Showing posts with label car battery sizes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label car battery sizes. Show all posts

Monday, September 22, 2014

Rapid Car Charger with IC Chip for metroPCS Kyocera Melo S1300

Rapid Car Charger with IC Chip for metroPCS Kyocera Melo S1300it is very good car charger it worked with too many phones as a phones seller I tried it with many blackberry phones and they all worked with this car charger

Monday, September 1, 2014

Motorola E815 V710 V551 Nextel i90 i95 Car Charger Design 98548H / SYN0707

Motorola E815 V710 V551 Nextel i90 i95 Car Charger Design 98548H / SYN0707I have an older model Motorola cell phone, and just recently traded in my car that had a built in charger. I am a bit technically challenged, so I was really worried that this particular charger would not fit my phone or my new car.

It works great! And now, when I am driving, I can keep my phone just plugged into it to charge it up and keep the phone on the speaker function. Now, if I can just remember to plug it in when I get home and then bring it with me when I leave home, I'll be a happy camper! Oh, it also lights up when it is charging so you know it is working...

This vendor shipped it quickly, it was well packaged, and it was exactly as advertised...great price too!

It is what it is, it's a car charger. I worked well, the light let me know if I didn't have it plugged in all the way. It definitely stood up to me throwing it around in the car for a long time.

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Monday, August 18, 2014

Garmin Nüvi 1300 / 1350 / 1350t / 1370t / 1390t Car Charger

Garmin Nüvi 1300 / 1350 / 1350t / 1370t / 1390t Car Charger
  • Brand new non-OEM
  • Vehicle Lighter Adaptor. (12~24v DC)
  • Intelligent IC chip inside recognizes a full battery and automatically switch to a saver
  • Plug never heats or overcharges the battery

This charger makes my Garmin 1390T think it is being plugged into a computer making it impossible to use for navigation while plugged in.

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Very fast delivery, faster than I expected. Exactly as described by seller. You can adjust the length of the cord just like you want, and don't have a problem with similar, who have to much cable and you don't know what to do with.

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Heats up which is scary but nice to have backup for the charger provided with the Nuvi I was not aware it would come with the car charger).

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Cobra CPI1000 1000W 12V DC to 120V AC Power Inverter with USB Port

Cobra CPI1000 1000W 12V DC to 120V AC Power Inverter with USB Port
  • 1000 watts continuous power with 2000 watts peak power
  • 5 volt USB output for running and charging your electronic devices
  • Direct-to-battery cables included
  • 2 AC outlets
  • Heavy duty construction capable of handling multiple loads

I bought this inverter to run my home fridge during power outages. It works great. No problems starting and running the compressor. It even handled a 1/2" drill motor easily.

I picked this one for it's power and voltage display. It allows me to estimate the battery draw so I have an idea how long it will last. I also liked the USB power source, although I have not used that yet.

It does come with nice HEAVY power leads (with clips), although they are very short. Good enough to set right next to a battery and clamp on.

So far, no complaints or problems.

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I have these in all 4 of my company's vans to run heavy duty continuous use machines. My old inverters would pop and I would have to turn them off and back on. If these surge it resets itself within less than a second and keeps on truckin. I had to install a solenoid for them to work correctly (my mechanic advised me to do that, I dont know the technicalities) because without the solenoid it wasn't drawing enough power. I have been very impressed with the quality and price of these and will continue to buy them.

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Excellent product, I am using it to run my Directtv,automatic dish, TV, and much more. I am sure I am only using a small amount of its capabilities but works great.

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My first review of this product was not a kind one. I could not use a toaster or coffee pot with this device and chastised cobra for over stating the wattage capabilities. After many hours of work and upgrading to another bigger one with the same results, I wanted to rewrite my review. If you take this inverter or the bigger one, and put it right at the battery with the supplied clamps, it WILL deliver a strong output and make a pot of coffee with a normal toaster. Keep in mind a toaster and a coffee pot are pretty much a direct-short to a power supply since they are heating elements. There is no more difficult task for an inverter to do! Vacuum cleaners, all those things are easy compared to heating element type appliances. Anyway, back to installation. If you have the device RIGHT at the battery it will deliver as promised since there is a short wire and no voltage loss.

BUT when I installed it under the seat of my RV with a top of the line amp install kit about 12 feet away, it did NOT deliver. It would beep and shut down. Even with the 100% copper wire, oxygen free stuff I used, it had voltage drop to make the inverter go below the magic level that makes it freak out. In my installation, I could NOT mount the inverter at the battery--there was not enough room. So long story short I put a second battery under the seat of the RV next to the inverter/ this battery only drives the inverter. Problem solved. works like a charm, but I would invest in the bigger one-if you can afford it. The voltage drop in the wire is very real issue. I am in the car electronics business and sell such things and it even amazed me and my co workers .

The bad thing to keep in mind, is that all of these converters have a cooling fan. You will hear this loud whirring noise while it runs. The fan has two speeds. If your car is running and it gets enough voltage the fan goes at low speed. BUT if your car is not running the fan is in high speed. Keep this in mind, you WILL hear this and it may make watching TV annoying. Install the inverter accordingly.

You do get what you pay for in inverters. If you were to step up to the more expensive brands of inverters that boast "sine wave" and "noise filtering" You will pay $400 or more and I bet they have less issue with voltage drop. But hey, you have to live within your budget.

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Tried several others before this one. main reason for purchase was for a PS3. Once I bought this one the PS3 worked... One caution though. If you use the old PS3 (fat one game play 200watts) the power required will or might give you feed back through the speakers in the form of a hiss. I purchased the newer skinner PS3(only 100 watts) and it was quite. Also I have seen several people use the 800 watt one and there are small lines of distortion from the alternator. This has an extra grounding terminal for chassis ground(below large ground) that seems to clear up this problem... Great product

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Stanley BC209 Battery Maintainer

Stanley BC209 Battery MaintainerI am using this as a battery maintainer. Seems to work fine. It is a higher quality case and wiring than the Schumacher units I had used in the past. These are a buy again.

This appears to me to be the same BC209 as the more expensive all yellow version. This one is advertised as a maintainer but the directions and box refer to it as a maintainer/charger just like the yellow version. The paperwork is dated 2011 so it is a up to date model. I bought this to maintain my starting battery in my motor home while in storage which is most of the time. The "house" charger in the motor home only maintains the house battery (not the starting battery)so I was going through starting batteries way too fast from lack of use. The charger does exactly what I wanted which is slow charge then maintain the battery level. The included plug adapters are all nice quality. I chose to use the cigarette lighter adapter and it works great. The light indicates when it is charging and when it is charged. The unit runs without making any noise at all. I actually put my ear to the box and could barely hear a slight hum. From 1 inch away you can't hear a thing! Also there is no odor from the unit either. I could not be happier and highly recommend this product. Now when it is time to travel I can just start her up and go!

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This charger works as good or better than chargers costing 5 times more. I bought 3 of them to use during the winter. Great value!

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For anyone who has a vehicle which doesn't get much use, this is a must.

We have a valued, but seldom used vehicle which we would very often forget to start up and run. Hence, whenever we DID want to use it... dead battery and usually dead enough to need a new battery. It was getting silly and expensive. Finally, one honest battery salesman said, "buy a trickle charger" and we got this one. It is just what the doctor ordered. We still have to turn the engine over occasionally, of course, and keep the "juices" flowing, but no more dead battery and expensive replacements if we forget for a couple of months.

This is just a tiny little thing that has a magnet that attaches itself to the side of the car. You crack the window and feed a cord through to insert in the cigarette lighter slot. Attach an extension cord to the other end, plug it in the wall and it just does it's thing.

Love it!

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The Stanley BC 209 Battery Maintainer is one of the worse battery maintainers that I have used/purchased. The charger gets extremely hot, has wide range in charging voltages (13-15V), and for me, stopped working after 6 months. The overall design is basic and feels cheap.

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Saturday, June 14, 2014

Instapark® Mars20S Portable & Rechargeable Emergency / Survival Solar Power Generator with Built-i

Instapark® Mars20S Portable & Rechargeable Emergency / Survival Solar Power Generator with Built-in 145Wh Lithium Battery, 150-watt Inverter & Triple Outputs, 110V/AC, 12V/DC & Dual 5V/DC USB, IP65 Water-proofI purchased this primarily to power a small 12 volt cooler, And I wasn't to sure exactly what to expect quality wise. It is very solidly constructed, and feels like it could take a descent amount of abuse. And it performed pretty closely to how they described it. It ran the little cooler for a little over an hour. It also ran a 6 inch fan for about five hours and charged my cell phone an iPod touch form almost dead on one charge. The two negative things I can say about it is 1) I can't seem to get it to charge to 100% (only 97%), and 2) there is no compartment to store the chargers. Otherwise, it's pretty useful and very well constructed.

I'm using this unit as the core power supply for a portable sound system. The build quality is excellent, and it easily sustains 1-2 amps of 12V power all day and night. The multitude of power input and output connections are very convenient, and I honestly feel more comfortable living in an earthquake zone knowing I have this self-contained unit sitting alongside the distilled water and snack bars in case of infrastructure failure.

My only complaint is the apparent amperage regulation on the 12V outputs. For my sound system application I'm using a low-wattage amp that peaks at ~3 amps of draw, and yet still browns out on loud music segments. This won't be an issue for normal charging or emergency use, but if you're looking for an outdoor entertainment, ham radio, or other occasionally high-amp drawing application, consider using a separate solar panel and deep-cycle battery.

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It seems to be best suited to small electronic items like cell phones, laptops, etc. It would be great for recharging communications equipment in remote environments. It charges at a good rate by 120v input. The outputs, AC 110v, DC 12v with cigarette lighter type plug and standard 12v plug, and 2 5v with USB type outputs. For my use, I can confirm the specs supplied with the product as far as length of use with various wattage loads to be accurate. It's best to use with devices that require no more than 100 watts and ideal for very low wattage devices. It would take some time to recharge with the built-in solar panels, but in a good environment, you could use it to at least slow the overall depletion of the charge. If you are using it for cell phone charging alone, you could probably get more than a couple of weeks use on a single charge.

The company was also very good to me with their communication and willingness to assist me.

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*********UPDATE (6/13/2013) New video uploaded with the help of my sons ( I wanted them to have fun and be natural, no script, just what they were comfortable doing.)Thus far I have just observed the charging. Unit was delivered at 69% and on Monday (5/27/2013) I was able to complete the charge (display reads 100%) solely by direct sun in Ridge, New York in about 3 hours given the clear sunny day of a southern exposure. In Brooklyn, I seemed to get 1% in 6 minutes. More to come including video. My hope is that these can have applications for electric cars like Tesla.

*********UPDATE (6/1/2013) VIDEO UPLOAD

Yeah I wanted them to have fun and be natural, no script, just what they were comfortable doing. Where "Power Invaders!" came from I know not. 

The second video will be edited this week and my 12 and 7 year old sons assist me with a review where we illustrate a surge protector linked to the Mars 20S to charge some AA rechargeable batteries as well as the USB ports charging a cellular phone.

Also note that the unit can be charged while in use.

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Saturday, May 31, 2014

Auto Meter BUSPRO-600s Multi Battery Charging Station (115Vac)

Auto Meter BUSPRO-600s Multi Battery Charging StationI have used the bus pro 600 for a while and previously used other different regenerators, this is the only one that met my expectations, my main equipment at the battery shop

Thsi is an excellent product. One of the best that I have purchased. The only problem is that it takes too long to ship from the 'real' supplier Auto Meter. Something should be done about this as Amazon would lose some commissions I suspect. Due to the urgency of my needs, I recently had to cancel one that I ordered.

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Friday, May 30, 2014

For Tom Tom XXL 540S Premium Car Charger + Home Charger

For Tom Tom XXL 540S Premium Car Charger + Home Charger
  • Get the power you need for gaming during travel.
  • Keep the action going anytime.
  • Take your game/music on the road with the charger.
  • Intelligent IC chip inside recognizes a fully charged battery and automatically switches to a saver mode to prevent overcharging and short circuit.
  • LED charging indication.

When the connector is plugged into the GPS the cord being coiled tightly pulls out of the GPS.

Save your money buy one direct from the GPS manufacturer thats been designed and tested to work.

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I received this charger with prompt and good service. However, I'm disappointed with the product. It will do but it's cheaply made. The wire cable is very thin and flimsy. How it will stand up in use is yet to be determined.

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I used this charger 2 times and the tip of it broke off. That pretty much says it all. This product is no good.

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When I ordered my Tom-Tom XXL450TM it listed other products that are typically ordered with it. This charger was one of them. Because of this I thought I had to order it because my Tom-Tom must not come with one. So I mistakenly orderd it. My Tom-Tom had one with it. I am going to keep it due to it being inexpensive and nice to have an extra.

Did not fit and this is the SECOND order of this item that it did not fit!!!!!!!!!!!!For Tom Tom XXL 540S Premium Car Charger + Home Charger

Monday, May 26, 2014

Milwaukee 2663-22 18-Volt M18 1/2-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring

Milwaukee 2663-22 18-Volt M18 1/2-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction RingI am a professional Audi and Vw dealer mechanic. This an excellent gun. Strong enough to take off wheels but light enough so it doesn't tire you out. I hardly use my air gun anymore.

I have always trusted the Milwaukee brand tools but this one is the best !! I used to have a corded Milwaukee impact with 300 ft-lbs, never had trouble with it, and sold it for almost what I paid for it. On a full charge I went over to my buddies garage to test it out and impresed everyone. First off everyone wanted to play with it, then I changed 2 tires on a Bobcat (the reagular one couldnt even budge the lugs), did a 4 wheel rotation on a van, even striped down a whole truck transmission, and still had two bars left on the battery !!! I definetly would recomend this tool to anyone. The first time you use it to change a tire on the freeway, it has paid for itself !! Milwaukee has a great reputation, awsome waranty, and even has parts available if needed !! Dont buy some China piece of crap likle Kobalt (Kobalt dosent even make the parts to fix the tools !!) buy from an American company !!

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I went from an older Snap-On cordless impact to the Milwaukee and have no regrets. Several people I work with have the Craftsman Lith-Ion Impact and they were very impressed with the Milwaukee as well. 450 ft.lb. vs 300 ft.lbs in that case and for not that much more money. Its a great addition to my tool box!

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Ok, I read many posts here and around about cordless impacts. To self disclose I am not a paid wrench by any stretch of the imagination. I am a serious do it yourselfer who has formal training as a shop teacher. While I don't use power tools anymore everyday, I know tools.

That out of the way, I have no real shop here at my house currently. I work in the driveway, the grass, etc. It sucks. I have plenty of tools that do the job, but all have drawbacks. Pulling the compressor and hoses from the shed, the extension cord from the cellar and the air tools out of my box to do a five minute job is painful, I have an older B&D/Craftsman electric impact that has served me well but struggles on real work. The design predates the newer hard hitting impacts by some time.

I wanted a cordless impact in the worst way. Snap On was the way to go everywhere I read. The new wrench looks tough, but it was beyond my price range heading into the holidays. I bought a Milwaukee 1/2" Set with 2 batteries and the 3/8" bare tool for right under $500. Only down side with this way was that I didn't get the light that comes in the set. I have a Makita 18V set a few years back, so i will use that light or my LED Rechargeable and save the $50 for the kids at Christmas. If you are jumping in and want both buy the kit, I imagine the light would be handy.

I did some tire swaps the first week, and both guns worked well. I pulled lugs from 3 cars with the 1/2" and did a focus tire swap with the 3/8" gun. I was impressed. But, as we all know, tires and lugs are easy. This weekend I did front wheel bearings on the Focus. Pulled tires, tie rods, strut bolts, Ball joints with the 3/8". No problems and the car is a 2002 and has 80,000 miles and a several PA winters full of salt on it. Then I used the 1/2" to pull the axle nuts, and they were a little rusty, so I wire brushed the threads and this just motored them right off. My electric struggled with axle nuts and I often would use a grinder to wire brush the threads, oil, and break loose by hand before the electric would help.

I am impressed. I am going to look for some tough things to break loose in the next few weeks, but I am satisfied this will do the job for me. Did I mention I am still on the first charge. The battery indicator makes this so nice to use, the 3/8 is at 3 of 4 bars and the half is at 2/4 bars. Time to keep on wrenching. This is definitely a why didn't I buy this sooner tool and I highly recommend it.

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i am a auto mechanic and i absolutely love this milwaukee 18v impact gun. lots of power and really nothing stops it. would recommend to anyone. i have had it for about a half a year and had no problems.

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Dometic 3308046.014 Polar White Penguin Shroud Assembly

Dometic 3308046.014 Polar White Penguin Shroud AssemblyThere is nothing wrong with this shroud except the vent and the AC on a Chinook motorhome were too close together by about 2" for it to fit. I laid it back intending to return it but never did because of the cost of return shipping. I had forgotten about it until asked to write this review. The reason for three stars only is I think the listing should have told me how much clearance was needed around the vent to install it. It is headed for Craigslist one of these days. Don't let this review stop you from purchasing it as it looks well made. Just measure your clearance carefully.

Charles

Lost the A/C cover while on a trip to the desert. Being that this was an older RV, I couldn't find an exact one like the one I lost. Had to go to Dometic to find the new part number. Different RV's come with different color covers and each color is a different part number. Once I figured that out, I went with the cheapest one and it fits perfect. Instructions were easy to follow and I saved about $150 doing it myself.

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I am so pleased with the part. The old AC cover on my motor home was a solid plastic. The new one seems to be fiberglass, and is much more flexible. It looks great, was easy to install, fit good, was very economical, and I would recommend it to anybody that needs a replacement top shroud for their RV air conditioner.

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This cover is all that I expected it to be. Easy installation and does the job. I recommend it to anyone needing a new cover.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Cellet Elite Plug In Car Charger with Smart Display for 3 Different LG Connectors, Fits All LG Phon

Cellet Elite Plug In Car Charger with Smart Display for 3 Different LG Connectors, Fits All LG PhonesThis is a fine unit. The display is easy to read especially at night, and the power-percentage function is surprisingly accurate and a major plus!

One warning: as with ALL hinged cigar lighter (oh, sorry "power port") accessories, be especially careful when inserting this charger; grasp it by the base not the display. I've had a couple of devices that "bought the farm" because I was negligent in this respect.

[07/11] Update: I've since moved up to an iPhone, and have purchsed another of these great little units. Still 5*****!

I purchased this and it worked fine until winter arrived. The plastic plug which inserts into the phone cracks in very cold weather. Make sure your car is warm inside before inserting the plug into the phone. If not, the plastic plug will completely break apart.

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Bought this for my wife a while ago and she is the type to tell me if something is wrong, expecially if it is electronics. I used it too and it works fine, nice display, very bright. Looks great and its flexable, looks good in her silver scion! No complaints! Good buy!

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This was a great item! It is in great condition and I would buy again from then!

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Great product. Delivery was a little slow, but it was worth the wait given its price and features.

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

eForCity Car Wall Charger for Garmin nuvi GPS 205w 250 255w 260w

eForCity Car Wall Charger for Garmin nuvi GPS 205w 250 255w 260w
  • Compatible With Audiovox:PPC6700/BlackBerry:5810 Series/6200 Series/6500 Series/6700 Series/7100 Series/7130 Series/7200 Series/7500 Series/7700 Series/8700 Series/8800 Series/Bold 9000/Curve 8300/Pearl 8100/
  • Valued Package includes:1 x Car Charger/1 x Travel Charger
  • Type:Aftermarket/Generic. NOTE:When using this charger for GPS device, GPS device might restart with computer mode; after less than 10 seconds of synchronization, GPS will start with GPS mode with charging from the charger.
  • Accessory Only. GPS is not included.
  • Gain 30 Day Money Back Guaranteed.

it serves the purpose, but the cord isnt long enough to reach from where i want my gps to hang from my windshield, so it not in my veiw while driving. i wished i knew how long it was before i purchased it. now i'll have to purchase a charger again and dang spend more money for longer charging cord. not to happy on length.

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I don't want to buy anything like this from Amazon ever again because this thing makes the GPS freeze and restart en route. It also freezes the GPS when we unplug it.

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Bought the Garmin Wall charger it was a piece of JUNK...You pay what you get...Did not work on my GPS to charge at all..What a waste of $$$$ never buying from this company... So buyers Beware...this is my first item I have bought from Amazon that was a true diesappoint and failure to say the least...

the Car charger is way way too short and basically will be on your car floor =( The car charger did work but failed miserably ergonomically..

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This was a good buy...great price for what I need it for. Why buy from a store when you can get it cheap online here!

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I bought this combo and neither one does not fit into my Garmin Nuvi 255W!!!! So, just to warn you if you have the same model, don't waste your time!

Thursday, March 13, 2014

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

Bosch 24618-01 18-Volt Lithium-Ion 1/2-Inch Square Drive Impact Wrench Kit with 2 Batteries, Charger and CaseI have found the bosch impact wrench has exceeded my expectations, I thought perhaps the HT version would be required to change 4wd wheels but this does it with ease. Driving 4 inch tek screws is also not a problem. It has run well on both the slim and large batteries and is easily adapted between 1/2 drive to 1/4 hex (after market adaptor needed). Pleased I purchased this product.

Debated on buying the "high torque" version of this model, but when with this instead. For my needs, it's awesome. I use this pretty much for just automotive work; not a professional mechanic by a long shot, but just work on my car and friends. I swapped the shocks in my moms car recently, and this saved me I would guess an hour in the process, and it's FUN to use.

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.

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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.

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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 amazon

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I 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.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Xantrex Charge Controller for DC Charging Sources - 35 Amp, Model# C35

Xantrex Charge Controller for DC Charging Sources - 35 Amp, Model# C35The Xantrex C35 is the best charge controller I've ever had! My last controller was a Coleman Air C40, and it was working fine running a total of 25 watts of panels. Then I hooked up a 100 watt panel and the little dinky controller went crazy; constantly disconnecting the source and costing me precious power. I went ahead and bought the Xantrex C35 and it's MUCH better. Not only is it COMPLETELY solid state (the old controller had a dinky auto relay), but it has the 3 stage charging. That REALLY sped things up. I know from experience that other controllers either turn the source on or off, and only judge by the battery VOLTAGE. The C35 did a fabulous job of monitoring both voltage and amperage. The 3 stage charging has litterally changed the way it charges the battery. Plus, it includes the pulse-width modulation. What this does is send the power to the battery in high-voltage bursts (thousands per second). This "shocks" the plates and helps keep them clean from sulfate buildup. Then there's the equalization. I have mine set to auto, and it's working great, cleaning the battery bank for me about once a month.

I would love to get the remote meter on it ASAP!!

The other thing about this controller is how easy it is to change the pentometer settings. Litterally 4 screws and your in.

One thing they don't mention in the description is the auto-off at night. If you're using a PV array, it will automatically disconnect the array at night so NO electricity leaks back from the batteries (even with diodes installed). In the morning, as soon as it detects electricity from the panals, it will turn back on.

In conclusion, being able to control the current and voltage going into the battery really made me spring for this one. The durable construction and easy controls make it the best controller I've reviewed! I would recommend it to anyone starting with solar, wind, and hydro. If it's too small for you, there's the C40 and C60, which are almost identical.

I bought this a little while ago but now I finally have it installed. It was exactly what I needed for my barn. It was easy to wire and the instruction manual solved all of the issues you could ever imagine. I had my led light in backwards and that was in the troubleshoot. Xantrex seems like a good company to deal with in my opinion. Right now I just have one 7 amp panel so I have plenty of room to grow with this. I can't wait to add on the digital display. and I will probably go with a xantrex inverter too.

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Perfectly designed and built. It does EXACTLY what it's supposed to do: Charge and maintain your expensive batteries. Totally automatic and no need for bells and whistles. All the quality is inside the box. I've purchased more than 20 over the years for solar installations and never had a problem with any of them. The instruction manual is extensive and well written. There are units out there with cute led readout displays and flashing lights however, they are mostly plastic, under-rated and flimsy in construction. The Xantrex units are built for safe and automatic charging of your expensive solar panel/battery installation. The connection lugs/terminals are large enough to get a good connection with wires as low as 4 gauge, making the installation clean and capable. Install it and forget it. I like that. I give it a 10.

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The only drawback is no digital readout. there is one available for it but it nearly doubles the

price. A digital readout is not a necessity. A blinking light tells you the battery's general

state of charge and you can always check every thing with a volt meter.

The ability to adjust float and charge voltages, and a equalization mode (All important for

long-term battery health) make this controller an excellent buy

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I bought the c40 charge controller in August 2011 for use on a small solar system. It replaced a c35 that I had used for at least 10 years.

Since installing the new controller I have had minor but continuing problems with the batteries. At the end of the day when I would expect the voltage to be at about 12.6 it was usually 12.3 or 12.2. Finally, I got two digital voltmeters and used each to measure the voltage of the batteries at rest. The readings from each one were about 0.4 volts higher than the meter on the c40. When the battery is close to fully charged the voltage on the c40 meter is at the set point of the potentiometer in the c40. So it is not clear to me whether this means the charger was overcharging the batteries or charging them properly and simply reporting the voltage incorrectly.

All this is irrelevant to the point I want to make. I'd like to find out an answer to my question but as far as I can tell Xantrex doesn't even provide on-line support or even a FAQ sheet for this controller (or any other). In fact, it is not even clear from their website that they even sell this item.

If it weren't for this rather important deficiency in Xantrex's product service I'd give the charger four or five stars. But because of the apparent absence of any support I give it three or two.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Coleman 50005 5-Watt Solar Powered Trickle Charger

Coleman 50005 5-Watt Solar Powered Trickle ChargerThis is a nice unit for charging. Definitely worth the 30 dollars I paid for it. Keep in mind, if you are expecting a lot of power from this, it may not be enough. Do the calculations carefully to make sure you have enough panel and some spare to charge up the products you intend to use this for.

My 5th wheel RV has 2 deep cycle batteries and while the RV sits idle and not connected to shore power, the batteries gradually lose their charge. The Coleman 5 watt solar trickle charger maintains them at full charge during these times. Be sure and check the water level in your batteries periodically if your RV is stored for an extended period of time. Buying an expensive mount for the charger is not necessary as there are good options open at a fraction of the cost to anyone with a bit of an imagination and some ingenuity.

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This is great for vehicles with something causing the battery to go dead over long periods on inactivity, but not ment to charging your battery quickly. My truck sets for a week to two months without use and the battery would go dead because of a small current draw from something in the system. One of these chargers made it so I can go to my truck after over two months of not starting and not worry about if it will start.

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This is low power, but works well at keeping a disused battery charged at 50-80 degrees F

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

EMPIRE Car Charger (CLA) for Verizon HTC DROID Incredible 2

EMPIRE Car Charger for Verizon HTC DROID Incredible 2I bought this car charger for my Droid incredible 2,and it works perfect! And it was super cheap which is great! I do keep mine unplugged unless using it, so I'm not sure if it drains the battery of your car or not. But overall extremely happy with my purchase!

This car charger works on most Samsung phones as well.It works great. I have had no problems with it. I received it in a timely fashion, and it is cheap !! NO NEED TO BUY THE EXPENSIVE CHARGERS FROM YOUR CARRIER !! This one works just as well.

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Works just great for my Droid Incredible 2. Inexpensive and fast. No complaints! Was worried about compatibility but it charges my phone just fine.

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I have had two of these charges for almost 2 years now and they still work like brand-new and very fast!

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I bought two of these chargers almost a year ago and only one is working now. I hardly use them and I'm disappointed they don't last longer. I'm going to have buy another one, but not from this seller.

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Rapid Car Kit Auto Plug-in Power Charger for Sprint Sanyo M1 - SCP-3100 - SCP-3200 Cell Phone - Bes

Rapid Car Kit Auto Plug-in Power Charger for Sprint Sanyo M1 - SCP-3100 - SCP-3200 Cell Phone - BestCellBuy BrandItem received not the same as pictured, but it fits my phone, and works great. Very tight fit in my 12V sockets, so I don't need to worry about it falling out, like some of my other devices.

just what i was looking for. has come in handy when my phone lost power while i was on the road.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Nokia DC-6 Micro-USB Car Charger

Nokia DC-6 Micro-USB Car ChargerWhile this charger is of high quality, it was not a Nokia as stated in the title. I had to purchase a different one, as it was to have been for a gift.

the only thing is that the led indicator is not very visible, but its nokia original, good product, that i need.

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It appears to be working just fine, but the build quality looks kind of cheap, it feels like is going to brake at anytime, that's why I think this product is not a genuine one made by Nokia…

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I highly recommend this charger. The charging time is extremely short. I also have the Nokia AC charger and it also charges extremely fast.

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Cargador para carro/automovil Nokia DC-6, Micro USB Car Charger. Excelente. Marca Nokia original. Excelentes condiciones. Hay que presionar un poco mas de lo normal para que entre en el "puerto" del auto/carro. Lo compre para el celular Samsung-Galaxy S. Llego antes de lo estimado.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

EZOPower Micro-USB Retractable Car Vehicle Charger 1A For Samsung Galaxy S3/S III, Galaxy S2/S II,

EZOPower Micro-USB Retractable Car Vehicle Charger 1A For Samsung Galaxy S3/S III, Galaxy S2/S II, i9100, i9300 Global unlocked Phone, i535 Verizon, i777, i747 AT&T, T999, T989 T-Mobile Hercules, L710, D710 Sprint Epic Touch 4G, Galaxy Note 2 N7100Nice. I really like the retractable cord. Easy to store without having to worry about wrapping the cord by hand. I also like that the cord retracts with a push of a button, not some 'fancy' pull and let go quick to retract. Blue light when powered is handy. Inserts in automotive 12V outlet very easily, but is not loose.

When not using the charger it stores so easily. Helps keep things neat and tidy. Also it has a blue light instead of a red one when you plug it in.

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Not only does it charge ur phone it will shave u as well!!! It works great so far....i like the fact that its not a coil so when its plugged in and charging u can actually talk on the phone while ur driving....those coil charges want to retract back and ur leaning forward trying to reach the phone to ur face...not anymore with this charger!!! I get it two thumbs up and a bag of chips!!!!

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Works great! I bought 2, one for each car and i have really needed it when i am on the road. The galaxy s 3 looses battery really fast.

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This retractable charger is great!! I can talk on the phone while it is plugged in without the charger pulling on the phone. Glad I got it !!

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Double Port Micro Gomadic Car / Auto DC Charger for the Garmin Nuvi 3490 - Charges up to 2 devices

Double Port Micro Gomadic Car / Auto DC Charger for the Garmin Nuvi 3490 - Charges up to 2 devices simultaneously with Gomadic TipExchange Technology
  • Advancements in circuit minimization provide a full 10W of available charging current to an adapter comparable in size to a US quarter. Considerably higher available current (2000mAh) when compared to standard Garmin Nuvi 3490 vehicle chargers.
  • Integrated TipExchange Technology protects your investment by providing a mechanism to change/upgrade your charger by simply swapping the physical charging tip. Garmin Nuvi 3490 specific tip as well as standard microUSB and Female USB tips included. Additional tips sold separately.
  • Extremely compact and with a powerful advanced circuit design that provides precision voltage and current regulation specific to the Garmin Nuvi 3490 (accurate to 0.1v). Secondary charging port is available for optional charging of second device.
  • Straight cable design allows for easy routing around your vehicle trim for a more professionally installed look.
  • Wide range of supported input voltages (12 - 24VDC) ensures compatibility with a variety of charging ports from airplanes, cars and trucks (both foreign and domestic) to boats and RVs.

I am very happy with my Gomadic charger. I bought this one to charge my Garmin Nuvi 3490. I bought a second tip 90 for my Android and now I can charge both at the same time. The charger is the best I have used. It charges much faster than any other, including those that come with the products you're charging. I recommend Gomadic chargers and tips.

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