Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Cellet Micro Bullet Car Charger with Retractable Data Cable for Samsung, HTC, Motorola, LG, Pantech
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Garmin GPS Nuvi 255w Accessory Bundle - Car Charger + Home Travel AC Charger + USB Data Cable
I returned the AC Charger to Amazon and was told I would get a full refund.
I ordered a new AC Charger directly from Garman. When I received that AC charger I immediately hooked it up to my Garman and it worked perfectly.
I'll most likely deal with Garman directly if I want to obtain any other additions to my new Garman.Neither the car charger or the wall charger work, although the USB cable does work. So now I'm faced with spending more to ship these back. Don't buy themI want to say at the outset that I have absolutely no complains with either the functioning of my GPS and nor with the accessories bundle. My complaint is with item presentation on Amazon's website. T
There was no explaination on why a newbie to GPS purchasing would even need such items. I, in my ignorance bought the total package. But, I had bought the GPS and the accessory bundle under the false assumption that all items would be shipped together from Amazon. WRONG!!! They are from separate vendors. I paid full shipping on each individual accessory. In one case, a 0.75 connection cord cost me five dollars.
Buyer Beware !!!Was grateful for this package of replacement chargers. Didn't need all three, but it was a good price. And it was posted and arrived quicker than I expected.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Car & USB charger power pack for Google Nexus One (Black)
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I like the way they package these small items together. It's like getting a 2for1 bonus. The product arrived on time in good packaging and met my needs at a great price. I recommend them, and will use them again.Read Best Reviews of Car & USB charger power pack for Google Nexus One (Black) Here
There isn't much I can say about the USB cable. It has the right number of pins, and works as USB cable is expected to work.The car charger however was very poorly made. It worked for about a week before it stopped providing a charge to my Nexus 1. As others have that that is to be expected for the price.
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Phone charger didn't work and the USB cable didn't my phone the customer will be sending me out new items.Monday, July 14, 2014
iShoppingdeals - 12 Item Premium Accessories Bundle for Samsung YP P2 MP3 Player, Black/Pink Silico
- This Bundle Includes 12 Items (Non OEM): USB Car Charger, USB Travel Charger, USB Data Cable, 3.5mm Audio Cable, Black Speaker, Headphone, Black and Pink Soft Skins, Armband, Beltclip, Screen Protector, Fishbone Keychain
- USB Car charger: 12-24V, USB Wall charger: 100-240V, 2.0 USB cable is great for charging or to transfer data
- Power this speaker with USB power cord (included) or go cordless with 4 x AAA batteries (not included)
- Soft silicone skin case is extremely durable and provides a soft comfortable grip
- Compatible with Samsung YP-P2 ONLY (MP3 Player Not Included)
Still, for $20 bucks it's a damned useful bundle and if you have a PS2 (or similar mp3 player) I recommend it.If you have an old samsung P2 this is just what you need. skin fits snug,speakers are adequite and transfer cable stream all your music & video to your device. all the other goodies are just a plus to the package.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Motorola MR356 2-Way CAMO FRS/GMRS Radio (Camo)
1. Rich in features (GMRS repeater-capable, weather channels and alerts, quiet codes, etc.)
2. Reasonably easy to use (after studying the user guide)
3. Good voice quality (clear, loud)
4. Sturdy, reliable
5. Price--very affordable
CONS:
1. Rechargeable battery doesn't last as long as I'd like. I wouldn't risk going out in to the field without extra (alkaline) batteries. If left powered on, even with light use, the battery charge won't last many hours--based on my actual use. Solution: always carry extra batteries.
2. Range under realistic conditions is probably only a mile. You should understand that this is not a fault of the radio, but is a factor of (1) transmit power, and (2) terrain. For the price, 1.5 watt transmit power is about as good as you're going to find. Pay more, get more. On water or flat (unobstructed) terrain, the range can be much greater: thus the outrageous claim of "up to 35 mile range." My complaint is that they simply shouldn't make claims like this that are theoretically possible but practically impossible. Again, not a fault of the radio itself.
The abundance of features, and the fact that I don't use these radios every day, and I have a terrible memory, required me to make a "cheat sheet" (about the size of an index card) to remind me how to use many of the features. After studying the user guide and making the cheat sheet, I was impressed at how logically the features actually work. I loaned one of my radios to a buddy (a smart guy, former military), and he was kinda lost on how to use it until I gave him a quick overview. So, it pays to study the radio before you strike out into the field and need to depend on it.
I highly recommend these radios.People that have experience with 2 way radios know that they are good for 1/2 mile to 2 miles in good outdoor conditions, 2 ways will not reach their claims of 5,10,20+ miles. These are just a newer version of the MR355R. These are great radios, and have motorola's known clear clarity. For uses under 2 miles,closer to a mile, these are awesome, great for camping/hunting. If you can't make up your mind between Motorola or Midland, Midland gets a tad better range and Motorola's have a slightly better clearer clarity, those are the main differences between the 2 brands. I recommend the MR356R.
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I purchased these portables to replace an aging Motorola, which was the best technology of its time. This model just blows the older one out of the water. I used them for the 2010 Pennsylvania buck season in McKean county. According to my GPS, I was 2.7 miles away from camp, in a deep valley, with a big mountain in front of me. I could communicate (transmit and receive) very clearly with the 2 guys at camp, one who was using the same model radio, and the other was using a slightly older model. My hunting partner and I had no problems communcating either who was about 3 miles away from me in another mountain valley. I really didn't get a chance to test their limits, but these definitely suit my needs very well. The hands free iVOX feature is great as well. A full charge of the battery, with intermittent communication, lasted over 16 hours. All in all, these are the radios you want for hassle free outdoor communication. Kudos to Motorola for the ease of use and functionality of the product. Definitely 5 stars!Read Best Reviews of Motorola MR356 2-Way CAMO FRS/GMRS Radio (Camo) Here
I've purchased and used many walkie-talkies over the years and seen the technology evolve and become better with each new generation. These are wonderful radios. The audio is clean and clear with good punch. They are speced at 35 mile range, however this is marketing-speak for 'under completely optimum conditions' -ie., mountain top to mountain top. In real world use with obstructions (houses, trees, cars, etc) the signal is quickly absorbed and range is limited to ~2 miles. Two power positions low and high on the PTT button. They are essentially a short range radio. So if you anticipate that use, you will be satisfied.One of the things that I really like about this radio is that it will hit the GMRS repeater frequencies, where most will not. (License required -Our license is WQNR625) A repeater extends the useful range of communication for many miles. We have purchased a GMRS repeater for our church emergency preparedness use and will use these radios for our emergency preparedness communication.
Another handy feature of these radios is that they will receive the National Weather Station. You just push and hold the + sign button for 3 seconds and you have continuous weather coverage. Very handy when camping, etc.
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I did allot of research on these radios prior to my purchase, but didn't see any reviews on the ear bud jack. It turns out that the ear bud will not stay in the radios. I contacted Motorola and they indicated that all the MR 350s, MR 355s and MR 356s have this issue. They recommended that I "hold" the ear jack in place when using the headsets.Saturday, June 21, 2014
Motorola 89572N Universal Power Bundle
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Griffin 9865-TFLEX5G TuneFlex Auto Charger with Flexible Docking Cradle for iPod
- Flexible steel neck that adjusts to any angle, and a cradle that securely grips your iPod Nano
- Plugs into your car's 12-volt cigarette lighter accessory outlet, providing power and charging your iPod
- Low-high audio output switch that ensures clear sound without distortion
- Built-in, 0.125-inch stereo line-out audio jack lets you attach an audio cable directly to your stereo, or run the included cassette adapter into your stereo's tape cassette player
- Compatibility: iPod (1G only)
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Easy to install and works great with the cassette adapter. The amp. boost feature and level sound could not work better. The one small problem is the 30 GB ipod does not fit tight and on bumpy roads causes the sound to go in and out.There are only 2 of these things in the market....well, the time I bought it there were only 2. This one and the Ten Technology one. This product is excellent!!!!! 2 things though 1) The switch from high output to low output is basically useless. 2) The rubber thingie that keeps the cradle from moving gets weak in time. But then again, I would really recommend this product!!! I'm getting another one if something happens to this one!Want Griffin 9865-TFLEX5G TuneFlex Auto Charger with Flexible Docking Cradle for iPod Discount?
This thing moves and wobbles and turns and absolutely will not hold my ipod classic. While trying to set it up right it snapped at the base completely ruining it. I suppose you might like it if you have a lighter ipod like the nano but for me this was a giant pain in the ###. I'm glad I only spent 10 bucks on it instead of 30 or 50.Don't waste your money.It's a good product for playing my iPod touch in the car (I don't have an AUX jack). The FM transmitters I tried all had a terrible signal; luckily I have a tape deck so I can use the cassette adapter in this package. The one thing I didn't think about before I bought this was that the charge plug and the headphone jack are both on the bottom of the iPod. That means I can either play my iPod in the car, or I can charge it but not both at one time. (When the adapter is plugged in, you physically can't plug it into the cradle.) I can still sit the device in the cradle so I can look at it and control it while it plays music, but it is kind of a bummer, since I could have just purchased a cassette adapter for much cheaper.
It does seem to fit quite snugly in the cigarette lighter...I haven't tried to remove it yet because I read another review on here where the buyer ruined the entire device and his plug trying to pry the thing out. But, I can easily pull it out enough for the power to disconnect so the green light isn't on all the time. Then I just push it back down if I want to charge.
I also haven't experienced the "drooping" some people have described, but I haven't had the item that long. The control arm is plenty long enough for my car, a Dodge Stratus. It's actually the perfect length.
If you have an iPod touch or iPhone and no way to play it in your car, I'd say the cassette adapter is the way to go, but check around for something that might be less expensive, since this can't charge and play simultaneously anyway.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Schumacher SC-300A Speedcharge Charger/Maintainer
The good: It comes with quick release cables that attach directly to your battery so that you have a solid connection to the charger. I wouldn't use the claws for seasonal storage as they could disconnect or short. Even during the cutting season, I plug it back into the charger/maintaner to keep the battery at full charge. They include a cigarette lighter attachment for folks who need to take it on the road. I never tried it so I can't comment on how good it is.
The not-so-good: None as far as I can tell. I think Schumacher makes a good product and it's a perfect size for a shelf near your tractor or other battery equipment. Don't expect to be charging full size batteries but I'm sure it would work in an emergency if you had nothing else around.
My rating: 5-Stars you can't go wrong and the price is great along with the peace of mind buying with Amazons return policy.
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Charges quickly and I do like it's compact size.With 3 riding mowers, 2 jet skis, 1 boat, and
5 cars, this charger is more than handy. Price
is more than reasonable as well........
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I was all ready to purchase a new bike battery, when I saw the reviews on this battery charger, and thought I would try it. After 2 hours of charging a completely dead battery, my motorcycle started right up. Great little charger.Want Schumacher SC-300A Speedcharge Charger/Maintainer Discount?
This unit worked fine for 15-months, but now the Green and Yellow light are always on. I contacted customer service many times but I can not get an explanation why the yellow light stays on. I have had it connected for nearly 30-hours to a new car 12-v battery. Even after driving around for some time to assure the battery was charged, it still stays lit on the yellow.While I could say 15-months for a $27 item might be worth it (I would say not....), the lack of better customer support keeps me from really trusting this anymore.
This has a two-year warranty, so I'm sending it in. Granted, that may not be worth my time and postage, but I'll give them one more shot at my business.
ps: one of the contacts with customer service was leaving my phone number for them to call me back (that is an option after being on hold) ..... they never called me back.
Update: the day after I posted this review (June28), customer service did call me. I was given a Return Authorization Number and I shipped it back as it is covered under warrentee.
Monday, June 2, 2014
Garmin Nüvi 250 / 250w / 255w Car Charger
- Brand new non-OEM
- Vehicle Lighter Adaptor. (12~24v DC)
- Intelligent IC chip inside recognizes a full battery and automatically switch to a saver
- Plug never heats or overcharges the battery
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It works. However, it almost looks like a cell phone charger repurposed as a GPS charger. End result is that if you have a decent sized vehicle, the cord may be a little short when the GPS is mounted on the windshield.Read Best Reviews of Garmin Nüvi 250 / 250w / 255w Car Charger Here
well it does work and it is very compact because of the coil. this is why I purchased the charger as it was for my HD motorcycle GPS.it does charge the garmin but it goes to computer hook up on the screen as the Garmin is loading the maps..
so while it charges it does not allow the GPS to operate as it should.
a disappointment for sure.
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It may charge the GPS but it doesn't work like I expected it to. It only charges. You can't use your GPS and charge it at the same time. I ended up buying a replacement cord from Garmin. The vendor should make it clear that this cord is for charging only!I'm really sorry I wasted my time getting this product. It wasn't worth the shiping charges to return it.cheap cheap, even with shipping, cannot find this product at this cost. Does the job i bought it for and works fine. another good buy on amazon
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Retractable Car Charger for Acer Iconia Smart
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This is for Acer Iconia "Smart" which is a CELL PHONE, not for "Tablet." Reading a few reviews, a few buyers mixed up the "smart" and "tablet," but it works on the phone.Read Best Reviews of Retractable Car Charger for Acer Iconia Smart Here
This product is falsely labeled. It will not work for a Acer Iconia A500.Instead, you will need a charger with the mini-cylinder plug that outputs 12 VDC at 1.5 Amp.
Be careful, a lot of mobile chargers that claim to put out 1.5 Amps, do not.
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Thursday, April 10, 2014
2.5-inch 1080p Hd Wide-angle Hdmi Interface Vehicle DVR Road Dash Video Camera Traffic Recorder (F9
Update for those interested 1/8/2013:
After fooling with the camera several hours, it is finally working fine. It is going to be a great camera for its intended purpose. Some suggestions to try:
I found the AC adapter will not power the camera (at least with a weak battery). So I used the included 12V cord to run the camera. The failure of the AC adapter to power the camera was a major source of confusion when figuring out the camera settings.
Use an SDHC card. Even tho the instructions say use SDHC I tried a small memory space standard SD card and it recorded but didn't have enough space to really tell if it was usable. You might get lucky if you have a standard card and it works.
I bought a 32 Gb SDHC card and it records many hours. After trying various setups I found the camera would only LOOP RECORD in bursts of maybe 4 seconds to a minute with giant gaps of time. I solved this by finding the FORMAT icon in system setup. This probably not only clears the SD card but also reformats and resets the camera.
Another item I'm not sure about is the MOTION DETECTION function. I am wondering if it resets the LOOP TIMER everytime it sees motion and this is the reason the camera settles into a short burst mode? Turning off the MOTION DETECT and then formatting I finally got everything working fine! I raised the rating to average because the camera works real good once one takes the time to figure out the functions but the instruction manual leaves much to be desired!
There is a little black reset button on the bottom of the camera. It seems only to unlock any screen freeze that might occur so that the camera can be turned off.
WHEWnot good. cheapo, most likely used, didnt hold charge, and screen tweaked out when i plugged charger in. come with all the cords and mount, cheap plastic/matierals.This video camera comes with a simple manual which is written in many languages. But once unit is turned on and seems to work there is no further help either online or someone to contact. I can only record 4 to 9 seconds at a time. Can not figure out how to record in a longer time segment. Saving a segment for delete or save is easy. If there was someone to contact about this camera this would greatly increase the products rating.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Garmin Vehicle DC Power Adapter for eTrex and Geko (010-10203-00)
- Plugs into any standard cigarette lighter
- compatible with eTrex Camo®, eTrex Legend®, eTrex Legend® H, eTrex Summit®, eTrex Venture®, eTrex Vista®, eTrex Vista® H, Geko 201 and Geko 301
- Conserves battery life
- Convenient and easy to use
- Genuine Garmin-quality product
Not only will it save the batteries, but I can operate my Legend in normal mode to get better position from the WAAS data. (Battery saver mode precludes the use of WAAS and normal mode can really drain the batteries rather quickly.) (BTW, there is no scientific reason for reception to be better because of using this adapter.)
The cord is generously long. In fact, it can get in the way sometimes, but may allow the unit to be passed to the back seat so your back seat navigator can monitor it.
I have only two minor complaints. The first is the price. The Garmin Legend gives a lot of feature for the price, but Garmin seems to make up for it with the price of the accessories. It seems this adaptor should cost half what it does.
The second is that the fuse is accessed by screwing off the center of the cigarette plug, and the center piece has unscrewed itself on a couple of occasions now, leaving several small parts strewn about. I had to dig in my glove compartment this weekend for all of the little parts, and am waiting for the day I lose one for good. So be careful that the center is always screwed in.
I use this with the suction cup mount, which works quite well on glass. (But again, seems kind of expensive for what it is.)
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This product is a must if you use your GPS in your car. It will save you many, many batteries. I like the quality. It feels solid. The LED on the lighter plug is useful. It indicates that you have power. The piece that snaps into the eTrex seems to connect well. It's never come unplugged after rolling around in my truck. The cord is plenty long for my needs--about four feet. My only complaint is the cost. The price was a little more than I would liked to have spent, but it's the only game in town.Read Best Reviews of Garmin Vehicle DC Power Adapter for eTrex and Geko (010-10203-00) Here
All I require of this cable is that it plug easily into both my car and my Garmin Venture and then power my Venture. It does that swimmingly, just as it should.The only aggravation has nothing to do with the cable: when you remove the cable, the Garmin will power down unless you hit a button telling it not to. I would often have the GPS hooked up in the car, get to the parking spot, then remove the cable in order to go and and get to the geocache. At which point the GPS would turn off (because I'd forget about the power down), and I'd have to wait around for the satellites to be found again.
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I'm sure this thing works fine on some GPS units... but it's less than clear that this adaper WILL NOT WORK on the Legend or Vista. The title is misleading (it says "most" eTrex), the Product Description is just wrong (it says "all" eTrex). FOR The eTrex LEGEND or VISTA, you need a different adapter!!This adapter is functional, is easy to use, enables continued use of backlight, and saves the batteries for walking with the eMap after arriving in a strange town. When I want to connect other media while driving with my family, I use a 12v 3-Outlet Car Power Adapter. Despite another wire, it's a worthwhile accessory.Saturday, December 28, 2013
iPhone 3G/3GS and iPod Car Charger 12V DC - Gun Shape
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I purchased this charger for my 98 4-runner. It didn't work in my car or any of the other cars I tried it with. I thought perhaps I just got a bad item so I returned it and requested an exchange. Although I was impressed with the ease and timeliness in which Amazon provided a replacement, unfortunately the second one did not work either. Finally, I went to Best Buy and bought a $20 car charger and it works fine so I know it wasn't my vehicle's outlet that was bad. I guess you get what you pay for.Read Best Reviews of iPhone 3G/3GS and iPod Car Charger 12V DC - Gun Shape Here
I know, you get what you pay for. This wouldn't even plug in to my husband's 3GS iphone and barley fit in mine. I was afraid it would damage the port so I threw it away. Don't waste you time...Want iPhone 3G/3GS and iPod Car Charger 12V DC - Gun Shape Discount?
Item fit my IPhone 3GS just fine without the case. Once I tried to plug it in with my OtterBox case on over them phone however it wouldn't fit or work at all. Only way to plug it in is to remove the case all together. :( The charger has a "locking" clip for a lack of better term that keeps hitting the cases opening. It's a shame they didn't test it out with one of the best selling cases for the Iphone.5 stars for it working.....3 stars for it not going above and thinking ahead. Total of 4 stars. For $5 it makes a great backup charger.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Generac 5845 XG7000E 7,000 Watt 410cc OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit & Electric
I bought this generator from an Internet vendor who drop-shipped it from the factory. It arrived 4 days later with zero damage; so it was well protected. It comes with spare oil and air filters, spark plug; and two quarts of oil. It does not include a 30-amp extension cord, as some Generac generators do. The user manual is in English and Spanish.
Cons:
Machine is too loud for its intended purpose. Even during the day, with the machine in the back yard 30' away and us in the house, it's seriously annoying. At 10' away, my sound meter registers around 90 decibels. Also, during a home power outage, a generator typically needs to operate at night to keep refrigerators and freezers running. Unfortunately, if you have neighbors close by, you'll have to shut it off at night. Otherwise they would [rightfully] complain about the noise. I'd have to use earplugs to sleep, and it's my machine. The 14.5 HP Generac engine, even with an oversize muffler, is at least as loud as a lawn-mower on full throttle, and no one wants to listen to that all night. Noise would be less of an issue if the generator is used for an "event" or construction site where it could be kept far away, but everyone would rather have a quieter machine.
The 3-position off/run/start rocker-switch is a disaster waiting to happen. Most Generac portable generators seem to use this same switch design. To stop a running machine, Generac says to push the rocker switch to the left side, which is the stop position. Unfortunately, it is too easy to mistakenly push the right side of the rocker, which engages the starter. If you do that with the engine running, the starter gear will engage the spinning engine flywheel, possibly causing internal engine damage. The manual doesn't even warn you. (See Customer Images to see how I addressed this design blunder.)
In any case, a safer way to stop the machine is to close the fuel valve, which starves the engine to a stop in about a minute. This also reduces the amount of gas in the carburetor, which could gum-up over time.
The manual says the fuel tank has to be drained and removed in order to replace the battery, since the battery is hidden under the tank. One side panel also has to be removed. Even a mechanic would be frustrated with this time-consuming hassle. Draining the fuel tank is also dangerous, as gasoline is highly flammable and has toxic fumes. In fact, Generac could face a huge liability lawsuit if a customer was injured or killed trying to replace a battery. And just what does Generac expect their non-mechanically inclined customers to do; haul a 245 pound generator to a distant service center for a battery replacement? Some customers, like my wife, aren't strong enough to start a 14.5 HP engine with a pull rope, so a battery start is mandatory. Every machine will need a new battery every few years or so, which means that if you keep the generator long enough, you can't avoid this issue.. "Under the tank" was not Generac's only option. There are other places where the battery would fit just fine and also be accessible. When battery change time comes on my machine, the new battery is going to be mounted in a better location.
The hardware for the circuit breaker reset buttons and many of the screws/nuts/washers/etc. are only zinc coated steel, which can easily rust. It makes no sense to use rust-prone hardware on a machine that must be used outside. Obviously, all hardware should be non-rusting materials such as stainless steel, brass, bronze, or aluminum. Some of the hardware is standard and could be upgraded by the customer, while other hardware like that around circuit breakers, cannot.
The handle is only fair. It locks into the upright position with a single button, but while rolling the machine around, the handle-to-frame hinge connection bounces slightly. It just isn't solid. The tires are the never-flat type, but roll as if they aren't perfectly round.
There is no logical reason for this machine to have a 2-year warranty when the similar Generac XP model generators have a 3-year warranty.
Pros:
We've used our XG7000E six times as of this writing, due to electric company outages ranging from a few hours to two days. It's been a reliable machine.
The engine (entire machine actually) is made in Waukesha Wisconsin and has an automotive-type oil pump and spin-on filter. This design provides far better internal lubrication than the splash-method employed by most portable generators. As a result, engine life should be significantly lengthened. Generac claims up to 4 times longer. For replacement oil filters, search Amazon or Google Shopping on: Generac 070185B
Has a high-oil-temp and low-oil-volume automatic shutoff, to protect the engine from damage, plus a decent-sized air filter..
Assembly was simple: install wheels & front support strut; add [provided] oil, and connect battery lead to starter. I charged the battery for an hour with the included charger, even though it was factory charged. Has a charge jack to receive the charger plug. I added fuel, pulled the choke button all the way out (3/4"), turned the gas valve on, pressed the off/run/start rocker-switch to the start side, and it fired up immediately. Each time since, it starts quickly. Everything seems to work and there are no gasoline leaks or fumes from storing the machine in a closed storage room.
Voltage (122.1 +/per phase) and hertz (61.6) is very close to what our power company provides (124v 59.9 hertz). Should be good enough for all but the most sensitive equipment.
It's well made. Tubular welded frame is hardened steel for strength, and it shows. There is no perceptible twisting or flexing (other than at the handle hinge) when rolling it around. That gray-colored band on all four sides of the machine is sturdy painted sheet metal.
The 9-gallon all-steel gas tank is quite solid and includes an integral, and accurate, fuel-gage. (Reviews of similar Generac generators complain that the filter-screen in the filler tube should go deeper into the tank to keep it out of the way of the gas can snout, but it seems fine to me.) I bought a couple of Justrite Type II steel 5-gallon gas cans for the generator, as the Type II's are much safer than my 40-year old Eagle Model S-5 steel gas can. Unless it's under a heavy load, my machine runs just over 13 hours on a full tank of gasoline. Add Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer to old gasoline in the tank, to help keep it "fresh"...
Excellent tool-less method for changing oil. A 6" rubber hose is connected to the base of the engine, with a screw-on cap. To drain the oil, remove that cap and the oil-fill-hole cap. There's plenty of room under the hose for a decent sized pan to catch the oil and it doesn't drip on the frame. Unscrew the old oil filter by hand, fill a new filter with oil, oil its rubber gasket, and screw it on by hand. Machine's oil capacity is 1.5 quarts. An LED meter displays total machine usage, to the tenth of an hour. Generac advises the 1st oil change at 30 hours and 100 hours thereafter.
The three receptacles are protected with a snap-on rubber cover for weather protection. The two dual 125v receptacles are the GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) type. The machine has three circuits: two 120v 20 amp, each with a dual NEMA 5-20R GFCI receptacles, and one 240v 30 amp, with a single NEMA L14-30 locking receptacle.
Includes a battery charging transformer that plugs into a 120v house receptacle with the other end going to the charging jack on the unit. Generac cautions against leaving it connected longer than 48 hours as this could ruin the battery! In an e-mail exchange, a Generac Customer Support technician sent this canned advice: "I do not recommend using a battery charger continuously while not in use. I recommend charging the battery with the provided charger once every 2 weeks for no more than 48 hours.".
In my opinion, having to remember to follow that schedule for the life of the machine is a ridiculous hassle. So, when my generator is not in use, it's connected to a Battery Tender [intelligent] trickle charger. Generac also says to run the machine every two weeks to keep the carburetor from gumming up. I keep a clipboard chart to record the date when the machine is serviced; or run, which I do every two or three months, rather than every other week.
When the machine is running, the control panel's two LEDs shine on it for illumination.
Summary:
Generac could easily resolve the problems listed and except for the larger muffler and rust-proof hardware, it wouldn't even cost more. This should be expected of a quality American made machine that's more expensive than the competition. To their credit, the major things are well done (engine, alternator, frame), but other things such as that stupid rocker switch, poor battery placement, and loud muffler, should be better.Bought this generator brand new on Saturday.
Followed all assembly instructions and added oil and gas.
Would not start either by battery or pull-start.
Thought I would charge the battery overnight still would not start.
Looked for a twisted gas line (as I read that someone else found this to be their problem). Gas line was fine.
Finally decided to look at the spark plug.
You have to take off the side panel to access it, but it's easy just remove the four hex head screws.
As soon as the cover came off I saw what the problem was the spark plug wire was not connected to the spark plug.
Attached the wire, put the side panel on, and then it started right up.
I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS IS AN AMERICAN-MADE PRODUCT AND I HAD TO FIND AND THEN FIX AND UNFORGIVABLE MANUFACTURING ERROR.
But if it runs well and serves me through power outages, then I'll be happier but I will always have this story to tell.
Also, I called Generac at lunch today to see if I could speak to a rep to see if they could help me troubleshoot it over the phone. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME. All the rep did was give me the names of four businesses in my local area that I could call for help. This is unsatisfactory! I felt like I was stuck with a brand new generator that wouldn't start and that I would have to incur additional expense to get it running.Make sure you add enough gas to properly pressurize the lines when you first start the generator! I had added what I considered just enough to "test it out" and it would not start. A few other of my buddies had the same generator and mentioned that they had had the same problem, all you have to do is add gas, it then fired up on the first pull. I find the generator quiet, sounds like a lawn mower. I think some expect it to be "quiet", come on, it's a generator, not an appliance!
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Uni-Solar PVL-68 PowerBond PVL 68 Watt 12 Volt 112-Inch x 15.5-Inch Flexible Solar Panel
the CIGS technology is my favorite, but like that, this is also amorphous thin-film. the efficiency rating is slightly less than with crystalline silicon, but who cares about a few percentage points. so less material is needed to produce the panels in this way.
another awesome detail: free voltage from the Sun. well, not 100% free of course, you DO have to purchase the equipment, but once you've spent the money, anything it produces is YOURS. this solar panel along with a 20-amp charge controller (from morningstar), and a 12 volt, 20-aH battery, i am able to store the Sun's energy to be used any way i like. right now i'm using it to charge small electronics and my laptop (using a small 400 watt AC inverter). the limitations in my system are 2-fold: the battery bank needs more amp-hours, and the array needs at least another identical Unisolar 68 watt do-gooder... which means i'm still figuring out what's going to work the best for me, but so far, i'm very pleased with the results.
the phrase, bigger is better is often not true. unless you're talking about piles of money (bigger IS better), or telescope aperture, and photovoltaic wattage. the larger the wattage the more "work" it can do. individually this is a nice little semi-portable (car camping only, no hiking in with this baby) panel... but in a group of two or more i can see how it would really kick ass... can't wait to add another to my array. thank you.
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I've had two panels on my 27' Itasca, for about 2 years now, without a problem of any kind. I highly recommend these panels for RV use due to several factors:they mount by adhesive, securely and easily
they are very shade-tolerant, producing well even when partially in shadow
they are very angle-tolerant, producing almost 50% of capacity even in low sun-angle situations
they produce at 90% even when dusty/dirty
they are very hardy, you can even walk on them
they have virtually no vertical profile, sticking up only about 1/4"
they are totally wind-proof
you never have to adjust or aim them
Absolutely outstanding product.
(Note that the (rare) bad review had to do with rolling the panel up every day. I don't think they're meant to be rolled up repeatedly, since they are designed for permanent roof-top installation. I would not recommend them for portable, roll-up-and-store usage.)used with my RV to keep the battery charged. Found it did extend battery time in the day time my several hours until I had to start up the generator. Looking to get another one soon.
I did mount it on a flat board to allow reposition as the sun angle changes.I bought just one panel and it works great... even with overcast sky today I measured over 50 watts out... no worry about hurting my back like my other panels with glass and metal frames... they are heavy and awkward to move... this is bigger but is lighter and easy to drag/slide around... now worry about broken glass... I like it.
Friday, November 29, 2013
Retractable Rapid Car Charger with IC Chip for Alltel, US Cellular LG AX-300 / UX-300
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Power Smart DB6571 - 2000 Watt 105cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator
Monday, September 16, 2013
Bluetooth Handsfree In-car Visor Kit for All HTC Phones
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I got the speakerphone because my car is a 2007 and I need to be hands free legally in the future. I recently went to a smart phone and these two items know each other well. It is easy to use and safer to talk with the speaker on my visor.Wednesday, September 4, 2013
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Thursday, August 29, 2013
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