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2.5mm Hands-Free EarBud Headset + Car Kit Vehicle Plug in Charger for Verizon Palm Treo 755p Cell Ph
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PowerMax PM3-45-MBA Smart Battery Charger Built-In 3 Stage Charging
- Replaces all WFCO-8900
- 3 stage charger built in standard
- Built in smart charger
- Reverse battery protection
- Electronic current limiting
It installed into the existing opening and used the same mounting points as the original.
It charged several nearly dead batteries ,all while powering the lights and furnace in my camper, with no problems.
NOCO GC002 NOCO Genius Black/Red Eyelet Terminal Connector
- For use with G750, G1100, G3500 and G7200
- Ergonomically designed to make battery connecting and disconnecting effortless
- Built-in fuse protection to protect against potentially dangerous short circuits
- Plug-N-Play connector for easy accessory changes
- For use with NOCO Genius models only
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I purchase the extra set of permanent eyelet connectors because it makes charging me and my wife's motorcycles a lot easier with my NOCO Genius G750 6V/12V 750mA Fully Automatic Battery Charger and Maintainer (Grey). The charger comes with one set of these connectors and one set of clamps, but for $10 you can beat having the second set of permanent connections. The charger and connectors were delivered fast and worked great.
Audiovox 1222CH 5-Mile 22-Chanel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)
- TWIN PACK - 22 x 38 Channels - 8 GMRS / 14 FRS
- Dual Desktop Charger & Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
- 5-Mile Range, Hands Free (VOX) Capable
- Swivel Belt Clip with Quick Release
- FCC License Required
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I bought these radios intending to use them only occasionally and in an urban setting. Here is how it went:The units themselves are very nice looking and have many useful features such as voice activated transmission, a backlit display and roger beep tone. You get 8 rechargeable batteries and swivel-belt clips along with the radios themselves and the dual desk-top charger. The range is about 2 miles although the manufacturer claims 5 miles. But most companies make these claims based on the range you might get under absolutely perfect conditions.
I was very happy with these radios but after only 2 months of very light use one of the radios failed. One of the radios is stuck in "busy" mode and thus it is basically useless (these units are manufactured in China).
My experience with Audiovox in the past has been good so I thought I was just unlucky so I went ahead and bought the "Audiovox GMRS6000-2PK 6-Mile GMRS 2-Way Radio Twin Pack with Bonus Package" which I have also reviewed so head over to that review to read the conclusion of my ordeal.
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Uhg! What junk! When I was a kid 40 years ago, the walkie-talkies we played with were better than this junk. My son got this as a gift from the g-parents if I recall right, some 4 years ago. The charger is poor to say the least, and the unit is very difficult for a kid to understand how to use it properly. When you can get it to charge, it always takes awhile to figure the thing out again. Do not buy this junk.
Bell 22-1-39005-8 Triple Socket with Extension Cord
- Powers or charges three accessories at one time
- Replaceable 10 ampere fuse
- Maximum combined current is 10 ampere
- Includes 3-foot long straight cord
- Mounts with hook and loop or screws (both included)
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If you have a couple things you need to plug in at the same time in your car like me this thing is pretty sweet. I would have liked to see it with a little bit longer cord so it can be routed without seeing the wires,other wise it works good, I have it mounted with velcro to my dash so I can plug my radar detector my phone and my Xm at the same time.Read Best Reviews of Bell 22-1-39005-8 Triple Socket with Extension Cord Here
Based on the reviews I had read, I bought this "3 cigarette lighter" outlet expander for myself.I have to say this is one of the most practical purchases I've ever made.
It is great if you're traveling/road tripping and you and your passenger BOTH want to charge your phones simultaneously with different chargers. Or if you're both charging non-MP3 phones AND you want to use an mp3 player.
Or, in my case, if you want to charge both of your phones AND use your portable lava lamp, simultaneously. :-)
It also prevents the car's one and only 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter from getting in the way of tall travel coffee mugs in the cup holder just beneath.
This is a great value. I use it all the time now.
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Bought these to use for our home delivered meals program one of our drivers kept smelling something burning looked down and the outlet was melting. He was afraid it was going to burn his car up. And there were only 2 things plugged into it. Would not recommend buying this item especially for long periods of use as our routes are only about 1-2 hours long and they were already melting.
Gilsson 110V-240V AC Charger Adapter Garmin Nuvi 650 660 750 755 760 765 775 780 885 855 850 Zumo St
- Powers and Charges your selected Garmin Nuvi, StreetPilot C and Zumo GPS receivers.
- 110-240V Auto Switching AC Power Supply Garmin GPS Receivers. Connect Nuvi via Garmin cradle.
- 6-feet Cord - Durable and High Quality, UL Approved Components.
- Features Garmin's proprietary 18-pin male connector.
- Comparable to Garmin 010-10747-04 AC Adapter Charger.
2nd Generation Audio FM Transmitter and Car Vehicle Charger for the Sandisk Sansa Fuze - Uses Gomadi
- Full FM frequency spectrum is available and is user selectable in 0.1MHz increments from 88.1 to 107.9 MHz. Advanced Digital PLL sound coding maintains stable and high quality sound.
- Transmitters emit a powerful FM signal that is the maximum allowed by FCC regulation. Advanced signal isolation provides crystal clear sound quality.
- Smart technology circuit architecture provides precision voltage and resistor regulation specific to the Sandisk Sansa Fuze. Protects the internal battery longevity by modulating the charge in a safe and efficient manner.
- Non-coiled cable design allows for easy routing around your vehicle trim for a more professional look. Durable construction is built to last.
- Sophisticated power protection mechanisms keep your Sansa Fuze safe from power surges, overcharging and short-circuiting.
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Naztech N100 Universal 1000mAh Compact Vehicle and Travel USB Charging Kit Retail Packaged
Two stars for no electrical specifications in the listing.iPads require 2.1 amps at 5 volts through the USB connector. this is more than double the power that 'standard' USB ports provide. With no actual specs published, I doubt these devices are capable of charging iPads in less than 24 hours, if at all.
OTOH, there is the remote possibility that they do provide that power; anyone have more facts than my idle speculation?
Black & Decker JUS500IB 500-Amp Jump Starter with Built-in Tire Inflator
- 500 Instant starting amps for maximum performance
- 120 PSI inflator for vehicle tires, sports equipment and more
- Low-profile design for easy storage within vehicle or garage
- Visual and audible reverse polarity alarms warn against improper connections to battery terminals
- Ultra bright area light for increased visibility in dark areas
I've used the inflator twice to inflate a car and a truck tire. Takes awhile to get a tire up to pressure, but's that's normal with these little compressors. For it's size, it's quite adequate as an emergency air source. Took me about 8 minutes to bring the car tire up from 25 PSI to 45 PSI (under the weight of the vehicle). Really not that bad.
The truck tire took a bit longer, as I had to stop the unit to let it cool down. B&D recommends running the inflator for no more than 10 minutes continuously. Total time to bring this nearly-flat tire up to pressure: Just under a half-hour. Again, not too shabby considering how small this thing is.
I like the layout of the controls and indicators. Clear, easy to read, easy to access. Storage for the jumper cables is OK. I'd prefer to see them stowed in a sealed compartment, but they seem pretty secure. Keep the clamps clean, and there shouldn't be any issues storing this in a car.
Storage for the inflator hose is cheesy. It's stuffed into a tiny compartment, and you have to really bend the hose in order to get it inside. The maximum length of the air hose is about 2 feet. You must set the unit very close to the tire for the hose to reach the valve. Not a problem for me so far, but keep this in mind if you need a unit with a long reach. B&D could have done better here.
A major gripe I have is that the inflator has no provision for a backup power source. Depending on how long the internal battery will remain charged in storage, you might find it lacks the juice to power the unit in an emergency. Why couldn't B&D include a 12V cigarette adaptor for this situation? For a unit that's supposed to be a piece of emergency gear, this seems like a glaring oversight. You'd better hope that the internal battery is extremely reliable without it, the unit is useless. Could have been a five-star rating if not for that issue.
Overall, I'm pleased with this purchase. Reliability will be the ultimate test, and it's still too early to pass judgement. If it holds up season after season, and delivers the goods when really needed, I may change my rating to 5 stars. For under 100 bucks, I'd say give it a try.
UPDATE: 12 Jan 2010
The inflator died on me, with less than 4 hours total runtime. The motor was cranking away, but there was no air pressure at all. Brought it to a B&D service center, and paid $15 to have a new one shipped to my home. No hassle at all returning the unit, and the replacement is working as advertised so far. Maybe I just got a lemon, so I'm not going to downgrade the rating at this time. Will check back at a later date.
UPDATE: 23 Aug 2011
Working fine after 15 hours of compressor use. I was advised not to store the unit very long in sub-freezing temperatures. This apparently can damage the compressor, which may be the reason my first unit failed.
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This review is for the Black & Decker JUS500IB 500 Amp Jump Starter with InflatorI received this last week, plugged it in to charge the battery, and planned to leave it in the garage. I wasn't planning on writing a review until I used it, until this morning when I needed jump-start my car because "someone" left the lights on overnight. Sure enough, I put this baby to work immediately and the engine started (no surprise there).
What I was surprised about was that I needed to connect both the positive and negative to their respective terminals. At first, I connected the negative clamp to the chasis (like how I would normally jump a car), but my car would not start. I tried several places along the non-painted metal frame part and even the engine block of the dead car to no avail. As a last resort, I connected it to the bolt of the negative post (while wearing eye protection), and the car started. I know this is a no-no, but nothing else worked, and I needed to go to work. I'll troubleshoot at a later time (or most likely never). UPDATE: I've since used this on various automobiles (including the problematic car described above), and connecting the negative clamp to the chasis works perfectly fine now. I'm not sure what happened since, but now it is working fine following the proper useage.
Now, I keep it in the trunk, just in case. It has a nice compact body, so it does not take up much space. I like the light on the unit, but it is also a bit awkward to use (it points UP, rather than down), so I had to hold the unit upside down to see what I was doing. I have yet to use the inflator, so I have nothing to contribute about it. I did try it, and it seems to work. The compartment for the hose is awkward (behind a small plastic door underneath), but at least the hose is stored and not dangling around.
It does not come with an extension cord, which is required for charging. Luckily, I had one available, but it would have been nice to have come with one (even a six-footer would be nice). (Minus half star)
Overall, a very nice portable jump starter. I have a project car that constantly needs a jump, and I found this jump starter readily handy. For those who do not anticipate to use it a lot, this unit may be a bit overkill, and there are other smaller and cheaper alternatives. Highly recommended. Will update in a few months.
Note to Amazon: This product comes with an "AC charger," and not an "air conditioning charger." Please make the appropriate change in the product description section.
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I've owned this for almost a year now, and I can honestly tell you, buy the jump starter without the tire inflator.The jump starter works great, the internal battery lasts a very long time, and this unit is very well made for the most part.
The weak link is the tire inflator. It overheats very quickly depending on the outside temp. In hot sunny weather it began smoking in a few minutes. Within a few months of regular usage (I have a bad rim on my car), the inflator completely died. It ran, it just has no air pressure.
I guess in an emergency the inflator would do it's job, but for regular usage, buy a better inflator.
The light works well, but points straight up.
The usb charger worked as it should.
I'd give 5 stars except for the inflator.
My rating is 3 stars
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Bought for my husband as a gift and he takes it everywhere. Used it 2X's to rescue boats on the lake. Keeps our car tires inflated. Handy for bikes and rafts. It's a GREAT piece of machinery!! Worth the investment!!Save 38% Off
Please realize that this is heavy and clunky but that is expected. It does not sit well and must be layed down. Anyway the first time I had to use the air tire inflator, it broke off. Then I had an extreme amount of trouble exchanging it as it is a battery that cannot be shipped easily. Thanks to amazon they finally accepted an exchange and now it works fine.
Bosch C05AC0 Removable Charging Clamps for C3 and C7 Battery Chargers
- Provide convenience and safety
- Fully insulated for user safety
- Ergonomically designed for ease of use
- Unique to Bosch battery chargers
- Sold in pair
Garmin DC20 DC30 DC40 Astro Battery 2400mAh ***12 month warranty*** no tools included **
- 2200mah Compatible Part #s: 010-10806-00, 010-10806-0, 361-00029-00
- Compatible Models: Garmin DC20, DC30, Astro System - DC20, Dog Tracking Systems - DC 20, DC20
- Overcharge protection, with built-in battery life microchip.
- No memory effect. Can be charged or discharged as needed without loss of capacity.
- High Quality, high capacity, light weight rechargeable battery
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BEST PRICE FOUND ANYWHERE ON A REPLACEMENT BATTERY THAT IS EXACTLY LIKE THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT AND HAS JUST AS GOOD OF A WARRANTYI ordered these as replacement batteries for my Husband's Garmin dog collars. They work good so far! Much less expensive!
Stanley BC4009 40 Amp Automatic Battery Charger
- 40 Amp Automatic Battery Charger/Maintainer
- Automatically selects charge rate from 0 to 40 AMPS to maximize battery life, charge speed and maintenance
- 3-Stage high-frequency automatic rapid charge with Float Mode Monitoring
- 110 amp Patented Engine Start. Helps start most vehicles in one minute.
- Alternator check provides alternator diagnostics
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The charger works well enough but it appears to be manufactured by the same Chinese company that manufactures the smart chargers for Black & Decker and Vector, and it has the same problem that the other brands have... a VERY cheap sleeve bearing fan! The fan on these chargers is critically important. If it fails, the charger will overheat and it WILL burn out. I had a Vector do this a few years ago and then a Black & Decker do it a couple of months ago. The very first time that I used this brand new Stanley, the fan started making the dreaded "grinding noise of death". Unbelievable! I am NOT going to pay to ship it back. I can buy a quality 60mm x 20mm dual ball bearing 12v fan for under $10, take the charger apart, and replace the cheap junk fan. For the life of me I can't figure out why the manufacturer can't spend $2 more on a quality fan given the fact that it is so critically important to the charger's survival. This is fairly typical of much of the cheap Chinese crap that is being sold these days. The problem is that there aren't ANY alternatives available anymore, virtually EVERYTHING is made in China and virtually EVERYTHING made in China is built cheap to sell cheap!Read Best Reviews of Stanley BC4009 40 Amp Automatic Battery Charger Here
Stored this in the unheated garage until I needed it. When lovey wife left the interior lights on in the Jeep I needed a charger. It was around 32F and after plugging the BC4009 in and connecting to the car battery I get a snowflake symbol next to the clips symbol and no charging. No voltage reading either. Freaked out, this is BRAND FREAKING NEW. Why won't this thing charge my dead battery in cold weather? Thankfully I took a few deep breaths and read the manual where I find out the battery has to have at least two VDC left in it for the charger to know it's connected to a battery. Now I'm quite happy with it. I especially love the ability to wrap the cables up in the housing. No more wire tangle! Much simpler to operate than previous chargers.Want Stanley BC4009 40 Amp Automatic Battery Charger Discount?
The charger works well and is a good value for the money. The only misleading aspect it the battery boost or quick start. It appears as though it is only a 40 Amp charge for 3 min. There is no higher current boost.Save 9% Off
I carry this charger in my motorhome and use it to charge my coach batteries. It worked well until it died after two years. The description is not misleading as stated earlier. It is a 40 amp charger. The 3 minute quick boost charges at higher current (the description says 110 amps).
Car Mount Holder Charger Micro usb For Samsung Galaxy S3, S lll 4G LTE Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-M
It's OK. It does the job for the most part, however it is not secured well in the power socket and when you make turn faster than 10 mph it rotates to the side and falls out. I have to constantly make sure it is plugged in and re-adjust it. Not a convenient thing to do when driving..
The mount easily adjusts to hold either my Samsung Galaxy S3 and my wife's iPhone 4S.
My only complaint is the that the universal mount is a little thick on the bottom corners. This makes is a challenge to tap the 'back' arrow on the Galaxy S3. If not for this minor issue (which is not an issue with the iPhone) I would give it a 5 star rating.Not worth the money, trust me. Why? Because it's poorly designed, you risk damaging your phone using this. It keeps on falling out, and won't stay still when you make a turn. There is no way I would trust this product to hold a $600 phone.The car charger phone mount worked for a few days but the phone won't stay in position. Seems top heavy and I have a galaxy phone that is very light. It won't stay in the power outlet and the charger then is disconnected. Very dissapointed.
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HQRP Solar Panel KIT: 100W (50W+50W) Monocrystalline Solar Panel in Solid Aluminium Frame and 10A So
My solar panels arrived well packaged, in a timely manner and very good condition. I already have two of these panels and this set completes what I want for emergency back-up solar. This is a great deal for monocrystaline panels.
BatteryMINDer 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp Wet/Gel/AGM Battery Charger
- 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amps
I have a friend who had been trickle charging his older car battery and felt that he had gotten it as fully charged as he could, but then I loaned him this charger and a week later got a phone message from him indicating surprise at how much his battery had improved. He was convinced! It's very possible to double a battery's life with this charger, and so it can pay for itself quickly.
The problems with this charger are the complexity and the poor documentation. I think you can see the all the lights and buttons on the front of it somewhat bewildering to most. So you have to spend a lot of time reading the manual at first, and, I think, it could take a lot less time if they could find a competent technical writer. They KNOW their manual has problems because they added a supplement that says to ignore all the instructions in the manual and just read that one page supplement! The trouble is, even that supplement is a bit hard to understand. One example is how batteries are to treated as large, medium, or small, but they really don't tell you how to classify them. I had assumed a battery for a compact car would be considered medium, but a phone call to their support guy informed me that it was actually large. The manual just assumes that we can read their minds on things like this, but we can't, so we get confused and use the charger improperly.
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I liked this so much I bought a second one. It brought a lawn tractor battery back to life from the dead, and it worked all Summer long, so it's half paid for already on that battery. I also used it on 3 AGM trolling motor batteries It has brought them back to usefulness from being in a weak state, not to new condition but 2 are over 12.7 volts after sitting 24 hours, one I am still letting desulfanate, it's back to 11.8 volts after being at 6 volts. These batteries are 8 years old and now cost over $300 each so it's more than paid for itself restoring 2, and it brings the other one back after a sitting all Winter on it I will be very very impressed. From what I can tell so far, it seems to work best defulfantating wet cell batteries but it helps AGMs as well. The new charger I just received is going on a yellow top optima for the Winter to see if it will bring it back. Starting off it was at 10 volts after fully charging and letting sit for 24 hours so it's definitely toast before letting this charger try to do it's magic on it.Yes, I have a lot of batteries, there are 5 sitting on my work bench now on top of the one in the lawn tractor and 4 installed in vehicles. Keeping all these up to snuff is worth the effort vs replacing them. I would highly recommend this charger.
Just as a point of information, for those charging Optima batteries, Optima recommends using the wet setting, not AGM or Gel for their batteries.
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I use this unit EVERYDAY and have found it to be very reliable. I have owned this unit for more that 3 years. My uses are: AGM batteries in my Electric car to auto/truck lead acid batteries. Tried it on sealed lead acid gel batts. and did not see(not sure if meant for this)any improvement. The only con I have is the durability of the "button select" label cover. It had to be covered with clear moving tape because of exposure. I wonder if can get a new label? Other than label issue this is a great product! I highly recommend it. One of the things I wish Battery Minder would do is, make an onboard multibank desulfator for my electric car. 6 banks is what I need. I really can't see buying six separate desulfators when I could have one unit with six integrated.Happy De-sulfating!
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Years ago a solid state battery charger would be ignored by most as unreliable and/or cheap. Times changed and now many solid state items represent those of the best quality. I've found this product line to be one of those lacking nothing and of the best quality. The five year warranty that comes with it helps re-enforce that idea.Yes, this product is made in China to the American (USA) VDC company technological standards. I wish everything could be made here in the US as I am USA born. That's no longer the case with many of the product names I grew up with at least VDC is still an American company based in Huntington, New York.
There-in is also something I found especially refreshing. When I opened the packaging, I wasn't greeted with instructions in some other language but in my own native English taught to every US citizen and recognized as the true one language of our country by most Americans. Seeing instructions in every language always tells me some portion of what I spent on a product went into all those other translations especially irksome when, to start with, the language is SUPPOSED to be English for every product sold in the USA. Of note, I don't know what the instructions were for this product in 2008 but VDC must have corrected any problems with them. I had no problem with the included instruction manual but I do speak fluent English like even my Russian grandfather and grandmother did when they came to America to become citizens of the US in 1912. Funny, understanding English used to be a requirement to become a citizen of this country somewhere along with being of sound mind and body, and capable of supporting one's self with some skill brought with them. Yes the small instruction manual is clear there's just 35 pages VDC would like you to look over first to improve your knowledge of this product. That's nothing excessive or unreasonable. I actually like to know the proper use of products just like I enjoy knowing the proper way to operate a vehicle I'm driving down the road. I find it safer that way, and my cars all last longer for my knowing how to drive and maintain them and I'm also sure other passengers, drivers, and pedestrians appreciate my responsibility.
I could have easily used the 12248 without the manual by just using a little common sense and knowing how batteries are sized and what type they are, but the manual does contain everything you need to know concerning the operation of the 12248. There are also printed instructions on the unit. Nothing difficult in use, and even if it was VDC provides a technical service number right on the manual. That number is also on the unit. They even answer it quickly I know, I called them to start the warranty on my purchase and to inquire about the free battery tester they will send you for registering your product.
Enough with the literature and literacy. The VDC BatteryMINDer 12248 will charge/maintain up to six batteries at a time with full-time desulfation. This is why I wanted it. It also has low amperage draw in use, and provides temperature compensation also important in my hot Southern US climate. An earlier purchase of a BatteryMINDer 12151 (engine compartment mounted style) proved to me the patented BatteryMINDer desulfation technology works and works very well (see my 12151 review here at Amazon "BatteryMinder 1.5A or BatteryMinder 1.3A? (chuckle) Like the "Tortoise and the Hare" When Compared To Some Chargers.").
The 12248 still isn't the fastest charger with only a top output of 8 Amperes, but it's not the tortoise the 12151 is either when recharging a dead battery. Is desulfation faster using the 12248 instead of the 12151? Possibly, but not necessarily. The 12151 just can't charge and desulfate more than one battery at a time, and it only charges with a reported maximum of 1.5 Amperes although I have seen a 12151 charge at 1.8A for short initial start-up periods. The 12151 is also designed to be permanently installed to a vehicle, whereas the 12248 is a "bench" charger that can either be hung from a bench or used sitting on a bench it also sits on four rubber pads for this.
This model 12248 comes with the $20 temperature compensator with ring terminal option supplied, and a ring terminal battery connector with 15 Amp fuse for a permanent charging connection to a vehicle mounted battery. All terminal connectors and fuses are also supplied with well fitted caps to prevent corrosion from moisture and to and keep out dirt. It also has the standard spring clip connector with 15 Amp fuse. Nice wire lengths have also been supplied to all cables that make connections simple in most any proper use of the unit.
The only caveat I've noticed is the temperature sender cable pins can be connected wrong if not paying close attention. If you look closely, you can see a minus and positive sign at each connection terminal that should be observed when making the electrical temperature cable connections. A red marking for positive would make this connection much easier, or pins that only fit one way.
I plan to update this review as more use is applied to the 12248 with various batteries. (chuckle) Nothing quite like an on-going accounting of product performance.
My first (far reaching) trial:
settings: 8 Amp, Standard lead-acid, temperature sensor clamped to the negative battery post
A thirteen year old, 75DG size group, Grand L 3010 HST Kubota diesel tractor standard lead acid battery that somehow still hangs on despite it would no longer start the tractor it came with. After about nine years of good service, up until it wouldn't start my Grand L, this battery was replaced with a new one and forgotten in a corner of my garage. This battery had a swollen case and plates, and had been sitting idle and untouched for roughly five years in that corner. One month back, I had put a quick charge on this battery and had it reading 12.6 volts when I immediately started using it for some very light electrical duty. Over the next several weeks I continued using it a few times to power a car radio system I was working on in my garage. It was still showing 11.4 volts when I connected the BatteryMINDer 12248 and made the proper settings. The 12248 accepted it and began charging it. After 30 minutes, I used an Amprobe digital meter to check the voltage and amperes being put out by the 12248 at the battery they were; volts@14.01-14.02, amperes@.10-.12 with a solid green charge indicator.
July 28 (eight days after connection) voltage while connected was at 13.22 volts, the same as when checked after the initial 24 hours of connection. Since day two, the voltage has remained the same and the charge indicator has been flashing. Amperes are at .16 and are the same as they were when checked on day two. Visual inspection of the plates shows the normal coloration of light and dark plates returning. The case end swelling is also diminishing. Of course, I don't expect this 13 year old battery to ever be capable of supplying the heavier amperage loads it once could without self-destruction, but it will be interesting to see what it can withstand. For my purposes, this battery will only be used in my garage for temporary power on a work bench with light loads it may even be usefull for some boost starts on equipment with weak but still marginally functioning batteries. For these purposes it should be fine, as it continues to charge and desulfate well on the 12248. A stardard charger would have simply burned and cracked all the plates, and boiled the battery acid solution away long before now leaving the battery useless with dead, shorted, and open cells. As it is, the 12248 is rebuilding a lot of capacity to this old battery.
August 5 On August 2nd I had checked this battery with the 12248 connected using my Amprobe digital meter. I noticed the voltage was varying slightly between 13.20 and 13.24. A check of the supplied amperage showed rapid changes occuring varying from .08 to .94 amperes. This peculiar amperage behavior in maintain mode is different from the 12151 BatteryMINDers I have installed to two of my vehicles. I removed the charger and checked the battery after a twelve hour "rest". The battery showed 12.70 volts. I reconnected the charger and saw the voltage initially increase to 14.5, and then begin dropping. Amps were initially steady at .10. After two hours, I checked and found the charger back in maintain mode and again at 13.20-13.24 volts and amperage varying from .08 to .94. I checked again today and saw everything the same except the case swelling now appears almost gone. During the time the charger is off this older battery, I've been putting it on a year old 78DLG Duralast Gold 800 CCA battery from Auto Zone. This battery now shows 12.88 volts after a twenty-four hour rest after each time it has been connected to the 12248. Once I'm better satisfied with the charge condition of the old Kubota battery, I plan to connect it and the Duralast battery in parallel and make use of some of the multiple battery charging capability of this 12248. Even if these two batteries do have a large difference in age, they still match in type and are close in size group.
August 23 On August 12th I finally felt secure in how stable the condition of the old battery was and connected the much newer Duralast in parallel. There had been no changes in the BatteryMINDer output on the older battery alone, the plates in the battery were looking good, and there was no longer any case swelling. Afterwards, I fairly well forgot about the two batteries connected in parallel to the BatteryMINDER 12248 until today. Again, I had checked the BatteryMINDer output when I first connected the batteries. The voltage was staying about 13.23 and amperes were steady at .10 when first checked. Today, the voltage was varying slightly between 13.21-13.23 and amperes were varying up and down between .12-.15. A look inside, to see those 13 year old Kubota battery plates, revealed plates that now look almost new in coloration and conformation. Could it be the BatteryMINDer 12248 is restoring this formerly dead and unused 13 year old battery, that lay useless for almost five years, to an almost new condition? From just looking into the cells at those plates, it appears so after a month on the BattryMINDer 12248. After a few more weeks on this BatteryMINDer, I'm going to load test this old battery out of pure curiosity. I have the thought that it would start my Kubota diesel tractor, it came new with, right now with no problems.
Update 10/24/11:
I finally got around to load testing the 13 year old Kubota battery. IT PASSED! I also used it to start my Grand L Kubota, and it started the tractor just like a brand new battery. This is an amazing recovery that makes me wonder how many "bad" batteries I could have saved and continued to use through the years, if I had only had this BatteryMINDer 12248. It's great to find a tool, and a company, that truly saves you money.
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10/25/11 The Short Version: Two batteries on the recycle/core pile have been returned to "usable" status within 1 month. My ROI was less than 1 month.
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