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Sunday, November 30, 2014

Review of Battery Tender 021-0127 Battery Tender Junior 6V 750mA Battery

Battery Tender 021-0127 Battery Tender Junior 6V 750mA Battery Charger
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I 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.

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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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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 currently own 6 12 volt models of this charger and have had no issues after numerous years of use. Recently bought a Honda CT90 which is a 6 volt system. The only way to keep the battery at full charge over extended periods is a good reliable trickle charger. I had to go with the best so a new Battery Tender Junior was the ticket.

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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, November 24, 2014

DigiPower JS-Talk Home and Car Power Kit for iPhone and iPod Review

DigiPower JS-Talk Home and Car Power Kit for iPhone and iPod - Charger - Retail Packaging - Black
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
List Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $25.78
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This is very handy when you will not be near an electrical outlet are using your phone a lot. I participated in an outdoor festival and needed extra battery life for my phone, especially with running credit cards all day long. I hooked this little unit up to my phone and it actually put charge back onto my phone.

Worked great! Very satisfied!

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I ordered this product about 2 months ago, and finally decided to review it. To sum it up, it sucked. After about 3 or 4 days it broke in such a way that you had to hold the button on it for it to charge otherwise it would go off. The reason I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 is because in the brief amount of time when it worked, it worked well. I don't know if I just got a bad one or if this occurrence is part of the product, but I do not suggest getting this one. Save your money, find one that has no history of malfunction or one that has received great reviews (if possible, both).

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Friday, November 14, 2014

Review of PowerMax PM3-55 55 Amp 12V Power Supply

PowerMax PM3-55 55 Amp 12V Power Supply
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I needed to upgrade the converter on my older motorhome. The 30-amp converter it had supplied unfiltered, unrgulated power to the various circuits, which is fine for incandescent bulbs, but not for powering electronics or modern LED lighting. The old converter also had a fairly ineffective 5-amp charger.

This PowerMax converter supplies clean well-regulated and filtered power to all circuits with an upgraded 55-amp capacity. It also functions as a "smart" multi-stage battery charger, delivering a bulk charging rate up to its full 55-amp rating. This is important for automatic faster charging from shore power or generator without having to resort to an external battery charger.

The PowerMax line of converter/chargers seem to offer features and performance equal to the other brands (Iota, Progressive Dynamics) at a significant price savings.

Installation is easy. If you are replacing a similar converter, it is as simple as disconnecting the DC leads from the old converter and attaching to the new one. Can't get much easier than that. If, however, you are upgrading a 6300 series Progressive Dynamics converter, it is just a little bit more difficult. It involves gutting the old converter and installing the new one in its place, along with a simple wiring modification. If you search the internet for "progressive 6300 converter upgrade" you will find step by step instructions, with photos. If you are handy, the job can be completed in an hour or so, and at significant savings compared to the "official" upgrade from Progressive, which costs about 2.5 times what this does. I found that I had to bend the mounting ears of the PowerMax to get it to fit inside the gutted chassis of the old converter, but it was very easy.

With just a little bit of work, my coach now has a modern converter with multi-stage charger for just a little over a hundred dollars. So far I am pleased with its performance. If I had to complain about something, it would be the fan, but all similar converters have such a fan. The fan on this unit only runs when needed rather than continuously as some do. In many installations it will be hardly noticeable. As a 6300 upgrade, it might be a bit more audible when running, because the converter vents into the living area, but that also provides for better cooling less risk of overheating and damaging the converter.

Overall the 55 amp PowerMax converter is a great value, and enabled me to upgrade to a 55-amp unit at a lower price than other brands' 30or 45-amp converters. This makes me very happy with my purchase.

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This unit is well made, strong, and simple to use. I like that it works as both a battery charger and a power converter (to power 12v units independently, through household AC current). I have only used it for 3 weeks, so I can't rate it 5 stars yet. Very pleased.

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thanks for the best charger that i have ever bought. 2 hour charge gets me a week off the grid, my battery bank can hold all the juice that it can put out. when i build a bigger battery bank i will order another.....

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this works better then the original one that came with my Winnebago and I am truly happy with it. It charges my batteries fast.

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These power supplies from Powermax work really well and solve the problem of using traditional automatic chargers to keep a car battery charged. I use various emergency and security 12 volt supplies in my home. They are all powered by 12 volts. I also have a deep cycle battery on each one. This provides the charging without the nasty ac hum on the 12 volts. I recommend that you use this product. Ham radio operators like myself also might find it useful. You can keep a deep cycle battery under your operating desk and keep it charge with this power supply. This was not possible when all you could get was car battery chargers. The AC hum from car chargers ruins your signal.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Discount Motorola Vehicle Power Adapter mini-USB Rapid Rate Charger

Motorola Vehicle Power Adapter mini-USB Rapid Rate Charger
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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The seller was CCMACCESSORIES. I paid 7 bucks. It works great. Here are some details:

The cord length (from tip of charger to tip of connector):

Not stretched-out: about 3 feet

Stretched-out: about 6 feet and 8 inches.

A note about the "stretched-out" length:

If stretched to its limit, then there is tension in the cord (maybe enough to pull the charger from the socket). So you may want to assume about 6 feet in length, which would place less tension on the charger/socket.

The charger (the part that plugs into the 12V socket) is about 4.5 inches long.

For my application, I'm able to tie-off the cord near the beginning and near the end, so only the middle part of the cord gets the most tension (so I don't have to be concerned about the charger or the connector pulling-out due to tension in the cord).

The connector is a mini-USB (not a micro-USB)...know the difference before you buy. Motorola makes this charger in both sizes.

There is a faint green LED light that glows when the unit is "on". It lights the circular area on the charger. It's difficult to see during daylight, and it is not obtrusive at night.

There is a small clip near the charger side of the cord, so the cord can be bundled-up a bit if needed.

keyword: stretch

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The Cell Phone Stores locally charge up to and including 30dollars dor these types of car chargers. Well Forget retail, thank you amazon and motorola for selling a product that is much better then retail stores for a fraction of the price. Fantastic. Also, the higher current (around 1.0amp) is perfect for most droids. Fantastic Product, Excellent price...buy here and hopefully retail will be a thing of the past!

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I bought this because of the great price on Amazon. I use it to plug into my Seidio car cradle for my Motorola Droid phone (serves as my GPS). The original charger cable frayed where the mini-USB plugs into the cradle because it's basically at a 90 degree angle. This charger adapter seems much better made and hasn't shown any signs of wear. It fits snuggly into my power/lighter slot, isn't too larger, and produces a nice cobalt blue light. I think this has been a very good purchase.

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The charger works well with my Motorola cell phone. No issues with getting the cell phone to charge. Have had problems in the past with universal chargers working with my cell phone.

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Purchased 9 months ago. Got moderate to light usage. Then one day, no charge. Tried several different phones and outlet combinations...it's the charger. Can't beat the price, though.

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Monday, September 29, 2014

Lenmar Global Compact All-in-One Universal Travel AC Charger Review

Lenmar Global Compact All-in-One Universal Travel AC Charger Adapter for use in 150 Countries including Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America & South America, and South Pacific- Color White
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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Just came back from a trip to Central/Europe. The adapter works as advertised. I had no problems with it. Yes, all the outlets in Europe are the recessed type. However, regarding Amazon reviewers such as TravelGuru who posted a review, I'm not sure if I should fault the reviewer for not knowing how to operate the equipment or the manufacturer for not providing explicit instructions. The adapter prongs screw out, so there is no problem with recessed outlets. I would recommend this adapter.

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This travel adapter worked pretty well while we were in Italy and France. The only complaint I have is that the plug portion is not very long. There were many outlets in Italy and France that were somewhat recessed, which meant that this adapter would not work because it got too big too close to the plug (or the plug was not long enough). If the outlet was flush with the wall, there were no issues. Luckly we had a few different adapters for these types of outlets. The size is great (small), compared to other adapters.

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DO NOT BUY this charger adaptor! We purchased it prior to our trip to Ireland in July 2013. Not only did it not work, but when we tried to remove it from the outlet, the plastic prong broke off. It was absolutely useless and a complete waste of money.

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this is by far the best adapter in terms of size and functions, this adapter covers all country's, i just wish it has a USB output

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All of the outlets in Europe sit in a circular recessed hole. This adapter is too big and does not fit in any of the recessed outlets I have tried.

They need to redesign it to be smaller so it actually fits.

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Saturday, September 27, 2014

Best Satmap Power Traveller Solar Power Bundle Deals

Satmap Power Traveller Solar Power Bundle
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $50.00
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This is the highest quality solar charging product on the market. It's more expensive than other models, but let me tell you: you get a product that is worth every penny. The design of the case is perfect. Seams match up perfectly, it's very sturdy feeling. The solar panel is hinged and it has a smooth resistance when you open it (it doesn't just flop open).

The whole device has one simple button on the battery. You hold it down and the little LCD screen flashes the battery life. You hold it down again, and it turns off and goes into powersave mode. It will not charge anything unless it is ON (lcd screen displays battery life) and it is NOT plugged into the solar panel.

The solar panel alone will plug into a USB female adapter (provided with this purchase) and charge my Zen MP3 Player! I don't even need to use the battery! (the solar panel output is 5v regulated and 200MA)

This device surprisingly works with the 'USB lithium charger' on DealExtreme. I can charge any lithium battery with solar. I use it to charge my cell phone battery and cannon camera battery.

Bottom line: Don't mess around with those $25 'premium solar chargers'. They are poorly designed and will lead to disappointment.

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I purchased the "Satmap" bundle to power my iPhone 3G when hiking, and was already set on the Powermonkey unit, but the Satmap bundle was cheaper and identical, with all the needed adapters.

Charging the battery is straight forward and worked to charge my iPhone in the comfort of my home twice, but once I was on the trek, the battery failed to charge my iPhone at all. In fact the iphone wouldn't even recognize the unit as being attached. The battery unit showed a green LED which meant it was fully charged but it would no longer charge my iphone.

I returned it and purchased a second, identical Satmap bundle hoping the first one was faulty, however it exhibited almost identical behavior. The solar panel charges the battery fine, the battery will charge my phone once or twice fine, but once its actually put to real use, it fails to charge the phone or be recognized by the phone at all. In fact, once charged, when disconnected from the solar panel, fails to power up at all.

I wouldn't recommend this unit to anyone as a unit to charge their iPhone. It may work for other devices, but I can't speak to those. It also fails to charge a 3rd generation iPod as well. The second unit is a total failure, and won't charge anything as it won't even power up once charged.

Despite being a better price for the identical Powermonkey Xplorer, the Powermonkey unit is not an acceptable solution for me.

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I got this set because it was almost 40 bucks cheaper than the powermonkey packaged one. however this is designed for the GPS unit from the same brand. With that said, it will still work for all your devices, just have to be creative with the tips and cables you use. The product seems very durable, I've yet to test it, but will be taking it on vacation with me. It comes with everything you need and a nice case to put it all in. Perfect for travelers and hikers both.

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I bought the Satmap bundle over the 'regular' Powermonkey explorer because I get the same functionality as the original, but for $30 less. The only difference is that the Satmap bundle comes with a nice carry case and that it's battery pack has a different outlet cord end (a micro USB for a Satmap GPS, I assume). All you have to do is plug one of the included adapters on to the end of the cord & you're ready to charge. I use it for my iPhone 4 & have been pleasantly surprised at how well it functions. The battery charges up in about 8 hours & a full battery pack can charge my iPhone about 2.5 times on a single charge.

It's light & compact enough to take anywhere even for ounce-counting backpackers. If you're planning to use your iPhone/droid as a GPS in the backcountry, this great little charger is the hot ticket to keep your electronics charged.

Highly recommended!

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Nice deal, the packaging is a little strange since it's the powermonkey device bundled by Satmap. But it's a great deal and I highly recommend.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Cheap Battery Tender 021-0134 10-Bank 12V Battery Management System

Battery Tender 021-0134 10-Bank 12V Battery Management System
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Have only owned the product for a month, but am completely satisfied.

Does everything I would have expected. I collect motorcycles and never remove the batteries. I'm too lazy to move a charger from bike to bike. I've plugged in most of the bikes plus a car that I seldom use in the winter and leave them on. No worries.

Only negative I've found is the leads from the charger to the battery are only 6 feet long. If you require more, you need to purchase a 25 foot extension. 31 feet is much more than I need. Wish I could purchase leads of 10 to 15 feet long.

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I live on a small farm and have many pieces of equipment that have batteries. I was able to remove the batteries and place them on a work bench and charge 10 of them at one time. Plus this unit will keep them at peak level until spring arrives.

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I bought one of these last year and liked it so much, I bought another.

We use these to charge batteries for clay target throwers.

Since we started using them, we do not have the low battry issues we used to have in the middle of a shoot.

The charger even rejuvinated some batteries that were questionable.

I highly recommend it!!!!!!!

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Have charged many groups of batteries and everything has worked as advertised. However note that if you battery is dead this charger will not start charging unless it senses 3 volts (safety interlock feature to protect against loose cable ends shorting) so you will need to connect another battery or get it started with another type charger first.

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Works better than we expected. Turns out what we thought were great batteries were not worth the price we paid. Our regular batteries are maintained very well by the system. Really like being able to use ten at once.

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Monday, September 1, 2014

Cheap Motorola Vehicle Power Adapter

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Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I couldn't realy rate this item because I had to return it due to it not being the correct adapter. But I did receive the correct adapters and I am very pleased with them.

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Saturday, August 23, 2014

Best Energizer Energi To Go 1 AA Instant Cell Phone Charger Micro USB Deals

Energizer Energi To Go 1 AA Instant Cell Phone Charger Micro USB
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This item works fine, and is convenient for when can't charge with a wall charger; when out. Too bad couldn't find just the plug for my existing chargers, but worth it.

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Monday, August 11, 2014

AccuPower AP12243 Car Adapter for IQ328 Battery Charger Analyzer Review

AccuPower AP12243 Car Adapter for IQ328 Battery Charger Analyzer - Also - La Crosse BC-700 BC-1000 BC-9009
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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This charger works great with the La Crosse Technology BC1000 battery charger. It is nice to have a way to charge from a 12 volt power supply.

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The AccuPower AP12243 Car Adapter is designed to power the AccuPower IQ-328 Battery Charger Analyzer from your vehicle's 12V/24V cigarette lighter outlet. There seems to be some doubts on whether it can also be used to power the La Crosse BC-700 or BC1000 chargers. Here is to put all the doubts to rest...

I have tested the IQ-328 and compared it against the BC1000. The input power requirements for both charger units are exactly the same. Each charger unit is powered by a wall unit (AC-DC adapter) that is rated for input of 100-240V AC, and output of 3V 4A max. I have even swapped their power adapters, and found absolutely no problems.

The IQ-328, just like BC1000, uses pulsed charging current at 25% duty cycle. That means when charging one cell at 1000mA (1A) setting, the charger outputs 4A for 0.25 second, then zero for the next 0.75 second. That's why the peak-current requirement of the power supply is 4A, even though the average current is 1A for each cell.

In the case of BC-700, its maximum charging current is 0.7A. So the required peak input current is just 2.8A. There is no problem in using an adapter rated for higher current capacity.

Bottom line is: The charger unit cannot tell the brand of the power supply used. At long as it receives the correct voltage and current required, it will operate correctly. That's why you can use this same adapter to power either the IQ-328 or the BC1000.

Important Note:

This adapter should NOT be used with the La Crosse BC500. The charger unit of BC500 accepts 12V DC input. Therefore all you need is a pass-through cigarette lighter adapter with the same 2.1/5.5mm barrel plug.

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This charger works great with the La Crosse Technology BC1000 battery charger. It is nice to have a way to charge from a 12 volt power supply.

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I should qualify my 1-star by stating that my irritation isn't aimed at the product itself the adapter looks like it is well made and most likely delivers the voltage and current that it claims to. I haven't hooked it up to an oscilloscope to look at the output YET.

My problem here is that the adapter was marketed either by Amazon or by the seller as being for the LaCrosse BC1000 charger/analyzer. It *might* even work for that purpose, but checking with LaCrosse, I got an email back from their Customer Service that says:

"With regard to the following from your email: "If you could look further into the AccuPower Car adapter or please refer me to a car adapter of your own for the BC1000"

Unfortunately, there are no car adapaters that can be advised for use with the BC1000 as it is intended for home/standard outlet use. Our BC500 model is designed with car use in mind, and can also work at home. Again, with regard to "AccuPower", we have no information on that brand. You noted a BC800 and information attained from an Austrailian source. There are variant models of our product that are produced for areas outside of North America. The BC800 would be one of these. Thank you."

Obviously, somebody somehow somewhere made a connection between this adapter and the LaCrosse equipment *apparently* without bothering to ask LaCrosse. That's a bad idea without some coordination there could be issues with the adapter causing damage to the charger and from a warranty perspective, such use probably voids the warranty.

A side note: The AccuPower charger/analyzer that was listed, IQ328, sure looks a lot and by its Owners Manual, operates a lot like the LaCrosse BC1000. Considering the way that so much consumer electronics 'comes from the same factory with different names on it' who knows, they could come off virtually the same assembly line. I have run into cases where this is literally true with some Amateur Radio equipment.

If anyone has any verifiable knowledge of this being the case with the LaCrosse and AccuPower equipment, please follow up to my review and we can check back with both LaCrosse and AccuPower customer service and try and nail this down with regard to using the car adapter.

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Sunday, August 10, 2014

Best Sony Ericsson z310a Cell Phone Car Charger / Vehicle Charger Deals

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Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This was a prefectly working product..to my surprise for how cheap it was. I use it every day.

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My cell phone needs to be charged often. This car charger is really helpful. It is less than $3.00 including shipping. A real good buy. I love it.

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Very easy to use and it arrived at the house in a flash! It's nice having a dependable and reliable car charger for my Z310A Sony/Erricson!

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Saturday, August 9, 2014

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Nitecore Sysmax Intellicharge i4 version 2, Four Bays universal home/in-car battery charger, Four Nitecore 18650 NL188 3100mAh rechargeable batteries with Smith & Wesson Carabeamer LED Clip Light
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These chargers work excellent with the Nitecore batteries as well as with other Li-ion, Ni-MH or Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries. Each bay has an indicator light so you know charging is progressing. When charging just two batteries, be sure to place the batteries in slots 1 & 3 or 2 & 4. I would recommend this production to anyone that needs a high quality 4 bay charger.

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EdisonBright through Amazon is one of the only places here in the States that you can purchase the new NL188 3100mAh batteries from Nitecore. Add in the Intellicharge i4 (which also charges my Eneloop AA and AAA NiMH batteries)and my Nitecore MT26 (also purchased from EdisonBright through Amazon) is loving the long lasting, superbright, and easy on the pocketbook goodness that only a high capacity 18650 Li-ion battery can bring.

I am VERY happy with EdisonBright for offering this package. Thanks Guys!

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It works so well, nothing to complain. Just one small thing is it is a little bit difficult to but the battery in. thats it.

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I just unpacked the product and I am charging the batteries for the first time. I could not find any instructions on the battery packaging or the Intellicharger i4 letting me know if the batteries come fully charged or not. I decided to charge them and it appears the batteries come uncharged.

When charging the batteries, plug the unit in first, pull back on the spring loaded battery holder with 1 hand and insert the battery with your other hand. This is easier than trying to pry back the spring with the battery as you load it. Also you should load the batteries into the charger in pairs when possible, and offset the battery slots so 1 & 3 or 2 & 4.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Review of Cobra MicroTalk CXT125 16-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GRMS Two-Way Radio

Cobra MicroTalk CXT125 16-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GRMS Two-Way Radio
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I bought the 2-way radio for our cruise we took. I bought it after reading about similar cobra products and liked the fact that batteries were rechargeable. After the initial charge the 2-way radio worked fine. We could communicate on the ship with each other to find where the other was, the voice was clear and crisp. One draw back was not having sub-channels on this product, as a result we could hear other conversations from other users. Even though the feature lists 16 mile range, I would say the maximum range was about 1 to 1.5 miles on an island without any major obstacles. The initial charge lasted a while but when the initial charge was gone, one of the radios would not recharge again and after a while the other failed to recharge. I tried charging for over 2 days but still no luck. I don't know where the failure was, whether it was the charger or the batteries themselves. I really like these radios but were useless without recharge so I ended up in returning to Amazon.

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I bought this set of two walkies at Walmart for $24 and was attracted to the small size, simple design, and rechargeable batteries. I had intended to give them to my kids so when they hike about on our 25 acres of upstate forest, I can keep in touch with them. 16 miles under ideal conditions and 1 mile in the city according to the back panel. From the front lawn of our suburban home, without more than a few trees blocking, the signal faded after 1500 feet. By a mile, mostly static and largely inaudible. I would suggest that at $24, they are a great toy and within 1000ft, certainly as clear as a bell. Don't rely on them for anything over a mile especially if staying in contact is critical.

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I also bought this at Walmart. Charged it up for 15 hours per instructions. The wall charger never even got warm. Indicator still showed less than 10% charge. Put in fresh AAA's, same deal. Boxed them back up and returned next day.

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The radio is good for the price but the charger is very bad.

In my case the charger start only once.

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The actual walkie-talkies are not bad. They do not recharge. Quick review for a product that has wasted enough of my time. Got these for $15 in a store Now, I know why.

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