Showing posts with label auto battery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label auto battery. Show all posts

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Best Powermonkey V2 Pink Deals

Powermonkey V2 Pink
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $87.99
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I got one of these a few years ago when they first came out and now we own three and keep them charged at all times so we can grab one on our way out the door if anything (in our case, Iphones and Ipods) needs charging. We also take them on trips so that we can each watch a movie on the plane and not end up with a completely drained Ipod or Iphone when we arrive at our destination!

Wonderful product!!!

One side note, Power Monkey also makes one with a digital readout letting you know how much charge is left that is a particularly useful feature my old one has it, the purple ones do not.

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When we travel we want a power booster for our MAC equipment and this is the perfect thing. Purse size it keeps my IPod going as I do museum tours and my IPad going as I review photos.

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When I bought it I wasn't sure it was going to work with my Motoral V3, but it did worked out and is great to have it with you, it has helped me out with my computer, my cell phone and has lots of more applications and also the way to use it around the world, since it has differente sockets according to the country you are in or traveling.

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I like the item. it is so cute. But I got a lemon and Customer service did the right thing. More Companies should follow. I did have a problem with the device but you guys came thru. good looking out.

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I bought it for my wife and she travels with her job and she loves it. It works as advertised

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Reviews of Tektrum 30w Solar Panel/Blocking Diode Cable/2m long Cable

Tektrum 30w Solar Panel/Blocking Diode Cable/2m long Cable and Clamps Battery Charger Kit for RV, Home, Boat, Pool
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $300.00
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I received the panel quickly, it seems to work as advertised, and I have found no defects. It appears to be a solid panel, not too heavy, but rugged. The cables and blocking diode are higher quality than I expected. I will likely buy more.

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I just wanted something that could be used as a trickle charger while my trailer is stored for the winter and something to keep the battery charged while out camping. This product did the job and I am very pleased with it.

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I first used solar power when we were cruising the Pacific on our 32-foot sailboat in 1981. We had two, 33-watt panels that (along with one home-built wind generator with a hand-carved propeller) kept us in refrigeration, lights and ham radio for the next 5 years. Now we have a little 21-foot RV trailer and the first thing I did was buy two of these units. So far they've been good enough to keep our deep-cycle battery charged for up to a week of camping at a time. It helps to be able to aim them right at the sun throughout the day; otherwise the power drops off dramatically. Don't let anything shade them! I just wish that the price would drop further so we could do our house. I don't use a regulator but periodically measure the voltage at the battery. If it gets to 14.5VDC I disconnect the panels.

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Buy Schumacher SE-1275A 2/12/75 Amp Automatic Onboard Battery Charger

Schumacher SE-1275A 2/12/75 Amp Automatic Onboard Battery Charger
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $120.95
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I'm impressed by this product. I've used other battery chargers before but the SE-1275A is the best ever. The things I like best are: Wide-mouthed alligator clips that clamp on easily and don't slip off, automatic shutoff when a battery is fully charged, the rugged steel cabinet and overall quality construction.

If I could change anything about it, I would suggest adding readable instructions to the back of the cabinet, a longer electrical supply cord (one or two extra feet would be perfect), and a larger analog meter.

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Well Made. Does what it's supposed to.Customer service is non existent !

You get an answering machine, and never receive a return call, ever !

The Documents leave out MANY ways that this item will respond to charge levels and charge cycles of various batteries, so it's off to the internet or trial and error if your unit does something that you don't understand. One of the tricks to this charger is to start out on 2 amp for about an hour, then raise up to 15 amp. When the charger reads full charge at 15 amps, drop to 2 amp and top the battery off for a full charge. It will take about 6 hours to charge a depleted battery.

The jump start barely started my car,but it did the trick,and it's a very hard to start car that sometimes won't jumpstart, so I was impressed.

It helps to charge a very dead battery for about 15 minutes before you jump start it with this unit.

For the price, everyone should own one of these. It's a great product, who's only MAJOR FLAW is the embarrassing lack of customer service. Schumacher Management should be ashamed of themselves.

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Heavy steel and copper. Thats what counts in a charger and this one has both. Don't buy the lightweights from China. Made in Mexico, but its an old standby US design.

OKAY its a year later... this one died early on they sent a new one after I retutned the bad one. That one died too. They quickly sent another without any return needed, and the rep sounded like he was Po'd at his company for allowing so much junk to go out the door. Now I have two working and one dead for spare parts, and even after the hassle these are still the most for the least on the market. You only other option is sears, and they appear to be made by Schumaker also, or harbor freight which should send its electric stuff with a death certificate.

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I am so mad at Amazon the text below is so wrong, Amazon needs to stop cutting and pasting there ad's and hire someone that knows the product there advertising. see errors below.

Product Features

* A 6 function rotary switch prevents overcharging

* Made for 6 and 12-volt batteries

* 75-amps help emergency engine starting

* 12-amp fast charge charges batteries in 2-5 hrs; 2-amp trickle charger charges batteries in 2-12 hrs

* 2 LED lights display charge status

The text above is not correct (Product features) (1) there is not a 6 function switch on this model. (2) this is not capable of charging 6 volt system. The photo is not current to the model there selling. I bought based on the text above and now I do not have the time to return before Christmas and will not be buying again from amazon due to there gross negligence on there advertisement . The gift now dose not have the functions desired by recipient. Thanks a lot Amazon ( Morzons )

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I have only used the charger in the 2A charge mode. It has fully met my need to recharge the battery in an auto that is used infrequently. I do wish that the instruction manual described more fully the changes that occur in the display as the charging progresses.

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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Reviews of NEW BATTERY CHARGER CRADLE AC USB WALL DOCK FOR SPRINT HTC EVO

NEW BATTERY CHARGER CRADLE AC USB WALL DOCK FOR SPRINT HTC EVO SHIFT 4G PHONE
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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This phone charging cradle has to be one of best made cradles on the market. It was so well packaged and is so nicely designed. Enjoy this cradle its great.

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I'm not completely disappointed in buying this because I still continue to use it. It does what it needs to do but there are a few things I don't like about it that I didn't consider when I bought it:

1. My phone cannot sit in the charging cradle while it has it protective case on.

2. I cannot access the phone's volume control while it's in the cradle. Not a big deal but sometimes while it's charging, I don't care to answer the phone and rather than ignore the call (sending the caller to voicemail) I like to mute the ring and I can't do that.

3. I wouldn't have known this before buying but it is not easy to set the phone on the cradle correctly the first time. It usually takes me a few tries to get it on there correctly and the metal connector has scratched my phone considerably where the charging port is. I probably shouldn't continue using it, really, because the charging port can be damaged eventually. (That happened to my sister's phone)

4. The cord that connects to the cradle is not compatable to the phone. So if I wanted to just use the cord as a second charger and get rid of the cradle, I wouldn't be able to.

Really, I don't know why I bought this because it doesn't convenience me in any way. (note: I haven't used the extra battery charger on the back, so I cannot comment on it)

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It worked ok but phone became out of date so I upgraded so didn't use that long would recommend for that phone if u still have one

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I wanted something that would hold the Evo at least somewhat upright so that I could see it from bed while it's charging, since we also use the Evo as our alarm clock. This cradle does that, but there are two problems.

First, the auto rotate feature of the Evo doesn't work in the charging mode, so it's always sideways when I view it from bed. Perhaps there's a software or settings tweak I could engage to have the Evo image rotate when it's charging, but I'm not a techie and don't know of any such cure. That would solve this problem neatly.

The bigger problem, however, is that the indicator light on the cradle flashes brightly and continuously unless you're also charging a spare battery. It's bright enough to be disturbing to our sleep in a darkened room. I've thought of putting a piece of electrical tape over the indicator, which would solve that problem, but that's hardly an elegant solution.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Reviews of Actron CP9550 OBD-II PocketScan Plus Diagnostic Code Reader

Actron CP9550 OBD-II PocketScan Plus Diagnostic Code Reader
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I purchased this reader because I am an avid DIY person. I have another reader (not this type) that was giving me an error when trying to read my 2006 Dodge Mega-cab diesel. I like to be informed before I take my car or truck into the shop. Some time you can get the (CEL) check engine light for the slightest little hiccup. Makes you a little nervous when you are running down the freeway towing a 5th wheel. This little device is very powerful, reads the error and tells you what it is. No books to carry. I have used it on 5 different vehicles, 2 diesel and 3 gas. It told me what the error was and allowed me to clear them. I would not recommend junk, this thing is nice. Don't let the small size fool you, good things do come in little packages. I give this device 5 stars. It is a money saver

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I have 4 vehicles from a '98 to an '07 and have used this to check codes on 3 of them already including the '07 that had a cylinder 3 misfire upon purchase a month ago. There was a wrong spark plug installed prior to my purchase. If I had taken the car to a garage, I would have paid the purchase price of this code reader for the diagnosis alone. I changed all 4 plugs myself for $26. I recommend every car owner to own a code reader. They are basically plug 'n' play nowadays and will pay for themselves in 1 use. This reader read my ('07 Solstice, '98 F150, '00 Elantra and a Windstar work van of unknown year) codes straight out of the box....Highly recommended!!

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I used this to check the code for the Check Engine light that came on my Subaru Forester. It is simple to use and does everything that it is advertised for. A professional mechanic may demand more, but for me it does the job.

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I bought the Pocket Scan Plus after having an Equus 3030 Innova. The Pocket Scan Plus is very easy to use and it displays the actual code definition instead of having to look up in a booklet like with the Equus, but it contains lead in the cable. So you have to remember to wash your hands after using it. Also if you have a car like a Toyota Sienna the port on the car will have a little nub that that will get stuck inside of the code reader's plug and there is no way of getting it out without wrestling the thing and using a slotted screwdriver to chisel it out. Then you end up scratching the code reader up and almost breaking you cars OBD port. We called the company and they said that it happens pretty often and that you pretty much have to break it to get it off. The Equus is designed so that it will not get stuck on the car. I am returning this one and buying another Equus. Its fine, just make sure the cars port does not have a little nub or you're going to have a wrestling match.

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This little device has a lot of functionality packed into a small package. It is also very compact which makes it easier to store in your vehicle. Great product, works just as advertised.

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Friday, October 24, 2014

Reviews of Go Power! GP-PWM-30 30 Amp Solar Regulator

Go Power! GP-PWM-30 30 Amp Solar Regulator
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $155.00
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I am really happy with this solar panel regulator. My previous 25 amp regulator by Go_Power burned out after 6 years and I was very disappointed that the company had discontinued the 25 amp replacement regulator. The GP-PWM-30 requires a slightly larger cutout than the old panel but not much... The outside dimensions of the front panel are the same as are the screw holes to attach it. The new regulator has some features that make it worth buying as a replacement for the old 25 amp regulator.... even if the old one still functions. First... the wire connectors of the new board are much superior to the old ones which are not supported and wiggle against the solder joints of the circuit board. The new wire terminals do NOT stress the circuit board and should insure a longer life than the old one. Also, the features of the new board are awesome! The PWM-30 keeps track of the battery's condition and charges at slow/high rate depending on the battery needs. In the morning the regulator "ups" the charge rate to give the battery a good solid charge after it has been discharging overnight. A really neat feature of this regulator is that it sets up an "equalization" routine so the battery is equalized about once a month. I'm no expert but the equalization schedule is supposed to keep the battery de-sulphated so the lead plates last longer and the battery therefore lasts longer/performs better. If I had known how well this regulator would work I would have bought it sooner and not have waited for my old regulator to die such a slow, miserable death!!

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I bought this for my RV to control a 50 watt panel, a bit of overkill, but I may add more panels later. I previously have used the same model on my boat and it works great.

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This solar regulator works in conjuction with my 80 watt solar panel and charges up my travel trailers battery quickly, and keeps it charged up.

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Unit arrived on time in working order and is doing the job just fine in our 5th wheel trailer hooked behind a 120 wat solar panel

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Shipping was fast, Easy to install, I Installed it in my RV works fantastic with Zamp solar panel and golf cart batteries.

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Monday, October 6, 2014

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Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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My friend bought me this product few weeks ago and it works nicely with my iPod touch. Easy to carry and very light. I can play my iPod touch when it is charging.

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Monday, August 4, 2014

Cheap High Quality Super-Grip Adjustable Swivel Car Windshield

High Quality Super-Grip Adjustable Swivel Car Windshield or Dashboard Mount for Samsung Galaxy Grand w/ Low Profile Cradle Holder
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I have had this for a few weeks now. I got it delevered on time. I have the samsung galaxy grand duos which is big, i wasnt sure it could fot but thanks to the clips and special mechanism that allows it to adjust to fit....... It was easy to set up and it seems very durable.

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Monday, July 28, 2014

Review of OEM Rapid Car Charger with IC Chip (SPN5400) for Verizon Motorola

OEM Rapid Car Charger with IC Chip for Verizon Motorola ZN4 Krave
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Best charger ever , charge fast easy to connect. Would tell other about this item.

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This original Motorola car charger works great!!, I recommend this to anyone that has the Verizon Motorola ZN4 Krave phone.

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Review of Unique Gomadic FM Transmitter with an integrated DC Auto Charger

Unique Gomadic FM Transmitter with an integrated DC Auto Charger designed for the Blackberry Touch 9860
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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this is really a 'plug and play' electronic. Literally, plug, tune radio and charger to open station and my music app played. You may have to move from station after it's not as clear anymore or you will start to hear your RPM thru the radio. Added bonus it charges your phone while you play or your battery would be dead after 30 min.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

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

Xantrex Charge Controller for DC Charging Sources - 35 Amp, Model# C35
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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The Xantrex C35 is the best charge controller I've ever had! My last controller was a Coleman Air C40, and it was working fine running a total of 25 watts of panels. Then I hooked up a 100 watt panel and the little dinky controller went crazy; constantly disconnecting the source and costing me precious power. I went ahead and bought the Xantrex C35 and it's MUCH better. Not only is it COMPLETELY solid state (the old controller had a dinky auto relay), but it has the 3 stage charging. That REALLY sped things up. I know from experience that other controllers either turn the source on or off, and only judge by the battery VOLTAGE. The C35 did a fabulous job of monitoring both voltage and amperage. The 3 stage charging has litterally changed the way it charges the battery. Plus, it includes the pulse-width modulation. What this does is send the power to the battery in high-voltage bursts (thousands per second). This "shocks" the plates and helps keep them clean from sulfate buildup. Then there's the equalization. I have mine set to auto, and it's working great, cleaning the battery bank for me about once a month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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I followed instructions to "T" and this boiled my battery almost dry, caught it before it fried my battery. hope I can figure it out so I can use it. Update could not get it to work properly, I finally just disconnected it and put it back in the box, I will try it on different panels and battery in the future.

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Pico 6380pt 50amp Batt Cable Connector Reviews

Pico 6380pt 50amp Batt Cable Connector
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I purchased 10 of these connectors so that I could make various adapters and extension cords to go between our on-board RV battery charger and the portable solar panels, wind / gas generator(s), and truck hitch connector when parked some distance from the trailer. A few of these are for spares and / or future additions to the setup. To keep line loses to a minimum, I used 10 gauge wiring and spent a lot time looking for a robust connector. Even though the most DC current I can put through them with my setup is 16 amps, the durability, wire size, and polarized connection were the key features for buying these. The Pico 50 amp connector has provided this functionality perfectly! As a very large added benefit, they are non gender connectors, meaning ALL cable ends have one of these and I can interconnect any adapter / extension cord combination that I want without ever getting into two of the same gender ends not connecting together situation! When connecting two together, there is a strong 'snap' interaction between them, leaving no doubt that they are connected securely. It does take some effort to pull them apart, but then again, that's exactly what I needed / wanted. So far these are holding up great in a RV-ing / camping environment. They have been rained on, stepped on, buried in dirt / mud, and connected / disconnected multiple times with no signs of wear. I highly recommend these! I ordered them Amazon, and they were delivered within a few days, Amazon rocks! BTW: the 10ga wiring I used is a 25 foot, heavy duty 10/3, 115VAC extension cord from the local hardware store that I cut the ends off of and re-terminated the bulk of the cable with the Pico connectors. That provides a durable, weather proof, flexible cable that is bright yellow to help prevent tripping over (and avoids being left behind because you didn't see it laying on the ground), and it was cheaper then buying 10/2 wire at $2+ per foot.

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I haven't had a chance to use this yet, so I don't have any feedback on its use. However, I did want to be sure all you potential buyers read through the description more carefully than I did. Even though the description contains the word "Set," the set they refer to are the two metal contacts a set of contacts not a set of connectors. If you want to connect your wires to anything, you'll need to order TWO of these.

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These things are super cool. They're built so that there's no male/female part, and as long as you put the positive wire in the hole that says "plus", they'll work. The retention mechanism for the connectors is firm, but you can disassemble afterwards if you need to do so. The connectors have holes drilled through the middle so you can bolt one side down to whatever, which would be handy in several situations.

I used these to handle the power connections for a sub box which I occasionally need to move from one car to another, or to remove for more luggage space. They work great for that, and handle plenty of power for a moderately sized amplifier. The same company makes some larger connectors if you need more current capacity.

The only drawback I saw was that these are kinda hard to crimp if you don't have a heavy duty battery cable crimp tool (the kind that you usually have to hit with a hammer). I soldered the connectors onto the end of some wire instead; note that it takes a pretty healthy soldering gun (not some puny soldering iron) to heat these up. You can fit 8 gauge wire into the terminals really well; I think 10-12 gauge would actually be a little small / loose.

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I have used this type of connector many times, and they work awesome, however you are going to want to solder the connectors to the wire...crimping this large of wire just doesn't hold sufficiently.

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The only reason for the 4 stars is that the plastic seems a little thin and my not last all that long. I only use the connector about two times a month so hopefully it will last. The price was great and the shipping was very quick.

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Monday, May 5, 2014

Discount Optima Batteries 8002-002 TOP POST BATTERY RED TOP

Optima Batteries 8002-002 TOP POST BATTERY RED TOP
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Pricey but worth the money . Replaced my 7 year old optima that was weak but still good . Terminals stay clean . Likes so much bough on for my parents car .

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Discount Retractable Rapid Car Charger with IC Chip for metroPCS Kyocera

Retractable Rapid Car Charger with IC Chip for metroPCS Kyocera Melo S1300
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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This charger was good while it lasted, it just did not last long enough. The top silver piece came off, I am not sure why. I had to buy another after less than a year.

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great product, easy to use. small enough to store it without going all over the car.