Showing posts with label solar cell battery charger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label solar cell battery charger. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Buy 30 Watt Solar Battery Charging System Kit
I use this kit to charge deep cycle marine batteries that power an inverter. The inverter, in turn, is what powers room additions to my home and backup power outlets. I use it in conjunction with a grid tie inverter system that lowers my electricity usage. The two systems combined mean that I don't have to worry about A: power outages and B: high utility costs. But there are many other ways this system could be used.
Saturday, November 29, 2014
GTMax Sync & Charging USB Cradle Desktop Charger with 2nd Battery Review
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Best 3 PACK Battery Tender PLUS Trickle Charger 12 Volt 12V Deals
This was by far the best deal I could get on the Battery Tender Plus. I use it everyday. Will keep my battery's at there best.
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Bought these to keep all our toys (mopeds, corvette, bobcats) charged over the winter. So far so good! Best price I found anywhere.Best Deals for 3 PACK Battery Tender PLUS Trickle Charger 12 Volt 12V
Hell yes! I had three of these units before. I have many vehicles with batteries, (4 trailers, 2 trucks, a car, a lawnmower) and some do not get enough use to keep the batteries charged. So, I now have 6 Battery Tender Plus chargers. I think I have my bases covered. I do, most definitely, recommend this product. I have relieved myself of a tremendous maintenance headache.Honest reviews on 3 PACK Battery Tender PLUS Trickle Charger 12 Volt 12V
I had a Battery Tender Plus before I bought these three and if I had more toys I would buy more of the same. Works great!!!Thursday, November 20, 2014
Cheap Gomadic Intelligent Compact AC Home Wall Charger for the Garmin
Monday, October 27, 2014
Discount Schumacher SS-210A 12/24 Volt Microprocessor Controlled Automatic
Customer Ratings: 
List Price: $212.10
Sale Price: $151.04
Today's Bonus: 29% Off

This product ruined at least 3 brand new batteries. Amazon refuses to do anything about it and the manufacturer will not stand behind their product. I will never use amazon or a schumacher product again. If the product is "as is" I may as well buy it used for a fraction of the cost.
The problems with this charger come with using it in single battery, dual channel 20A mode. The charger supplies all 20A through one cable even though both are hooked up in parallel. The cheap yellow snap-together fuse holders get really hot when charging at 20A. Also the 14AWG wire is too small for a constant 20A draw. I cut off the cheap fuse holders and replaced them with Buss Heavy Duty ATC fuse holders and 30A fuses. That solved the hot fuse holder problem. I am planning on replacing the 14AWG wire with 12AWG also.
I bought this for charging two large storage batteries used for a battery powered emergency sump pump. Two 125AH batteries in parallel.
For the geeks out there... It actually alternates channels while supplying the full 20A. It will switch from one channel to the other every couple/few minutes. I used dual 50A current shunts to check the charger on two 125AH batteries wired in parallel. I'm guessing that Schumacher alternates channels to keep the output transistors from overheating and to distribute the thermal load. I'd really like to see a non-marine unit with a vented enclosure.
List Price: $212.10
Sale Price: $151.04
Today's Bonus: 29% Off
This product ruined at least 3 brand new batteries. Amazon refuses to do anything about it and the manufacturer will not stand behind their product. I will never use amazon or a schumacher product again. If the product is "as is" I may as well buy it used for a fraction of the cost.
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This charger appeared to have a lot going for it, but appearances can be deceiving. When it arrived the insulation on the charging wires was not inserted in the fuse holders, so I had to buy new holders and replace them to avoid the hassle and expense of sending it back--it is very heavy at 21 lbs. For a while it worked charging both batteries in my 27' sailboat, but it is incredibly noisy (a 60-cycle hum you can hear outside the boat with the cabin closed up), so loud that you can't sleep in the boat with it on. After a few months it stopped charging my house battery, giving a flashing red LED (check battery) signal. Fiddling with it would, sometimes, and randomly, allow it to charge the battery. Then after a year it stopped charging the start battery. I thought my batteries were toast, as I gave up and stopped even turning it on recently. The Guest 16102 I replaced it with is completely silent, and went straight to 'float' charging my batteries (it turns out they were almost fully charged by the engine's alternator on a recent long trip), even though the Schumacher showed flashing red LEDs for both output circuits, i.e. check (dead) battery. This was a waste of money, and the worse kind of product, one that works for a while and then stops working when the warranty has expired.Best Deals for Schumacher SS-210A 12/24 Volt Microprocessor Controlled Automatic
I bought this to replace a dead Schumacher charger I was using on my sailboat, and returned it because of the loud humming noise it makes. This unit also very heavy, clunky, and produces much heat. I purchased instead a Guest smart charger which has worked flawlessly for over two years now.Honest reviews on Schumacher SS-210A 12/24 Volt Microprocessor Controlled Automatic
This charger is perfect in either single channel single battery, or dual channel separate battery mode, only charging at 10A per channel. It has linear power supply with a big-beefy transformer inside that should last for years. The LED indicators give you a basic idea of what is going on.The problems with this charger come with using it in single battery, dual channel 20A mode. The charger supplies all 20A through one cable even though both are hooked up in parallel. The cheap yellow snap-together fuse holders get really hot when charging at 20A. Also the 14AWG wire is too small for a constant 20A draw. I cut off the cheap fuse holders and replaced them with Buss Heavy Duty ATC fuse holders and 30A fuses. That solved the hot fuse holder problem. I am planning on replacing the 14AWG wire with 12AWG also.
I bought this for charging two large storage batteries used for a battery powered emergency sump pump. Two 125AH batteries in parallel.
For the geeks out there... It actually alternates channels while supplying the full 20A. It will switch from one channel to the other every couple/few minutes. I used dual 50A current shunts to check the charger on two 125AH batteries wired in parallel. I'm guessing that Schumacher alternates channels to keep the output transistors from overheating and to distribute the thermal load. I'd really like to see a non-marine unit with a vented enclosure.
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I'm very pleased with my SS-210A Automatic Charger/Maintainer. I purchased this unit to replace the old 10 amp charger in my cabin cruiser and after six months I find it to be working as planned. At first,I was surprised at the size and weight of the unit, but once I got it mounted it really didn't take up much more space than the unit I replaced, and it is much quieter. I check my batteries regularly and I find that I have to add water much less frequently than before. Overall, I give it five stars!!Friday, October 17, 2014
Dc Car Power Adapter for Curtis Dvd8007b Dvd8039b Dvd8402 Dvd7015 Review
The charger was perfect and just what I needed. It got here quickly and I was quite pleased. Thank you!
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But it's a piece of crap. It is made in China, so what else could I expect at this price, a piece of crap that fell apart soon after I started using it. I tried glueing it back together and it worked for a while, now it's in the recycle bin I hope they can salvage something out of it.Best Deals for Dc Car Power Adapter for Curtis Dvd8007b Dvd8039b Dvd8402 Dvd7015
This was an exact match to the DC adapter that I got when I purchased the DVD player 3 years ago. I have know idea why my first one stopped working. I also purchased an inexpensive AC plug adapter just in case.Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Best Lincoln Lubrication 1215 12 Volt Charger for PowerLuber Deals
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List Price: $49.10
Sale Price: $40.73
Today's Bonus: 17% Off

This thing is junk,I have tried two of them now and both died within 2 days.
Just a good as 110 volt unit
List Price: $49.10
Sale Price: $40.73
Today's Bonus: 17% Off
This thing is junk,I have tried two of them now and both died within 2 days.
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The 12 volt charger will be very handy when we are busy in the field and forget to take the battery to the shop to put on the 110 charger.Best Deals for Lincoln Lubrication 1215 12 Volt Charger for PowerLuber
This make it possible for me to use my grease gun on the road.Just a good as 110 volt unit
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A must have option for the Lincoln Power Luber for use with the 12V gun. Allows charging of the battery while in the field by plugging into any 12v vehicle power port. Been using this for about a month now and seems to working fine. Fully charges a battery in about 45 minutes.Saturday, July 5, 2014
Foxpro Fast Charger for FX, Scorpion, Fury Review
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List Price: $39.95
Sale Price: $36.79
Today's Bonus: 8% Off

If you have a Foxpro the car charger is a no brainer. Provides a quick boost to your low cells and keeps the call sounding loud and clear throughout the day. Just don't forget to use it or you'll get burned! Honestly though, great investment on my behalf.
works very well.i wish i would have purchased one of
these a long time ago.
List Price: $39.95
Sale Price: $36.79
Today's Bonus: 8% Off
If you have a Foxpro the car charger is a no brainer. Provides a quick boost to your low cells and keeps the call sounding loud and clear throughout the day. Just don't forget to use it or you'll get burned! Honestly though, great investment on my behalf.
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keeps your batteries charger between set upsworks very well.i wish i would have purchased one of
these a long time ago.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Discount Pantech Renue Cellet Retractable Cord Auto Car Charger Adapter Black
Customer Ratings: 
List Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $3.99
Today's Bonus: 87% Off

Does a good job and the retractable cord is a plus. It also worked as a power cord for my GPS when the cord for it stopped working. The other connectors may come in handy at some point for someone elses' phone.I found this retractable car charger to be a great product. It works as expected, and when I'm done I just hit the button to retract the cord and toss it in my purse.
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Does a good job and the retractable cord is a plus. It also worked as a power cord for my GPS when the cord for it stopped working. The other connectors may come in handy at some point for someone elses' phone.I found this retractable car charger to be a great product. It works as expected, and when I'm done I just hit the button to retract the cord and toss it in my purse.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
eForCity Rapid Car DC Charger Plug Compatible with TomTom One XL Review
I plugged this in for the first time, went and had lunch, came back and it was dead. Guess ill spend a little more replacing it.
I spent $1.00 for this!
Works great!
What can I say but it works.
When is the last time you spent a dollar and was satisfied?
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Are you kidding me!I spent $1.00 for this!
Works great!
What can I say but it works.
When is the last time you spent a dollar and was satisfied?
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I contacted the seller to make sure this would fit my TomTom. He assured me it would. When I received it, it would not fit because the rubber around it was to thich to go in. I did not return because the price was so low. I just cut a little of the rubber off and used it.Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Reviews of NEW BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE LITHIUM EVO2 12V 8 CELL MOTORCYCLE
Customer Ratings: 
List Price: $169.95
Sale Price: $142.34
Today's Bonus: 16% Off

Needed new battery for motorcycle and this delivers. Figure $90+ for a good gel battery why not get this with 3 year warranty, and if you take care of it you're looking at possibly 7 years of life. One thing that is a minor annoyance is the terminals are opposite of what I needed. I installed battery facing inboard to have terminals on proper side. A little tight to make connections but it works. I don't know if it is available with in a + configuration vs the + I got. If it is I didn't see it during the ordering process of the battery.
Ballistic Performance has been outstanding in their customer service via email and phone. Ultimately, I returned the battery to the local store I purchased it from, and Ballistic made sure that the retailer shipped the battery to them immediately for testing. Ballistic kept me updated throughout via email, leading to the same conclusion that while the battery passed all metering tests with flying colors, it did have intermittent problems in starting their bike (Aprilia Tuono).
I rated the product Four Stars at this point due to Ballistic Peformance's outstanding customer service, and for a very well-finished product. Despite the faulty starting performance of the battery, it was clearly well-constructed and finished, and is truly a very lightweight replacement to the standard lead acid batteries. I couldn't give it Five Stars due to my luck of the draw, but I wouldn't hesitate to try Ballistic Performance again when I'm ready to have another go at it.
I got my battery very quickly in the mail, and was excited to install it. I was dismayed to find it would not crank like it did with the stock battery, but the weight saving was incredible. I thought my charging system might be bad on the bike.
So I ordered the balancing charger from Ballistic to optimize my battery and as soon as I hooked it up, the problem was obvious. Two of the 8 cells were not registering any voltage at all. I called Ballistic, spoke to the president on his cell phone, and he was awesome.
He immediately apologized (but hey, I understand; things like this happen occasionally) and sent me out a new one just as fast as he hung up with me complete with tracking number. That is great customer service!
One thing to remember; this 8-cell battery started my bike on only 6 cells every time. I am fully confident that the replacement will be fine and the Ballistic Balancing Battery Charger will allow you to see exactly what each cell is doing. A stock battery with a dead cell would have left me stranded.
I highly recommend this battery, it gave me more room in my battery box to relocate my alarm module there and free up precious space under the passenger seat. If you had an '05 CBR1000RR with an underseat exhaust you would know exactly what I meant!
List Price: $169.95
Sale Price: $142.34
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Needed new battery for motorcycle and this delivers. Figure $90+ for a good gel battery why not get this with 3 year warranty, and if you take care of it you're looking at possibly 7 years of life. One thing that is a minor annoyance is the terminals are opposite of what I needed. I installed battery facing inboard to have terminals on proper side. A little tight to make connections but it works. I don't know if it is available with in a + configuration vs the + I got. If it is I didn't see it during the ordering process of the battery.
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Long story short, I more or less got one of the few (if not the only) dud from the factory line. The battery would not start my bike (2002 Yamaha R1) in the cold mornings no matter how many cranks it produced. To its credit, it kept cranking the bike like a champion no matter how many times and how long I held the starter button down. But it wasn't until the temps got up just enough from the morning that the bike would start. I swapped the old lead acid battery back on the bike, and I never had the problem again.Ballistic Performance has been outstanding in their customer service via email and phone. Ultimately, I returned the battery to the local store I purchased it from, and Ballistic made sure that the retailer shipped the battery to them immediately for testing. Ballistic kept me updated throughout via email, leading to the same conclusion that while the battery passed all metering tests with flying colors, it did have intermittent problems in starting their bike (Aprilia Tuono).
I rated the product Four Stars at this point due to Ballistic Peformance's outstanding customer service, and for a very well-finished product. Despite the faulty starting performance of the battery, it was clearly well-constructed and finished, and is truly a very lightweight replacement to the standard lead acid batteries. I couldn't give it Five Stars due to my luck of the draw, but I wouldn't hesitate to try Ballistic Performance again when I'm ready to have another go at it.
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This battery has left me stranded every time it got below 50 degree. The company said that this was normal for this battery in the cold. They now say it is for Race Only and Not for Cold Conditions for my bike.They would not refund my money. So much for that 3 year warranty!! Buyer Beware!!Honest reviews on NEW BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE LITHIUM EVO2 12V 8 CELL MOTORCYCLE
After installing the ballistic battery it was evident that I needed the 12 cell battery. the 8 cell just didn't have enough juice to start the bike. It actually did start it twice but that was it. I have a 1000cc Aprilia, any how I sent ballistic an email explaining the situation and they sent me the 12 cell battery no charge. Pretty darn nice outfit. The 12 cell works great!! Thanks Ballistic....kpFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for NEW BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE LITHIUM EVO2 12V 8 CELL MOTORCYCLE
I bought a 8 cell for my CBR1000RR with a host of additional electronics, including an alarm, Dynojet fuel injection module, quickshifter, a gear position indicator and a wired-in radar detector connection.So my bike draws more than a stock CBR1000RR does.I got my battery very quickly in the mail, and was excited to install it. I was dismayed to find it would not crank like it did with the stock battery, but the weight saving was incredible. I thought my charging system might be bad on the bike.
So I ordered the balancing charger from Ballistic to optimize my battery and as soon as I hooked it up, the problem was obvious. Two of the 8 cells were not registering any voltage at all. I called Ballistic, spoke to the president on his cell phone, and he was awesome.
He immediately apologized (but hey, I understand; things like this happen occasionally) and sent me out a new one just as fast as he hung up with me complete with tracking number. That is great customer service!
One thing to remember; this 8-cell battery started my bike on only 6 cells every time. I am fully confident that the replacement will be fine and the Ballistic Balancing Battery Charger will allow you to see exactly what each cell is doing. A stock battery with a dead cell would have left me stranded.
I highly recommend this battery, it gave me more room in my battery box to relocate my alarm module there and free up precious space under the passenger seat. If you had an '05 CBR1000RR with an underseat exhaust you would know exactly what I meant!
Friday, February 28, 2014
Buy Progressive Dynamics PD9160AV Series 9100 60 Amp Electronic Power
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List Price: $274.00
Sale Price: $192.68
Today's Bonus: 30% Off

This is a good product. Really simple to install. Runs very quietly and handles the power load very well. We have ours installed vertically and it is running without problems. The remote display pad is nice to quickly know how your battery is doing and if you need to charge it soon. I think the 60 Amp may have been overkill but having the extra power has never made me unhappy. I was also very happy with the quality of the materials this product is built with and how well the parts are put together. I would buy this again.
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This is a good product. Really simple to install. Runs very quietly and handles the power load very well. We have ours installed vertically and it is running without problems. The remote display pad is nice to quickly know how your battery is doing and if you need to charge it soon. I think the 60 Amp may have been overkill but having the extra power has never made me unhappy. I was also very happy with the quality of the materials this product is built with and how well the parts are put together. I would buy this again.
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Replaced my old 9100 55 Amp that went bad, with this 60 Amp and it works great! No problems here. Shipping was quick too.Best Deals for Progressive Dynamics PD9160AV Series 9100 60 Amp Electronic Power
Very easy to install, and is doing a fine job in my 5th wheel RV. It was a replacement for a 55amp and the Charge Wizard I had plugged right in.Saturday, January 11, 2014
DROK 100W DC 5-32V to 12-35V Boost Converter Constant Current/volt Review
I needed to get 12V DC up to >30V DC and didn't fancy having to use 3 car batteries as opposed to one for the large 7-segment LED project I was building. This compact converter does exactly what it says on the tin and bar needing to deal with anything over 100W this is an excellent solution.
Prompt delivery was also excellent. Fully rate this product and its seller.
Prompt delivery was also excellent. Fully rate this product and its seller.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Review of Milwaukee 0780-20 28 Volt Wet/Dry Vacuum,
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List Price: $162.00
Sale Price: $124.55
Today's Bonus: 23% Off

First, it should be obvious that this is a bare tool. The batteries/charger cost more than the unit. Therefore, it is good if you have other V28 tools.
Next, somewhere someone commented that this is as powerful as a corded vac. It is not. A normal shop vac is around 1000W to 1500W, and it is unrealistic to expect this little portable guy with a 1-1/4" hose to have the same power. It just isn't as powerful.
But, it has a very usable power for my intended purpose, which is to say, it has enough power to clean up a small "mess" without having to lug out a real vac. I find I'm also using it for a surprising amount of small around the house/in the car cleaning/dusting since it is so conveniently portable. The cordless portability is the reason to buy.
A major compromise between power and battery life is that the battery (a big V28 mind you) only lasts maybe 5 minutes. This is enough for a small project clean-up, but don't expect it to clean up your shop. On the plus side, it uses 1-1/4" accessories which concentrate the available suction well and which are also the standard size for home vacuum cleaners. This item does not come with a dust brush attachment which I considered a necessity, but luckily I just bought one for a regular home vac.
The hose is VERY flexible which is nice. It accordians down to a small U-shaped unit which fits into a holder on the side when not in use. If I get a chance, I'll post a pic since this was one of my questions when purchasing it. It is fairly easy to carry in one hand and vacuum with the other.
I cannot quite give it 5 stars because I think it is still a bit overpriced, and some parts like the hinges, etc., seem a bit on the cheap side and clunky to use. I cannot comment on long-term durability yet. Hope this review helps you.
List Price: $162.00
Sale Price: $124.55
Today's Bonus: 23% Off
First, it should be obvious that this is a bare tool. The batteries/charger cost more than the unit. Therefore, it is good if you have other V28 tools.
Next, somewhere someone commented that this is as powerful as a corded vac. It is not. A normal shop vac is around 1000W to 1500W, and it is unrealistic to expect this little portable guy with a 1-1/4" hose to have the same power. It just isn't as powerful.
But, it has a very usable power for my intended purpose, which is to say, it has enough power to clean up a small "mess" without having to lug out a real vac. I find I'm also using it for a surprising amount of small around the house/in the car cleaning/dusting since it is so conveniently portable. The cordless portability is the reason to buy.
A major compromise between power and battery life is that the battery (a big V28 mind you) only lasts maybe 5 minutes. This is enough for a small project clean-up, but don't expect it to clean up your shop. On the plus side, it uses 1-1/4" accessories which concentrate the available suction well and which are also the standard size for home vacuum cleaners. This item does not come with a dust brush attachment which I considered a necessity, but luckily I just bought one for a regular home vac.
The hose is VERY flexible which is nice. It accordians down to a small U-shaped unit which fits into a holder on the side when not in use. If I get a chance, I'll post a pic since this was one of my questions when purchasing it. It is fairly easy to carry in one hand and vacuum with the other.
I cannot quite give it 5 stars because I think it is still a bit overpriced, and some parts like the hinges, etc., seem a bit on the cheap side and clunky to use. I cannot comment on long-term durability yet. Hope this review helps you.
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I was excited to make this purchase and am glad I did. This is so handy and I find myself reaching for it all the time because it is so quick. One of the best things I found out about this unit, is that you can put the hose into two ports, one for suction and another for blowing. I use the blowing feature for cleaning out computers and filters. Works great. Absolutely love it.Best Deals for Milwaukee 0780-20 28 Volt Wet/Dry Vacuum,
This quality, powerful, suitcase-style vacuum was designed with the craftsman and home workshop in mind. If you already have the V28 batteries for other Milwaukee tools, you will find a use for this vacuum. It costs less than one V28 battery. Many work shops have several stations and dragging a hefty shop vac around on rollers through a maze becomes a real pain. It is also great for the commercial handyman who travels to people's homes to do odd jobs and is neat enough in appearance to please the lady who wants the shelves in her bedroom swapped with the shelves in her closet and a new do-dad added on to where the old do-hickey used to be hanging. For electricians and plumbers who sometimes work without power, this makes clean-up by either blowing or vacuuming a breeze. The self-contained, box shape with carrying handle makes transportation simple. Granted, if I didn't already have several V28 batteries, this tool would not have been an option. However, a man can not have too many tools.Honest reviews on Milwaukee 0780-20 28 Volt Wet/Dry Vacuum,
Best yet cordless vac, tops all the DeWalt 18 volt I own. Sucks like a corded unit. I would buy it again.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Milwaukee 0780-20 28 Volt Wet/Dry Vacuum,
Nothing compares to this vacuum. Anyone complaining about battery life or saying your better off with a regular plug in vacuum is an idiot. It's great for small jobs but I get by with just using it instead of a huge corded vacuum on any job site. I find I use it more than a standard large vacuum because it is so portable. I've also used it to drain supply lines so they can be soldered for plumbing repairs (a real time saver). It's also great for hard to reach areas where a cord is just not in the cards. It's compact size makes it practical to carry in the truck daily which nay,ales your work better. If your on the fence hope off and get this vacuum!
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