Showing posts with label battery acid. Show all posts
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Monday, October 13, 2014

CTEK US 800 12V Smart Battery Charger

CTEK US 800 12V Smart Battery ChargerI have one of each of these battery maintainers. Both of these can be connected to a battery indefinitely without boiling it dry. Both come with a set of battery clips and a set of fuse-protected ring terminals for permanent installation. Both have reverse polarity protection(hook them up to the wrong terminals, and nothing happens). The Ctek has a power cord; the BatteryMINDer 12117 plugs directly into a socket. The BatteryMINDer has a button that allows you to select maintenance mode; the Ctek has no buttons.

Some reviewers say the Ctek gets very hot; it does. The BatteryMINDer gets equally hot, and is always hot when plugged in, whether it is in the charging phase or maintenance phase. When the Ctek is in maintenance phase, it is only warm.

The BatteryMINDer 12117 manual states that it desulphates in all modes. One reviewer stated the Ctek also continually desulphates, but the Ctek manual mentions desulphation only in the first stage of battery charging. It could be continuous, but an oscilloscope would be necessary to test that, and I do not have one.

The BatteryMINDer 12117 charges a battery to about 14.1 volts; the Ctek, 14.4. After the initial charge, both go into maintenance mode. The BatteryMINDer allows the battery to drop to 13.4 volts and then keeps it there exactly. The Ctek allows the voltage to drop to about 12.95 volts, gives it a pulse up to 13.05 volts, lets it drop to 12.95 volts, gives it a pulse up to 13.05 volts, etc. If the battery being charged by the BatteryMINDer does not get up to 14.1 volts, it will not switch into maintenance mode. If it does not switch within three days, the instructions state you should manually select that with the button. The Ctek will automatically go into maintenance mode after 18 hours, if the battery has not already reached 14.4 volts and changed over.

The BatteryMINDer maintainer will eventually drain your battery(in about a week) if it is connected and the power goes off or it is accidentally unplugged, etc. The Ctek draws less than 1mA(an insignificant amount)in this scenario.

The Ctek unit is weatherproof with very weatherproof, molded-on connectors. Because the connectors are unique and no extension is available, the only way to increase the distance between the main unit and the battery you are charging is to cut the wire and splice in more. This can be avoided by mounting the charger in a vehicle's engine compartment and using an extension cord, but my engine compartment is so crowded I chose not to do this.

The BatteryMINDer is not weatherproof(they offer a more expensive unitBatteryMINDer 12 Volt OnBoard Battery Restorer/Conditioner Model# OBD-12 that is weatherproof). The connectors are molded-on and weatherproof, but they do not seal out the elements as well as the Ctek ones. BatteryMINDer also does not offer an extension, but I purchased a BatteryTender extensionBattery Tender 081-0148-25 25' Quick Disconnect Extension Cable that works perfectly.

The Ctek will push a maximum of 0.8A at 12 volts, while the BatteryMINDer is 1A at 12 volts(1.3A is what it delivers when a battery is at about 10.5 volts), making the BatteryMINDer a little faster.

At the time I am writing this, the BatteryMINDer is about $8.50 more than the Ctek.

I have given both of these five stars, and I have no preference between the two.

In a few words, this is the one 12V battery charger even I can use as in me being more computer technical than automotive technical person :).

So, before I say anything else, here are the specs so you do need to read further if this is not what you are looking for:

100-115VAC, 50-60Hz voltage AC

130mA rms at full charging current

2-32Ah battery size

0.8 A charging current

14.4 V charging voltage

5.5" x 2" x 1.5" size

Developed in Sweden

Made in China

The charger should work with nearly all 12V lead-acid batteries: MF, Wet, AGM, open and most GEL-batteries.

What you get for your money is:

the charger body (see dimensions above) with the AC cord permanently attached to it

set of battery cables with battery terminal clips

set of battery cables with eyelet terminals

a nice, velcro-sealed nylon black pouch with a transparent pocket for the manual

a very well written manual

According to the manual, the charger should be maintenance free and it's covered by a 5-year limited warranty (void if you abuse it or try to fix it yourself after it breaks) and you get CTEK's exact address, Web site and FAX number but no 'voice' number.

I am very happy with this device because it charged our little tractor's battery in no time overnight, actually following a very long winter that had the battery totally drained. The charger operates in 4 main phases:

desulphation takes care of sulphated batteries

bulk charges up to 80%, delivers constant current until the terminal voltage reaches the set level

absorbtion completes to near-100%

maintenance battery is monitored and it receives a pulse when the voltage drops (can keep it connected indefinitely)

Feedback is provided by the charge indicator, when it's in one of the first 3 phases and the maintenance charge indicator showing that you are now in 'maintenance' mode. And, very nicely, there is an alarm light which lights up whenever your battery is connected to reverse polarity.

As far as charging times, according to the manual it varies with the size of the battery, from 1.5 hours on a 2Ah, to 6 hours on an 8Ah, 20 hours on a 20Ah and 36 hours on a 36Ah battery. Like I said, ours was done overnight.

My impression so far is of a well built, complete battery charging set that's easy to use and comes with a well-written manual that can make even non-professionals like me look like 'experts'.

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I bought this after reading about it on the Ferrari forums. This is the same maintainer Ferrari provides with a new car, only without the Ferrari logo. It is compact and fits nicely in the supplied carrying pouch. I use it on my Alfa Romeo which is not driven very often. I was tired of a dead battery from the car sitting for a few months at at time. I keep the car plugged in all the time when I am not driving it. It s easy to unplug right before I drive the car and I just plug it in after I am done driving. No more dead battery. It is really nice, because when I use my car the battery is at full power and I don't worry if I go somewhere if my car will start because the battery is never low anymore. I would highly reccomend the charger for your battery charging (slow charging) and maintaining needs.

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Have an 08 Corvette Z06 whose battery has gone dead in as little as 10 days of sitting. Using this battery minder is easy and reliable. I have had the car parked in the garage for 6 weeks at a stretch this winter and have had absolutely no battery issues! Very pleased.

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This charger came recommended by a friend, I was very surprised at the quality of this unit, the cables are very high quality and it does it's job without hum or buzz.

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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Go Power! GP-SF-1.5 SUNfilm 1.5 Watt Solar Panel

Go Power! GP-SF-1.5 SUNfilm 1.5 Watt Solar PanelI recently purchased this charger to keep my car battery from dying when I do not use it for a week or so. I have other Go power products and I have had good sucess with them. I unfortunately had my battery die on me when I left my car for a week without starting it. I figured this might work instead of buying a new battery. So far it has worked. I plug it into my cigarette lighter and put it on the dash whenever I am going to leave the car for more than a day. I have tried it after a week of not running the car and the car still started. I would recommend this product.

However the cord to the unit is so flimsy that it broke. About three months ago so it really didn't last long. While it worked it worked well but it really is not worth it because it is made horrible well. The cord is pretty important no?

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Works like a charm. After a month of exposure, I am seeing some small degradation bubbles in the cell. Not a big deal, will probably last over a year. For the price, that is great.

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Its OK, does not work unless your battery is completely charged and good. will not charge a low battery, which is what i needed, but will work to keep my mower/tractor charged during the winter months without using an extension cord.

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Oh boy... Let me tell you my story:

I don't drive my car much so I figure these things would keep my battery in good shape.

I bought two of these, figure if it works, I'll give one to my friend.

My battery on my car still works fine, just low since I don't drive it much.

I installed the device, 2~3 days later, when I try to start my car, it won't stop at all and no power to the car whatsoever, if I didn't install this thing, my car would still start, this thing not only didn't charge my battery, it did the opposite and drained my battery at a faster rate than it's natural 1% per day drain.

You thought maybe the product is DOA? Well, I installed the 2nd one since I bought two, 3 days later, still no power.

Conclusion:

This thing does not charge a 2008 Toyota Yaris, not only it doesn't charge, it also drain possibly harm your battery, I'll find out later today when my friend comes over for a jump start with a jumper cable, if it still doesn't start, then this product killed my battery when my battery was fine before I installed this, I really hope this thing didn't kill my battery.

Since my car is a pretty typical common economical car, if it doesn't work for my car, it wouldn't work for many cars out there, so beware. I would recommend those portable jump starter device, those are similar to the way you use a jumper cable and jump start with another car, except it has a battery to it so you don't need another car to do it.

Saturday, October 4, 2014

AT&T Car Charger with USB Port for Nokia 2600 6085 6555 6650

AT&T Car Charger with USB Port for Nokia 2600 6085 6555 6650It works and works well. And the price is a fraction of what you'd pay at the AT&T store. What else can I say?

I ordered two of these. One for each vehicle. I went to my local AT&T wireless store and was told that all car chargers with the small round pin (phone end) were obsolete. My Nokia flip phone is only a little over four years old, and I would like to keep it for a couple more years before I upgrade to a smartphone....and a higher monthly phone bill. Each charger comes in a blistercard package with AT&T branding and a MSRP printed on it of $29.99. That's probably pretty accurate, as I remember buying a car charger with my new phone 4 yrs ago, and I believe I paid $19.99, and it didn't have the USB charge port on it like this one does.

That USB port would come in handy for a netbook,etc. Not sure if I'd try charging both at once,though.

This unit also has a bright white led indicator light. That's the white plastic circle you see in the photo. It is bright, but not obnoxiously bright for night time driving.

Hard to believe I got two of these in brand new/unused condition for like 5 bucks. I'm going to just leave mine barely inserted into the power point on my vehicle, and only fully insert it when in use. In the past I've had problems with the charging unit simply burning out on other car chargers I've owned.

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Monday, September 29, 2014

Brunton Freedom Solar Panel and 2200 mAh Battery

Brunton Freedom Solar Panel and 2200 mAh BatteryI purchased this device to try to charge my cell phone with the sun. The device was very well constructed, and easy to use. When the device is fully charged (with a USB cable and wall charger which wasn't included), it was easy to charge my iPhone (3G) by plugging the iPhone cable into the included USB slot.

Unfortunately, even after leaving this device out in the full sun for an entire day, it failed to even charge the internal battery over 25%. What this means is that if you plan to use this for solar power, you have to leave it in the sun for the better part of a full week in order to get enough power to recharge a cell phone.

That said, it works well as a portable battery. Just not as a solar panel.

My first backup pack was an Energizer, $70, and it was fine but pricey for me. I happened to run across this Brunton pack through Botach Tactical for $30 shipped, and I LOVE it!

Solar Panel: I understand that the solar panel is for EMERGENCY or minor supplemental charging, so I am realistic about it's capabilities. With that being said, I haven't tested it's spec'd capabilities.

LED Light: The description leaves out the fact that it has a built in LED for reading or rummaging through your bag it's not very bright, it's just right.

Adapters: The cord that is half-wrapped around the unit is USB 2.0 and Mini 8-pin USB, both male type. Additionally, it comes with a cigarette lighter adapter with a female USB 2.0 port, as well as a Mini 8-pin USB (female) to Micro 5-pin USB (male) adapter that allows you to plug in most Smart phones. At first having to use the adapter to plug my phone in was a gripe for me, BUT, I realized that a Mini USB is able to withstand more abuse than a Micro, so it works out. NOTE: When using your own charging cable (Micro to USB 2.0) be sure to completely unplug the attached grey cable from the unit. If you leave the Mini side plugged in, it will assume you are attempting to charge the pack, not your phone.

Charge Capacity: We own 2 of these units, 1 for me and one for the diaper bag. We charge them when they hit 50%, but have yet to fully deplete them even with heavy use. My Android was about to die while I was tweaking out on my Ebay app, so I plugged it in and it kept my phone juiced up AND even added charge.

Build: This unit feels pretty durable, and has handled the diaper bag abuse. The orange rubber lining is no-slip texture, and the unit is slim enough to fit in the back pocket of my Levi's comfortably.

All in all, I couldn't be happier, especially given the price. Even for the Amazon price, it's still worth the money for everyday use and just-in-case. Couple all the above mentioned with the "Plethora" of aftermarket attachments and chachkies (maybe a Brunton SolarRoll) and you got yourself mobile peace of mind.

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I bought this device for an upcoming sailing trip, and then read the reviews. I was very concerned that it would not work based on what I read, but it has been fine for me. It powered up on a sunny day, and is recharging my device perfectly. Let's see what happens over time, but I am not having any of the issues that other people had.

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Getting my supplies ready for hiking the AT I found myself feeling very fortunate to find a product such as this.

I use a bottom line Motorola Cell and a Bayer Contour USB glucose meter for my diabetic care.

Both of my devices charge in just more than an hour using this device. I find that funtastic.

I know the solar panel does little for those with high-end phone/toys. The small solar panel is only a half watt and that is in the best sunlight/condition ( 0.100a * 5V = .500W or 1/2 watt)(a*v=W). My devices are turned off during hiking/packing until I have a need and there is where this device works for me. During my few months on the trail the Brunton Freedom will be more than adequate for my charging. I also love the small dim led light built in.

If your going to bring a high-end toy on the AT you may want to buy a gas generator to pull behind you.

As I stated, Funtastic!!!!

Peace be to the journey!!!

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I have several of brunton products they by far always have exceeded my expectations!! I would recomend this product to everyone who can use good backup power.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Goodyear i5000 Cordless Tire Inflator and 12-Volt Power Pack

Goodyear i5000 Cordless Tire Inflator and 12-Volt Power PackReceived the pump when promissed, so far it has worked as advertised. I really like the auto shut off when the tire pressure reaches your selected pressure. Some advice, if you set the pressure for 32 pounds of pressure and the tire pressure is already at 32 psi or HIGHER the pump will not start, it only starts when the tire pressure is BELOW what you set psi for. I have already used it for the kids soccor balls, my vehicle tires (Ford F150) and my travel trailer tires, with air pumps that need to be plugged in the a power source, this would not work on my travel trailer because the standard 10 foot power cord would be too short for me to reach the trailer tires!. It also came in handy when having to winterize my travel trailer by pressurizing the water lines to blow out the water from the lines. Also, a great price for the convenience of not needing to plug it in to an outlet or cigarette lighter!

Very good machine, works like a champ. Wish it would tell me when it's full, rather than NOT starting on a tire that is already at full charge. It took me a while to realize this "feature". Great to be wireless!

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I bought this for my husband as a gift. We have a camper and he wanted something that we could take with us when we travel that doesn't need electricity. The first one we received did not work (worked for about 3 minutes, then quit), but they quickly sent me a replacement and it works great! His father also has this pump, has had it for several years and is quite happy with it!

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Be aware that you must cool the unit for 10 minutes after running it for 10 minutes so it doesn't burn out. I added about 4 psi to my vehicle tires and it ran for less than a minute per tire. It runs quiet for an inflator. The built-in lighted dial guage is very accurate, but kind of hard to read because the marks are small and close together.

Setting the target pressure is easy, you just twist the guage until a pointer lines up with the psi you want. The inflator automatically shuts off at that pressure and it is accurate and consistent. No switching back and forth between filling and checking with a separate tire guage and bleeding air to hit the target pressure. The setting stays until you move it again, so you can bring all your tires to the same pressure without re-setting it for each tire. No fuss like with a digital one. Super convenient.

I recommend charging the battery immediately after use and keeping it fully charged at all times. The lead acid battery will have the longest lifetime that way. Once the battery gives out, the only way to run it is directly powered from a 12V vehicle outlet.

The manual and the labelling of switches and sockets is a little confusing, but operation is not overly complicated. There are two switches and two power ports. You'll figure it out.

You could burn it out with a big job like completely filling an RV tire, raft, air tank, etc. unless you stop every 10 minutes. As long as you stay within the limits, this will be a good tool. Probably the most convenient way to maintain vehicle tire pressures.

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I should've been tipped off that the taped-up box that came to my house housed a unit with the "on" switch already flipped on. Regardless, I turned it off and, pursuant to the instructions, allowed it to charge before any use.

The result? The battery was DOA. Did it pump air? Sure, but it also blew the fuse on a 1998 Jeep Wrangler on the first try.

Did I try to return it? You betcha. What happened? Oh, it is a hazardous material and I can't return it in the mail, per Amazon.

This is a failure of the seller, manufacturer and, frankly, of Amazon.

Complete dissatisfaction.

Do. Not. Buy. The battery was a gimmick and I should've known better from the start.

Monday, August 25, 2014

Morewer (TM) New USB Data Sync + Charger Cable for Apple iPad, iPad2; iPhone 4S 4G 3GS 3G 2G (AT&T

Morewer New USB Data Sync + Charger Cable for Apple iPad, iPad2; iPhone 4S 4G 3GS 3G 2G; iPod Touch; iPod Nano; iPod Classic, Amazon Kindle Samsung, HTC, Blackberry and more other brand phonesmore other brand phonesThis cable is perfect for what I need. The 6 feet cord gives you a lot more room to move around while using your phone plugged up. In addition, my computer recognizes my iPhone4 quickly, and transfers quickly.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Jabra Bluetooth Charger for BT530, BT2050, BT2070, BT2080, Cruiser, VBT3050, Wave, A320s, VBT185z,

Jabra Bluetooth Charger for BT530, BT2050, BT2070, BT2080, Cruiser, VBT3050, Wave, A320s, VBT185z, BT4010, Stone, BT4051, BT8040 Charging Kit: Car Charger, House Charger and USB Charger with Free Antenna Booster and Anti Radiation Shield.i am completely sattisfied with this purchase it was cost saving and every thing works perfectly had been unable to use my earpiece because my charger came up missing and local stores and vendors were charging more for the charger than i paid for the earpiece so when i returned to amazon it was the best move i could have made thanks amazon continue to offer good prices and you will always get my business.

This did not fit my Jabra Bluetooth. It seems to be a good product, just didn't work for me. The ends don't fit.

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Needed a replacement charger for my bluetooth. This package came with what I needed and more. Everything works which is always a relief. Excellent value.

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This was boughten a a gift for Christmas for my girlfriend for the new phone she had gotten and needed some extras.

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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Grip 15 Watt Large Solar Battery Charger

Grip 15 Watt Large Solar Battery Charger
  • Preserve battery power in vehicles that use 12 V batteries
  • Plugs connect directly to the battery terminals
  • Weatherproof design for operation in all daylight conditions
  • Built-in overcharge protection

I was a little cautious because there was no picture. It is a solar power battery charger that i have no idea if it is really working? I've only used it once on a 4 day camping trip to charge my battery for my trolling motor. It seemed to have worked.

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Battery Tender 022-0139P-DL-WH Battery Tender International 12V Battery Charger

Battery Tender 022-0139P-DL-WH Battery Tender International 12V Battery ChargerSeventy dollars (plus shipping) and it lasted almost exactly one year. Its idiot lights indicate it thinks it's "not properly connected" no matter what it's properly connected to. To add insult to injury, the manufacturer wants another $16 to fix it under warranty, plus what I would have to pay to ship it to them... Forget this item, Battery Tender International is not a durable product.

I choose 5 stars, It Just Works!

All Likes and No Dislikes

Recommend to anyone, Used to keep Car battery charged while parked in garage.

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The first one I bought I thought maybe it was just a dud after it just up and died after only a few months of intermittent use. The second one lasted a little bit longer, but sure enough it's dead to the world now. I read a lot of good reviews so that was why I tried the second one. Well, that was the last one of these I will ever try.

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I've had my Battery Tender International for about 10 years now and have had no problems with it. It always does an excellent job of keeping my vehicles' batteries in top condition. Easy to use and excellent value for the money.

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I normally don't write reviews but after reading one at this site flaming the product, I decided to write one. I've had this item for three years and haven't had a bit of trouble with it. Does a great job keeping the battery on my ST1300 ready to go, even through the winter. I like the quick disconnect and it's waterproof cover. I've got it wired into to the battery terminals and tie wrapped at convient spot on the side of the bike. No fuss to plug in for charging or disconnect to go.

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Power Wheels battery, 4AH.

Power Wheels battery, 4AH.received batteries, where packaged well,charged batteries as instrusted on proper time , batteries worked fine,thank you,grandson was very happy to have in toy

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Combo Rapid Car Charger + Home Wall Charger + USB Data Charge Sync Cable for Samsung Conquer 4G D600

Combo Rapid Car Charger + Home Wall Charger + USB Data Charge Sync Cable for Samsung Conquer 4G D600My smart phone runs out too quick but this little charger helps me out when I need a quick boost while I'm driving around.

I would give this one 6 Stars. You just cannot beat what you get for the price. If you're like me, somewhere sometime you're going to need to charge your cell phone and won't have the correct option. This package solves that problem. I am buying a few more for my wife and daughter, who like me manage to be somewhere and need to charge their phone. I definitely recommend this package.

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Need these for my husbands phone plus the price was unbelievable now he has everything to keep his business and phone running.

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Its amazing what they give you for the price!! Even with shipping you can't beat it. Its simple, it works, and it's not the low quality you would expect from something so cheap. Both my husband and I got one each and have been using it for about a month now with no problems.

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If you're looking for a replacement charger then look no further. For the price this is a great set and a better alternative then spending $40 for just a charger.

Friday, April 25, 2014

Wagan 2295-6 Smart AC 210W Modifed Sine Wave Power Inverter with USB Port

Wagan 2295-6 Smart AC 210W Modifed Sine Wave Power Inverter with USB PortI bought this inverter because of its compact size. Since my car only has one power point (cig lighter), it's like a 3-way adapter.

I've used it for awhile now and works well for me. I mainly use the household outlet for keeping my laptop topped off on the road and sometimes the USB port to recharge my iPod after a long day. If I had to, I can also plug in my cell phone charger into the second household outlet.

Most other inverters were much larger and would have been messier.

mmm. I definitely was expecting something a little different. It works okay. They haven't perfected a way for what you plug in to actually stay in. It's not the greatest compatibility. You have to maybe turn it side ways so it doesn't fall out. I get a little annoyed with things like that. You pay good money for something to deliver convenience or some sort of gratification and you still wind up settling a little. I had to turn it a few times. Push it back in a few times. If you hit a bump it might move. It is quiet though. My friend has one from another company that is noisy as hell. That would definitely annoy me more so I guess it's the lesser of evils. I'm sure with a little research there is a better version that we can totally feel confident in. So in closing if you don't mind a few things a little off and you can work around them then try it. I'm sure I'll get another type to compare because I put them in different vehicles and I'm always on the road.

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Bought this items primarily because of price and dual outlets, but wish now I had bought another. It works, but is frustrating. My primary complaint is getting this thing to stay in and connected. The metal contacts on the side are too thick and without sufficient "spring" to make good contact and hold it in place. The end contact has no spring at all, so if the unit wiggles out a fraction of an inch it loses contact and goes off. The plastic locking switch is so inaccessible and hard to move that it is effectively useless. The AC outlet contacts are so cheap that they don't hold plugs at all...they just slide in and out. Finally, when it rolled off the seat and out the door one day (maybe a one-foot drop), the cheap plastic clip that holds the unit together broke (easily remedied with some glue). If you're only concerned about price...well, I would still look at other options.

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It's a very good item and seves its purpose. This is another item I got on the daily deal and got an excellent price. I recommend that you check out the daily deals, some of them are excellent. Some of them you just don't want to pass up for the price. Like I say, if you want to charge your computer in the car it is a lot cheaper than most 12 volt charging set-ups for most computers and has multiple uses. It also has a USB outlet for charging such things as iPods.

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I bought this product to replace a much more expensive inverter I purchased from Best Buy. The more expensive inverter would get hot and sometimes it would just not work for several minutes and would go off if I started my vehicle and have to be re-inserted into the power outlet. I have had no problems with the Wagan as it stays cool, quiet and has never shut down.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

MiLi Pocketpal HC-A30 Pocket-Sized USB Charger for iPhone, iPad, iPod, MP3, MP4, MP5, Mobile Phones

MiLi Pocketpal HC-A30 Pocket-Sized USB Charger for iPhone, iPad, iPod, MP3, MP4, MP5, Mobile Phones
  • AC input with 1 USB output port
  • Input: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz; Output: 1 USB DC 5V/1A
  • Dimension: 1.16-inch x 1.22-inch x 1.46-inch
  • It can charge iPhone, iPad, iPod, MP3, MP4, MP5 and mobile phones
  • Small, convenient, easy to use

This charger can charge almost all Apple products with compact travel size. The quality of the product is good. I Like it.

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Works great and delivers an apparently quick charge although it can get pretty hot which is a little disconcerting sometimes.

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I purchased two of these from another vendor. They produced only 4.9 volts instead of the nominal 5.0 volts for USB devices. It would not charge a blackberry torch smart phone (got an error message) yet another charger did work (my other chargers put out 5.1 volts). The Mili 4.9 volts did charge another phone, however, the charge did not seem to last as long. It might work fine on some devices but be warned.

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There seems to be a version of this charger that supports 2.1 Amps. I had hoped that amazon had the latest stock. The description on this is contradictory. It says for iPad but also says 1A. This is NOT for iPad

This item only outputs at 1amp... Beware, it does not have enough juice to charge an ipad unless it's off and it will take forever. Mili makes a different version for ipad.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Tektrum 30w Solar Panel/Blocking Diode Cable/2m long Cable and Clamps Battery Charger Kit for RV, H

Tektrum 30w Solar Panel/Blocking Diode Cable/2m long Cable and Clamps Battery Charger Kit for RV, Home, Boat, PoolI received the panel quickly, it seems to work as advertised, and I have found no defects. It appears to be a solid panel, not too heavy, but rugged. The cables and blocking diode are higher quality than I expected. I will likely buy more.

I just wanted something that could be used as a trickle charger while my trailer is stored for the winter and something to keep the battery charged while out camping. This product did the job and I am very pleased with it.

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I first used solar power when we were cruising the Pacific on our 32-foot sailboat in 1981. We had two, 33-watt panels that (along with one home-built wind generator with a hand-carved propeller) kept us in refrigeration, lights and ham radio for the next 5 years. Now we have a little 21-foot RV trailer and the first thing I did was buy two of these units. So far they've been good enough to keep our deep-cycle battery charged for up to a week of camping at a time. It helps to be able to aim them right at the sun throughout the day; otherwise the power drops off dramatically. Don't let anything shade them! I just wish that the price would drop further so we could do our house. I don't use a regulator but periodically measure the voltage at the battery. If it gets to 14.5VDC I disconnect the panels.

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Sunday, March 16, 2014

GPS WALL USB Charger for Garmin Nuvi 270 / 275t / 300 / 300t / 310t / 350 / 360 / 370 / 510 / 550 /

GPS WALL USB Charger for Garmin Nuvi 270 / 275t / 300 / 300t / 310t / 350 / 360 / 370 / 510 / 550 / 650 / 660 / 670 / 680
  • IC Chip recognizes full battery & automatically switches to saver mode
  • LED charging indicator
  • Fast Charge for your GPS while indoors
  • Made of high quality vinyl

I hope it will continue to work,since the car adapter worked at 1st ,but now blows out my fuse to the car ,but not the internal fuse ,that is suppose to blow out first.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Shoreline Marine Battery Marine Terminal Kit (Red/Black)

Shoreline Marine Battery Marine Terminal KitI purchased these and am very happy with them. I originally purchased them to be able to use an auto battery with an outdoor power equipment project where the cables to the battery just had ring terminals at the end. Just as would happen if this were a boat project, my options were:

1) Get new battery cables with regular battery terminals at the ends

2) Get a new marine battery with marine terminals

3) Get these adapters

Obviously, I chose option #3, which turned out to be an even better choice than I had expected. The adapters do exactly what you would expect adapt regular battery terminals to accept marine-style ring terminated cables. What I didn't expect was how easy it would be to use. Unlike many dedicated marine batteries, these come with great plastic-coated and color-coded wing nuts on the studs, which make them easy to use even when it's cold and wet outside. With regular marine batteries, they often have hex nuts on the studs requiring a wrench or socket to install and remove -with these adapters, the cables can be attached and removed bare-handed, no tools required.

Not only would I buy these again, I will probably use them with the starting battery in my next marine project as well because of the nice features mentioned above.

I have these terminals installed on a battery on RV which has a solar panel installed. I have had no problems with the battery going dead or not charging suffiencently due to a poor connection. The color coding is really a nice touch.

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using these on a car battery and they have no issues at all may not be all that cheaper on here.

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good quality lug bolts. I used them on my truck. They're a little tall but they fit well and the soft lead gives great electrical contact.

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It fits on all the batteries, but I ordered it for Deep Cycle Battery. It made my life so much easier. Good quality material!

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Save A Battery 2365 12-Volt Battery Charger and Maintainer

Save A Battery 2365 12-Volt Battery Charger and MaintainerI purchased a few cheap versions of a battery tender and they worked for a brief while. Spent a few extra bucks for this one and it has been reliably perfoming for three years. Whenever you store a car, a tractor or any battery starting mechanism after storage if you hook your battery up to this one you can count that the battery will perform.

I was hoping to restore an old week battery in my summer sports car, but either the battery was too far gone or the charger just doesn't have the juice to make it work.

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Bosch HTH181-01 18-Volt Lithium-Ion 1/2-Inch Square Drive Impact Wrench Kit with 2 Batteries, Charg

Bosch HTH181-01 18-Volt Lithium-Ion 1/2-Inch Square Drive Impact Wrench Kit with 2 Batteries, Charger and Case - Detent PinIf you are a DIY person, and you do vehicle maintenance, then this is the right tool for you.

I have been doing a lot of research on the Internet and local shops for a quite sometime, comparing specs and prices as well as customers reviews, this was by far the best choise. Never have to have a compressor and a hose like the case in pneumatic ones, and never have to have an electrical wiring all around like the cord ones. Although battery powered, yet very powerful with mighty 500 ft.lb. Do not buy those cord or cordless ones with 200 ft.lb or less, they are only good for in house use and won't be able to crack a nut on your car specially with rust and dirt although sellers say so.

In the low side, I would only say that this tool will not be able to get to bolts in tight spaces due to its size, so some work (i would say 10%) you will have to carry out manually.

The HTH 181 functions OK but when I put it to the torque test it would only torque 1 inch bolt to less than 200 #s. I used a manual torque wrench to check it. I then manually torqued the nut to 500#s, 400#s, 300#s, 275#s and tried to remove the nut with the HTH 181 at each torque setting. It could not remove the nut until I set the nut at 250#s, a far cry from the stated 500#s. That is not enough to remove the lug nuts from a medium duty 6500 series truck. If you wish this tool to back you up removing wheels, don't if you have any thing over a 1-ton. Bosch should be ashamed of them selves. However, it did do better than the Dewalt 36 volt impact tool. The Dewalt would only remove a nut set at 140#s. For the $ I will use a long bar to loosen truck nuts and spin them off with a cheaper battery op tool.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

MinnKota MK 345D On-Board Battery Charger (3 Amps, 15 Amps Per Bank)

MinnKota MK 345D On-Board Battery ChargerThe on board charger is easy to use and to hook up. I usually charge all 3 batteries for about 5 hrs after using the boat, accessories and 24v tolling motor for about an 8-10hr day. Haven't have any issues yet and would definitely recommend and purchase the minnkota charger again.

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Optima 8016-103-FFP BlueTop Group 34 Marine Battery

Optima 8016-103-FFP BlueTop Group 34 Marine BatteryBest battery, ever. After many months it still woks perfectly. I don't think I'll ever buy anything other than an Optima battery ever again.

Best boat battery I've ever bought. I use on our runabout and we never have to worry about starting, radio, or any of the electronics. So much better than the cheaper batteries I had to replace after 1 or 2 seasons. My battery from 2008 is still running strong. Stored it on the boat disconnected all winter long and it was still at 12.5v and started the engine no problem. Just bought a second one (going with two of these vs one starter and one old style DC). Amazon super saver shipping delivered it to my door in 2 days! Love Optima and love Amazon to buy them!

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The Optima 8016-103-FFP BlueTop Group 34 Marine Battery will not disappoint, and I really like the new frustration-free packaging that amazon has started to offer with this product.

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This battery is for the serious fisherman or boater. Have never had a problem with ANY Optima Battery I have purchased in the past. That's about it!

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Awesome Battery!

Great CCAs and excellent sep cycle characteristics. Highly recommend it!

This batter is the best one I've ever usedQ