700 1700LM user.
- This Gomadic Battery Pack is uniquely designed to work with both standard (e.g. alkaline) and/or rechargeable AA batteries.