Showing posts with label 3 stage battery charger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 3 stage battery charger. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Kudo Solar Case with HDMI for iPad2 / iPad3 - Pink

Kudo Solar Case with HDMI for iPad2 / iPad3 - PinkGot this for my wife, who loves anything solar.

It's heavy... And works well as an external battery.

Had to "spank" the unit to re-charge. So, that works.

But we've yet to be successful having the unit charge

the battery from the solar PV array. If I can get the

PV array to work, then I'll revisit this review, and update...

Until then, it's just an expensive heavy external battery.

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Battery Tender 021-0127 Battery Tender Junior 6V 750mA Battery Charger

Battery Tender 021-0127 Battery Tender Junior 6V 750mA Battery ChargerI have a special interest car that only gets driven in fair weather 10 times a year. The battery was always low. It was a real pain to get the charger out and hook it up (the battery is under the rear seat) every time I wanted to take it out. Those days are over. With one quick disconnect of this little gem I am on my way in minutes rather than hours. Wish I had bought this a long time ago. I highly recommend it if you have similar circumstances.

This item charges up your 6 volt batteries just as described without overcharging.

Once a certain voltage is hit (7.6v range), the device cuts off the full charge, and drops down to a float charge (6.7v). This has been verified using a multimeter. The status LED lets you know exactly what's going on.

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The battery charger and maintainer is a really good addition to my garage. You get three options for hookup and the wires are much heavier than some of the others on the market. My 1930 Model A ford is happy!

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Keeping the battery minder hooked up all of the time keeps my old tractor ready to crank and work any time she is needed. This is a good product that saves aggravation and the need to jump start my tractor.

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I purchased one of these Deltran 6-volt tenders in 2009 for use on my Honda Trail 90. It worked fine that first winter. When I went to hook it up this past fall, it didn't work. To avoid the time cost and hassle, I didn't seek a warranty replacement, I just purchased another one of the same brand and model. When I went to hook it up, bad news. This one did not work right out of the package. I returned it to Amazon and received a prompt refund. I have four of the Deltran 12-volt battery tenders and they are all still working fine after four years. Don't know what the problem is with the 6-volt model but I will not purchase another one.

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Monday, September 8, 2014

HANDS FREE BLUETOOTH MIRROR

HANDS FREE BLUETOOTH MIRRORI had bought one of these for my girlfriend years ago and she love it and still uses it today. Then her brother saw it and I ordered him one. Now my niece has a new car and I don't want her trying to talk and drive at the same time. Enough Said.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Energizer 84027 12V 2 Amp Battery Charger and Maintainer

Energizer 84027 12V 2 Amp Battery Charger and MaintainerThis charger is very capable but it likes to be directly connected to a battery or it will not charge.

I was looking for something less in price than the well known brands to charge some 9 Ah SLA batteries. 2 amps is about optimal for this size and this charger works perfectly. It's all you need for batteries of this range simple and effective. Multi-stage is the best for these batteries, brut-force auto chargers don't help. I now also use this to top off ATV batteries (12 Ah) during the off season to keep them from running down and sulfating.

I thought of the 4-amp version, but 2 amp is optimal for the battery sizes I have.

The only thing keeping it from a 5-star rating is that it has no on-off switch; they just want you to plug and unplug the AC to control it.

While I know Eveready is in this case just a brand, these seem quality made from the charger itself to the connectors. It's perfect for what I need it for.

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I use a standard 12v7ah SLA (commonly used in UPS's) for the lights and stuff on my bicycle; the cord configuration, charging rate, and maintenance/shut offs on this charger allow me to use the battery a lot or a little, and then simply clip the cords together when I get back, throw the power switch on the power strip its attached too, and know that the battery will be well charged, but undamaged when I use it again. Really a quality product, very satisfied. I suspect it would work well and conveniently in any situation that involves using these types of batteries often but without on-device charging.

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Sunday, July 13, 2014

YTX9-BS ATV Battery for HONDA TRX700XX 700CC 08-'09

YTX9-BS ATV Battery for HONDA TRX700XX 700CC 08-'09I bought this battery for my suzuki katana. It fit perfect, came activated and fully charged just as i hoped. I just threw it in and took off. I shopped around and this battery is the best deal for the price with a 18 month replacement.. I havent had it long but if i have any future problems ill update this....

unfortunately i couldnt use this battery, it didnt fit my battery box on my 1986 honda rebel but works great on my four wheeler

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I'd give 5 star for the customer service. It arrived within 3 days after I placed the order and the package is well packed. It fits perfectly to my 2008 Suzuki GSX650F, and the bike fired up with no hesitation after installation; another 5 star. The company offers 18-mo warranty on the battery and it only costs $32 a piece, you can't beat that. One more 5 star. My final concern is how long will it last? Well, only time can tell. So, I am holding the last, the fifth star. I'll be happy if the battery can hold up for 2 years. By then, I will rate it for 5 stars and buy another one.

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So far I love it. cheaper than anything local and warranty is good. In cold weather my bikes starts every time now. Only had it a month so far but seems great.

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I bought this for my 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 and have had NO problems... for the money it is a great battery.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

GSI Super Quality Rapid Home Travel Charger For Apple iPad 3G/Wifi Tablet Reader, Wall Outlet Plug

GSI Super Quality Rapid Home Travel Charger For Apple iPad 3G/Wifi Tablet Reader, Wall Outlet Plug In - Never Run Out Of Power!
  • Charge Up Your Apple iPad Tablet At Home Or On Your Travels
  • Small And Compact, Meets And Exceeds Original Models, Perfect Fit
  • Constructed With Quality And Precision, A Notch Above Standard Aftermarket Devices
  • Built In Safe Circuit Fuse, Eliminates Overcharging And Overheating The iPad
  • Connect To Your iPad Direct Or To Apple Docks, 30 Pin Connector Plug

I purchased three of these and none of them worked. One of them worked for about 10 minutes and then the red light flashes on the head of the charger and it quits working. Would give it a rating of zero stars but it won't let me.

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I bought this charger to charge my iPad 2. To test it, I hooked it up to my iPad with the battery at 74%. Then I left for 30 minutes. When I returned, the unit was beeping, it smelled like the iPad was burning and it was still 74%! I tried other plugs and got the same result. The worst part about this is that Amazon charges $5+ to return it, so basically I just wasted $5.99. Please don't do the same by purchasing it.

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I think Apple should be including one of these with every purchase. But since that doesn't appear to be happing, I got this. Maybe I am just too much of an ipad addict or something but this has become my new best friend. I mean seriously before this whenever I went on a trip my options were drag my 5 pound laptop (and of course the bulky cable) since I knew the dreaded "20% battery" screen was looming. This is so great for travel but also great for home cause I don't have to turn on the computer every time I want boost and it charges much faster than the USB. Long story short: this makes my ipad happy thus makes me happy.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Verizon LG Revolution VS910 Multimedia Desktop Dock LGVS910DTC-B

Verizon LG Revolution VS910 Multimedia Desktop Dock LGVS910DTC-BThis is a great charger for my LG Revolution. I just drop it in at night and pick it up in the morning. The extra battery is a life saver and charges easily in the special slot. When I'm working around the house, I drop my Revolution in the charger, hook up a speaker, and listen to Pandora while it charges. It does everything I was hoping for.

Splendid! A gadget that charges my phone and a spare battery, while doubling as a desk clock/calendar. Highly Recommended by yours truly.

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I use it everyday, to play my MP3 library, view my photos, listen to my cell read to me my messages and also view my time at night. Cool gadget a must to have, good company to buy from. Thumb up!

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I love this product, it provides a nice and easy way to charge your phone for the night. Works perfectly for the LG Esteem just in case any owner was wondering.

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I purchased this product as a Christmas gift so as of this date have not actually used it. I cannot attest to the quality of the charge or battery but it did ship super fast and cheaper than I could get it locally even with my discount. Great seller!

Saturday, June 28, 2014

SOLAR ESA1 12V Male to Male Outlet Charger Cord

SOLAR ESA1 12V Male to Male Outlet Charger CordThere's nothing fancy about this cord, it's literally just 4 feet of wire with male plugs on each end. The solder connection look good inside, but the housing almost comes apart at the nose when not in a socket. When I got it the cost was 1/2 as much as another, so if you want something cheap and simple this seems better (and it has no LEDs or such that give even a tiny drain if you want to leave it between 2 batteries or such). But it also came with no instructions, so although you may think "You just plug it in don't you?", there are some things you need to think about and beware of that I'll pass along.

First, any power cord with male plugs on both ends has the possibility of one end being plugged into a source (like your car) and the other touching something metal (like a body part of the car) creating a "short circuit" which can start an electrical fire (unless a fuse saves you). So although the 12V won't zap you if you touch the bare end, just remember if you pull the plug on one end, always instantly pull the plug on the other end (don't ever leave just one end connected).

I thought they may have a resistor or such inside this to limit current flow thru it as power goes from your car to a "jump start" battery (which is it's advertized purpose), but it doesn't. Although some may think "That's good so you get the full car power faster to recharge it, right?", the truth is this also can create an electrical fire or blow the car fuse from the high power draw and small wires in this. That becomes a real problem if a battery is heavily drained (see my added comment) or if someone tries to use this to "jumpstart" from car-to-car. I did try this to recharge a "jump start" battery in my car after I'd drained it at least 50% and after 10+ minutes of recharging I pulled the plug finding the positive terminal was pretty warm. Nothing came apart or such, but any wires or connections getting warm isn't a good sign.

The one other concern I'll pass along is from seeing several places say "You shouldn't charge a sealed AGM or gel battery to more than 14V" (which is what's in most "jump-start" packages), yet I know that cars alternators usually bring the battery to ~14.75V. So charging in a car with this has the potential to "over-charge" it some, but at the same time it's best for the battery to recharge it ASAP after using it (not leaving it drained). So I'd still use it, but probably only for 15-30 minutes depending on how drained it is and the size. (I also find it interesting that while that 1V "overcharge" is a big deal to some including the OEMs of most "Jump-start" batteries, the trickle-chargers provided have the potential to go to 17V+ if left on too long. Those trickle chargers don't instantly get to those higher voltage levels, yet take so long that it's easy for many to go off leaving it plugged in for 24+ hours forgetting about it, and yes I've done that. One manual even said "Once the fully charged led is on, leave it for 3-6 more hours" making me wonder if they weren't saying "overcharge it, but don't overcharge it". So which has the higher potential to overcharge and damage the battery, a higher current charge limited to 1V "overcharge" for a short time in the car or a slow current over a much longer time that can go to 3-4V over? Seems to me the trickle charger is.)

very heavy duty and solid workmanship. It does exacly what it needs to and was very reasonably priced. I am very happy with it

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Product has dual strong side springs and strong male end contact springs. Will not vibrate loose from use with an air compressor or vibrating tool. 48" long heavy duty electric cord. I am completely satisfied with the product, in fact it's a steal at its price. I'm highly pleased with the product and couldn't ask for more.

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We needed this to recharge battery for cpap machine on camping trips. Most campgrounds we stay at don't have electric, so after a few days we need to recharge the cpap battery in the car. This allows us to do so.

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I have a solar power charger that has a 12v out and I needed to pair it with a battery pack that accepts a 12v male connection. This product serves the purpose. Couldn't find it in Canada.

Cord length, nice and long, about 6ft if I remember correctly. Price was very reasonable. Good buy!

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Universal USB Home Charger (Compatible with All GPS Brands)

Universal USB Home Charger
  • Universal (compatible with all mini & micro USB devices)
  • Fully charge your battery at home
  • Plugs straight into the wall

This item is used with a TomTom GPS system. It works correctly and allows me to pre-plan trips without using the 12v charger in my car.

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I bought this universal charger after returning a different charger that didn't fit my TomTom Via. The universal charger works very well and the convenience of being able to charge the GPS device at home and set up a route before departure is really nice, especially if the trip isn't very long. Also, on a longer trip it could charge the TomTom in a motel room for the next leg of the journey. The charger came with a small additional USB connection which I don't need for the TomTom Via, but it might fit another device, like a phone. It seems sturdy, not too big to be stowed with the TomTom in a larger carry case.

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MY UNIVERSAL USB HOME CHARGER WORKS GREAT,VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND WHERE TO PLUG IN HELPS KEEP CHARGER READY TO USE WHEN OUT OF CAR.I WAS PLEASED TO KNOW BEFORE PURCHASE THAT IT WAS COMPATIBLE WITH ALL GPS BRANDS,PRICE WAS GOOD !!! I PURCHASED MY CHARGER AT AMAZON.COM AND WOULD DO IT AGAIN,I HAVE PURCHASED OTHER ITEMS FROM AMAZON,ALWAYS BEEN PLEASED WITH ITEMS.

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The picture shows an adapter with a set of interchangeable international plugs. The box that arrived says "Universal USB Home Charger" on it, but international plugs are not included. Item is also made of cheap plastic, likely to break. It's going back!

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Just what I needed to charge my new Magellan at home in order to study its operation. It works great.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Retractable Car Charger for LG Octane

Retractable Car Charger for LG Octane1/21/13 I have only had this for a couple of weeks, but seems to be working absolutely fine. I was reluctant to buy it as I thought it might be a gimmicky little piece of junk, but it is not. Now...again....I've only had it a couple of weeks, but it appears to be made well and does the job. What I like so much is that I am rid of the bulky cord. I store the charger in the glove box and the bulky cord on the original car charger took up too much room. The retractable mechanism on the Retractable Car Charger springs right back in when you hit the little button. It is too soon for me to say how the retractable mechanism is going to hold up, but it seems to have quite a spring to it so I feel it will last for quite a while. I don't charge the phone regularly in the car so there really is no reason for the spring to wear out. I paid under $5 for this item and my feeling is if it fails in a couple of years....I've had my monies worth. By then I'll more than likely have changed phones and also more than likely this retractable charger will not be applicable to a new phone. My only suggestion would be that you store it inside of something to protect it. I wouldn't just throw it into the glove box. The reason I have purchased it is that the original car charger that came with my phone got damaged while in the glove box. The piece that goes into the phone for charging got crushed by something in the glove box. We cannot figure out what happened as we don't store anything heavy in the glove box, but none the less the piece that went into the phone was crushed and destroyed. So, again, I would put the Retractable Car Charger inside of something to protect the little piece that goes into the phone. I've put mine inside of a small makeup bag, but anything that has a little padding that can offer some protection will do.

I keep this charger in my car at all times. I has a very good retracting cord.

I am very happy with mine. I woud recommend it.

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It is really convenient to have the cord out of the way. It charges quickly. I got one for my husband as well.

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I bought one of these for my wife's phone. I liked it so much, I bought one for mine too. Works and is pretty neat. Recommended.

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I purchased this charger to charge our LG Octanes in our car. I like the fact that the cord is retractable. It does the job!

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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Rapid Home Travel Charger with Ic Chip for Sandisk Sansa e200, e250, e260, e270, e280, e200R, e250R

Rapid Home Travel Charger with Ic Chip for Sandisk Sansa e200, e250, e260, e270, e280, e200R, e250R, e260R, e270R, e280R, C200, View
  • Brand new non-OEM
  • Input: 100V - 240V (U.S. & World Standard)
  • LED light power indicator.
  • Best replacement for original Sansa travel charger.
  • Intelligent IC chip inside recognizes a fully charged battery and automatically switches to a saver

It was weird, when I plugged it in, my Sansa started charging and then all of the sudden stopped! It kept doing that, charged for 2 minutes and that's it! I don't know...

Friday, April 11, 2014

MAHA MH-C401FS 100 min AA / AAA Battery Charger and Wall AC/ Car DC adapter with Scratch-Guard Prot

MAHA MH-C401FS 100 min AA / AAA Battery Charger and Wall AC/ Car DC adapter with Scratch-Guard Protector Bag and X4 2700 Mah Nimh Batteries ***Includes Accessory Bag***The MAHA MH-C401FS is marketed as a "100-minute battery charger". But when you use it to charge up the 2700mAh batteries that came with this charger, you'll most likely have to wait for around 3 hours. So who lied?

The fact is, C401FS charges AA cells at a fixed current of 1000mA (in Fast mode). Several years ago when this charger was first introduced, the average capacity of an AA NiMH cell was much lower. Perhaps back then, it took about 1.6 hours (or 100 minutes) to fully recharge a 1500mAh cell. But today's AA NiMH cells have much higher capacities. So to charge up a 2700mAh cell, it now takes about 3 hours (or 180 minutes) to finish the job.

Aside from the misleading marketing claim, the C401FS is actually a decent charger. It is a 'Smart' charger that charges each cell individually, and stops when each cell is full. It also allows you to select between Fast (1000mA) and Slow (300mA) charging. Unless you are in a hurry, choose the slow mode since it is better for the cells. Just remember that it takes about 10 hours to fully recharge a 2700mAh cell in slow mode.

Unfortunately, the C401FS is also way over-priced for a simple charger in today's market. For about the same cost, you may want to consider an advanced battery charger/analyzer, such as the La Crosse BC-900 or BC700 instead.

This does an excellent job charging batteries but other reviews tell you that. I'll tell you about their customer service.

I purchased this two and a half years ago. I use it constantly, as I run just about everything in my life on AA batteries. So when it broke one day, I was sad, but not disappointed with my purchase, it had served me well.

I went to look for a replacement, and saw another customer review mention the lifetime warranty. I called the company, and within 5 minutes, they said they were shipping me a free replacement. I don't even need to ship the old one back.

This is an excellent charger, and the company stands behind their product. I highly recommend it.

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I originally bought this for my digital camera batteries since it allows you to leave batteries in the unit all the time and receive a "trickle" charge without damage to the batteries. It works great and the 2700 Mah batteries last a long time, even when taking flash pictures. Althoug the upfront cost is higher, having rechargable batteries is much cheaper than buying regular AA's for use in a digital camera.

After I got my Xbox 360, I started using this to keep a fresh pair of AA's charged for the wireless controller. I can generally get several hours on a full charge and you can always have another pair charging as you play.

I actually got mine from thomas-distributing, but this looks to be similar package deal. The travel kit makes it easy to make sure you have fresh batteries even when on the road.

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I'm writting this review because a year ago I purchased the MH-C401FS, and have been completely happy with it.

At the time I purchased this unit, I spent 2 months researching different chargers, and agonized over "which is the best charger" out there.

I have 2 kids under the age of 8, and we go through AA batteries faster than I could ever imagine. In the past year, I have used the MH-C401 primarily to keep batteries for toys around the house, and a digital camera. The charger has worked great for us.

I guess what I like best, is the fact that it charges each battery independently. The simple red/green light indicator is perfect, so that anyone in the family knows in a second which batteries they can use.

I know some other reviews have been disappointed by the 100+ minute charging time. I use eneloop 2100mAh batteries, and the charging time has never been an issue. They seeem to be always ready with in the approx 100 minute claim.

The other huge positive, (and this has more to do with the eneloop's) is they really do maintain a charge for months at a time. This has made them a great fit for my family's use, and work great with the charger.

Again, I'm writting this because I agonized over the decision, and it's been a great charger.

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analyzes individual positions, charges fast or slow by choices, has car adapter, and is well made.

Friday, March 14, 2014

MyBat Pantech / PCD / UTStarcom Car Charger (with IC chips) - Black

MyBat Pantech / PCD / UTStarcom Car Charger - BlackI was amazed at how fast it came. I really like the cell phone charger, and love the prices.

I have been purchasing items from Amazon for quite some time and have always been very pleased with the products and the great service. I ordered six car chargers for my new AT&T Pantech Cell Phone which my company just purchased and the car chargers were priced extremely low and they are working extremely well for our six company employees. I highly reccommend purchases from Amazon because normally anything over $25.00 qualifies for free shipping which is another savings...Go Amazon

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This cable worked fine. What more can you say about a cable. The cable was black and worked in my car.

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made well and a great price better than a staore alot bettter and still have it daily use it good product

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Bought these for the phones in our delivery trucks. Had them about a month. They were cheap. They work. They shut everyone up so I don't have to think about it anymore. No one has dropped a broken one on my desk. Good deal.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Car Charger For Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet

Car Charger For Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet
  • Compatible with 12 VDC ~ 24 VDC

Although this product seemed nice and new, it did not preform well with my Nook. When plugged into my Nook it lit up, but the screen on my nook said it was not charging. In the listing, it stated it would work with my nook but it did not. I would not and could not reccommend this for anyone trying this product until you have read the return policy from the shipper.

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It doesn't charge or run my Nook at all so it is a waste of money. My son's car charger (different company) works fine so it isn't my Nook

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I was very disappointed with the charger because I specifically purchased it for my Nook Tablet to charge in the car when we are on a trip. It does not charge the Nook but it does charge my daughter's cellphone. I will keep it for her cellphone but again I am disappointed.

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Charger does as it says. Nice to have available power on the road when you need it. Plan to use it a lot.

I love this charger for my nook. It makes it so much easier for me when travelling. I would recommend this.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Gardner Bender GSW-14 Heavy Duty Toggle Switch, 20A 125VAC, Double Pole Single Throw, ON-OFF, Screw

Gardner Bender GSW-14 Heavy Duty Toggle Switch, 20A 125VAC, Double Pole Single Throw, ON-OFF, Screw TerminalMy 10-year-old HF Tile Saw wouldn't turn on because the cheap original switch was worn out. This new DPST switch allowed me to connect the two sides in parallel to divide up the current and extend its life.

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Dual Port USB Car Charger Adapter with Socket (White) for Sony ericsson cell phone

Dual Port USB Car Charger Adapter with Socket for Sony ericsson cell phonecheap, and you can plug in your phone your GPS and another item at the same time.

BUT .............................

It worked great for a time , but now the USB work in intermittence so maybe you should consider paying little bit more and get something stronger !

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Tektrum MPPT 15A 12V/24V Solar Panel Charge Controller - 30% Power Boost

Tektrum MPPT 15A 12V/24V Solar Panel Charge Controller - 30% Power BoostWe bought it and tested it through the mppt cycle, don't work and the voltage output was too high (auto detect did not work) and damaged our 12v-based equipments. Bad physical design as well.

I purchased the 15 Amp Tektrum controller as pzrt of my initial set-up for my Lance Camper. The unit is compact and the set-up was very easy. Emphasis in the instructions to connect the battery first. Otherwise damage to the controller can occur. Maybe an issue with low review rating? The description clearly states the the primary charge is PMW and the final charge is MPPT When installed the constant red light means bulk PMW charge and a blinking red light indicates MPPT charge. My voltage at full charge is 13.8 volts. In my opinion is not overcharged at all. I am no expert on electronics but the controller charges my batteries very quickly and efficiently. Overall I am very happy with this product, ease of use and cost. I wouly highly reccomend this product for a "stand alone" inexpensive system. It also leaves room for expansion to my 90W panel.

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I bought this because it was MPPT, and none of my others were so I paid more expecting better performance I was hoping for 20-30% better.

I have built 5 separate solar applications over the past couple of years at home, my boat and my cabin, so while Im not a qualified expert, i've been playing with solar for a while and I am not a novice.

I hooked this MPPT controller up to a watt-meter to get a read on watts, amps, battery condition etc while this controller was in use. I then swapped the controller out with 3 cheaper ones (not MPPT)to compare performance. I also tried with 2 batteries to ensure the MPPT controller wasnt just tapering down for a full battery.

What I found was unexpected and disappointing. Using a 15W panel in good sun, I was getting 9W through to the battery on all 3 of my cheaper controllers, but this MPPT controller would only put through about 6W about 30% LESS.

Not being an expert on MPPT, please let me know if somehow this makes sense. But it would seem this controller is less efficient than normal. I cant reconcile my experience of 30% less output, to manufacturer's claims that MPPT controllers give 30% better output???

Also, the controller makes a fast "ticking" noise as it charges which is a bit annoying if there is not much background noise to hide it. My other controllers are silent.

Unless Im missing something here, I seem to get better output from my $10 controller than this one which was six times the cost.

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Mixed feelings , after purchase I read that this unit was a fraud and not a real MPPT unit. This was the reason for purchase. It did function as a solar panel power controll , yet now I wonder at what effiency.

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Advanced Golf Buddy Voice GPS Rangefinder Rapid Wall AC Charger - Amazingly powerful home charge de

Advanced Golf Buddy Voice GPS Rangefinder Rapid Wall AC Charger - Amazingly powerful home charge design built with Gomadic Brand TipExchange
  • Gomadic Powerful High Wattage wall charger for home or travel use. Customized circuit design is based on the latest in power regulation and is tailored to the precise output voltage and resistor ID requirements of the Golf Buddy Voice GPS Rangefinder (accurate to 0.1v!)
  • Power Sleep"" feature reduces vampire power draw 99%. Charger will consume less than 0.1W of power when in ""dormant state"" (e.g. not connected to the Golf Buddy Voice GPS Rangefinder).
  • Advanced state-of-the-art internal circuitry protects the Golf Buddy Voice GPS Rangefinder from power surges, overcharging, and short-circuiting, to significantly extend the internal battery lifecycle.
  • Uniquely engineered in a small, lightweight, and highly portable design, the Gomadic Golf Buddy Voice GPS Rangefinder Wall Charger travels easily, saving both space and time.
  • Foldable wall outlet plug makes for a very compact, portable design. Advancements in power circuit miniaturization now gives you an amazingly powerful charger for its size.

Great product lousy description, fails to mention it includes recharger, so I bought additional ones, what a waste

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Very easy to set up and use. Just turn it on and it finds the course you are on at that time.

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Very effective, Has never ran out of charge during a round. I would recomend this to anyone purchasing the golf buddy voice.

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My hubby uses it ALL the time. He shows it off to his friends. He says his golf game as improved or at least he knows how far to hit the next shot. I bet his recommendation has driven others to buy the same item at Amazon.com.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Verizon OEM Car Charger w/ Hidden USB port for HTC Droid Incredible

Verizon OEM Car Charger w/ Hidden USB port for HTC Droid IncredibleI have had this charger for a about a week and so far seems very durable and provides a pretty quick charge while in the car. The hidden USB did not work on my wife's phone, but she has problems charging her phone on her regular charger so I am sure the issue is with her phone and not the car charger. I would recommend this charger to anyone and should hold up much better than cheaper versions found online.

The one I ordered will not work without a spliter. It will not make a connection without being in a splitter/adapter. I contacted the seller and did not receive a return response. The USB port will not work even if it is in the splitter.

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I have ordered from this store before and I always get great products for good deals. I have enjoyed the charger, makes it very easy to keep my phone charged cause I am a very busy girl. Also, it has an extra usb port so my hubby can charge his as well.

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Sunday, October 20, 2013

RoadPro RPAT715 1RoadPro RPAT715 12V Rechargeable Jumpstarter Emergency System with Air Compressor

RoadPro RPAT715 1RoadPro RPAT715 12V Rechargeable Jumpstarter Emergency System with Air Compressor and Power InverterI bought this because i needed to fill RV tires at 95 psi. I ordered through Amazon (thankfully). Charged up for 1 1/2 days according to directions. When filling first tire I noticed the psi was not going up. So I tried it out on my car tire at 35 psi. Not only did it not work but it started smoking. It could just be the one I ordered but not wanting to take any chances I just returned it for my money back. In the end I just went to Lowes and bought a Black and Decker air compressor for $50 rated at 150 psi and it works great. It's not cordless but it plugs onto wall outlet or cigarette lighter. If you buy the Black and Decker remember to have an extension cord handy as the wall cable is 1ft long (no joke). Hope this helps the next person!

Product looked great when it arrived but possibly used. Anyway after following the directions to fully charge the battery it seemed to be what I needed. Unfortunately the power inverter (which is the main reason I bought it) did not work at all. Once I tried it the fuse blew immediately. I went to the store to purchase another fuse and the same thing happened. I therefore had to return the product as defective. Thank you Amazon.com for the quick refund. You are the best!

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Had to send the first unit back because the switch to send power to the cables for jumpstarting had a flaw. It wouldn't stay in position on it's own. Someone had to force and hold it over in order to maintain a connection. Also, the cable clamps require delicate handling. Positive cable snapped in my hand when going to clamp on to post.

The unit feels sturdy otherwise and the overall features are nice so I took a chance and sent it back for another one. It works like it's suppose to. Just have to be aware that this is not a "mechanic grade" unit. It should be fine for most of us casual users. Adding comment on compressor...it takes quite a while to get up to psi. Maybe 2 minutes to get from 38psi to 50psi. Really seems to be working hard during this time./ july 2011 been using this unit for a year now and compressor does not work anymore. Never really had enough power to do a car tire,just good for bike and sport balls. The jump capabilities is what i bought it for and works well except if the battery is completely dead. Might try a more professional unit.

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Never got it to actually jump a car because the battery was always dead. My old 3in1 worked better and the battery lasted. Finally the air pump broke and I throw it out. Got mine at Harbor Freight so I figured it was cheap but I see it on Amazon and thought I should pass on my bad experience. Do not recommend.

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UPDATE (Mar 2013):

Okay, so I've had this unit for a couple of years now and I've finally had a real problem with it. It seems the switch for the compressor isn't designed to withstand the heat generated by the current flowing through it to run the compressor. I'd never used the unit to inflate a completely flat large truck tire and after about 20 minutes of continuous running, the compressor began stopping and starting randomly. When I felt the switch it was hot and completely "loose" and didn't seem to be positively controlling the compressor any more. I kept it going and after some more time the switch gave out altogether, rendering the compressor inoperable.

Now, this isn't recommended for everyone, but I ended up prying the panel off the front (with all the switches, gauges, and lights on it), and was able to "jump" the switch with a screwdriver to finish the job. The compressor never gave out, but the screwdriver got pretty hot. I now have a partially destroyed unit (the panel doesn't simply pop out and in I had to pretty much rip it off). In an emergency, it still has value, but clearly the switch was not rated for the current the compressor draws.

Otherwise, it still works for me and the battery still lasts a remarkably long time, even with heavy use. I would still recommend this product, but I would advise anyone using it to avoid using the compressor for more than 5 minutes at a time without a 15 minute "cool down" period so you don't burn up the switch.

Good luck!

~~ Original Review (May 2011) ~~

I was surprised at the other reviews on this product. I might have a different version because mine is red instead of yellow, but otherwise it's exactly the same.

I got my unit for Christmas and since have used it multiple times for jumping, for lighting, and for filling tires. Since the original 48 hour charge, I have jumped my truck three times (yes I need to get a new battery for the truck), and one of the times I had left the headlights on so the truck's battery was completely dead. All three times it worked like a champ. A couple of weeks ago, I noticed a tire was low and used the compressor to fill a tire from 15 psi to 35 psi no problem. Then, I noticed another tire was a little low and filled that as well (maybe from 25 psi to 35 psi). Today while driving, the 15 psi tire went completely flat so I pulled over and found a nail. I removed the nail (which of course let all the air out), put a plug in the tire, and used the compressor to fill the tire all the way from no pressure. It took a little time, but it worked perfectly. I was driving down the road 10 minutes after I stopped.

In all this time I haven't charged the unit at all (after the initial 48 hour charge), and a voltage check shows 13 volts, so it seems to last pretty well.

I have also used the inverter once to test a used wi-fi router I was buying from someone. Obviously the demand from a router isn't going to be very high, so I don't know how it would do with a hair dryer or microwave, but for my test it worked perfectly.

Overall, I've been extremely happy with my unit. It doesn't seem delicate at all except maybe the compressor hose which has a plastic connector. I'm just careful with it.

Perhaps I got the fluke "good" unit, or there is something different about the red version. If I can figure out the difference I'll repost.