Showing posts with label autocraft car battery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label autocraft car battery. Show all posts

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Car DashBoard Video Camera Vehicle Video Accident Recorder DVR - 1080P Full HD Resolution Video, 2.

Car DashBoard Video Camera Vehicle Video Accident Recorder DVR - 1080P Full HD Resolution Video, 2.0' LCD DisplayAfter much research and deliberation, I ended up with this. It was originally in Russian but the manual was great and it took 10 seconds to get it to English.

I use a 8Gb MicroSD card, record in 1080P with 5 minute loops and this gives me about 2-3 hours of recording before it erases the oldest file. Each 5 minute video is approx. ~140-150Mb. Some people might complain that it erasing so fast is bad and what if they need something later; well, if there is an occurrence that you need to keep lock the file and it won't delete it. Otherwise, this is an install & forget device. It's great to have and isn't a nuisance and if an accident or ticket arises, will help you out immensely.

I work in Insurance and this is exactly what people need. The inaccuracies with human witnesses are too unreliable to be helpful during a claim or ticket dispute.

During the day, picture is great, if the sun is directly facing the camera; obviously there is a glare but that's unavoidable.

Can read street names, license plates everything it needs to do.

During nighttime, I personally do not turn on the 2 LED lights in the front, they are bright and don't add much quality.

Nighttime recording is a bit less detailed, given it's nighttime. But at stoplights it will record license plates and street signs depending on the type of sign. It shows the stoplights current color great and reflective lines in the street.

Audio is a bit meh, but what purpose does audio serve? None. Insurance / police don't care to hear you singing the Top 40 on the radio prior to the accident / that stop sign ticket violation, they care about visual proof.

The car cord is like 10 ft long, so when unraveling it, I would recommend not un-bundling all of it, just what you need to adequately have the cable connected and the rest tied up.

Overall, I am completely satisfied with this product and would recommend it to anyone looking for a dash cam.

(...) Daytime

(...) Nighttime

There are rightfully many mixed reviews about this car-cam on here. At first, mine had stopped working too, but it wasn't the camera's fault. In fact, the car-cam works perfectly fine if it's configured correctly. Here's how: 1. Do not buy a Class 10 micro-card. It will stop working soon after. Amazon recommends it by default, but it is wrong 2. Buy a Class 4 micro-card instead. The car-cam works with an older technology, so you must use the Class 4 type of card. I bought and used this one: Kingston 16 GB Class 4 MicroSDHC Flash Card with SD Adapter SDC4/16GB and it works 100%. With the Class 10, mine stopped working after the card filled up, or thereabouts. After I read some detailed websites about car-cams, it's imperative you use the Class 4. I hope this helps both new buyers and older buyers as well, since Amazon is recommending the wrong type of card. Other than that, the camera works perfectly fine for $55. The playback is good enough for road use. The on/off with the car ignition is awesome too. Been working for a few months with no issues.

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I bought this for my car after watching to many Russian YouTube videos. I had problems with it at first but I figured out that this camera cannot handle a 32gb sd card like it says even a top of the line one. I purchased a 16gb class 10 top of the line sd card and haven't had any problems now. It's pretty awesome, it shows date time and so on, really good video recorded. Turns on and records automatically when I start the car. So for the price it's worth it just make sure not to get to large of a sd card, if it wasn't for that it would get 5 stars. And I wish that the windshield mount swiveled. But it's a really good suction cup. :)

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I have gone back and forth, trying to decide which camera to get. I finally got this one. CHECK MY VIDEO and you will see that this was a GREAT investment. The Clarity of this camera is amazing. Dont be fooled by the quality, when uploading videos, the videos lose some clarity. HOWEVER, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO READ THE LICENSE PLATES from the video in its Raw being (but of course you have to be close enough).

There are people that complain about how this camera isnt great quality. Well seriously, for about $50, what did you really expect? If you want TRUE 1080p, then mount a digital camera or a Real camera to get that quality.

For those of you who only need this for insurance purposes or to save your own ass, buy this gadget!

My only complaint is the fact that the mount is a bit flimsy (NOT THE SUCTION--THE SUCTION TO THE WINDSHIELD IS PERFECT). It's the fact that when I lean in to push the Power button, or the Record button, the Camera comes off the mount. I dont know, maybe its just me? Maybe I am not mounting it in correctly...

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Decent dash cam, you can easily read license #'s when your within 15 feet of the car in front. Does not offer a very wide angle of view, but will cover the nose of your vehicle, so you can show if someone cuts you off then brake checks you. Within 2 weeks my mount melted off my windshield from the sun. So if you live somewhere south of Colorado, you have to remove the mount every time you stop, and replace it every time before you go somewhere. I am currently making a super glue mount to my dash to put it back in working order (I don't care about ruining the dash). The cord will reach from anywhere inside the vehicle. Make sure you order a large SD card, I have a 4 GB in and get about 7, 5 min "1080p" (note: not really 1080p) loops.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Swift Hitch SH01 Portable Wireless Camera System

Swift Hitch SH01 Portable Wireless Camera SystemNo more fighting with your spouse when you hitch up the trailer. I think my wife actually gets some perverse satisfaction out of our hitching sessions. That makes one of us. So when she steps back into the house to grab a jacket (or whatever that "one more thing" is that keeps us from leaving), I quickly snap the magnetic camera onto the tailgate and hitch up the trailer before she makes it back outside.

Yes, it's that fast.

The image quality is great. The display is very clear. You can even reverse the picture to correct for the "my left or the camera's left?" challenge. My only complaint is that there is a little static as you get farther away from the camera (or if the charge is low).

I bought this camera for a specific reason (not to avoid the hitching wars with my wife, because that's actually kind of fun--kind of). The spaces in my RV storage yard are very close together and I have a very bad blind spot on the curb-side of the trailer. This happens to be the side that swings wide when I pull out of my space. One time the rear corner of my trailer hit the mirror of the RV parked next to me. So I bought this camera in hopes of correcting that blind spot.

Although my awning arms are aluminium, there's just enough metal hardware for the camera's magnet to stick to. Then as I'm pulling out of my space (or backing in), I can see how close I'm getting to my neighbor's RV. The picture quality isn't great at that distance, but it's still good enough to help me avoid any more close calls.

I kind of doubt the claim of 300' range. Mine has never worked at even half that distance. I'm lucky to get a signal from the rear end of my 30' trailer, but I'm sure there's a big difference between unobstructed line of sight coverage and bouncing the signal around my trailer and over the bed of my truck (probably about 40'). Honestly though, there's slight signal loss just from sticking it on my tailgate ten feet away.

Anyway, I'm very happy with the product. It's not cheap, but it's a lot cheaper than buying another mirror for my neighbor's RV.

I too agree with the other positive reviews on this item, however, there is room for improvement. I needed it to hitch up my RV trailer and for backing up my trailer on the blind sides.

The magnetic camera would not stick to my trailer's aluminum and fiber glass walls. I researched this unit on the net before buying it from another vendor on ebay. The reason being that my unit, same as the one here, came with a complimentary custom storage bag for the unit & all it's accessories, & a suction cup adaptor for the camera which sticks to any part of my trailer. The suction cup adaptor solved any location placement issues I had with the camera & worked great for my trailer.

The other issue is the charging of the camera & monitor. The unit only came with a 12 volt charger for your vehicle, no ac charger, & the unit requires to be fully charged before first use. It is not practical to drive around for hours charging your unit in your vehicle until it is charged. I solved that problem using a Wagan 5 Amp AC to 12V DC Power Adapter I had previously purchased on amazon for about $20. This way I can always charge the unit at home before any outing I need the unit for.

One other useful trick I discovered, which came in handy, is the video out cable the unit came with. The monitor's 2.5" screen is a bit small for backing the trailer on a the blind side next to my block wall I have nearly missed several times in the past. I simply hook the video out cable from the 2.5" monitor to my high resolution Sony 8" portable dvd player & instantly have an 8" screen to look at instead of the 2.5" mini screen. You can hook up the 2.5 monitor to a TV or any other monitor with a video plug in.

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This is a great little unit. Color screen is clear and easy to see. And the instant night vision lets you see clearly at night. I like the magnetic base to mount the camera; you can place it about anywhere. The range surprised me; I have used the screen over 300 feet from the camera.

This thing has more uses then just backup. I use it to monitor my horses in the trailer while driving down the road. And I have used it to keep an eye on cargo in the back of my truck. A++ worth the money.

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I do like this camera and have used it once to hook up my small travel trailer. As others have mentioned, an improvement would be to have a wide angle camera view until you get closer to your target. I did find that sun glare and shadows affected my view. I quickly found one other handy use for it too: I can view the fill level on my water tank inside the camper when I'm filling up without having to stop and start constantly to go inside and check the water level.

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You'll note an upgraded model offered with a longer battery life and case and suction mount included for about $40 more at the time of this review. I ordered SH02 for the extras as I also plan to use the unit to video monitor the outside of my camper trailer while parked at the campsite at night. The newer version claims to extend the battery life of the camera from 4 to 10 hours. If you don't need the extra battery life, suction mount or case SH01 should be just fine. I'm recently disabled and hoping this unit helps me hook up the pop-up and get mobile again. JEc

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Friday, June 27, 2014

Any Car Engine Fault Diagnostic Scanner Code Reader OBD Obd2 Obdii CAN BUS D900 Black

Any Car Engine Fault Diagnostic Scanner Code Reader OBD Obd2 Obdii CAN BUS D900 BlackPurchased this to see what and how to fix my car. The scanner is awesome. Very easy to use. Compact and came in a nice case. Great product for the price.

I purchased this code reader "just in case" so it set in my closet for about six months and then when I needed it to do the job I discovered it was defective [won't turn on]. I asked for replacement and seller says contact Amazon !? Amazon never answered my inquiry, so I'm out $40. Neither seller nor Amazon deserve more than one star only because there is no option for ZERO stars.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Peak PKC0BO 400 Watt Tailgate Power Inverter

Peak PKC0BO 400 Watt Tailgate Power InverterUsed the inverter to pump up a large air bed; the truck had to be running to ensure enough power, but otherwise NO problems. Ran large laptop on the road, very quiet. Price verses watts I am very happy with the product.

I bought this inverter back at the end of October and have used it for work almost every weekday. I used it to charge my Cell phone, Bluetooth headset and/or my laptop while driving. The fan is a bit loud but not really noticeable with the radio on or while highway driving. The inverter went on me yesterday. It kept on blowing my power socket fuses in my car. The fuses on the inverter are all fine. I've already contacted Peak about this problem and I am waiting to hear back from them. At this point I can't recommend this product.

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Worked great for 90 days. Able to power all types of devices with plenty of plugs. Fan does turn on frequently and is annoyingly loud and high in pitch. On the 91st day of ownership (Murphy's Law) and the 1st day the manufacturer's limited warranty expired, the fan failed and my car began to smell like burning plastic. Could be mine had a defective fan, but I never pulled more than 100W. 90 day life span for a 400W inverter under minimal use conditions... I'd look elsewhere if I were doing it again.

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This thing is big and clunky (simulates heavy duty?) with a fan that exhausts heat every 1 minute. Mine had a defective fan that vibrates the unit and creates an unusually loud hum every minute when fan turns on. The blue lighted "Peak" logo is so bright I could notice it in the backseat when I was driving in the dark. I was surprised the logo stays on even when you turn off the unit and serves no purpose except to advertise the logo. I wish it had a on/off switch. The USB is stated to be rated at 500ma each for anyone interested.

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Although I did not purchase this on Amazon, I felt it prudent to to post a review here. I have owned this product for approximately 2 months. I use it mainly to charge my cell phones via the USB port. About 5 minutes into my drive home the other day, I noticed smoke inside my vehicle. I pulled off to the side of the road, popped the hood and checked the engine compartment for the source. Realizing the smoke was not coming from the engine, I checked the inverter and sure enough , it was the source.

I took it apart today for giggles and found a black wire which connects to one of the USB ports was fried. The scary part is neither of the 2 fuses popped. Aside from that, the rest looks to be intact.

Now you might be thinking possibly the unit was overloaded at some point. Negative. The biggest item charged on the unit was an IPad.

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Friday, June 6, 2014

Vector VEC 024B 400-Watt D/C to A/C Power Inverter with Power Level Meter

Vector VEC 024B 400-Watt D/C to A/C Power Inverter with Power Level MeterI bought the Vector MAXX 400 watt inverter because it was about the highest wattage inverter available that still plugged into the cigarette lighter and I am not displeased. The unit comes with both a cigarette lighter cord and alligator clips which can be attached directly to the battery. These are color coded and connected to the unit by the user. I just leave the cigarette lighter cord attached as it still fits in the convenient hard-shell carrying case in that configuration. The unit has audio alarm for low power, a circuit breaker, and a fan which is not too loud.

I found it easy to use just hook up the cables, plug it in and run my stuff. I mostly use this to power a laptop running navigation software or recharge a cell phone and it works great. (I probably do not need this much power for these tasks but you never know when you will need the extra juice for other usage.) It powered the laptop on a 12 hour drive from Chicago to D.C. with no problems. I do use a surge suppressor for the laptop but that is just me and to the best of my knowledge, the Vector MAXX has never triggered the surge suppressor.

My only (mild) complaint is that the cords are a little short. Overall, I find it easy to use and pretty handy to have around. I recommend it.

This invertor works very well. It replaced a burned out invertor I have on a mobile emergency cart-based power backup. I live in the Sierra foothills where PG&E power outages are more frequent than normal. The cart has a 12v deep-cycle battery and two 400 watt invertors mounted on it. It easily runs a couple of CFL lamps and a fan for several hours.

I have a 5000 watt gas generator, but that is too much work for short duration outages and the mobile cart fills the need just fine without all the noise.

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I was disappointed to read in the manual that you can only pull 80 watts when this unit is plugged into a cigarette lighter. Many cars have 15amp fuses on the lighter, which is 180 watts. I own two "smaller" inverters that deliver 150 Watts from the lighter. If the 80 Watt limitation had been mentioned in the ad copy, I wouldn't have purchased this item.

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I bought this back in February 2006 in a local store but I'm glad to see they're still for sale. I've used it on every long trip I've taken since then and it has earned its spot in my console. I can't remember what I paid for it but $100 would still be a good value. Its great for camping and other situations where power isn't guaranteed. I've run and charged two laptops simultaneously off it with no problems. Friends and family ask where they can get one and I'm glad I can direct them here. Two issues are the fan noise is a bit loud and you can get feedback through the stereo when charging certain devices.

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I had no real complaints with the functioning of the unit until it died (and I actually repaired!). I used it on occasion, not very often. However, there is absolutely no excuse for the way this unit is built. It's as if Vector wants the unit to be easily destroyed.

Who puts the protection fuses inside an Inverter casing and permanently solders them with heavy solder to an electronics board? The whole point of a fuse is to protect a component and to be easily replaced. If you saw the inside of this thing you would know Vector Does Not Want The Fuses To Be Replaced. You pop a fuse you destroy the Inverter! Perhaps it is an easy way for them to get paid repair service or paid swap outs.

Either way, whoever designed this thing was crazy. >Definitely Check The Casing Of Any Inverter You Buy And Confirm It Has External Replacable Protection Fuses< If it does not, do not buy. Too bad Vector, I modified the one I have so the fuses may be replaced, although still not easily. They may have changed this since I bought mine but I doubt it.

Saturday, April 19, 2014

XScorpion Silver Finish Ring Terminal Connection Style Battery Terminal

XScorpion Silver Finish Ring Terminal Connection Style Battery Terminal
  • 3 x ring terminals outputs finished in silver plated finish
  • 100 percent solid brass construction
  • Fits both positive and negative battery post with included adaptor
  • Use with 0, 2, 4, or 8 gauge power wire
  • Ring terminals (not included) are needed to attach wire

I'm running multiple aftermarket products on my truck, so I wanted a terminal that I didn't have to disconnect everything (and subsequently have to reprogram the stereo) when ever I work on it. The three bolts are convenient and easy to work, I have them split by; Off-road accessories, stereo accessories, and factory connections.

The one issue I had is the included spacer was still too loose when on my Optima battery. Simple fix I just put the spacer that came with the other terminal on as well.

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This worked great in my Tundra! Spaced out my factory wires from my 0 gauge power wire for a nicer look so all my wires aren't pilled on top of each other, plus I can use the factory connections.

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Did exactly what I needed. The threaded holes are just the right size to screw in another battery post as well.

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just like it was described. worked perfect. i would definitely use this product again for any wire job. thank you

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Absolute BTC-50 GM Bolt Power Ring Chrome Battery Terminal

Absolute BTC-50 GM Bolt Power Ring Chrome Battery Terminal
  • BTC-50 GM Bolt Power Ring Chrome Battery Terminal
  • Power Terminal
  • Bolt Terminal

Works very well. The stock terminal bolt pops out of the insulation and this one presses in its place. Tighten down the terminal and then attach your wire with the piggy back bolt. Perfect fit and good finish on this product.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Hopkins BC0820PDQ High Power Booster Cable Set

Hopkins BC0820PDQ High Power Booster Cable SetI purchased this item to replace one I gave to my grandson. I rate this item very good. The terminal ends clamp for a positive connection.

The most important part of a set of jumper cables is their ability to hold onto a battery terminal. I don't have five hands to hold each in place while I start the car.

The "cinch-lock" feature of the clamp sounds awesome but it absolutely sucks in real life, regardless of what the marketing material says. The tiny bit of gap between the steps when tightening it down are more than enough for the clamp to slip off the terminal no problem.

100% buy something that is the normal style, spring loaded or whatever. These are terrible. I would give it two stars because it works, but the design flaw is huge and I wish I hadn't spent any money on them.

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great product.i will definitely recommend to any one else.besides being extremely affordable the quality is great as well .you wont regret making this purchase because i know i didn't.

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These cables are sturdy and heavy duty well worth the price. I've had some cheap cables in my day, and believe me, sometimes they don't work. If you've ever been stranded with a dead battery or just like to help others it's worth it to have reliable cables. The bag is nice to have, though I doubt it will last as long as the cables.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

UPG UT4L-BS Adventure Power Power Sport AGM Series Dry Charge AGM Battery

UPG UT4L-BS Adventure Power Power Sport AGM Series Dry Charge AGM BatteryI have two TaoTao ATVs for my kids. I didn't do a good job on maintaining the charge in the batteries, so had to pay the price of replacing them both. Didn't realize such small batteries would cost so much, but I'm glad I found this one on Amazon the first replacement that I bought at Walmart was considerably more expensive. They look almost identical. Putting in the acid oneself sounds more scary than it really is just follow the instructions provided.

I was wary of having to pour in the liquid, but it works nicely, and is safe if you follow the directions carefully. I use this with a 49cc scooter, and it works very reliably. I wish the nuts were not so easily lost, and I wonder why they are not a permanent part of the posts.

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Battery is fully filled with electtotype so no worry about burning or itching your hands.

It works great and I have no complain since it is better than the one I got along with the motocycle. However, I think I need to do some work with my starter and fuel line.

Keep the good UPG.

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can not keep a charge longer enough to start a 50cc gas scooter. what a poor battery. no where on the ad did it say it was a 3 amp battery when a 6 amp battery was needed. i don't know what is wrong with it but something is just not right.

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After 10 months the battery died. Disappointing. It should have lasted longer.It was not a SLA battery just simply a dry charge battery you add acid to.

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Clore 1002 1.5 Amp 12V Automatic Onboard Charger

Clore 1002 1.5 Amp 12V Automatic Onboard ChargerHave used 4 of these for winter stored vehicles, and lawn and garden equipments, and has never failed keeping all of the batteries charged. The first user comment should have reviewed the product before purchase; never indicated it was "solar powered". But can see where confusion could occur. A fine product that serves the purpose.

I have used four of these for my boat, a car in storage, a tractor, and a riding mower. They work beautifully keeping the batteries fully charged and greatly extending the battery life.

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For those of us not up-to-date on popular battery charger brands, this item description is very misleading. This is a regular old 12v battery charger that must be plugged into a 110 VAC outlet. It is not a solar powered battery trickle charger/maintainer.

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This charger works as described! It keeps my lawn tractor battery up to snuff all winter, it has worked perfectly for the last two years. A very good product. My cars always start in the winter no matter how long they have sat without being run. Without this product it was always a problem. Works outstandingly well!!

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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Cyclops C18MIL Thor X Colossus 18 Million Candle Power Rechargable Halogen Spotlight

Cyclops C18MIL Thor X Colossus 18 Million Candle Power Rechargable Halogen SpotlightI purchased a similar spotlight by Cyclops approximately a year ago. I have used it three/four times. I went to use it again this week and it won't turn on. I tried calling Cyclops and their Customer Service number was busy 24/7 for three days straight! I ended up sending them an email. Another week went by and no response; I wrote them again. Still nothing.... bottom line is the spotlight worked great but if you need replacement parts like a battery or bulb forget it.

I had had the Cyclops C15MIL, rated by the manufacturer 15 Million Candle Power, before I bought this from Amazon. I tested the light intensity output of both only to find out that not only were they identical, but they also fell far below the fantastic claims of 15 and 18 Million Candle Power. ... Actually candle power rating is such a misleading method of rating light output that it should be outlawed!

Instead, I measured their Luminosity in terms of Lumen Units; both have registered identical readings of 1423 and 1417 Lumens respectively, where my older C15MIL scoring the negligibly higher rating.

I then removed both their Phillips 130 watt quartz halogen lamps and replaced them with a pair of Seoul H4 55 watt 6000K Xenon HID bulbs which were parts of an auto light replacement HID kit that I bought on eBay and hooked them to their Hella ballasts which came with the kit and tucked the ballasts under the reflectors where there is an ample volume for that. I resealed both spotlights, fully charged the batteries and turned them both on.

YeeeeeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaaaa !!!!! The Sun shown at 11:00 PM PDST!!! .... I instantly ended up with a pair of Cyclops 4500 Lumens each, turning the Pacific Northwest late summer, early fall night into broad daylight at a fraction of the cost of buying an HID Spotlight.

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This is the best spot light flash light I have owned. Great light concentration with total focus. The instructions are not clear on the recharging procedure. I e-mailed Cyclops twice and have never heard from them. It's too bad a company makes such a great product but has no product support. The light gets a 10. Cyclops gets a 0.

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The light when new is fine. In about 6 months it started always having a dead battery making it necessary to be charged the 24 hours prior to anticipated usage (as if you schedule when you might need to look outside in the dark). The light when new would shine for over a half hour before needing a charge. In about 10 months it would only last 5-8 minutes and required the charge right before use, or the battery would not hold the charge. Now, my light is just dead. I paid like $100.00 for this light and I expect for the money that it would have lasted longer. I would buy a new battery for it, but I'm afraid the charger or charging circuit may not be any good and then I would only be spending more money on a junk product. It seems pretty cheaply made and I would not raise such a fuss about this product if it was like $25.00. At that price I would feel like I got what I paid for. So, now I am light shopping again.

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I ordered two of these CYCLOPS C18MIL 18 million candlepower lights for Christmas gifts. One arrived with a shattered plastic body although the outer carton was fine. There was NO packing in the factory box allowing free movement of the Product during shipment.

A REPLACEMENT shipment arrived in the same broken condition even though the outer shipping carton packed at Amazon was perfect.

The manufacturer needs to pack the product in shock absorbing material as it's plastic construction is VERY fragile.

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Digitl Robust 360° Kindle Fire HD 8.9 4G Adjustable Seat Bolt Car Mount Vehicle Hands-Free Tablet

Digitl Robust 360° Kindle Fire HD 8.9 4G Adjustable Seat Bolt Car Mount Vehicle Hands-Free Tablet Holder
  • New innovative, adjustable tablet holder fits your Kindle Fire HD 8.9 4G with or without a case or skin
  • 18 inch flexible aluminum seat bolt floor mount with optional floor or dash drill in bracket
  • Swivel ball connection for 360° rotation with tilt for portrait or landscape viewing
  • Lightweight and strong
  • Super Easy Installation!

I got this one for my music stand in that way I will place my kindle fire HD 8.9 and check videos in you tube or in the web for me to learn how to play guitar, I do know that this is for cars but I will use it at home.

excellent product!!!!

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Monday, November 18, 2013

Schumacher PSW-22 DSR ProSeries 225/125/40/20/2 Amp 6/12 Volt Manual Wheel Battery Charger/Starter

Schumacher PSW-22 DSR ProSeries 225/125/40/20/2 Amp 6/12 Volt Manual Wheel Battery Charger/StarterThis thing is a beast, I have a small battery charger that I've had for years and thought I HAD IT GOING ON!!! ****NOT****

No more waiting for a totally dead battery on the *start setting* 225 AMPS solves that problem.

Lots of AMP settings and TIME settings to suit any charging demand you have.

Buy this bad boy with confidence as I did.

RagenRat / aka Mark

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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Candy / Carbonfiber Black SumacLife Brand GPS Portable Carrying Case with Removable Carbineer for G

Candy / Carbonfiber Black SumacLife Brand GPS Portable Carrying Case with Removable Carbineer for Garmin nüvi 3590LMT 5-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator + SumacLife Wisdom Courage Wristband
  • SumacLife durable Nylon GPS carrying case, designed to fit your Garmin nüvi 3590LMT 5-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator
  • Compact yet roomy to accommodate a wide range of accessories such as cables, chargers, and batteries
  • Shock absorbing case material cushion and protect your GPS from bumps, dents, and minor scratches
  • Elastic restraint straps help keep your GPS unit securely inside the case and prevent it from falling out
  • Removable Carbineer allows you to conveniently carry the case on your belt loop, backpack, or bag strap

It's a hard shell that will protect the GPS unit. It has a separate compartment for storage of sd cards. Best of all it has two straps that holds the GPS in its place that alone is sweet. I purchased this once before for my 4.3" 3790 unit and a new one for my 5" 3490. This company makes a great product. Thank you.

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Schumacher SS-51A-PE Ship 'N' Shore Fully Automatic/Manual Charger

Schumacher SS-51A-PE Ship 'N' Shore Fully Automatic/Manual ChargerCharger got very, very hot when charging but it did charge battery (deep cycle battery). It actually heated up the room it was in. Went to fully charged condition at about 7 amps as opposed to 5 amps that the mfger said it would do. I previously had a Schumacher charger and it worked well for 20 yrs.. I returned charger.

Excellent Charger, I use to have a similar charger but unfortunately was flooded with Alex Huracan in Mexico, I wait until was completely dry and spray it with WD-40 on the electronic board and the transformer and continue work for another 3 Years

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My copy of this unit is secondhand and at least ten years old. It had no trouble raising my 12V car battery from 11.6V to 12.8V within an hour or two and automatically shutting off.

On first impression, it's heavy, and it buzzed from the moment it was turned on. It also gets hot, but that's to be expected. The AC/DC converter is probably about 75% efficient. If this charger is legitimately rated at 10 amps, that's 1200W at North American voltage, so it's producing 300W of waste heat. That's a lot and probably why it's so heavy. This thing must have a five pound heatsink. I wouldn't leave it on carpet.

Anyway, it's not as pretty as some of the more recent units, but it's stupidproof, durable, and gets the job done. Can't ask for much more.

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Mar2012 Have had my 51A-PE for 12 years and going for another as a gift for Son who needs a Fully Automatic charger that won't over charge his car batteries, and a heavy duty Manual Charger for his Deep Cycle batteries, all in one package. 10amp is good all around size, not too big and not too small. Manual available for viewing

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I purchased this charger to replace the exact same type that I have owned for over 20 years. If I can get the same service from this unit I will be real happy.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Jensen Marine MSR7007 Waterproof AM/FM/WB SIRIUS Satellite Ready Stereo with CD Player

Jensen Marine MSR7007 Waterproof AM/FM/WB SIRIUS Satellite Ready Stereo with CD Player
  • It has 200W output power(MOSEF)
  • It has multiple line LCD display
  • This product has 40 seconds electronic skip protection (CD)
  • It comes with wired remote ready (MWR75 and MWR100)
  • It has radio broadcast data system

stereo arrived very quickly. Installed easy my husband did it!

We put it on our sailboat, sounds great even with existing speakers.

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Bought a more expensive radio so I would have a quality unit with no problems. This radio worked for one summer the next summer it worked for one week. Then we could not get any volume on the unit. The Jensen Tech told me that it can not be worked on because everything is water proof and if it is taken apart it can not be put back together. Unit is a piece of junk and Jensen does not stand behind their products. Buy something cheaper, don't waste your money on a Jensen product.

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Has a great sound and easy to operate. The auxiliary plug is in the back so I purchased a 6 foot aux. Cord. And since the stereo mounts in the head, I ran the plug for my I-pod outside the door and mounted a holster. I still need an adapter to plug in my existing remote since it has a different plug than the new stereo. Otherwise it's great!

Friday, July 5, 2013

CTEK Multi US 3300 12-Volt Smart Battery Charger

CTEK Multi US 3300 12-Volt Smart Battery ChargerI own two of these excellent chargers they are very simple to operate and very durable.

The chargers are weatherproof, and you can permanently mount them in the engine compartment with the provided ring terminals, or just use the alligator clips.

The charger has a battery status indicator (low / full), and settings for Motorcycle, Car, or Gel battery. The charger cycles from trickle current, to pulses, and shuts off when the battery is full. There is no better charger for winter storage battery tending, bringing nearly dead batteries back to life, or just recharging boat batteries slowly overnight.

Finally, I should mention that the current version of the 3300 has some improvements over the already excellent older version (I now have one of each). The latest version includes:

Heavier gauge wiring

Much heavier and more durable alligator clips

A nice zip-up storage case

This charger, as well as the current (more popular) Battery Tender chargers are both made in China. This charger seems to be superior to my Battery Tender chargers in that it appears to be well sealed, of a more modern design, spark proof. Enclosed in a two piece cast housing, not an aluminum box. The charging algorithms will bring back a sulphated battery in some cases. It has three different charging settings, and brought my sulphated APC UPS battery back to limited life. It is particularly well suited for small motorcycle size batteries as well as larger batteries. It may be left connected indefinitely.

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My only complaint is the cheap power cord that gets as stiff as a broomstick in extreme cold. . . . . $%##@!! cheap plastic covered power cords, anyway!

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I ordered 2 different chargers to maintain my gate opener's deep cycle battery (a simple 4 output charger with extension cords for charging other deep cycle batteries from amazon Battery Tender 022-0148-DL-WH 12V 4-Bank Battery Management System) and this unit has a far superior charging design.

The 4 bank battery tender does a simple fast rate charge then switches to a trickle charge at a constant voltage with 4 outputs.

This unit pulses the battery under charge and features 3 operating modes with different current outputs for different sized batteries. The selections are motorcycle which also works well for SLA gel cells or AGM batteries, standard automotive starting battery, deep cycle batttery, and off.

What makes the CTEK unit special is that it uses a pulse charge in all modes to attempt to desulphate batteries, while the battery tender does not. This method of charging has proven successful in restoring lead acid batteries that won't take a charge any more.

It comes with a waterproof 12V output cable and a set of clips or rings for permanent installation under the hood of your car. In addition to the LEDs for indicating the type of battery being charged, a second set is provided for empty, 1/2 full, and maintenance pulse charge mode.

There is also a noticable increase in quality between the battery tender and this unit small details like a water sealed housing and gaskets on the connectors indicate quality in manufacture.

For a single 12V lead chemistry battery this is a useful, well made tool.

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This is the best charger ever. I have a lead plugged into my motorcycle, and 2 cars and I rotate it between the 3 of them and they start up like th battery is brand new. This will pay for itself just in not having to buy a new battery. Don't think you'll find something similar at wal mart for half the price. Don't go cheap as this is the best and well worth it.

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This is a great charger. Our family van doesn't get driven much during certain times of the year so it sits in the garage. It's on its second battery and I am determined to keep this one fresh and topped off. The included dongle for for permanent installation makes this a snap, all I have to do is pop the hood and connect it up to the connector and I'm done. The charger automatically goes into maintenance mode where it keeps the battery nice and happy. I've also used this charger to revive an otherwise completely drained battery for a neighbor's car. He left an interior light on and discovered that the battery was completely flat two weeks later. I let him borrow this charger and it fully charged the battery over a weekend and the battery has not given my neighbor any more issues.

It costs more than some of the dumb battery chargers, but this one takes up less space, comes with valuable accessories, and provides enough current to properly charge larger capacity batteries. Two thumbs up!

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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Nokia Plug-in Car Handsfree

Nokia Plug-in Car HandsfreeThe Speaker is nice and loud, but calls can be a little noisy.

It's good that it keeps the phone charged and it feels very well made.

Overall I'm pleased with it.