Showing posts with label rechargeable 9v batteries. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Rapid Car Charger + AC Charger + USB Cable + Black Universal Pouch Case w/ Clip for Samsung Samsung

Rapid Car Charger + AC Charger + USB Cable + Black Universal Pouch Case w/ Clip for Samsung Samsung Renown U810/U650 Sway/Behold T919/Memoir SGH-T929/SGH-A777/M510/SGH-T729 Blast/SCH-R500 Hue/SCH-U700 Gleam/Muse/SGH-T429/SGH-A737/SGH-T639/SGH-T439/SCH-R410/SGH-A747 SLM/SGH-A517/SGH-T739 Katalyst/SGH-T819/Mysto/SCH-R610/Fin SPH-A513/M520This combo package of 2 chargers (car and AC) plus the cable and case are an excellent bargain. You'll pay lots more for just one charger at an AT&T store.

What a deal all items worked great and for the price you cannot go wrong.

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The only thing I was disappointed with is that it did not have the Windows Vista software and I haven't been able to

find it.

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Friday, September 19, 2014

Compatible DC 12v Car Charger for Dell Aero

Compatible DC 12v Car Charger for Dell AeroThis item was deleivered before the estimated date which was great this is exactly what I needed works great, this is a great car charger it also will stop charging once the phone is completely charged to avoid over charging my phone

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Monday, August 11, 2014

Instapark® NEW All Black 5W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel with 12V Solar Charge Controller

Instapark® NEW All Black 5W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel with 12V Solar Charge ControllerThis solar panel combo is a solar panel plus a charge controller plus clamps all preassembled and ready to go. Set it out in the sun, attach the clamps to a meter, and you should get what I got 20V at .3 amps. My panel came in good condition inside a solid cardboard box within another box. Your mileage may vary. I am pleased with the construction overall, but it does not look overly rugged. You won't want to casually toss it around too much, but it should mount nicely to a solid surface. The aluminum frame has mounting holes on the back, but the clearance is very limited.

I have a Brunton foldable solar panel that cost ten times as much and only puts out 3 times the amps (same voltage).

I will be buying a larger Instapark product in the future. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase.

SOLAR PANEL: This panel is very well made, reliable, and seems quite weatherproof. It puts out the full 5 watts in bright sunlight. I put some silicone caulk where the wire exits the back of the panel, just to be safe.

CHARGE CONTROLLER: The housing is definitely not weatherproof, but it does work properly. Some reviewers reported rusted connectors. Mine arrived without any rust. I created a battery box for an electric fence. The solar panel is mounted on top of the box, and the solar charge controller is inside the box with the battery and the fence energizer (protected from weather).

Don't use it with a large panel (as one reviewer did), because it's only designed to take a small current. It is rated for only 3 amps. 3 amps x 12 volts = 36 watts. So ... don't hook up more than 36 watts of 12-volt solar panels to this charger.

Another reviewer said the charger allows the battery to discharge into the solar panel at night. That's not really true. I did many tests and figured out what is going on. There is a green "Power" LED light on the charge controller. That light is on whenever it is connected to the battery. That light draws about 5 milli-amps from the battery at night, which is negligible. During the day, the solar panel powers the green LED.

So ... when the solar panel gets no power from the sun, electricity flows from the battery to the green LED. But that is the only draw on the battery. I tested it, and there is no current flowing into the solar panel from the battery. The 5 milli-amp draw is minimal, and really has no effect on the battery at all. Consider that during bright sunlight, the panel pours about 400+ milli-amps into the battery. Even that amount is just considered a "trickle" charge.

I put a blocking diode (1N4001) between the battery and the charge controller, which even blocks the 5 milli-amp discharge at night. Now the green "Power" light only comes on when the panel gets light.

I also verified that the charge controller stops charging the batter when it reaches about 13 volts. That protects the battery from being over-charged.

Hope this helps.

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This is a pretty good little solar panel. I bout this to keep the battery on my camper topped off while not being used.

The Good: Panel performs as expected. In full bright sun I measured around 350mA at about 20V (7 Watts!) The size is nice and small (about the size of a sheet of paper) as compared to the amorphous panels which are much larger for the same wattage. The cable from the panel's junction box to the charge controller is nice and long.

Th Not So Good: The cover for the junction box on the back doesn't quite seal all the way around on mine. I put a small bead of caulk around it. Also the charge controller does NOT appear weatherproof. As a matter of fact it has a USB port on the side of it that is not sealed. My solution was to encase it in a weatherproof electrical box and run the wires out from there. Also, the clamps are small. Finally, the thickness of the frame is very small which makes mounting with the moutning holes challenging.

Overall though, I like this panel and would buy it again.

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Appears to be very well made and a good value for the price except for the clamps. The clamps are too small for the products intended use and tinny. I easily destroyed one of the clamps when trying to grip the 12v battery pole. I cut the original clamps off and replaced them with the appropriate clamps I purchased at Radio Shack.

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i bought this to charge my D.I.Y. battery box/ power station. I use it to charge cell phones and run a 75 watt inverter. I charge two 7Ah 12 volt batteries. it charges them from 50% DOD (depth of discharge) in about 4 hours. Very nice. This kit comes with a 3 amp solar charge controller and a set of battery leads with clips. Perfect for learning about solar energy and small projects. I will be buying another 5 watt instapark panel next weekend to hook up in parallel with this one. For the price you cant beat this system.

Another note is that instapark has slightly underrated this system, which is awesome considering all of the over rating going on in the industry. In Oklahoma I'm reading 19.8 volts and .420 amps right now. And its solid mounted to my porch. Also this panel will put out 13 volts in 60% shade. To get those numbers from an amorphous panel you will need something 3 times as big, physicly. if you want to get into solar for less than $100 buy this an amazon has a $13 SLA 7ah battery. And your ready to do some work.

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Friday, August 8, 2014

Duracell D15A 15 AMP Battery Charger

Duracell D15A 15 AMP Battery ChargerI had accidentally kept the light in my car on ... and it was sitting like that in garage for 3 days, so the battery was dead when I tried to start it.

Purchased this unit at target (same price), came back. This was the first time in my life to charge the battery. However, setup took only a minute. It started to charge the battery. I waited for approx 4 hours and the battery was fully charged. Disconnected and tried to start the car. Voila, started in first attempt. Saved me the hassle of calling jump start.

I cannot comment on technical details, but it worked like a charm for me for a dead car battery.

I've looked around at different chargers, and this one stands out. It offers many features of a higher priced charger for a lower price, like battery desulfation. I recently used this charger to top up my car battery, because I drive short distances which doesn't give the alternator enough time to recharge after starting. It is also convenient in the fact that the cables store in the unit, and it has a carrying handle. The manual that comes with it is very good as well, explains in depth how to use the charger and safety precautions. A nice feature is the automatic incorrect polarity detection, which makes it easy to use. It is also a nice size box to keep in the trunk. The only con is the dim display, which is pretty dim.

Pros:

1. Easy to use

2. Automatic charging with shutoff

3. Cables store inside

4. Battery desulfation

5. Three charging speeds

Cons:

1. Dim display

All in all I am glad I purchased this charger, you get a lot for your money in a nice package. I am sorry to see Duracell discontinue this unit.

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The product description says " features easy battery connection via clip leads, ring terminals or DC lighter plug (all included)." This is incorrect , it only has clip leads in which the gap in the clip is too large to fit the 8mm bolt head on side terminal batteries(that's why there's ring terminals NOT INCLUDED). So this will only work on some but not all of my cars.

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I found the charger's display to be much too dim for daylight viewing. I have seen two chargers and they were both that way. It looks good in very low light or at night, but in sunlight it is just impossible to tell what is going on. Just another note be patient after you connect it to the battery as it can take over a minute for the charging process to start.

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As most of the other reviews stated, the display is dim. Infact, mine is so dim that I usually cannot see the lights or volt/amperage meter without putting a dark towel around my head head and the charger to see what it's saying. Even at night it is less than 'good'. If you are patient and good with puzzles, you can get the cords back into it's neat storage compartment. The charger itself seems to do a good job once you blindly pick the right setiings, but putting your face to the electronics and sometimes battery and engine area is dangerous. I have had this unit for about 10 months and use it for both boat and cars. It was purchased through Amazon but I can not recommend it since someone is bound to get injured trying to read the dimly lit display. How did this ever pass Duracell design approval? Oh, made in China.

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Saturday, August 2, 2014

YTX20-BS High Performance - Maintenance Free - Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery

YTX20-BS High Performance - Maintenance Free - Sealed AGM Motorcycle BatteryThis was half the price of a sealed battery from the Harley dealer. It came with all required mounting hardware and was easy to install. No messing with acid, no need to charge, just install and go. If you're looking for a new battery, this is a great option.

I replaced a Batteries Plus battery that I bought last year with this battery. I used a battery tender over the winter and the BP battery still wouldn't start my Harley this Spring. This new battery reminds me of the genuine sealed HD battery I had for 5 years before I replaced it with that BP pos. It has ample cranking power and the bike runs smoother with it than it did with the BP pos that cost $20 more. Don't waste your money this thing works great!

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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Power Bright PW3500-12 Power Inverter 3500 Watt 12 Volt DC To 110 Volt AC

Power Bright PW3500-12 Power Inverter 3500 Watt 12 Volt DC To 110 Volt ACI use this inverter for powering power tools on construction jobs. It has taken the place of an 1800 watt gas generator. Wish I made the switch years ago. This inverter easily powers large 1/2" electric drills and most any other power tools without any problem at all. Setup quick connects, also available on Amazon, to my truck battery. All the other contractors are also amazed. Never again will I use a heavy smelly generator. The unit is lightweight, easily moved to different trucks with quick connects (non included). Its a little bulky and may not readily fit in a standard pickup truck conveniently. However with the quick connects comming through the grill it can just be placed on the ground and used just like you would a portable generator, although it isn't weather proof so it would have to be protected from rain. Possibly behind the front seat. Mine is mounted in between the front seats of a Ford E-250 work van. Fits nicely there and is also used to charge all the cordless tool batteries. If all you needed was to charge cordless batteries a much smaller unit would be fine. But this 3500 will power anything you can plug into it.

I use this in my Ford transit to power a microwave,coffee maker and toaster. This is great. I was even able to run the microwave and coffee maker at the same time. The only issue is the installation. I had to run a 0 gauge cable from my battery to the back of the truck.

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I am a business owner who builds custom wooden crates and skids on site for the moving and shipping industry. Bought this hoping to eliminate the need for a loud exhaust puffing generator that can be hard to start in winter to power saws drills and air compressors in a small van that does smaller jobs throughout the city of Chicago. Plan was to hook it up to the existing battery in van and run all equipment while the vehicle idles.

I must say it generates the power needed to power a 3/4 horsepower air compressor and a 13 amp miter saw individually. When they operate simultaneously it does struggle a little, but still does manage to keep everything running. This isn't that big of a deal for me as normally only one person is working out of this truck at a time. I was worried about it draining the battery of my vehicle but the safety shut off at 10 volts solves that problem. I did, later on, equip my truck with a deep cycling marine battery. Now for most jobs I don't even have to idle van to continually charge the battery.

In my application This is better than an invert-er generator because it is 6x cheaper for same wattage, quieter, and takes up less space in back of truck.

Only thing is that a chart or reference of some type, to guide the purchaser, on the size of cables to use would have been handy. It took me a few hours of research to figure out the safe AWG of cable to use. I used 15 ft of 3/0 cable and it seems to be working fine.

I eventually will equip my other small van with an invert-er also but I may go up in size to a 5000W unit.

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Simple & consistent operation, very well built. A great product at this price point and better than the other models tried previously.

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This was my second Power Bright PW3500 that I purchased, the first one quit after five years one day it worked then next time nothing. This next new one right out of the box the remote did not work but this was not essential just a nusance, to replace one from Bermuda would cost more than it's worth. The inverters work very well though and can provide good power on a number of projects as we use trucks in sales displays with all kinds of lights and sound playing for promoting soft drinks out in the field also we have power supply for music and lights for trucks in parades around the Island, all told I would get another one if this one lasts over five years.

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Saturday, July 26, 2014

Motorola MH230R 23-Mile Range 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

Motorola MH230R 23-Mile Range 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio
  • 10-hour alkaline or 8-hour rechargeable battery life
  • 11 weather channels (7 NOAA) with alert features
  • 22 channels each with 121 privacy codes for superior interference protection
  • Pair of two-way radios with up to 23 mile range
  • iVOX hands-free communication without the need for an audio accessory, MH230R includes• 2 radios, 2 belt clips•, 1 dual drop-in charger,• 1 charging adaptor •2 NiMH rechargeable battery packs•, Available in yellow

IMPRESSION BASED ON EXPERIENCE:

This is my second pair of Motorola 2-Way radios. I have tried other bands like Midland and been very disappointed, but Motorola has never let me down. I needed two extra radios for a fishing trip to Colorado so that my father, my brother, my son and I could stay in touch. I was amazed at how good these radios did in the mountains. At one point I was over three miles away from my father on the other side of a mountain and we could still talk clearly. Now I know 3 miles in not as far as the 23 miles range that is claimed these radios can reach, but if you know anything about how these radios transmit, then you know that for it to transmit clearly through 3 miles of solid mountain is close to a miracle. I have a pair of Midland G-300 Two Way Radios that claim a 10 mild range that cannot even reach 1/2 a mile through forest on straight level ground. I was also impressed with the battery life. Even after a long day of heavy use these units had plenty of power left. One was left on over night after being used all day and it still had power the next day.

Since I want this review to be helpful to people people wanting to buy these, I want to make something clear. The range claim that any 2-way radio manufacturer makes, is base on optimum conditions with no structural or atmospheric interference. In real life you can never expect to get those kinds of ranges out of any unit. Due to the curvature of the earth I would not expect that any radio could reach farther then 10 miles under normal conditions unless each radio is located in an elevated position with a valley in between, such as on either side of the Grand Canyon. So when you buy a 2-way radio, don't pay much attention to the range claims that are made. Just make sure that they will do what you need them to and don't expect a miracle that deifies the laws of physics.

PROS:

Motorola quality, great range and battery life.

CONS:

None that I can find.

THE BOTTOM LINE:

If you are looking for a good pair of 2-way radios for hiking, camping, fishing or similar, look no farther. If you are looking for 2-way radios for some sort of specialized professional use or something else these may or may not be what you are looking for.

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I bought 2 pair of these radios as well as 3 pair of the MR355s. They cost $20 less, so I could get about 3 pair of these for 2 pair of the MR355s. I distributed them to my supervisors, vehicle operators and field engineers in our open area shipyard.

The reception is fine, although you do notice the clearer sound and slightly longer range of the MR355s (I'm talking only a couple hundred yards longer).

The unit uses the supplied NiMH battery pack or 3 AAA's. Of course, AA's batteries like the ones used in the MR355 would have more power and last longer, but then, the MR355 has more features (like vibrate and an LED flashlight) that use up more power. Anyway, I knew the compromises when I got the units.

However, I wasn't ready for the MH230 to show 2 bars on the battery icon and yet the display wasn't functioning clearly. Some of the LCD lines were very faint or could only be seen at an extreme angle. For instance, the 8 looked like a 9 bcs the left lower LCD bar wouldn't light up. After trying out the features, I fully charged the battery. Wouldn't you know it, at full charge, all the LCD's work. At partial charge (or discharge, as you like it) some of the LCD bars would fade out. This happened with all 4 MH230 radios and didn't happen with any of the MR355s, even as the more expensive radio's would run out of juice. NOTE to Giant Electronics, fix this issue! You're ruining Motorola's rep.

Anyway, we use the MH230 in thick steel crane and payloader cabins, talking to people in the office 700 yards away with a couple 30 foot tall cargo ships and a few dozen welders doing their thing in between. The sound is mostly clear and everyone gets heard. The users wish they had the PTT earbuds that come with the more expensive units, but hey, you get the bright yellow ones, be happy!

The guys who crawl around inside the steel hulls get the MR355s with the PTT, vibra and lights. They're happy too.

4 stars for the unit performance, minus 1 star bcs of the LCD problems at half batt.

Can't complain I'm not getting the 23 mile range, or they would owe me stars. BTW, many 25 Watt vehicle or base station radios with 36 inch antennas won't get 23 miles, so don't expect these reach that far.

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I've never written a review before but was motivated to write this one. This is a great product. My fly fishing buddy and i use these in the mountains and they are great. Very clear. My friend even fell into the river, and after drying out, the radio came back to life.

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I purchased these walkies so our group of 6 could keep in touch during a 7 day cruise. They did not dissapoint. We never had any problems with interference or static. One day, we were off the ship,about 6 miles from port and the walkies actually worked getting in touch with our group still on the ship! We were impressed! We look forward to using them for this upcoming ski season

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I bought these for my son's 4th birthday. I read the Amazon reviews before making a purchase and boy does that help. For the money, I highly recommend these 2-way radios. We have been using them for about 3 weeks now and the battery has never run out at the end of each day. We just put them on the charger at night and the next day, they are good to go. Our relatives lives next door, and they have a 2-way so we are able to talk back and forth. It's been so nice for the kids and the adults!! We camp in the summer so I think the kids will get a lot of use out of these at the campground. My son is 4 ad daughter is 6, so they are too young for cell phones but these 2-way radio's will be perfect for them to stay in touch with mom and dad. The only downfall is the side button was a little difficult for my son to push in order to talk, but he has learned to hold it with both hands and able to push the button fine now. Totally recommend this product.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

CableForge 12v Vehicle Car Charger (Glows blue) for Motorola Droid RAZR XT912 cell phone coiled str

CableForge 12v Vehicle Car Charger for Motorola Droid RAZR XT912 cell phone coiled stretch power charger micro USB 4ftCan't say I expected this to actually be a Motorola product. That's the only thing that kept this from being a 5 star product (false advertising). Other than that, it works just fine. I am using it to charge my Droid Razr HD Maxx. The connections are snug, as they should be. Not difficult to plug it in, but not loose to where I'm worried it's going to fall out. The phone immediately recognizes the connection and charges just as well as the cable that came with the phone. The 6 feet length makes it great for bedside use, as I can have it charging while in bed and still use the phone. That extra 3 feet makes a huge difference. So if you need a long charging cable for a micro USB device, this will do the job. Have only used it for a few days so far, though, so I'll update this in the future to comment on the durability.

Update: My girlfriend and I have each had our cords for about 2 months now. So you can bet that me updating this so soon means bad news. About a week ago, she noticed her phone didn't charge well overnight (when using this cord). I thought she most likely had a loose connection when she plugged it in, either at the USB/base portion or the microUSB/phone connection. Then just last night, I noticed when I plugged my phone in to charge, the battery icon started "flashing" between charging/not charging, as if it was rapidly being plugged in and unplugged. Basically, this cord is shot. Other cords used with the same base charged just fine. We took a look at her cord and it did the same thing mine did. So...

This cord (TWO OF THEM!) lasted only 2 months before kicking the bucket. Though having a 6 foot cord is great (in my opinion), it's not worth the purchase if its only going to last 2 months. Would not buy again!

Seems to be a high quality item at a very low price. What more could you ask for from a cable?

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the cable end does not make contact when plugged in the phone it so loose it will not stay in the phone very unhappy cheap made i would not recommend it anyone

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Needed to charge phone and for data connection to computer. Works like a charm. The added length is nice for charging. My husband has a USB wall-socket adapter he uses and the length makes it like a normal charging cord.

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It is a real pleasure when a product does what it's supposed to do, time after time. It charges my Motorola and syncs with my computer. All the parts fit and is a good length not too long as to get wrapped up with other wires and not too short to have to hang from the computer (and disconnect as a too-short, loose-fitting Ipod cord did). A quality product, for me, is one that does what it is supposed to do, consistently and comfortably, even impresses with its sturdiness and the thought that went into considering the convenience of its end user. This cable meets or exceeds in all areas.

Monday, June 30, 2014

Briggs & Stratton 30471 8,000 Watt 420cc Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit

Briggs & Stratton 30471 8,000 Watt 420cc Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel KitAt first the lack of reviews and some issues discussed with other models made me leery of this purchase, but after research on other sites and talking to people here in the Northeast who used their generators after the ice storms heavily, I decided on this generator and I am very pleased. The generator arrived promptly, in excellent condition, was put in my garage for me, and took me all of 15 minutes to go from in the box to running. With the battery start, I know that my wife can start his up and key warm if we loose power in the winter, even if I am at work.

+ Easy set-up. Box to power in less than 15 minutes. Only tools needed is a box knife, socket set, and a box wrench.

+ Quick Start Guide. Really every thing you need to know to put it together and get it running.

+ Easy start. Kicked right over on the first turn of the key and the choke was off within a minute

+ Fuel Gauge. Some sites said it didn't have one, but it does.

+ Low Oil Shutoff. Some sites said it did not have one, but it does

+ Battery. Later I complain about what this unit did not include in the box, but they did include the battery. Some generators do not.

+ Weather Protectors. There are rubber covers over the power connections. Although this unit is not rain-proof, it dies keep moisture at a minimum.

+ Battery Trickle Charger. Plug in your generator to trickle charge the starter battery to keep it at its peak readiness.

+ Large Wheels. In conjunction with he fold down handle, rolls around easily.

+ Looks Good. Okay. it's a generator, but it does look nice.

Neutral Noise. Although not as quiet as a Honda, this unit is about the same noise level as my lawn tractor. Tolerable, but not great.

Neutral Oil Fill Location. Instructions say a funnel is optional to fill the oil. I recommend using one if you want to keep oil off the floor.

Minus What it Does NOT Come With. Many generators include a power cord, fuel stabilizer, a funnel, etc. The only thing you get with this generator is the oil and the starter battery. Is it too much to ask that you get everything you need out of the box and don't need to run about buying the pieces? It is not like these are inexpensive items to begin with. (NOTE This is not unique to this unit or this company. As you research, you will find that different companies include different things).

Update In October 2011 the NE suffered a early snow and this caused power to go out at my home for four days. The generator supplied us power for the entire four days and ran without issue. By balancing our load, not use any heavy demand items (oven, stove top, dryer, AC, etc.) and keeping the generator fueled (burned just under a gallon an hour on full load) we lived normally. My only complaint is that the keyed socket for the generator cable appears NOT to be the quality I would have liked and removal of the cable after the power came on was difficult and I could see damage to the socket.

Update #2 Maybe it is and October event, but the East Coast suffered another serious storm in October 2012 knocking out power in my area for a day. The generator had no real use since October 2011 (although I do run it under load once a month and use fuel stabilizer). The generator started right up and supplied us power for the duration. Again, other than the noise of he generator, you would have not known we were without power. As far as I can see, it looks and runs like brand new. I remain very satisfied with my purchase.

After waiting almost a month for it to come in stock Amazon finally shipped my 30471. No problems with the delivery or the state of packaging. Once opened the box I was surprised to see that manufacturing date was January 2010 which did not give me a warm fuzzy feeling about it. Upon further inspection I have noticed that inside base of the metal fuel tank is already have early indicators of rusting. To top it off, after fueling it up almost to a full, the fuel gauge is not working and sitting at empty. A call to Briggs only added further frustration as the woman answered the phone after 20+ minute hold time (which was suppose to be only 3 minutes as per the automated system) was the nastiest, most unhelpful customer I every had with my entire dealing with any customer support line. I was expecting any minute for for her to curse me for calling the customer support. First she says she can't find anything in English on the unit and then she claims that there is no gas gauge on that model and I must be talking about the gas cap. Upon convincing her that there is a gas gauge she finally finds it. She tells me that she is not sure if they have any fuel gauges available, if they do !!!! she would send me one. I asked if there would be instructions included on how to install the replacement gauge, she started to bark NO, it is just 2 screws holding it and if I am not comfortable doing it I should take it to a service center. So, this is the kind a sub human service you will get from Briggs apparently. Very promising for my future purchases. Briggs if you give the a damn about customer service, you should listen to your customer service call recording.

Anyway, the generator appears to work as it should otherwise and the battery had full change on it and started without issues. With all the rust starting to creep on the metal fuel tank you should make sure to install a fuel filter on the gas line before your engine gets destroyed...

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This generator functioned very well when we needed it. During Hurricane Irene, we lost power. Fortunately, we had installed a generator connection sub-panel. This generator worked perfectly to give us the power we needed until our electricity was restored.

The generator came well-packaged with easy to understand instructions. The wheel kit was the only thing that needed to be assembled. After attaching the negative wire to the battery and adding some oil, the machine was ready to go. After making sure that the fuel feed was in the "on" position, the generator started on the first try with the key-start. Although it is not "quiet," it is probably more quiet than other generators with similar power ratings. For the money, this is a great generator that I do not hesitate to recommend to anyone needing a portable gasoline powered generator with 8,000 watts of running power.

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I always liked Briggs and Stration products until now.

When I was a kid we purchased Briggs and Straton engines for our Go-carts and Mini-bikes. Never had any issues, they just ran and ran well.

Two years ago I decided to buy a portable generator as we have had several power outages, Edison does not pay for your defrosted freezer food.

Ok! I looked at retail stores in my area for a good quality generator and found nothing but cheap poor quality junk.

I went online and found the Briggs and Straton model 30471 and a Generac XG8000E, They both looked like good products. But since I did not know about Generac and had been buying Briggs and Straton as a kid,I decided to purchase the Model 30471 8000 watt portable generator.

I had to purchase it in Arizona as they do not sell this model in California, We brought it home in it's sealed box.

OK! Now when opening the box there was no manual or wheel hubcaps, I called B&S support for help. They sent incomplete hubcaps (missing the red attached parts) and told me to print the manual myself on their web page.

What crap service! Next they resent complete hubcaps,that were defective.

When I finally got ready to start the generator,the gas cap would not come off. The locking tabs on the gas cap were longer then the tanks opening tab slots, I had to rock and play with the cap to get it off. I called B&S again, They sent a new gas cap that was too small for the gas tank. Then they sent another gas cap that was razor sharp on the lower edge, It fit but sliced three of my fingers open.

The hech with the gas cap! I put gas in and used the original hard to remove and install gas cap.

When the engine started there were lots of rattles,I shut it off. Several shield bolts were missing from frame and muffler support. I called B&S again, First they sent One bolt when four were missing, I called again.

After installing all the missing bolts, I re-started the generator, It did not run well, misfiring, etc. I checked the fuel shut-off filter screen, First the fuel shut-off does not shut-off and the filter screen was blocked off about 35% with the plastic material molded to make the part. Also the fuel gauge always stays on empty.

I called B&S again for a fuel filter screen and shut-off valve, And fuel gauge.

The shut-off assembly arrived in two weeks complete,But the fuel gauge was missing the view portion. I called B&S again, they argued that the fuel gauge was complete, I had to take pictures of what they sent me and email them. Days later they called and said they saw the problem and were sending the proper part as a customer courtesy! Wow! The unit has a 3-year homeowner warranty and it is only 16 months old with 6 hours of use. What kind of favor are they giving me? NONE.

I found out this generator was made in China (there are some real good products from China), But here are more issues; The paint on the frame is blistering off in several areas, The frame is rusted under the paint. The frame was not properly cleaned before it was painted in China. I keep this unit in a finished garage and covered. The rust was under the paint from day one!.

Next issue; The right end 120 volt receptacle did not work. I desided to just order and pay for it from B&S, It arrived made by Cooper USA. It was totally different from the China receptable, There are six wires with thick ring terminals on the generator that need to go under receptacle screws. The Cooper receptable screws are staked at the ends so they can not be removed without stripping out the female threads in the receptacle.USA replacement parts on a China parts generator,Did not work.

I needed to use this generator for one day only,while Edison shut off our power for upgrades or repairs. This generator ran and misfired for about 8 hrs. while our power was off, I then shut it down and put it back in my garage. A few days later I noticed oil stained floor under this Briggs & Stratton generator, Now the engine valve cover is leaking oil onto my garage floor.

I GIVE UP!!!

This purchase of $1295. was a total mistake that caused me major stress. This unit looks brand new except blistering paint,oil leaking and total run hrs are only 11.

I am donating this Briggs and Straton generator, And will never buy anything with the Briggs and Straton name anywhere on it...

I just purchased a Generac XG8000E that I should have purchased in the first place, It cost $89. more but it it so much better quality then the Briggs and Straton. The Generac is Made in USA, Has a pressure fed oil system engine with a spin-on oil filter. *And most of all you can get original USA parts, And there are no issues.

Briggs and Straton had their generator built in China and now trying to adapt USA made generic replacement parts,When a replacement part is needed.

The people at Briggs and straton are sometimes rude, And many have no knowledge of the correct parts on the 30471 Elite series generator they sell.

Maybe I got a Lemon, I lost money buying it and gained more unwanted stress.

I honestly do not recommend this generator.

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Wonderful generator. Came well packaged with easy to follow instructions for the minimal assembly that was required. After putting the wheels on, connecting the battery cable and putting the provided oil in the crankcase it was ready to go. Started first time. Working well. Best part, American made.

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Saturday, June 28, 2014

Cell Phone Car Charger for Samsung Convoy U640

Cell Phone Car Charger for Samsung Convoy U640Work as it should and a lot cheaper than the one at the cell store.

It worked out great for our phones in the car.

Friends & family will really like this product for their travels.

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Product did not fit the Convoy phone as advertised. Had a different sized plug. Outside of that, service was ok.

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It is a good product and works well most of the time. I sometimes have to press it in more firmly to the AC outlet in my car to make sure that the light comes on and it charges my cell.

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have not used as of this time. It did fit the cell phone and I assume it will charge the battery when I have a need to do so.

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Schumacher PST-100 DSR ProSeries Speed Test Battery Analyzer

Schumacher PST-100 DSR ProSeries Speed Test Battery AnalyzerThis little tester is easy to use and provides a digital display that shows the most important aspect of any battery Cold Cranking Amps! Just connect to the battery terminals, and enter the battery's factory rating. Start the test, and the display shows the actual CCA along with a recommendation.

The battery clamps make great contact on top-terminal batteries, but it's tough to get a solid bite with them on side terminals, such as those used by GM. Also, the cables are a bit short. Not a big deal, but I felt compelled to deduct one star for these minor annoyances.

Schumacher is a solid company that has been around for decades, and their products hold up well. I'm still using the same Schumacher battery charger that I bought 30 years ago.

Cheers

I love it. This is a creative solution for a an old dirty problem. Old equipment use plain high power resistors to measure CCA. It use to depend on difficult to achieve good contact, high current and associated problems. This as other similar products use a clean low power solution to solve the same problem. There must be a lot of software embedded in this product. Congratulation to the designer.

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TRIED IT ON 6 DIFFERENT BATTERIES. 2 WERE 2 YEARS OLD, 3 WERE 1 YEAR OLD AND THE LAST ONE ON MY BRAND NEW CAR AND ALL 6 CAME UP AS REPLACE BATTERY. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME ON THIS PIECE OF JUNK!

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Instapark® PRS-1010 PWM 12V/24V 10 Amp Solar Power Charge Controller, 120W/240W

Instapark® PRS-1010 PWM 12V/24V 10 Amp Solar Power Charge Controller, 120W/240WDoes what it was designed to do and for the price, who can complain. Now if you want a nice one that has LCD display with MPPT, this is not for you. However, I do not put all of my eggs in one basket. I have a total of 6 charge controllers. 3 of which remain in a faraday cage. The instapark is the cheapest 10 amp charger that I own, but it has been tested and works properly. Very spartan like as far as the info it provides, but it does properly maintain my battery bank.....

The controller shipped quickly getting to me in about 5-6 days from ordering. After it got here it worked fine for all of 3 days, total charging time maybe 20hrs (has been really cloudy). After 3 days it says the battery was full (flashing green LED) and battery was only reading 12.5v (nowhere near full) i tested the battery, panel, and controller individually. The battery and the panel were performing as expected leading me to believe it was the controller. I returned the controller for a full refund through amazon. Also i didnt like that the LED indicators were sunk in so they were only able to be viewed from directly in front of the controller. Up to you if you want to chance it but i would not buy another one, i ended up going with HQRP.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Car and Wall Charger Essential Kit for the Creative Zen Vision M - uses Gomadic TipExchange Technol

Car and Wall Charger Essential Kit for the Creative Zen Vision M - uses Gomadic TipExchange Technology
  • Gomadic Wall Charger is built to support worldwide voltage input levels ranging from 100-240vAC /50-60 Hz. High output 10W /2A transformer provides output voltage and resistor configuration specific to the Creative Zen Vision M.
  • Gomadic TipExchange Technology protects your investment by allowing you to change/upgrade either charger by simply swapping the physical charging tip. (Charging tips for Creative Zen Vision M included with additional tips sold separately).
  • This Gomadic Car charger has a wide input voltage range of 12-24vDC to support all vehicle charging ports. Works in cars, trucks, planes, boat, RVs and more (both domestic and international). Available output current is an impressive 10W/2A . (Twice most competing products!)
  • Backed by our Gomadic Lifetime Warranty. Quality products protected by a quality guarantee.
  • Specification: Wall Charger: Dimensions: (2.0" X 1.75"), Cable Length: (50"), Power Input: (110-240vAC), Output Power: (Creative Zen Vision M Specific); Car Charger; Dimensions: (1.75" X 0.5"), Cable Length: (42"), Power Input: (12-24vDC); Output Power: (Creative Zen Vision M Specific).

If you're buying a Zan Vision: M, you need this set. The process of charging through the USB cable that comes with the player is ridiculously long and annoying. Both of the chargers work beautifully. I've had absolutely no problems. The only complaint I have is that the cords on these chargers are shorter than I would like. The wall charger cord is 2 or 3 feet long which means it can't go far while it's plugged in. It is hardly long enough to put the player on my desk while it's plugged in. The car charger cord is a foot long, maybe less. It's coiled so that, theoretically, you could stretch it if you needed it to be longer, but in my experience trying to stretch it just pops it out of the lighter socket. So that's something to keep in mind when buying.

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Apart from the fiddly nature of the charger it does all it says apart from the one main thing if you intend to have it connected to your car whilst driving the charger is not shielded thus a ridiculously loud hum can be heard through the sound system as it charges for the sake of a cheap shielding mechanism to prevent this problem could be easily solved buy at your own peril

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Arrived promptly and in pristine condition. Works well with my Zen Vision: M. Came with two adapters--one for the car charger, one for the wall charger. The adapters are a bit of a tight squeeze to plug onto my ZVM, but there was no epic struggle. All in all, decent quality and performance.

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This product works well and the transaction went flawles. It has an adapter you need to use on the Zen for car and AC chargers. It plucks in between the Zen and charger. It only comes with one so if you use your Zen in the home and in the car you will just have to carry the adapter back and forth between the 2 in order to charge it. An aditional adapter would be nice. Overall the product is works well and feels sturdy. I would recommend it.

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Works just as advertised. Have had no problems with fit or performance with either product.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Sunforce 37015 60-Watt Solar Panel - Crystalline

Sunforce 37015 60-Watt Solar Panel - CrystallineI was advised to purchase this size solar panel by a friend so I could keep my RV deep

cycle battery from discharging. The second day camping , I set up the solar panel on top of my

camper shell and hooked it up to my trailer battery. By 11:00 am the battery was fully charged.

The only thing I added was some insulated electrical connectors from Home Depot. The solar

panel works great, I no longer need to be concerned about saving power to make the battery last.

I have plenty of power to last however long I stay.

BigJAY

I purchased two of this item one came with a 7 amp charger the other one did not

DO NOT BUY YOU WILL NOT KNOW WHAT YOU WILL GET!!!!! NO CHARGER NO WIRING

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Car Charger for Motorola V3 Razr Razor V3c V323 V325 L6 L7 U6 Vehicle Car Battery Charger

Car Charger for Motorola V3 Razr Razor V3c V323 V325 L6 L7 U6 Vehicle Car Battery ChargerThanks to my Motorola V3 charger working perfectly I went over my minutes. Used to be my cell phone batteries died and I didn't use up my minutes. Now: overcharge minutes!!!

This product just does what it is supposed to do charge my phone when I am in the car. The vendor gave an excellent price! I am a happy camper.

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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Optima Batteries 8010-044 6V RedTop Starting Battery

Optima Batteries 8010-044 6V RedTop Starting BatteryThis battery is expensive. I could have bought 3 normal!? lead acid batteries for the price that I paid for only one Optima battery. Why did I do that? I have a 1951 Ford that had a 6 volt system when it was new. I restored it and left it as original as possible. My current lead acid battery is 5 years old. It was leaking and causing corrosion on both battery terminals as well as eating the paint off my battery holder. I participate in a few old car restoration chats. Many, many of the other folks that have tried the 6 volt Optima assured me that I would not be sorry that I spent 3 times more money and I should go ahead a purchase this battery.

I bit the bullet, so to speak, and ordered the battery. I had already cleaned my cables and repainted my battery holder while waiting for the battery to arrive. I strapped it in with bungie cords and turned the key. I spins the engine as fast as a 12 volt. The car had been setting long enough for some of the gasoline to evaporate out of the carburator. With the old battery, I normally squirted some starter fluid down the carb before even attempting to start it. I just wanted to see if this battery is a great as I have been told.

The only thing that I can find to complain about is the size of the battery. I had to make a holddown for it. I cut up some sheet metal, bent it and welded it together in about an hour. I am now a happy owner of a battery that I think that I can trust. I'm also told that it will never leak and ruin my cables or battery holder.

Ron

The Optima battery is a great product. No review necessary of the product quality, it's a good brand and delivers great performance. But the way it was shipped was really surprising. There was no box, nothing. The shipping labels were just slapped on the plastic housing of the battery and the insulating caps were taped down with clear packaging tape. It arrived, but was showing obvious abrasion to the plastic, and I had to use Goop Off to get the glue from the various labels removed. This battery is destined for a classic car. It is visible when you open the hood, so looks count. I was really surprised that Amazon's supplier of these did such a PATHETICALLY POOR JOB of packaging it for shipment!

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Bought 2 of these 6 volt for our antique cars in May, 2010. In October the first one would not hold a charge. Took it to the local Optima distributor and they verified it would not hold a charge. The second one failed in March, 2011 and Amazon said it was not their responsibility since it was over 30 days. A good deal is only a good deal when it works. This is not a good deal. Please consider buying from a local distributor that will stand behind their product. I've learned my lesson.

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I purchased this battery for an antique automobile I own that sits for long periods of time. A regular acid battery requires periodic charging if left unattended but the optima batteries I've owned in the past have performed well for me even after sitting for over six months at a time. Another feature I like about optimas are they can be mounted in ANY position without leaking. I have been very satisfied with my purchases from amazon and the delivery times have been excellent.

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Do not buy this battery as the warranty does not take affect unless you buy it from a authorized retailer which is not Amazon. I bought this battery and it arrived dead on arrival (after messing around with this for 2 weeks I figured it out to my shock). It being dead was not the big issue until I called Optima and they said there was nothing they could do because it was bought through Amazon. A 20 day old battery is worthless because Amazon will not take it back because batterys are not allowed to be returned. Looks like $122 has been thrown down the toilet save yourself this headache.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Cellet Cradle Charger with Data Cable for Motorola Droid X - Black

Cellet Cradle Charger with Data Cable for Motorola Droid X - BlackThis charges both a spare DroidX battery as well as the one in the phone, flawlessly. Indicator lights are accurate. Phone sits securely in cradle (with the regular charger, i have to be very careful, as the slightest movement disconnects). The USB mini (not micro) cable did need replacing after several months, which I found via Amazon @ 1.89.:-)

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Thursday, April 10, 2014

DieHard 71219 Battery Charger / Maintainer for 6 & 12-Volt Batteri

DieHard 71219 Battery Charger / Maintainer for 6 & 12-Volt BatteriI bought this primarily for use as a maintainer for a vehicle that is seldom driven, but that I did'nt want to have to jump start, or remove and charge the battery every time I needed/wanted to start the car. This charger/maintainer works well for my needs.

I keep my battery in the cobra which I don't drive very much. I had one before this one nd it quit working so

jst replaced it.

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DieHard 71219 Battery Charger / Maintainer for 6 & 12-Volt Battery does not

function properly. It fails to analyze the 12 V battery and charge it.

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Retractable Car Charger for LG Quantum

Retractable Car Charger for LG QuantumThis charger doesn't always work.... It's hard to plug the phone in and even harder to keep it plugged in!

Works great! I don't always remember to charge my phone. It's a handy device to have and I LOVE the retractable cord.

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

12v Cigarette Car Charger Adapter with Smart IC Chip Technology - For Samsung A900 MM-A900 Blade &

12v Cigarette Car Charger Adapter with Smart IC Chip Technology - For Samsung A900 MM-A900 Blade & More See DescriptionsWith two kids that love to play with things I need a charger that can hold up ok and one that is cheap enough to order a new one when the kids break it. Love the price and the fast shipping. Will definitely order again.

Our kids cell phones always conveiniently seem to die while they are on the road. This keeps their cell phones charged and charges quickly.

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