Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger

In the analysis of buying a Tender Jr. vs. a Tender Plus, the main issues are time to full charge, battery size, & parasitic draw. The Tender Plus (1.25) will get the job done twice as fast as the Tender Jr. (0.75). Both now are similar architecturally, save it be the charging power & lack of temperature compensation on the Jr. They both are 4 stage, both have the same sophisticated computer chip technology running the charging process, etc... I spoke to The Deltran(The Manufacturer) customer service department on 3 different occasions, making sure I had the facts right. The first 2 times I was misinformed about the temperature compensation issue. I am editing this review to be accurate as of today's date of 12/01/10. Because The Plus will bring a battery to full charge twice as quickly as The Jr. will, The Plus has a much better chance at overcoming a parasitic draw on your batteries power. Modern cars have sophisticated electronics that require constant power 24/7. Check all your battery connections & your alternator belt!!! If the connections are not clean & tight, clean it with original coca-cola and a rag / brush, make sure they fit snugly. If your alternator belt is too loose it will not charge your battery properly. If you only want to buy one Tender, don't cheap out, buy The Plus if you have the money to do so. If you want to buy 2 or 3 Tenders to make sure all your batteries are fully charged, the Jr. will probably do just fine. I personally alternate The Jr. between 3 different cars, if I had it to do over again, I would buy The Plus instead as I am not a patient person. Both models will turn off in 72 hours automatically if a full charge is not reached, & neither will start charging without at least 3 volts stored in the battery before initiating a charge. If you left your lights on for 4 days like I did, get a jump, & drive your car around for 30 minutes before hooking up any Tender to charge your dead battery. Either of these 2 Battery Tenders are the best in the world, don't bother doing anymore research, I have done it all for you. Buy one or buy both!!! I bought The Plus model a few months ago also... These babies save you $$$, time & frustration!!! Get the 25 foot extension if you want to charge a car that sits in the driveway, it's only $12. You might also want to buy the Cigarette Lighter Apapter to charge cars that have the battery in the trunk, like the BMW E39 models.

I bought my first Battery Tender Jr. about 20 years ago (for an antique car that I drove infrequently) and it worked fine for over 15 years. I included it with that antique car when I sold it, and as far as I know, it still works.

Based on my prior experience, on November 4, 2010, I bought another Battery Tender Jr. from Amazon for another infrequently driven car. It is now less than 1 year later, and that Battery Tender Jr. got so hot that the plastic case buckled and separated at the seam. So, planning to return it under warranty, I read their terms. Not only do I have to pay to ship that defective unit back to Deltran (which I expected), they also charge a fee for "Warranty Evaluation, Shipping & Handling"! That is OUTRAGEOUS! Since I have my receipt, my fee would be only $7.95 (if no receipt, fee is $11.95). It would cost me $18.90 ($7.95 plus $10.95 USPS Flat Rate medium box) to return it (or $22.90 if I didn't have a receipt which is more than the $21.39 cost of a new one from Amazon delivered!) Why bother with a warranty claim? If that was Deltran's plan from the outset to discourage warranty claims their so-called "warranty" is a fraudulent misrepresentation.

No doubt that my first, 20-year old Battery Tender Jr. was made in the USA. Not so with the second one the label says "Made in China". A piece of Junk!

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The battery Tender Jr. comes with 1 set of permanent mount ring terminals & 1 set of mini jumper cable clamps so you can hardwire 1 car & use the clamps whereever they are needed.The 1-way quick disconnect on the cord makes things very easy to hook up & unhook. And it is maintaining my battery fine, no more dead car.

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This is an easy to install and use battery tender. If you store your motorcycle during the winter you should use one of these to extend the life of your battery.

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Great Product. I needed a way to keep my minivan battery topped off during extended idle time because my electronic rust protection device was draining the battery. This product does the job beautifully! The only trouble that I ran into initially was that the charger would not start charging because my battery voltage had dropped below 3 volts (this is a safety feature built into the unit). Once I got the voltage up above 3 volts (by briefly attaching jumper cables to another vehicle), it charged just fine. It took a few hours initially, but now I keep the battery connected while the vehicle sits in the garage.

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Sportsman GEN7000LP 7000-Watt 13-HP OHV Propane-Powered Portable Generator

I bought this at the end of winter to replace my old gasoline powered one after it wouldn't start (due to the ethanol in the gas gumming up the engine) during an ice storm. I was planning to be prepared for this coming winter. I never imagined I would be using it a few months later when a tornado whipped through our neighborhood and county just before Memorial Day. We were fortunate and only without power for 4 days, but this generator came through with flying colors. I hadn't even taken it out of the box and really wasn't at all prepared for this storm. I didn't have the battery in yet so we had to manually pull start. I have neck issues but it wasn't that difficult and started quickly each time. The brochure says you will get around 8 hours on a half load, ...NOT. Try figuring on 4 to 5. Didn't seem to matter what we ran that was the average. At $20 bucks a little 20lb bottle we got into a rhythm of running it noon to 5pm for the heat of the day and again at night 10pm to 3am for showers and such.

I planned to have a large 100lb or maybe 250lb propane tank to have on hand for this winter. The initial investment of 7 additional tanks to add to my two I had for the grill cost around $300. We used 8 bottles total being conservative with the use. Off of that I supplied my house and my daughters house (next door) with power to run a refridgerator and fan, while I ran a freezer and refriderator and fan. We also had an outlet on for charging cell phones. I would turn on the hot water heater to charge it but would turn off some of the refridgerators just to be conservative. We are on a well, so it also had a big draw whenever the pump kicked on.

All and all I am delighted with my purchase, and will make sure to have plenty of propane in place for this winter! (we live on the side of the mountain and you can't always drive up the road). The nice thing about the propane it has a long shelf life unlike the gasoline powered units, so I can relax and know it will be good for a few years not a few months.

Hope this was helpful...

This generator was purchased through an Amazon partner(CSN) arrived ahead of schedule and in perfect shape thanks to R+L Carriers!

I did not have a battery on hand yet to use the electric starter but the pull rope worked very well! After connecting it to the propane, it took about 3 pulls to start for the first time and it ran perfectly. The choke handle is kind of flimsy, but we didn't need to use it. It is a bit louder than I expected, but I don't have prior experience with a generator to compare it to.

The assembly directions are not as easy as they could be, so it took a few extra minutes to figure out how to attach the handle and wheels, etc. That was not a big problem though. We plugged in several small items to see how they would do and it had no trouble running them.

We decided to get the 30 pound(7 1/2 gallons) cylinder of propane for this just to add a little more run time than I could get with a grill sized cylinder and will probably buy 1 more cylinder as a back up.

I would highly recommend this generator for the ease of use and great price!

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This generator is simply awesome. It was shipped on a truck equipped with a liftgate making delivery very easy for me and my 2 wheel dolly.

The generator instructions to get the wheels on could be better. I read other reviews that mentioned this. So, I downloaded the manual from buffalo tools and studied the blow up diagram and read the installation process. This made things much easier for me and quicker. A few screws here and there with metric wrenches and I was done. All I had to do was add oil up to the bottom of the lip where the oil plug is inserted as stated on the manual.

It started with the first pull. Setup is easy. Attach the propane hose to the generator and propane tank, open propane nozzle, turn VERY LARGE switch on generator to "on" position, close choke, pull hand starter. Super easy.

Haven't used under load but I'm sure it will perform nicely. I purchased a used 100 lb propane tank. This thing will run for about 40 hours on 50% load before the tank runs out. 80 hours if I buy another and connect them together. Also, there is no "low oil" light. It will simply turn off and won't start if there isn't enough oil.

Say goodbye to gumed up carbs and expensive gasoline. Propane is the way to go.

July 2nd, 2012: Micro burst killed power across town. Gas station even closed (pumps run off electricity). Neighbor had to drive all over to find gas. I rolled out my 100 lb propane tank. Powered entire house: 2 window AC units, 1 central AC, 2 refrigerators, lighting and I did a load of laundry by the time he got back.

I posted a pic of my setup, both inside and outside.

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Finally had an opportunity to put this to a real test. Purchased this item as the area is plagued by power outages typically a few hours at a time and do not want to deal with gasoline due to the risk of the gas going bad and propane is currently cheaper than gas per gallon. Primary appliance needed to back up is sump pump, secondary appliances three refig/freezers.

Setup:

To supply constant power without swapping out propane cylinders, I had my energy company install a quick connect box via a T connection off the main line from a 100 gallon tank which primarily supplies my cooking stove. This setup would allow me provide constant power for approx. 8 days before requiring a refill. I did not setup the gen with a battery for the auto start feature. My philosophy is the less the better. The more parts something has the more likely something will go wrong with it.

Event:

Due to Hurricane Sandy we lost power for 68 hrs. The Sportsman 7000 ran straight the whole time providing power to a 1/2 hp sump pump, 2 refrigerators and 1 freezer, TV, lights, computer. When needed to run other appliances we would unplug refrigerator or freezer to run microwave oven or washer/dryer.

Event2:

Prior to Hurricane Sandy we lost power for 7 hrs. during a bad thunderstorm. This was prior to the above setup and ran the Sportsman 7000 off of a 20 lb cylinder. This event happened during the peak of summer in the evening when temps were high. The gen provided power to everything above including a 12000 btu window air conditioning unit. After the power came back on there was still fuel left.

Summary:

I would recommend this generator to others as propane does not go bad, burns more efficiently, and is more readily available during a power outage than gasoline. My decision to go with this generator was because I did not want a permanent unit fixed to the house and wanted the mobility so the unit will see more use. Instructions could be better documented.

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I love this generater more then any I have had before . I have had 5. For a non permanent generator it is perfect. I purchased a 30lb can of propane for it and I start it once a month. It starts first pull and hits on the first turn with the electric starter. Can't wait for the power to go out so I can use it. I have used it to run out door lights, drills,saws and chargers. Easy to move around and I built a table to house it off the patio. Not too big and not to small.

Micro USB to DC (car) Retractable Charger Cable for Electronics

I was skeptical at first to buy this as I didnt know it would fit and was at such a cheap price. But it fit and has saved me many times from a dead phone battery. Awesome product for the blackberry!

The retractable charger is very convenient and fits in my car like a charm. I love the design of it. HOWEVER, it charges my galaxy s3 so slow that it's hardly even useful. Using turn-by-turn navigation in my car with it plugged in actually made the battery go DOWN 1% after an hour because the charging cannot keep up with the usage. But, if you drive a lot and don't use your phone while driving, those extra few percentages could be helpful.

If you need charging quick, not recommended.

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This is a great little item. Very inexpensive for what you get. It stays plugged in to the lighter and the cord retracts easily, really helping to keep the car nice and neat and unentangled.

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Great product and even better price. The charger works well with my blackberry curve. The retractable feature is great. No tangled cords in the way.

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I was honestly expecting this to NOT work because of how cheap it was. But I got it and it actually works! I'm so pleased and happy I did not have to spend around $25 elsewhere.

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Tabletop Multi-port Charging Station for the Garmin Nuvi 750 - Clean design charges up to four devi

• Specification: Input Voltage (100 - 240vAC), Cable length (50 inches), Dimensions (9.25 X 5.5 X 1.5 inches), Charging Tips (Garmin Nuvi 750 specific, MicroUSB, MiniUSB, Female USB)
• Powerful 10W (2000mAh) of available charging current enables simultaneous charging of multiple devices (up to four). Specific charging tip for Garmin Nuvi 750 plus three universal charging tips included. Additional charging connectors sold separately.
• Power Sleep"" dramatically reduces power draw when devices are not connected. Less than 0.1W is used when charging station is in ""ready state"" mode
• Protects devices from power surges, overcharging and short-circuiting with advanced internal circuitry.
• Integrated circuitry customizes output voltage, resistor configuration and charging current to the Garmin Nuvi 750 specification protecting battery longevity.

This item offers a lot of convenience and organization for portal electronic devices. Having the ability to buy extra connectors on the Gomadic website is also a big plus.

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Car Charger for Pantech Breeze III P2030, Crossover P8000

The price was great so I bought one for my wife's car and one for my car. My wife's works great. Mine worked great for about 2 weeks and then went dead. It may be a fuse blew in my accessory panel I don't know. For the price its worth a try.

I received it very quickly and it works fine. It stops charging when ignition is turned off, so battery is not wasted even if you leave it plugged in.

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Works great and was reasonably priced. Arrived well packaged and reasonably quickly. Serves exactly the need. Emergency charger for my car in cases where the home charge accidentally runs out.

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The car charger that came with my phone cost more than I wanted to pay. This charger does the job and less than 1/2 the price.

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After Hurricane Sandy left us with out power for 4 days, we wanted a product to use in our car to recharge our cell phones. I went to ATT and they told me they no longer made the adapter. Decided to try Amazon and found one that looked like it would work with my pantech phone. It was the right price, but alas it wasn't compatible with phone.

OEM Motorola Car Charger for Motorola DROID BIONIC, Motorola CLIQ 2, CLIQ XT and Motorola DEFY

Received on time and in adequate packaging. Plugged in to power unit and "Shazam", a blue light emitted from the top portion of the plug illuminating the Motorola insignia. Not obnoxious and adds a little bit of light near the power supply. Charger powered up my Republic Wireless Motorola Defy XT phone right away. Nice touch Motorola!

Previously bought 2 of these car chargers and liked them so much I had to get 1 more. They are great, and for the price you can afford to get one for every car. They charge our Samsung and HTC phones without any problems.

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This ones easy! fits and charges my droid Bionic perfectly! This is a great buy! This item 8 dollars buy a charger at a verizon store? 30 dollars! and the last charger I bought from verizon for my Bionic didnt even last 1 year! you cant go wrong with this one!

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This charger works perfectly with the DROID Bionic. The cord clasp that allows the cord to be folded (for lack of a better word) in half so that the excess cord isn't draped all over my car is a nice feature.

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Works great. Exactly what I wanted. Never have to worry about having a dead cell phone battery while traveling again.

Gogo Surge Green Color USB Travel Kit with Car Charger, Wall Charger and 6.5 FT USB SYNC Cable Adap

• Includes a SUPER EXTRA EXTRA LONG 6.5ft Green color USB Cable.
• Compatible with iPad, iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPod Touch & iPhone (All models)
• Charge your iPhone or iPod at home, on the road, or whenever it's not connected to a computer
• Nice Green Colored Chargers and Cable.

I bought a different color for each of my daughter's and they love them. I love having the color choices no fighting! (lol) They seem to be of good quality and work on the iPod Touch / iPhones great.

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Power blocks were not consistent and the cord was not always recognized when trying to charge my iPod Touch 4th Gen. Returned item for full refund.

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This item worked for about twenty minutes. After one use, the power chord no longer charged. The extra length of the chord is convient for kids playing on itouches in the car, but rather have something that works!

Tenergy TN269 2-Channel 18650/18500/14500 Li-ion Battery Charger

It's nice to be able to charge two batteries in 4 hours than having to charge 1 battery at a time, 4 hours each. This saves a lot of time and it is built fairly well. I bought two and so far both have been working quiet well.

Does a good job of charging 18650 cells. It has a decent build quality and exceptional price. I would purchase another.

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New 2.5" HD Car LED IR Vehicle DVR Road Dash Video Camera Recorder Traffic Dashboard Camcorder - LC

• Support SD/MMC card:up to 32GB
• 6 LED's, support nightvision
• please insert the SD card before recording. This camera has no internal memory and does not come with a SD card.
• Because the DVR is DV5v input, please use the attached car charger. it have adaptor 12V/24V transfers to 5V already.

Sound is not the best quality, device make noise by itself, you can hear it when video is recorded in quiet room. Car radio on video was on pretty loud.

8 gb = 2h+

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I think that a car camera is some thing ever car should have. the video has good qualitly and the sound it alright but only good for the cab of the vehicle, but did not expect anything superstar. all in all its a great camrea to have for that just in case. you should get a 32GB card so you can have about 10 hours of video. im not really for sure but i do think that it dose delete the old files and make new ones if its runs out of space but not really sure. have not really run it to that problem just yet. ill update it I find out.

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I bought one of these to use as a storm footage camera. I am a professional storm chaser for the National Weather Service. I have one of these on my windshield to capture tornado and storm footage. Works extremely well. Not the clearest picture quality but for 28 bucks I am not complaining. The quality of the picture is comparable to most cellular phones. Not too shabby. It works well for exactly what it was intended for so if your looking for a good bang for the buck then this little guy is for you. I don't think you will be disappointed. Only draw back is you have to by an SD-card. It DOES NOT come with the card and without the card this device will not work.

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after 3 day he stop work. not power on and display not working, its very horible. not buy this DVR

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Do not spend your money on it:

Мuddy blurry picture. You will not be able to see even color on the video. (see video attached) The part of holder brakes when I put it on the windshield, the lens is terrible (image is not sharp) and have 3 level of magnification which is useless, the angle is maximum 90, not 180 as described, the picture is very poor, definitely not HD by the quality (maybe only by the file size :)

Belkin USB Car Charger

• Micro Auto Charger with USB port connection
• Low profile design
• Quick-charge USB port for fastest possible charge

This item was a complete piece of junk. It BLEW FUSES on BOTH my vehicles.

Had to pay a mechanic to diagnose the problem.

DO NOT PURCHASE THIS!

By the way, the issue was with the product NOT the seller!

The seller generously refunded my money.

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This thing blew two separate fuses within minutes. The idea is great but there is something wrong in the wiring. Definitely wouldn't get this again.

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I own a genuine version of this charger and bought 2 of these which was only about 3 dollars. This IS a cheap knock off, I know so because I own a real one, and the ones I got both broke instantly as soon as I plugged then into my car.

Don't waste your money on this piece of crap. Get a REAL one.

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I really like it because of style and compact......so far,no problem at all with charging very quick, noticeably .....recommend this one..

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It worked 1 or 2 times then died. The LED light comes on, but it does not deliver power to my device. It feels as thought the USB connection is loose.

Car Charger for LG UX220

I manage a small trucking company and our drivers carry company phones. We recently got new phones and as with most cellphones, they came with house chargers but not car chargers. I couldn't find a car charger for less than $10 locally so I went online. These chargers were not only a blessing to my billfold, they are well made and seem to be working without flaw. Thanks!Car Charger for LG UX220

This charger works just fine, I needed an extra for the car because as my son says, never pass up an opportunity to charge your cell phone because you don't know when the next one will come along.

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LG Chocolate VX8500 VX8600 VX9400 Car Charger SGCC0002911

When I received the car charger, it worked perfectly fine. However after 2.5 months of rare use, the charger no longer works. I used the car charger only a couple times a week. I tried plugging the car charger in different cars to make sure that the car wasn't malfunctioning. And it still didn't work.

We purchased this replacement charger for our cell phone at a bargain price. It came quickly and we were very pleased.

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Upon receiving my charger the power button did not illuminate so I knew that was not a good thing. I tried in in 3 different vehicles still did not work. Contacted Amazon & received an email my account will be credited. I dont think all of their chargers were bad, could just be a bad one in the bunch but when I did reorder I chose a different seller.

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PowerDigital(TM) Dual USB Car Charger for Apple iPad 2, New iPad 3, iPhone 5 4s 4 3 3Gs, HTC Samsun

I needed a charger for the car.

This is small enough to carry and does the

job. I would recommend this product.

Would have been nice if there were an indicator light on it like most chargers. Without the light, you have to check the phone frequently to make sure it's charging. Also, I thought it came with a cable as well.

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One port is 2.1 amp and the other is 1 amp, so it is 3.1 amp total, but you can't get 3.1 amps from just one port like some other chargers.

Edit: Customer service was good. They contacted me and offered a refund, but I'll keep it because it is still better than most chargers. I went ahead and ordered the other charger as well that has one port for apple, and one port for non-apple and can do up to 3.1 amps in one port.

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Seems to be a good product. It is nice and compact which makes it easy to throw in the travel bag.

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TIF Instruments TIFZX-1 Heated Pentode Halogen Leak Detector

This leak detector works great!

I bought it for work. It is very sensitive, it can sense a decent size leak from outside a condenser. So far I am 5/5 with finding leaks. My company's leak detector (a D-Tek) is no where near as sensitive, even on high.

It does come with a nice nilon case, and a wall charger.

**NOTE: Keep in mind that this DOES NOT come with a vehicle charger. You must buy that seperate.

I got one And out of the box didn't work. Took 3 replecements to finally get one to work right.i called factory to get some support And they refused to help jenever illbb

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I bought my ZX-1 December 28 2009. I used it on my Honda Accord. It's far more sensitive than any kind of bubble detecting or dye detecting could ever be. Works great on R12 and R134.

So on July 6 2010, I was using it again for only about the 4th time total. I'm am not a shop, just a private user. The vacuum pump inside the ZX-1 was intermittent, then died. It would only make a high pitched whine instead of the sound of a small pump motor running. The pump sounds seized up. I thoroughly checked to make sure nothing was clogged. I will call TIF tomorrow (July 7 2010) and see what their warranty service is like, and will update my review.

I'd rate this unit 5 starts easily, but the vacuum pump died after 4 uses in 6 months.

For a great comparison of the various freon detectors look up mechacc2000 and TIF ZX-1 on Youtube. I don't know the guy, but he uses a calibrated freon leak to test 6 different freon detectors for sensitivity. Those videos are why I bought the ZX-1. It's now called the ZX by the manufacturer.

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I like doing my own car repair, the AC unit had a leak and started by buying the dye kit. There was a problem with the UV light and ended up returning it. Couldn't see any dye outside the car, but before I rip out the whole dash (that's what it takes on a BMW)to replace the inside core I wanted to be sure. Got the unit charged it and install the detector and check the whole outside area of the car (nothing). As soon as I opened the door it went off! I adjust the unit so I could probe about and sure enough the leak was at the inside core (later that week the dye leaked out with the drain water). The unit was simple and easy to use. I expect the battery pack will die before I need to use it again. I removed the sensor and vacumum packed it again to try to make sure it would last. The unit was simple and easy to use, wish I had got it first instead of the dye unit.

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works very well recived with in two days of order and used next day to find leak, accurate easy to use recommend to anyone that works as an automotive technician, I've only used it to inspected r134a systems so far

Belkin Micro USB Auto Charger 5VOLT 1A

I was a bit disappointed by this charger, as I had used both the palm pre car charger and a cheapo ebay charger with my HTC evo, and the phone recognized both of those as 1A chargers and displayed as being charged by the AC adapter. I bought this charger expecting as much, as it is rated at 1A and I liked the low profile of it.

Unfortunately, the phone recognizes it as a USB port and defaults to charging at 500mA, which is a much slower charge and I cannot use the Navigation for extended periods without losing battery. I have heard that just altering the cable or getting certain cables will remedy this and draw the full 1A, I just wish I wouldn't have to go find all this stuff. The design is very good though, no problems using either of the ports on my 2006 Mini.

I saw this charger identified as working with the IPhone. Well, maybe an earlier version, but it doesn't work with the IPhone 4. I contacted Belkin and here's their response (didn't edit, this is exactly the email I got from the company):

Thank You for contacting Belkin Technical support.

We are sorry for the delayed response.

I understand you are using you are using this with i phone 4G

Nothing to worry, we will definitely try to help you out.

Well just to let you know this unit is compatible upto iphone 3G and it is not officially tested on iphone 4G

If you should require any further assistance, then please do not hesitate to contact us again.

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While this is the exact thing I have been looking for, I was disappointed to discover it does not work in ALL cars. More so, I am disappointed to discover it works in most cars but mine. I drive a 2007 Toyota Corolla, and the Belkin Micro USB Auto Charger does not work what so ever. Something about the design of the cigarette lighter that does not work with this small profile. I have tried it also in a Kia Spectre, and a Lincoln Zephyr, and it worked flawlessly. I'll keep it around to see if it will work in my next vehicle.

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Charges the Motorola Droid X with out problem, even with the GPS/WiFi and Bluetooth on.

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As others have mentioned, this charger may be rated at 1A but it only provides 0.5A since it is sensed as a USB port by the phone. This is the case for all three types of phones we have in our house. HTC EVO, HTC Hero and Palm Pre.

I'm rating this item at 2 stars because it is advertised (and it's primary purpose is) to provide 1A of current for rapid charging. Which it fails to do for most devices.

I may try the resister mod. I will update my review with the results to help others, if I do.

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Retractable Rapid Auto Car Charger with Ic Chip for Eclipse Katana, 3800 Katana LX, PRO-700, PRO-20

• Brand new iKross cellphone accessories. Retractable vehicle lighter adaptor. (12~24v DC)
• Push a button to retract all cord. Extend the cord with your desired length.
• Plug never heats or overcharges the battery. Short circuit protection.LED charging indication.
• Can Charge Ni-Mh, Ni-cd and Li-Ion Battery.
• Intelligent IC chip inside recognizes a full battery and automatically switch to a saver.

I love that the cord retracts and is easily out of the way when I need it to be. However, I have to always double check the connection between light and plug and phone and plug. Sometimes it takes 2 or 3 tried to get it all hooked up and ready to charge. But, overall, completely worth the low cost!

TomTom USB Home Charger for TomTom GPS Units

• AC Home Charger One
• Offers the Freedom and Convenience of Charging While Away from Your Vehicle
• Works from Any Standard Electric Outlet at Home, at Work, or in Hotel Rooms
• Recharges the TomTom ONEs Lithium Ion Battery Via Built In USB Port

Yes, it is great to be able to charge your Tom Tom from home. I discovered after I opened the box that the charger for my mobile phone, Motorola RAZR has the same imput connector as the Tom Tom Charger and also puts out 5 V DC.

Though the Tom Tom charger works very well, I could have saved money by just using the cell phone charger which does exactly the same thing. Now I have a spare.

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I bought a TomTom 550TM but it didn't include a home charger. So the person I talked to at TomTom suggested that I order this from the Amazon website. Upon arrival, I found that it works great. Now I can set my destinations before I leave the house.

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I have no idea about the product because I never received it from RitzCamera. They are the worst seller I have encountered. Here is the feedback I have left for RitzCamera... "Worst Amazon seller. RitzCamera put a status on my order that it was being prep'd for ship and could not be canceled, in violation of Amazon rules. After almost 2 weeks sent several email asking order be canceled. Would not cancel until told I would file complaint with Amazon. Said they would cancel and then shipped 2 days later. Had to file claim with Amazon to get them to refund. Stay away!"

Now, after almost a month since this travesty began, RitzCamer is harassing me to withdraw my negative feedback, with the offer of allowing me to keep the cable, even though the cable is already enroute to their warehouse. Utterly ridiculous!

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It is great having a GPS charger in the house, I do not always want to have to keep the GPS plugged in when I am using it in the car, I can take it into the house or hotel to change it at night.

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Great item, and fast service. It's great to be able to charge my GPS in the house and not have to leave it in the car.

Instapark PowerBox Mars100 Fold-n-Go Portable 100-Watt Solar-powered 12V Battery Charger with Power

Not at all what I expected, The USB port will not charge my IPAD, I have to plug it in to the DC port which means turning on the Fan to keep the charger cool which causes the battery to run down really quick and does not even fully charge my IPAD. I am really disappointed with this Charger. I think that they need to find a better battery charger. The Solar panel is great but needs more adapters.

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ICP Solar 22001 BattPak Battery Charger

I thought that this is a solar battery charger, but no... You have to purchase a different component before you can charge batteries with sunlight. I found that to be quite misleading.

It's true, this doesn't have any inherent solar panel you can buy all manner of different ones (one that clips nicely to the back (low power) or a big folding panel that gives 25W you choose based on what you need.

The unit itself is very well made is an excellent 10xAA trickle charger and has a 12V cigar lighter socket for 12V output as well (no messing with all those funny tips from other manufacturers). e.g. plug in your iphone/ipod/cellphone 12V cable and your off.

The only thing really missing with this unit nowadays is a USB socket, but again, easy to get a 12V male to USB adapter.

Best thing is that you can plug into the 12V charging socket in a vehicle and charge while driving (something that is often available in 'wilderness areas' where no AC is available), you can use AC to pre-load the cells before you head out or trickle them, and then solar is available when all else fails.

It also feels incredibly sturdy (like the way that old Motorola phones used to) and feels as though it would survive a drop.

Careful if you fly with this though...with 10 AAs in, it has an x-ray profile that looks remarkably like the magazine for an assault rifle...found that out the hard way!!

Excellent component in a AA based backup power setup...

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Read description carefully. Its only solar powered if you buy an extra accesory. If you call it a solar charger it should do just that without buying something else.

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This product does what it is supposed to do, I like it and hope it continues to work as well as it does now.

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This is sold as a solar charger but you need to purchase a seperate unit to make that happen. I will return it just because I hate being misled...