Showing posts with label 15 minute battery charger. Show all posts
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Kicker 6" Two Way Speaker KIT

Kicker 6' Two Way Speaker KIT
  • Sensor Technology MicroCheck advanced semiconductor technology
  • Detection Range 0.00 - 0.40 %BAC
  • Mouthpieces 2 included
  • Test Count display's total number of tests performed
  • Power Supply Two AAA alkaline batteries, included

This product arrived in a short amount of time and was exactly as pictured. The sound quality is much better than the stock Blaupunkt (alleged) speakers in my car and the amperage handling was compatible with the Sony WX-GT77UI head unit that I installed which pushes 17 watts RMS and 52 watts peak per channel. I installed them in the front doors of a 2004 GTO and didn't really need to cut out the backing cups (as suggested on Crutchfield) after having attached the provided wires first. It was snug but fit fine.

Pyramid PS15KX 10A 13.8-Volt Power Supply with Cigarette Lighter Adapter

Pyramid PS15KX 10A 13.8-Volt Power Supply with Cigarette Lighter Adapter
  • Heavy-Duty Cabinet & Heat Sink With Anti-Skid Rubber Feet
  • Short Circuit & Thermal Protection
  • Electronic Overload Protection With Auto Reset
  • Led Condition Indicators

great 12v power supply!

For those that are looking to run a small to mid range piece of equipment, this baby does the job. I have been using it to power a 50w ham rig, and it works like a champ.

-There are plenty of more expensive ones out there, but whats the point? runs cool and quiet, and is a great price!

-oh, and having both the cig jack as well as power poles(that can accept banana plugs or bare wire) is a great plus

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This is a nice power supply. It's regulated so it doesn't interfear with the deviece you are using. I bought this model for 2 reasons. 1) 10 amps

2) Has a lighter plug on the front as well as the pos/neg terminials so you can charge a cell phone or other lighter plug deviece. This P.S. is quiet. I don't hear it when on.

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This is my second Pyramid power supply that I use as source for some fairly sophisticated battery chargers for large radio controlled model airplanes. I have seen technical reviews evaluating the power output and these are as clean as units costing significantly more. Great value, 100% reliable (first one two years and going strong), performs exactly as advertised.

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The Pyramid PS15KX 10A 13.8-Volt Power Supply with Cigarette Lighter Adapter is a very reliable power supply. It also protects against shorts and over current. This power supply will work with all 12v products that have less than the 10A current need. Don't be mistaken, you need 13.8v to power 12v products. This is the average voltage that most Automobiles supply on their battery and cigarette lighter plug. I use this supply to power dew heaters for my Celestron CPC 1100 Telescope. This is a well made solid built power supply. I am very satisfied with my purchase.

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The problem with most DC power supplies is they tend to generate "Hum" into your audio equipment, unless they are well-designed.

This unit is well-filtered and the output is a clean 13.8 VDC.

The lighter port and the DC terminals are very convenient for fast hook-up to just about and 12VDC item you want to run.

I purchased 3 units and am very satisfied with the quality of workmanship.

Passport Charging Adapter Convert 12V to 5V for iPod & iPhone

Passport Charging Adapter Convert 12V to 5V for iPod & iPhone
  • Allows accessories that do not support USB charging to work with iPod and iPhone
  • Allows car integration accessories that do not support charging to work with the iPhone 3G and September 2008-released iPods
  • Pass-through port allows for easy plug-and-play installation

This only worked some of the time on my 2008 G35 and iPod Nano. It would work for a few hours/trips, then the iPod would not be detected for some reason. I ended up returning it and getting the more expensive version with the pass-through mini-usb port. It works much better.

Generac 6178 200-Watt Portable Power Inverter

Generac 6178 200-Watt Portable Power InverterThe good:

The power it produces is fairly clean. It puts out between 116 and 117 volts at 59.9 Hz. The spacing between the outlet and the USB port allows you to plug in a power brick as well as a USB device.

It will charge apple products, and it puts out the 2.1 amps as advertised.

When hooked up to a battery, it will put out 200 watts continuous and will sustain the peak load of 400 watts for a little over one second before tripping the overload.

The bad:

Generac cut some major corners in the design of this inverter. Instead of having a plug connector at the back of the unit (as other brands do) for the interchangeable hook-ups (cigarette lighter and battery leads), they have studs and screws. The cable hook-ups are rigid, which doesn't allow the wire to sit comfortably at the back of the unit.

This inverter does not work as advertised when you are using it inside your car. There is a throttle built into the adapter, which limits pull to 80 watts. My car has a 12 amp fuse (standard for all cars) for the cigarette lighter circuit, so I should be able to pull up to 144 watts let's say 120 watts just to be safe. The 80 watt limit falls short of my laptop's 110 watt pull when charging the battery while it's running. This causes the unit to beep then cut power. Once this has happened, the power has to be re-cycled manually.

The cooling fan is remarkably loud. At 1 foot, it will put out about 60 dB.

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Schumacher SC-1200A SpeedCharge 12/8/2 Amp Charger/Maintainer/Starter/Tester

Schumacher SC-1200A SpeedCharge 12/8/2 Amp Charger/Maintainer/Starter/Tester
  • 12 Amp fast charge to monitor battery condition and prevent battery damage
  • 8 Amp medium charge to self-adjust charge rate and keep the battery in peak condition
  • 2 amp slow charge to charge small and maintain large batteries
  • 50 Amp clamps for top and side-mounted battery posts
  • Electronic push button controls switches for selection of display mode, charge rate or battery type and retractable handle for easy portability and storage

Forgetting to remove the negative connector before storing my vehicle for the winter; the internal sytems and alarm drained the battery, and of course it was sulfated. This unit worked like a charm. The battery was down to 8 volts/15%. The SC-1200a properly began to charge, then desulfate, and slowly was able to get the battery back to 98% before I removed it to start the car. This took approximately 17 hours (700 CCA Battery), which isn't bad for a dead/sulfated battery using a charger costing less than $50. The plus is you can use it to maintain your battery on a vehicle you do not drive much. Keeping your battery charged above 98% can greatly extend the life. How long it will the charger last running 24/7? ...I do not know yet. I have only had it maintaining the battery for 3 weeks, but still no problems. It does have a cooling fan which probably should be cleaned/vacuumed occaisionally; and I've never felt the unit being hot to touch. Not sure what problem the first reveiwer had, or if the unit he had was defective or dropped before he purchased it. For a $50 charger which maintains and also desulfates a battery, you cannot beat it.

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Stay far, far, far, away from this charger. I walked away from tested, good, low charge battery being charged on the 8amp setting connected to a 750CCA regular car battery and when I came back a couple hours later it was boiling and still trying to charge! I checked the charge voltage and it was at 16 volts (measured with a Fluke meter)! Bad, very bad, charger and not automatic or smart at all.

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This thing is NOISY. I got it to charge and maintain a battery for a back-up sump pump, was going to have it in the equipment room in the basement, so didn't think noise would be an issue for me (saw other reviewers mention it). Even so, it's too loud. There's loud humming noise from the fans which are always on, and when charging a high-pitch tone joins the mix. It also draws 10 watts at idle when not even charging. Totally not suitable for this purpose.

Otherwise it seemed to charged my 75 AH maintenance-free sealed deep cycle battery no problem, and went into battery maintain mode as expected.

Update: purchased Schumacher SEM-1562A 1.5 Amp Speed Charge Maintainer and much happier now. This unit doesn't have a fan and consumes only 2 watts while maintaining, and no transformer noises. Maybe I was just trying to use wrong product for my purpose. But I did want to have the ability to charge the battery faster than over several days...

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This is not what Amazon is thinks it is. They have confused the SC-12000A Schumacher Speedcharge Battery Charger, Model# SC-12000A

which is no longer available and substantially a more powerful unit.

This listing (this one above, SC-1200A) has the correct picture and model number, but the descriptive text in the title and details touts the specs of the the 12000, not the 1200.

I sent it back today once I saw that it was the less powerful charger. I missed the Gold Box this week because I saw this unit and thought it was the better unit. I went out today and bought locally as I can't wait for an alternate item to ship.

One of the earlier reviews (4-12-2007) alludes to this issue but it appears this was not Amazon's mistake. A model number with a single zero difference enables confusion all the way around.

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I was hoping to find the Schumacher model 7000A 2/20 Amp charger to review, but this 1200A is just a variation on the same thing. Looks identical too. After reading bad reviews of Schumacher and Vector it's clear these companies can't do anything right. Seems any product that has a microprocessor is programmed by the incompetent. Let me tell you about Schumacher speed chargers.

They won't charge batteries that don't already have a significant charge. If your battery drops below 10 to 11 volts, forget it. You'd have to have a manual battery charger as backup for when this won't charge, which eliminates the need for this thing in the first place. The explanation from the company is that the charger has to feed off the voltage in the battery, blah, blah. The purpose of a battery charger is to charge batteries, period. Then I was lied to by the tech and told if I hold down a certain combination of buttons when plugging the unit in, it would go into manual 2A mode (where the processor doesn't decide it won't charge your battery), but I sat there on the phone with him doing just as he said, and turns out no such feature exists. The manual doesn't mention anything like that either.

The charger is totally unpredictable. It almost always goes into desulfate mode. It has never completed a charge after coming out of desulfate mode, but ends in an error. Needs to be unplugged and plugged back in to start charging again to "completion". However completion doesn't seem to get the battery to 100% power, more like 80%, if that. Sometimes it won't charge at 20A and drops down to 2A. Don't know why. And according to the manual, desulfate mode can take up to 10 hours. So much for speed charge. Need to get into your car and go somewhere? Well you may need to wait until the next day.

It has a retain mode where the charger can sit there and monitor your battery and charge when needed. Figured I'd just leave the thing on my car almost permanently. But those who programmed the thing don't understand setting upper and lower thresholds. What it should do is charge up to the upper threshold, then when the battery drops below the lower, it charges to the upper again. I therefore expected it to turn on once a day or whatever. Instead it's turning on and off every several seconds, with the fan and relay clicking on and off. That's a good way to ware out the unit in no time.

It has a 70A engine start feature just incase you don't have enough juice to quite start your car, but if the battery is low enough where the charger won't charge it, the engine start feature won't work either.

My last car battery was probably only 1.5 years old before it wouldn't even take a charge. I'm beginning to suspect the damn charger might be responsible. When going into desulfate mode for instance, I see the voltage climb up to well over 16 volts. I don't know if that's good for the battery.

The simple act of charging a battery can be turned into a stressful nightmare with this crappy charger. Stay far away from Schumacher. It's clear they can't build a realiable charger, nor does it appear they've actually tried out their own products before dumping them onto the public.

YTX7L-BS Motorcycle Battery for SUZUKI DR125, SE, SES 125CC 94-'96

YTX7L-BS Motorcycle Battery for SUZUKI DR125, SE, SES 125CC 94-'96
  • Chrome Battery YTX7L-BS Mainenance Free and Fully Charged
  • 4.45in (length), 2.76in (width), 5.12in (height); 6.00lbs
  • 18-Month Warranty, 60-Day Money Back Guarantee
  • High Cranking Amps & Low Self-Discharge Rate
  • Heavy Duty Terminals

Popped it in and started the bike right up. Perfect fit, easy install, good power. Just have to wait and see on it's durability. I will be putting a battery tender on it in the off season to make sure it has every chance for a long life. For the price, if I get two seasons out of it I'll be happy.

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Mobile PowerFlex Travel Power Inverter & Charger w/ USB Port, AC Outlet and 300 Watts of Surge Capac

Mobile PowerFlex Travel Power Inverter & Charger w/ USB Port, AC Outlet and 300 Watts of Surge Capacity for Laptops, Smartphones, Tablets, iPods, Portable DVD Players and more!
  • Equipped with Overload & Short Circuit Preventative measures, the MobilePower Flex features 300 watts of surge capacity, 175 watts peak power, and 150 watts of continuous power. Also comes with a Low Vehicle Battery Auto-Shutdown Function
  • Easy to use: Conveniently inserts into car cigarette lighter, so you can plug AC Power Adapers directly into the MobilePower Flex
  • USB port lets you charge USB-compatible devices in case you don't have an AC adapter
  • Provides on-the-go power for Phones, Tablets, Portable DVD Players, Digital Cameras, iPods, MP3 Players, GPS Units and more!
  • Guaranteed Quality ** 3 Year Manufacturer's Warranty **

Pro:

This product functions just as advertised. Since there is only one AC plug, use a surge protector cord so two items can be plugged in at the same time. During a 400 mile road trip, both my son and I used our laptops at the same time while being powered through the use of this adapter.

Con:

The fan is a little noisy but after a while it became background noise and I forgot about it.

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Pros: Worked for a year

Charged everything I needed

Cons: Fan is loud

Broke after a year and shorted out every cigarette lighter it got plugged into

Overall it lasted pretty long but could have worked better in the long run. Very frustrating when the fuse in it is just fine and you wind up thinking your car is broke when low and behold, it is just your charger that is creating some type of fault.

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-UPDATE: As of 6/15/2010, the product appears to have broken. It has blown four car fuses over the past two days. I'm not sure what happened to it, but keep this in mind when getting one. I loved it before, but now I just threw it out. --

Electronic junkies will love this adapter, which you stick into your car's "cigarette lighter" port to gain the ability to charge items that require a regular house outlet.

I always carry it with me whenever I go on a car ride, and it spares me the trouble of panicking over car adapters I don't have. This can save you a lot of money on purchasing car chargers for all of your electronic items.

On long rides, if someone else is driving, I just plug in my laptop and watch movies the whole time, without worrying about the battery. To name a few things, I have also charged my cell phone, camera, iPod, and DSi.

I love the USB port, because I can simultaneously charge my iPod while charging another item.

The adapter's fan is a bit noisy, but as long as you are using the radio or AC, it shouldn't be a problem.

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This was exactly what I needed as I travel long distances daily.

Pros: Surprisingly short time to charge my laptop very pleased on that score. Quick delivery (2 days). Simple to use.

Cons: As mentioned in other reviews, it is a little noisy. I guess it's some sort of fan to keep it cool. It's basically noticeable when the car is turned off, but not really audible when the car is running.

This was my first buy from Accessory Genie. (Now, for the record, I don't have any relationship with them.) But, they sent me an after sale email wanting to know what I liked or didn't like about the product and if I was happy. I think that's a first for me. Seemed like the type of people that would work with you if you ever had to return a product.

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I checked many similar products, because I wanted to make sure that this product would work well for my laptop and flip camera. It is easy to use and supports devices up to 150 Watts continuously. There are some other ones that look alike, but does not suffice to supply power to laptops. Be careful! This product is made for laptops. The USB charger is really useful. I guess to more product will be available to be charged via USB in near future, and this product will be even more useful then. It has a fan to cool off the unit. Before buying it, I read that somebody complained about the "noisy" fan, but I personally disagree. Maybe I can tolerate it easier than most people. However, even if it is noisy, it is a trade I would gladly make in exchange of being able to charge my laptop on the go while at the same time I use it. I think, a fan was necessary for such a unit with this capacity, and for this price, it is a GOOD deal! I would definitely recommend.

Go Power! Solar Elite Complete Solar and Inverter System with 310 Watts of Solar

Go Power! Solar Elite Complete Solar and Inverter System with 310 Watts of Solar
  • Complete kit includes everything you need to hook up solar and inverter system
  • No fuel, no maintenance and no noise
  • Completely green power solution
  • Great for power usage for week long trips longer then three days
  • Run your TV and other AC appliances anytime day or night without the noise of a generator

This product works as advertised. We have a small cabin "off grid" and wanted power for lighting and small appliances. Since I am not a skilled electrician or handyman, I went looking for a kit that would have everything I needed to get up and running. The solar elite kit fit the bill perfectly. This product is truly a plug and play apparatus. It took about four hours to mount the solar panels, hook up the regulator, inverter remote (this is the best we can turn the power on/off from the house), inverter and batteries. We opted not to install the transfer switch and battery charger at this time because we don't have a generator yet, but even that will be easy since GO Power has everything wired; so all we'll have to do is plug it in. We had battery power (4 X 6volt golf cart batteries sold separately) that night and drained them down to 70%. By noon the next day, they were 100% charged. At full sun, the (2) 145 watt panels were putting out 14amps of charge. If you can follow directions and have some basic tools (the instructions let you know what you'll need) you can install this system. For my solar needs, this was/is the best product (quality and price) that I found. Additionally since I am a novice, I contacted the manufacture to inquire about how to calculate my power needs and how many batteries I would need etc. and the customer service was great. Every question was answered and I got the sense that they were genuinely interested in the success of my project and my satisfaction with their product.

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I purchased this product to run security lights on our home property and to have some backup for when we loose power. Our power goes out frequently in the winter so I'm sure this system will get some use when the snow starts to fall. I have also used it to run my power saws and drill when doing odd jobs out back around the horse barns. I have tested to see if it would run the fridge and furnace and it had no problem doing that job. We have been using a diesel generator for backup and it does a good job but having to go out in bad weather to get more fuel every three days is something I hope to avoid in the future. My wife and I have downsized sense the kids are gone we use 1/4 the power now and have smaller appliances or a unit like this would not do the job for us.

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Actually, the 3 stars are probably a little unfair. The system itself is awesome for those of us who like to drop off the grid every now and then. I spent 3 days in New Mexico just living on sunshine (and the propane gas heater). However, the buyer is led to believe that this is just a plug-and-play system. Hardly. I had it installed on my 5th wheel. The first dealer estimated two days to install, the second said twelve hours. I suppose that those of you who are more confident about punching holes in the roof of your rv and snaking wiring down through the walls and have no trouble getting particular items to run off of the a/c might find this fairly simple to install. I am not. So for those of you like myself, you might want to allow another $1300 or so for installation (there is no romex included either extra charge). So, four stars for the system, three stars for the BS make that two and split the difference to get three.

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This is a well designed well built system. The only thing you need are your batteries and the cables to join them together. (The other cables are included to connect them to the inverter) I have not completed the installation as of yet, the wife has me doing other projects. But I am confident the system will preform as described.

My plan is power part of my house to cut power demand and to provide stable power to some electronic equipment with the pure sign wave inverter.

I had a few questions which I emailed the manufacture ..ie about Battery type and requirements. They were quick to respond and very helpful. My package was also missing a component which I again contacted the manufacture and the part was received in 2 days.

I would recommend this system for your solar needs as my experience was great. The customer service was fantastic.

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Philips Accessories DLZ92007/17 Transcast Fm Transmitter Mp3

Philips Accessories DLZ92007/17 Transcast Fm Transmitter Mp3
  • TransCast FM Transmitter MP3.
  • Includes Rechargeable Battery.
  • Connection Cable & Car Charger.
  • Tiny Device Broadcasts Music Over Any Available FM Radio Frequency.
  • Simple 1 Handed Frequency Tuning & Backlight Control Via Joystick.

I had been looking for a handy and reliable FM Transmitter which doesn't need to be plugged into the Cigarette Lighter socket, since my car doesn't have a line-in for the speakers. The Philips/DLO FM transmitter works great.. have been using it for a few months, the sound quality for the 88.1Mhz frequency is excellent. Construction is plastic, so its not extremely durable. Does not seem to have auto turn off. Has a single rechargeable AAA battery which can be charged while in use by line-in from the included cigarette lighter socket adapter. I love it :)

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Ramsond 5 Watt Monocrystalline Photovoltaic Pv Solar Panel Module - 12v 5w W Battery Charging - 25 Y

Ramsond 5 Watt Monocrystalline Photovoltaic Pv Solar Panel Module - 12v 5w W Battery Charging - 25 Year Power WarrantyVery robust aluminum frame. Comes without wires (you easily add your own) which is exactly what I needed. Arrived ahead of schedule.

A very very very sturdy panel. Wires are NOT included. I would definitely buy again. Packaging is very high quality.

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A great all in one unit, relatively in expensive for people who are looking into getting into solar as a hobby.

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HQRP 10A Solar Panel Power Battery Charge Controller / Regulator 12V / 24V 10 Amp 150W with PWM Type

HQRP 10A Solar Panel Power Battery Charge Controller / Regulator 12V / 24V 10 Amp 150W with PWM Type of Charging plus HQRP UV Chain / UV Radiation Health TesterAfter the first Chinese controller I bought with a small (5W) solar panel, I was at first excited to get something I thought would "do the job." Instead, I received another controller from another Chinese company that is barely engineered to specification and does not perform as I would expect (night time reverse flow puts the unit into a confused state where I have to disconnect the panel from the controller to get back to day charge state.) May just have to build my own unit from scratch, but had hoped that this controller, which looks nice, would have done the job.

This item appears to be made well and performs well to date. The enclosed instructions were inadequate, but reading other reviews helped sort it out.

I use it to regulate a solar panel for battery maintenance in a RoadTrek RV that is parked away from AC electricity source.

Radio shack provided a nice cigarette lighter type plug-in connector and I had on hand some appropriate marine 12 V. insulated wire so installation was quite simple. The solar panel sits on the dash when in use.

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I use this controller with a 50W 12V panel to charge a deep cycle battery as part of a self-sufficient porch lighting system. HQRP Controller works great!

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I've had this unit installed on my RV for over a year now. Works great. I used it to replace another brand unit that had gone bad from age. I like the LED display on this HQRP model. It seems to charge better than the other brand unit too. It was so simple to install and the wiring looks a lot neater in my RV than the other unit did. Yes, the instructions about how the LED lights work and what they indicate is a challenge to understand. But, once you figure it out, I like it. I'm using 2 panels off this controller. One 50W HQRP panel and one 100W panel of another brand that I paid too much for years ago. I bought the HQRP panel and controller on Amazon from Osprey Talon.

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The price is good, the quality is acceptable, the function is decent. The charger and panel are doing the best they can against the crappy battery that I will eventually upgrade to something a bit better.

OEM Car Kit Vehicle Plug in Adapter + Home Wall AC Travel Charger + USB 2.0 Data Cable + Leather Cas

OEM Car Kit Vehicle Plug in Adapter + Home Wall AC Travel Charger + USB 2.0 Data Cable + Leather Case Pouch for ATT Samsung Infuse 4G - Samsung Galaxy SL- Sprint Samsung Epic 4G Touch D710 - ATT Samsung Galaxy S 2 - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 2 T989this is not the oem samsung charger i want the one that go with my phone. and thrsr are not the oem charher

Everything as promised, good quality, all works fine. Bought this as replacement in case the original parts will not work anymore.

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One of the oem car chargers has a connection issue but works. Sometimes the plug that goes into the cigarette lighter has a connection issue.

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IMAGE® Walkie Talkie 2-way 16 channel UHF 3W Radio FM Transceiver - 50 CTCSS/105 CDCSS, VOX Functio

IMAGEĀ® Walkie Talkie 2-way 16 channel UHF 3W Radio FM Transceiver - 50 CTCSS/105 CDCSS, VOX Function, Voice Prompt, Emergency Alarm
  • 50 CTCSS/105 CDCSS. VOX Function. Voice Prompt. PC Programming. Emergency Alarm. Intelligent Charging. Battery Save. Low Voltage Alert.Time-out Timer. Torch Light.
  • Frequency Range: UHF 400-470MHz. Channel Capacity: 16. Channel Spacing: 25KHz.
  • Operated Voltage: 3.7 V. Battery: 1500MAh Li-ion. Battery Life (5-5-90 duty cycle): About 8 hours. Frequency Stability: ±2.5ppm. Operated Temperature: -30°c-+60°c. Antenna Impedance: 50O.
  • Dimensions (L×W×H) (with battery, without antenna): 115×60×33mm. Weight (with battery/antenna): 198g / 170 g. Communication Range: about 6km.
  • Package include:1 x BF-888s Walkie Talkie. 1 x Antenna. 1 x Charger. 1 x 1500mAh Rechargeable Battery. 1 x Belt Clip. 1 x User Manual

i got this radio to use as a scanner it picks up local channels and the audio is great it has 16 channels and is way better then motorola.take my word if u buy this you will love it the radio is perfect for family vacations and emergency kits. The batteries last long I have no problems GREAT RADIO . I love it kids will like them to for when they need quality communications with parents .

Bare-Tool Makita BCL180ZW 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Vacuum (Tool Only, No Battery)

Bare-Tool Makita BCL180ZW 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Vacuum
  • Up to 10 minutes of continuous use from a single fully charged 18V Compact Lithium-Ion battery
  • Strong suction power for fast and efficient cleaning
  • Compact design at only 18-3/4″ long and weighs only 2.7 lbs for reduced operator fatigue
  • Ergonomic soft grip handle provides increased comfort and control
  • Accepts 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery for even longer run time

overall this does what it supposed to. if you already have a bunch of Makita Li-Ion tools then its a nice addition.

strong suction for a cordless and good 20min battery life with the 3AH batteries.

I dinged Makita a couple stars on this one for the following reasons...

1. For a piece of plastic with a little motor and fan inside, $99 is a bit pricey.

2. The on off switch is a momentary switch that has to remain held to operate. there is no continuous on switch position or lock

3. they reversed the nozzle connections to make it so standard vacuum accessories don't fit without making the 1 1/4 inch adapter that a previous reviewer mentioned...

4 the cloth filter gets dirty real quick causing loss of suction. a pleated paper filter would have probably worked better and easier to blow clean with a compressed air nozzle.... The black and decker cordless vac I have also has a twist feature to clean the dust off the filter without having to remove it

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Like all the 18v XLT tools, this product is well thought out and of highest quality. The price would be very high if this were the only XLT one were to buy (shelling out $100+ just for a battery and charger), but as an addition to an existing XLT set, the price is well worth it. I found mine at Tylertool for $72 (after coupon) which actually puts it at the low end of any 18v LXT bare tool.

The light weight, high power and excellent balance just feels good. Very quiet! Crevice tool clips to long wand for onboard storage. Instantly changes from a short handheld to a long reach floor sweeper simply by adding the long floor wand. Attachments are well-fitting friction fit, so no fumbling with latches. Once I used it, I instantly appreciated how great it is to be able to vacuum floor areas while standing straight up without having to constantly bend down. The ball joint on the wide floor head is amazing. It keeps the head always in full contact with the floor, NOT tilting up as the wand is flexed (which happens with other rigid floor heads). Very slick. The debris capsule readily twists open to emty the vac, and the 2-stage filter design is simple to clean and looks rugged (heavy cloth filter bag has stitched seams... made to last).

My first "test" was a large area of shredded cardboard on carpet (cats can be high maintenance!). It vacuumed the entire area quickly and I was surprised when I emptied the chamber. There was also a large amount of cat hair (that I never realized was in the carpet) which it obviously extracted with ease. With XLT batteries available, this lightweight and powerful tool provides great freedom. Readily portable, it is NOT tethered to a dedicated charging stationalong with the internal, non-removable batteries of limited life. Instead, it is free to fly to the house... the shop... and to the job site.

Accessories, like nozzles and brushes, are listed in the manual. But since this tool was just released, I doubt that they are available yet. I wanted to have a brush, as did an earlier reviewer, StevieQ. There is a quick fix... Cut a short piece (4" will do) of tubing from a 1-1/4" plastic sink tailpiece or extension tube such as this: 1 1/4" x 6" Pvc Extension Tube. Use it to couple any 1-1/4" vacuum brush to the end of the vacuum or the wand. It friction fits and is the same size as the wand. I wouldn't be surprised if Makita soon includes a brush with the basic vacuum.

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Ok I have to ask why people are buying this for vacuuming couches and kitchen floors and crap like that... this is designed for portability and for people who already have the LXT system. I'm a contractor and do a lot of maintenance and repair work and painting and this is an essential tool to have in the arsenal. I have been thinking about having a dust buster for a long time but never wanted yet another charger to carry around. Enter the LXT cordless vacuum.... problem solved. This is NOT a shop vac!!! it's not designed to suck up screws and nails!!! it is however designed to be very portable and fit in a tool bag when you need to suck up a little mess in someones house without dragging out the shop vac. I was actually shocked at how well the floor nozzle and extension tube worked.... I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised.

and come on people... complaining about the momentary switch??? it takes almost no effort to keep your finger on the trigger... its in such a position that you actually have to work harder NOT to press it.

The only reason its a 4 star review and not 5 is just due to the price.. it is a bit expensive, but still worth the price for the convenience you get. It could have used a brush attachment but it should be easy for me to rig one up.

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I have become quite a fan of the Makita LXT series of 18-Volt. I use my Makita BUB182Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Blower Bare-tool nearly everyday and I have found that my Makita LCT300W 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit to be a perfect rechargeable drill set. Since I have been so satisfied (and because I have extra batteries and a charger) I thought I would give the Cordless Vacuum a try, and so far it has completely met my expectations.

A few Notes

Will accept either the 3.o aH Makita BL1830 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Battery or the 1.5aHMakita BL1815 18-Volt 1.5 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery battery. The 1.5aH will save you a pound or two in weight but will cut your run time down 50%

-Very good (but not great) suction

Only 1 filter included.... with no sign of how to get replacements. I am sure if the one that comes with it gets damaged you cold improvise.

When using the floor cleaner with the extra length attachment the tool is *almost* long enough so that a 6' man will not have to bend down to clean the floor.

Not any louder than any other cordless vacuum.

Easy to clean

Batteries charge quickly (although they are not included) 15minutes for the 1.5aH and 30 minutes for the 3.0aH.

The whole unit is light less than 5lbs

Final Verdict While I am not completely sold that the filter will hold up I do believe that this is a very useful tool. It is perfect for cleaning our car and any light jobs around the home or garage.

4 1/2 Stars

but not as good as most of the Makita cordless tools -mainly because I would like it to have more suction. It's light, and very quiet relative to the rechargeable vacuums I've used. I also don't know why they used the white color since none of their other tools do. I frequently use it, and I already had the makita batteries so I'd buy it again.

I bought a sink extension tube at HD so I could rig an attachment for a bristle head that came from another vacuum.

Update: My main complaint about this vacuum is that it is not powerful which makes me wonder how some people can rave about it. Do the units vary? Inside is a fine mesh filter and then a VERY thick paper like filter. If I remove the thick filter draw is much improved. I think I'm going to experiment with using a coffee filter inside the mesh filter.

Goal Zero Sherpa and Escape 12V Car Charger

Goal Zero Sherpa and Escape 12V Car Charger
  • Cord allows you to charge your Sherpa or Escape power pack from female cigarette outlet (car or
  • This cord is not included with any product. Can be purchased as an add-on.
  • Cord Length: 2 feet 10 in.
  • Gauge: 18.
  • Latest Technical Development.

It's a must have with your GoalZero products

Works perfectly

I own the Escape 150 pack and plan to purchase the Sherpa 50

SHOULD BE INCLUDED :-)

GoalZero don't do like Apple, don't change your connectors

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This is a definitely a must have for your Goal Zero system especially for a run of cloudy days just like a cell phone needs one and you have to buy one.

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I use this 12v charger with my Goal Zero Sherpa 120 battery Goal Zero 11102 Sherpa 120 Battery and it works great. I really like the chemistry of that battery, how well it holds the charge and how many cycles it supports. When I charge from the solar panels it can take considerable time and often on camping trips we end up moving from site to site and thus end up in the car for a limited time. Using this 12v charger I can get the right voltage to top off the battery and set us up for a few more days.

The 12v adapter charger is designed to get the voltage up to where it's needed to enable a full charge in the battery. We are very happy to have this as an option. The battery comes with the 120 AC charger, we use the solar panels Goal Zero 12201 Nomad 27M Solar Panel when off the grid, and then this 12v adapter/charger when mobile. Adding this gives us a complete solution for nearly any situation we find ourselves in.

This charger is not designed for all Goal Zero systems, but specifically for the Sherpa and Escape lines. Make sure that you are buying this to charge one of those battery setups and it'll assure that you are getting the right voltage and plug for plug and play compatability.

5 stars, a great accessory, though it would have been better if included with a several hundred dollar battery!

AAA 250 PSI 12 Volt 6 In 1 Air Compressor

AAA 250 PSI 12 Volt 6 In 1 Air Compressor
  • Quick connect air hose
  • 250 psi
  • 10 foot power cord
  • 3 nozzle adaptors included
  • Air pressure gauge included

I got the item in mail as promised... I tried testing it and it worked great... But when i tried pulling the cable out of the car it would not come out... the plastic plug broke apart and I had to use screw driver to break rest of the plug to remove it... good air compressor but horrible assembly on the cable... i would not recommend this to anyone!

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I thought this was a fairly good product after the first time I used it. Unfortunately a month later when I used it for only the second time, the plug practically crumbled in my hand when I was pulling it out of the power outlet in my car. The plug is now in 5 or 6 pieces and the unit useless because I had to use pliers to get the remaining pieces out of the outlet. I would love to return it, but it's been more than 30 days. I guess you get what you paid for.

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I have only used this product once, and have the following comparisons to my previous similar compressor:

* It operates with greater stability and less vibration. The old one would fall over and spin in circles.

* It may inflate tires faster.

* The gage is too small to allow an accurate determination of the pressure, and is not accurate when compared to my digital gage.

* The on/off switch is an improvement over the "on whenever plugged in" mode.

* The cable-storage compartment is not too convenient.

* The tire-inflating fitting has a tendency to hang up on the valve, allowing air to leak while disconnecting.

Overall, the product is good and serves its purpose, but it's not great.

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i thought purchasing and using this compressor would speed up the process of filling up bikes, car tires, inflateable things etc...

boy was i wrong!!

it works so slow that i thought at first it is broken and does not work at all.

only after i left for a few minutes i saw the needle move, but barely ...

to give you an idea:

my tire pressure was at 20 and it took this compressor almost 20(!) minutes to get it up to 30. with my handpump i can do that in about 2 min.

this product is so bad, i actually will go back to my hand pump!!!

shame on AAA for selling this!

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I used it the first time yesterday. The plug literally came apart INSIDE my 12V outlet. I had to use a pair of pliers to remove pieces of it. But there's a good chunk of it still lodged inside my 12V outlet that I can't get out. Now I can't plug my nav system in, this piece of junk is broken, and I'm probably going to have to spend $100 dollars to have the mechanic dislodge the bit of plastic and repair my outlet. I would, at the least, like my money back but I purchased it more than thirty days ago.