Showing posts with label electronic battery charger. Show all posts
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Thursday, December 25, 2014

Discount GTMax Red USB Mini Car Charger Vehicle Power Adapter for Apple iPod

GTMax Red USB Mini Car Charger Vehicle Power Adapter for Apple iPod touch 5th 4th GEN 5G 4G, iPod Nano 6th Gen 6G; iPhone 5 5th, 4S, 4,3 3GS; ipad 1 2 3 , ipad mini
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $8.99
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Bought this for my son and it's a permanent fixture in his car. Nice to have so he can always charge his phone.

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This red car charger is just what I wanted. It is the perfect color for me and it works perfect in my car.

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Very cheap price for this adapter. Works just fine and its useful, since you can plug in any usb charger.

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Awesome product. And the price is right too. Service was excellent and super fast. When plugged in to the cigarette lighter in car, there is a blue light indicator, so you know the device is being charged.

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its a good deal and works with all my devices but only thing i didnt like it has a light and its blue:/ and usb charger is red but still good

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Schumacher BT-250 12 Volt Digital Battery Tester Review

Schumacher BT-250 12 Volt Digital Battery Tester
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $160.91
Sale Price: $83.29
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The unit seems okay in that it actually determined that one of my batteries had a bad cell. I took the battery to NAPA to have it checked and they confirmed. The main problem is that the unit came with absolutely zero documentation. I am pretty sure I figured out how to use it after some trial and error. Either way, it seems to do the job.

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This is a very good tester. I check several of my cars. One car had a dead cell and the tester detected the problem. I would recommend the product highly. Saves time vs. taking the battery out and having the local auto parts store test the battery.

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Great way to test your batteries. Don't buy a new battery when it may not be bad, buy this and test your batteries before buying new. This tester is easy to use.

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The description for the battery tester stated that it performs load tests. In reality, it does not. When someone has a car battery that keeps going dead, that person wants to know whether 1) the battery can't hold a charge or 2) if there is an electrical leak in the car that is draining the battery. I bought this tester to determine the first situation. Although this unit is probably excellent for certain tests, it is useless for testing case 1). This is the type of test that 99% of people need to perform for batteries that keep going dead. Get a tester that is explicitly called a load tester. It is cheaper and will actually fulfill your needs.

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Review of Schumacher PST-500 DSR ProSeries 500 Amp Carbon Pile Battery Load

Schumacher PST-500 DSR ProSeries 500 Amp Carbon Pile Battery Load Tester
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
List Price: $243.08
Sale Price: $158.75
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FOR THOSE BRAND NAME TOOL TECHNICIANS THE UNIT COMES WITH A BIG DSR LABEL ON IT STANDING FOR (DON SCHUMACHER RACING). NOT SCHUMACHER LIKE THE PICTURE SHOWS. THE NEEDLE IS A BIT UNSTABLE BEING THAT IT KEEPS CLIMBING WHEN APPLIED 1/2 THE CCA'S. I HAVE TO KEEP ADJUSTING NEEDLE. OVERALL LOOKS OF IT. IT LOOKS WELL MADE AND HAS A PROFESSIONAL LOOK ABOUT IT. HOPEFULLY IT PERFORMS AND STANDS UP TO IT'S NAME AND PRICE. THANKS. ADRIAN,

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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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Monday, October 6, 2014

Best NOCO Genius GEN2 12V+12V 2-Bank 20 Amp Smart On-Board Waterproof Deals

NOCO Genius GEN2 12V+12V 2-Bank 20 Amp Smart On-Board Waterproof Battery Charger
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $215.99
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I did a LOT of on line reviewing before purchasing my Genius 2 charger. I looked at many brand and narrowed it down to either Minn Kota or the NOCO Genius 2. I'm glad I went with the Gen2. I wired up the charger plug to a recessed outlet on my boat instead of the plug-in cord. The charger is small and light and give great power output for the money. 2 banks @ 10amps per bank. It automatically charges and then shuts off and goes into a "mainatain" mode. I charge both my starting batter and my deep cycle battery with it. It knows how to charge each batter based on the internal circuitry. I've used it about 1/2 a season (30 plus charges) and typically leave it plugged in for several days at a time. Batteries are perfectly charged and ready to go. I would HIGHLY recommend this charger to anyone who is looking for an onboard charging system for your boat. It beats the hell out of hooking up an individual battery charger after each trip. I just plug in an extension cord and I'm good to go. Amazon.com has the absolute BEST price on it too. I paid about $115 delivered and other sites are charging $179 or more! Its listed on the NOCO site for $215.

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Used to charge two Optima Blue Top deep cycle marine batteries and this charger is the best! Totally automated and very safe! Won't burn up or overcharge batteries. There's some serious technology in this charger!

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Received item fast and was exactly as advertised. I read a lot of reviews which helped me with this purchase. I do agree with some of the reviews is that the power cord is a little short, but really no problem or issue for my application. IF you are looking for an on board charger, this is it. Price is best by far. Great product.

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Recently purchased this to replace a 2 bank 5 amp charger. Does everything as advertised. Leave it plugged in and walk away. If you are looking to buy a 3 bank charger for your boat, dont pay 300 or even 400 bucks for the ones at bass pro shops or cabelas. This one does everything the higher priced models do for 145 bucks. Obviously, durability is not known yet but if it lasts 5-10 years, I will be happy. As for the knucklehead who gave this a one star rating because it dont charge "36 volt" batteries, only "12"...........are you kidding me?? three 12 volt batteries make 36 volts!!! It charges all three at the same time......wow........

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This could be a million dollars and it would be worth it but for slightly over 100 dollars it's almost illegal. This charger does everything and the nice part is you can turn it on and walk away and know your taken care. When you return no matter how long you've been away your boat, motor home, or whatever will start and function perfectly as it should....I give it 10 stars.

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Saturday, September 20, 2014

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NOCO Genius G1100 6V/12V 1.1 Amp Smart Battery Charger and Maintainer
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $53.95
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Pros:

(1)Innovative and well-thought design

(2)Good build quality

(3)Light weight and portable size. Easy to store and carry around

(4)The charger can tell the health of your battery with 'Diagnostics' feature

(5)can rescue or repair 'sick/dead' battery which is deeply discharged, sulfated or damaged.

(6)Owner's Manual& User Guide is well-written and very helpful

Cons:

(1)Warranty service is not free, in fact, it is quite expensive. I think most of Genius Charger owners are not very happy about it when warranty service is needed. Hopefully, repair rate is very low.

(2)The price tag of G1100 is almost $45, a bit overpriced, but good battery maintenance and extended battery life compensate the cost.

I got my G1100 for less than a week. I got trouble when I used it to charge my battery the first time, all LEDs illuminated and were blinking once the AC power was plugged into an electrical outlet. Obviously, it was an error warning. I checked all connections and found nothing wrong. I suspected my G1100 is a bad charger. I looked into Troubleshooting in User Guide before calling NOCO Genius for help. Troubleshooting indicates that my 2 year old battery is in very bad condition as a result of sulfation or damage. COSTCO gave me a free replacement because my old battery is still within 3 years warranty. G1100 saved me $75. I installed the new battery, then charged it again. All 5 charging steps went through as smooth as expected and successfully. It took about 5 hours to complete a full charge (from 25% to 100% full charge). I will update my review when needed. So far, everything is going well with my G1100 charger.

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This seems to be a very good charger. I am using this on my ford escape, mostly.

I drive the car to work about 2miles to work one way each day.

On this car, and the last car I had, the battery always runs down during the week, due to the lack of run time on the alternator to battery charge time for my short trips.

Since using this charger, (i connect the charger on fri when I get home from work and leave all weekend, because I don't drive it on the weekend), I have a strong start when I do use the car and start it up on Mon going back to work.

thx

Craig

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I was looking for a battery tender that would keep my Big Dog motorcycle battery fully charged since winter is coming and I not will be able to ride my bike as much. After a lot of searching I settled on purchasing the G1100 since it seemed to meet the needs I was looking for. The battery charger is very well made and simple to use. Out of all the battery tenders/chargers I've ever owned this one by far has impressed me the most. I rate this charger a tops and highly recommend it. I received the product as promised and amazon had the cheapest price. If you are looking for a charger to keep a battery fully charge while your bike, jet ski etc is sitting and not getting any use settle for the best......Get the NOCO Genius model that meets your requirements ..... YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!

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I store my car 6 months out of the year all I can say this is a great product, easy to use and works.

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So far this product is doing the job. Haven't had any problems starting my motorcycles in the morning. The installation was a pretty easy task. Great product.

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Discount Energizer 84026 12V 1 Amp Battery Charger and Maintainer

Energizer 84026 12V 1 Amp Battery Charger and Maintainer
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Item works fine and it came faster than I expected. I am using it travling so size weight is inportant

Good product to charge small batterys

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This is a great 1 amp charger for the price. I have an identical unit purchased about 6 months ago and they both work great.

Monday, August 25, 2014

Cheap Fosmon Retractable Micro USB Car / Vehicle Charger for HTC First

Fosmon Retractable Micro USB Car / Vehicle Charger for HTC First
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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My husband, 2 sons and myself all have these. An amazing deal!!! Can't beat the quality or the price. The fact that they are retractable makes it easy to carry in my purse. (We have multiple cars and I drive different ones day to day) The guys all keep them in glove boxes. (And of course I would get the car that didn't have one if I didn't carry it in my purse LOL)

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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Review of Motorola MT350R FRS Weatherproof Two-Way - 35 Mile Radio Pack

Motorola MT350R FRS Weatherproof Two-Way - 35 Mile Radio Pack - Orange
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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**REVIEW UPDATED 12/21/2012...see end of review for updated info.**

I've been around the block with consumer-grade two-way radios that I use for backpacking, camping and general Boy Scout activities. I've tried Uniden, Midland and Motorola, but always come back to Motorola. Midlands broke and Unidens don't have great range and can't produce clear enough audio for me.

I learned after hobbling along with my last non-Moto set (Uniden G-227) that Motorola really is the way to go for clarity, range and features. Audio clarity is important to me because there's nothing more maddening than muddy audio and having to ask the person on the other end to keep repeating until you can understand what they've said.

PROS:

* Robust design.

* Bright color makes it harder to lose.

* Waterproof from basic elements. Living in Florida, this is important.

* Great audio clarity.

* Decent range (certainly not 35 miles, but a more realistic one-mile+ range in forested and flat terrain).

* Richly featured for a consumer radio.

* PTT power adjustable buttons (one H, one L) means no more fidgeting with menu settings when you need higher power transmissions.

* Comes with a rechargeable battery pack for each radio.

* Emergency LED light is very handy.

* NOAA weather receiver.

* USB chargeable.

CONS:

* Currently lacks charging station (allegedly to be released soon, according to Motorola).

* Wish it had a carrying case instead of the plastic belt clip.

* Wish it had more range in typical conditions, but this is not a pro radio set.

I'm a realist when it comes to consumer two-way radios. I don't expect an actual 35-mile range and don't actually need 35 miles. That's what cell phones are for, but of course, if you are in a very remote area, a cell signal may not be available.

I was impressed with the menu of features on this radio and really needed to move up to a radio with NOAA weather capabilities. When you are one of the adults responsible for as many as 75 boys on an outing, you really need to be on alert for their safety. I like the overall quality of the radio and have never been disappointed with a Moto two-way. I still have my Talkabout 250, which has been in use for close to 10 trouble-free years now. It's still crystal-clear and transmits well for a compact FRS radio, which was another reason why I came back to and will remain with Motorola.

This radio set deserves five stars for its performance and deep feature list, but more importantly, for me, being able to hear transmissions clearly is a key element. I'm happy with this radio for what it is: an effective communications tool.

** 12/21/2012 UPDATE **

Not changing the five stars rating, especially after taking the radios camping in dense woodlands this past weekend. My daughter went hiking with her girlfriend and was well beyond a mile away when she called me on the radio. Her voice was loud and crystal clear. She also found the built-in LED light very helpful when she couldn't find her own flashlight. Honestly, I didn't think much about the radio's emergency light, but it came in handy!

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As advertised they are truly waterproof. A teenager dropped one overboard the first week I owned these units. IT FLOATS! (thank you Lord)

Communication is crisp and clear. VOX operation works very well.

To all who are new to quality two way communication be aware.....

YOU NEED A LICENSE TO OPERATE THESE UNITS ON HIGH POWER CHANNELS!

Radio licensing is a painless function that can be done online.

If you need quality communication these are the radios.

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I've been a happy Motorola FRS radio customer for years. I purchased my FRS radios before consumer GMRS radios were even available in mass retail. My 'old' FRS radios still work, but our family has expanded and I wanted to add a couple more radios to our cache of outdoor adventure gear.

I'm happy with the MT350R radios. We use when skiing, so I'm happy they're weather-proofed. We also use the lanyard loop and wear under our jackets, so I'm happy weather-proof means (to me) sweat-proof under a coat. I like the rechargeable batteries, with the option of using alkaline batteries. These offer options for turning on lots of beeps and noises, and I shut all of that off because I just don't find it to be that useful. I also tend to stay on the lower-power FRS channels and avoid the higher-power GMRS channels, not only for battery savings, but because 35-miles just isn't very realistic. Whether using lowor high-power channels, line-of-site communication with the other radios in our party is all you get. If you can see where the other people are -waiting at the bottom of the slope, at the top of the next ridgeline, your belayer on a climb, etc. -then these will work well. But, they can't transmit through mountains.

These do exactly what I need, and I have no regrets about this purchase. The color shown in the photo appears more orange, which is what I wanted. The actual product color looks like school-bus yellow.

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I am taking two star because I ordered these specifically for the orange color and received yellow. the sound quality is crystal clear, the NOAA weather feature works great and has 12 weather channels to select from for best quality. You can customize the send receive chirps, and they are splash proof but i wouldn't submerge them. The other star i am taking is the belt clip is very soft and basically will just stretch open if pulled gently. One other nice option are the two PTT buttons, one is low power for relatively close range, maximum battery life and will operate at 0.5 watt, the top button is Hi power ( that's why its on top) and operates at 1.5 Watt for greater distances or crowded areas.

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Love them! I bought a pair of these walkie-talkies for my boys (ages 4 and 6), knowing that the novelty would wear off pretty quickly for them, and I'd be left with a decent pair of radios for driving, hunting, fishing and other cool activities. But, man... I didn't know how great these things were when I ordered them.

Their range and clarity is startling. They have a built in LED flashlight that is really handy and more bells and whistles than I'll ever use. They are weatherproof, which has already come in handy when one of my knuckleheaded ankle-biters left his radio in the backyard where it was hit with our sprinklers, a light rain shower and a massive amount of dew on one night and a hard frost the next. I found the radio, turned it on and it worked like a charm.

The only problem so far is how much my boys LOVE these things. I may never get to put them in my "Outdoor" bag as I'd hoped when I ordered them.

They are big, easily the size of a full-grown man's hand, and they are rechargeable. In a perfect world, I'd like them to be a bit more compact and allow me to replace the batteries rather than recharge them (when I'm camping or fishing, I have access to loose batteries, but no electricity for charging.). But, these are still outstanding consumer-level radios that won't disappoint.

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Friday, July 18, 2014

Best Schumacher PSJ-4424 DSR ProSeries 4400 Peak Amps Jump Starter Deals

Schumacher PSJ-4424 DSR ProSeries 4400 Peak Amps Jump Starter and Portable Power Unit
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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This model is a recent purchase and I also have one 12V only model (3600) that I purchased two years ago. I own two farms and several vehicles and various farm equipment. Both units are very rugged and perform very well. I have used them both to start farm tractors, cars, trucks, mowers, a generator, and my Bobcat in winter. The cables and clamps are heavy commercial quality items that store nicely when not in use. The built-in charger works well to quickly charge and maintain the internal batteries. It will jump-start several vehicles between charges. These have really proved invaluable and save me the hassle of getting a truck close in while trying to get the battery side close enough so I can wrestle around with a cold set of jumper cables what a pain.. I carry one of these on trips, when towing or in bad weather so in an emergency I don't have to rely on the kindness of strangers for a jump-start although I have rescued two damsels in distress and one city guy with a Neon so far. You don't have to worry about smoking the alternator on your truck when jumping an unfamiliar vehicle either. The accessory 12V cigarette lighter-type outlet has actually proven to be a handy "never thought I would use it" feature. The switches are commercial quality and are not flimsy junk like many others. The LED readout actually provides useful information concerning internal battery or vehicle voltage levels or percentage of charge. If you are in the market for a no-nonsense unit, then I can tell you I have been very pleased with both of mine. You can rest assured that you will get what you pay for. Ladies, these would make a great gift for your busy guy. Just make sure it's big enough for his equipment. The 12V only is fine unless he has really big trucks, tractors or airplanes. I had to buy both of mine myself. I was able to take advantage of an Amazon gift card to help out on the second one. I was very surprised how quickly this one arrived.

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Only charges to 63%. Amazon has no system for complaints, returns, resolutions because it was sold by amazon and it is battery (hazardous).

They suggest the manual, the manufacturer which I am trying, but, we have a commercial vehicle down in a field waiting for a jump.

Frustrating it is better to purchase from a reseller than from Amazon directly.

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I bought this thing a year ago, I redd some of these posts when I bought it and I must say anyone who doesnt like this unit, you either do not know what you are talking about or its too heavy for you as this is definitely a 5 star product!! I do roadside assistance and do alot of jump starting and this unit has worked flawlessly when heavy duty batteries (even 2-3) are moderately low on a charge. It did roll a desiel engine slow once but the batteries were almost completely dead. All I did was hook up my two Van batteries with cables and hooked this thing up with it and it rumbled to a start. Otherwise it has started anything I have put in its path and quickly. I am buying another so if I run into the completely dead 3-4 battery system again two will start it in fact I think all I need is the 3600 series. In fact I have used this to do some curls with it is that versatile, lol. You can always use to arms to lift it if you need to but for you people who want a heavy duty jump box for your cars go lighter with the 3600 or one below that as that is plenty of juice. I do know this unit can go all the way down to 40 percent and still jump my van so there is alot of reserve power in this unit , which tells me , it you have a 4 cyl or 6 all you need is the two units below this one to get many starts without recharging. I am sure they weigh a bit as well but it will be worth it for you. The person complaining about the fan is pretty weird, its not that loud and in fact it tells me that I have my inverter on when I am charging it so I dont forget to turn my large inverter off before I shut the vehicle off and leave for awhile. I wouldnt know it was on unless I hear this fan going and I would end of jump starting my own vehicle with this unit, lol.

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I have two of these. One is a different model but same brand name...Both failed early. The one that failed after about 3 months I figured would be under some kinda warranty. Wrong silly boy. You get 90 days and you pay for shipping. Like I said find another brand or buy the cheap ones. The battery is what fails and they do not stand behind the battery so why bother paying extra??

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Very heavy & solid. Have never used as cars, motorhome & motorcycles not failing yet. However, reading other reviews this seems to be a very reliable jumpstarter. Again it is very, very heavy but I carry in my motorhome (bus). Does NOT have a cable to charge the unit dont understand why the manufacturer is not supplying this.

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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Reviews of UPG - UB12120 F2 KID TRAX 12 VOLT 12 AH RECHARGEABLE REPLACEMENT

UPG - UB12120 F2 KID TRAX 12 VOLT 12 AH RECHARGEABLE REPLACEMENT BATTERY - UB12120F2ALT110
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I did not buy this battery from Amazon, but the exact same product from a battery supplier on eBay (actually paid $5 less and got free shipping too).

This was purchased for a Kidtrax Dodge Charger police car ride-on toy, but is also the same as the battery in our Power Wheels John Deere Gator of the same basic size. This battery should work for just about any later model electronic riding toys that uses a 12-volt battery... Kidtrax, Power Wheels, etc.

Keep in mind: this is somewhat plug-and-play ready, but requires a little extra work. This aftermarket battery will not have the Kidtrax and/or Power Wheels specialty connectors installed or included. However, those propritary plugs are attached to a plastic outer casing on your original battery and can be removed pretty easily. You need a small pry bar or screwdriver to pop off plastic connectors on each side of the cap, then disconnect the battery "spade" connections under the plastic cap. Be careful not to break anything, because you will re-use those connections and cap on the replacement battery.

That original plastic Kidtrax or Power Wheels battery cap can be reinstalled on the new aftermarket battery by reversing the above process, and with a little work you have spent half the amount (or less) than Kidtrax or Power Wheels would have charged for the same thing with connectors already attached.

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Inexpensive compared to alot of the 12v batteries out there. Very easy to install, just pop the top off the old battery and put it on the new one and plug it up to charge! 24 hours later, my kids were enjoying their Dodge Charger Police Car. After the first initial charge, the battery only requires 12-14 hours to charge. Great product, great price!

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We purchased this battery because it is the exact model number of the previous battery used in our children's battery-powered car. When it arrived, we realized that it did not have the connections needed for use in the car. Disappointed.

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Reviews of USB Sync & Charge Cradle (with AC Charger) for AT&T HTC Tilt 2

USB Sync & Charge Cradle for AT&T HTC Tilt 2
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This is my second Orion cradle and like the other, it workds nicely.

I am not a fan of Micro USB, I think Mini USB was a smoother plug to use, but what can you do. I don't know if it is an issue with the Micro USB standard, or the tolerances on the cradle, but inserting and removal are nto as smooth as my old Orion Mini USB dock.

Don't know if it is the Micro USB standard, so I won't remove a star as it does work just fine with just the minor annoyance.

By the way, I purchased a GSI dock too, it was DOA. I'll always turn to Orion first.

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This cradle fits tilt 2 perfectly and spare battery charger is just what I wanted. Now if I forget to charge the phone I still have a backup battery that is ready to go.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Best Yamaha EF3000iSE 3,000 Watt 171cc OHV 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Deals

Yamaha EF3000iSE 3,000 Watt 171cc OHV 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator With Electric Start
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I purchased this generator from a local camper dealer about 3 years ago so we could camp in the parking lot at our kids colleges. The electric start is a nice feature and if I was to buy another one I would get it with the remote START/STOP feature. I found a place that I can order it to add to mine. There is enough power to run one AC, any lights you want, TV, water pump all at the same time. Fuel consumption is very low. I haven't clocked the hours per tank, but we take it to a state part in Connecticut where there is no power at all and can get through 3 or 4 days on a tank full. There is also a option to add a propane fuel supply. This is also one of the quietest generators I have heard in the campgrounds. You can stand right beside the unit and have a normal conversation. I wish Yamaha would make a model to install in my 5er so I didn't have to load it into the truck. It's a bit heavy so I am going to add a hoist to my garage to help with the loading now that the kids are no longer at home.

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I am very happy with this generator, does everything I hoped for, and more. The hardest part was installing the battery, made me nervous filling battery with acid. But, following the instructions it went without a hitch. I thought they forgot to include the battery strap since it was not on the battery when I took it out of generator. But, I found it lying in the battery compartment way in the back. So check if you do not see yours, it is a rubber strap. Adding the oil is a little tricky, I bought a funnel that twist around for the job. The motor wants to RUN..... after gassing up I hardly pulled the cord and it took off. I let it run for 30 minutes to charge the battery. I shut it off, and restarted it using battery power, again it took off like a shot. In the mean time I installed a transfer switch on my furnace, a couple days later. Testing the generator on the furnace I hooked up the generator, again it took off like a shot. It ran my furnace with no labor what so ever. I am ready for the ice and snow this time. Last winter I was without power 4 days, no heat no lights, no fun. Oh, yes it is a little heavy, I can lift one end, but not the whole thing, but it is on wheels, so I can move it around my garage no problem. Kind of wish the smaller wheels would swivel, then I would not have to lift and move one end, to steer it around. Yes, it is expensive, but quiet and runs smooth and worth every penny. EF3000ISE

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I highly recommend this product. I got this generator after Hurricanes Frances & Jeanne hit our state, knocked out our power for 10 days.

The first generator I got out of desperation, it was hot and we lost a refrigerator full of food...this generator was horribly loud & I knew it would be a matter of time before the neighbors complained. Thankfully I was able to sell it the following day and I immediately ordered 2Yamaha 3000 generators, I own a duplex so the neighbor had to get one too.

Wow, what a huge difference! Even with 2 generators going at once it was much quieter than my vacuum cleaner. I was able to connect my refrigerator, TV, a standing lamp and a window AC (5,000watt) unit for nighttime use. When Jeanne hit everyone in Lighthouse Point FL seemed to have purchased those ear busting generators!

Needless to say I am very happy and pleased with my Yamaha generators. When Wilma hit in 2005 we were out of power for nearly 2 weeks and those generators came in handy. On a full tank (energy save switch on) they will last through the night 7-8 hrs. I would shut them down for the morning, refill the tanks and have them on in the afternoon.

You get what you pay for and these are excellent generators, very quiet, great for hurricane season and for camping, any outdoor events where you need power, it will do the job. Maintenance is easy, just like maintaining the engine of a car, you have to do the same with a generator. Change the oil/filter/spark plug and follow storage protocol.

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We use the product on an RV every year. It's power saver feature insures the unit will run all night keeping you warm or cool (if you remember to turn it on). Easy electric starts definately a plus in regards to children/family helping set everything up. In camping situations, everyone around you will be in awe of how quiet this runs. It is pricey but worth it. Must say I am curious about the higher power unit available now, but so far have never needed any more power. If you are looking for quality and dependability, this is your generator. We have been using this for 6+ years without complaint.

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Have it for a month now...what a great machine!

(of course there wasn't free shipping for me) I still would have bought it.

Quiet, economical and its blue!

The electric start works great for my older parents.

I wish it was a 30 amp plug instead of a 25 amp, but it works where I need it to work.

Now our camp neighbors have some piece and quiet while we still have power to spare.

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Monday, March 24, 2014

Power Bright VC500W Voltage Transformer 500 Watt Step Up/Down Reviews

Power Bright VC500W Voltage Transformer 500 Watt Step Up/Down converter  110/120 Volt - 220/240 Volt
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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DOES NOT OVERHEAT, RUNS MY WIFE'S SINGER SWING MACHINE SHE BROUGHT FROM HONG KONG YEARS AGO..... SHE HAS MADE NUMEROUS HEAVY SOFA CUSHIONS AND ALTERED SEVERAL PANTS AND JACKETS ...

SEEMS FINE AFTER ABOUT 20 HOURS USING IT OVER TWO MONTHS...

Just remember, as with any "residential quality" transformer, buy 40-70% more output than your normal wattage load, and the transformer life expectancy will increase by double... (I'm retired electrician).

UPDATE 9-6-2012 : Yes, the instructions are next to useless, but now two friends of mine also have these, with no problems either. Transformers are darn near bullet proof or defective one or the other. But if you hook them up incorrectly, they will burn out quite quickly, depending on what you did wrong, and what load was on the transformer.

I just wonder if users are asking qualified people how to hook up, or just winging it.... BTW, I had pretty good luck with their customer service in North Carolina. You might call them if you are unsure of your installation ability.

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First, be aware that when this transformer steps up the voltage, it simply doubles it and that is all it does. Since in the USA voltage is 120 Volts (it has not been 110 volts for a very long time) it outputs 240 volts not 220. It does not change the Hz so the output is 240V 60Hz. You should check whatever you are plugging into the "220V" outlet to make sure that it can operate at 240V 60Hz. The second problem is that the "Universal" outlet does not ground the widely used "Schuko" plug, so saying it is "Universal" is highly misleading. Also, be sure to get a much larger wattage than the nominal wattage of whatever you are plugging into it. I tried a 500 watt version with my 165 watt gelato machine but it kept blowing the fuse when the compressor cycled on. Which brings me to the third weakness which is the fuse sure they give you two spare ones, but a circuit breaker would be much better.

That said, this unit is inexpensive compared to what you would have to pay for one with a circuit breaker and a Schuko plug in addition to the "Universal" plug. So it might serve your purposes, just make sure whatever you are going to plug into it will work on 240V 60hz, doesn't use a Schuko plug and doesn't have wattage spikes that are many times their nominal wattage.

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I recently moved from Singapore (220v) to the US (110v) and wanted to keep using my stereo. I therefore bought this transformer. It is pretty heavy, but working fine as long as you watch limit your appliances do not exceed the max of 500 Watts. Please read manual before using it. There is a little plug at the back that you need to set whether you want 120-220 conversion or 220-110 conversion. For some appliances, like my Imac and Samsung TV there is no need to use a transformer because they run both on 100 and 220 volts. All you need then is a new power cord. Also for all 12v, 6v powered smaller devices and chargers you could also just buy a new power plug. These plugs cost you a few bucks and are cheaper than a convertor. However for my Pioneer stereo I needed a transformer and this product does the work perfectly. I could recommend this to anyone.

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I purchased this item to run 110v US computer, amplifier and lcd projectors in London, England for a show there. It worked perfectly, running for 12 hours each day. Also used it to charge phones and computers overnight, worked great.

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A step up transformer is a conceptually simple item and I've never owned another model so I can't make a comparison. However, I can say that I was very happy with the fact that the product came with extra fuses. The case is metal, not plastic. I like that the input voltage is set with a jumper.. no accidentally hitting a switch. As you can see from the picture, 220V output can handle most plug configurations.

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