Showing posts with label batteries for cars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label batteries for cars. Show all posts

Monday, October 13, 2014

Battery Tender 021-1163 5W Solar Maintainer

Battery Tender 021-1163 5W Solar MaintainerCharges battery to full, then trickle charges to maintain. My 2005 GTO sits for weeks without being used. I hooked it up and it told me my battery voltage was to low. My battery was junk and needed to be replaced. This will happen to you if you don't start it weekly and let it run for a while,or hook it up to a trickle charger. I installed a new battery and charger keeps it at full charge. This is a very nice product. I don't have to worry about using an extention cord.

I bought this to use as a battery tender for our boat which doesn't get enough use. I built a mount out of ABS pipe so I could mount it above the boat lift. It works very well, it charges even when the sun is hidden behind clouds and I have not had any dead battery probems since. Having a visible indicator that it is working is a nice feature. It is a good quality product that doesn't seem to be bothered by the weather.

My only complaint is that they (the mfg) doesn't tell you which model to use for a given purpose. That would be helpful.

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I bought this item to keep the battery on my car in shape. The car has sat since December and had a dead battery. The battery was fully charged in a day and I am very happy with how well it works. I would give it 5 stars but the cables are very short. I have a Mini Cooper with the battery in the trunk and the cable could not reach the front seat, if I had to connect in the engine bay I would be forced to buy the extension.

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I purchased a Deltran Battery Tender JR 5 years ago as well as a motorcycle battery. Both the battery tender and the battery are still going strong 5 years later, this is not a typo! Yes, I said 5 years! Anyone who owns a motorcycle (especially a Harley) knows that you typically replace batteries every 2 years. Because of the performance of my battery tender Jr I decided to pick up this Deltran Solar Panel. I recently had to move my bike to a garage with no electricity and had to install the solar panel on the outside of the garage fully exposed to the elements. I've only had it about 2 months but I must say that this solar panel has performed above expectations. We have had some of the craziest weather on record in New Jersey. Warm days, cold days, heavy rains, 50 mph winds, 3 and 4 days at a time without sunlight. Yeah, Mother Nature has been sending us all kinds of craziness. So today I decided to go to my garage and see what kind of mess this solar panel was in. At the very least I expected to find the panel damaged by all the rain we've had. To my amazement it was working perfectly! It was 2 in the afternoon and cloudy due to all the rain and the solar panel LED was green indicating a fully charged battery. The panel has not been hit with any sunlight for 2 days yet it has been able to fully maintain my 5 year old battery. Another great product by Deltran.

UPDATE 3/28/2013: Here we are over a year after purchasing this Solar Panel and it continues to work great. It has been through some of the worst storms on record here in the East Coast without sustaining damage. My "very old" motorcycle battery continues to be maintained. The bike started easily even after 6 months of sitting in storage.

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This unit was utilized outdoors to keep my collector car's battery charged. The car is temporarily stored outside under a heavy-duty car cover. I installed the Battery Tender 021-1163 5-Watt solar unit and placed it *outside* the vehicle on the car's windshield, then connected it to the battery.

I will say this: While it worked, it *did* keep the battery fully charged.

I had the unit for less than three months when I noticed the LED indicator had stopped working. When I inspected the unit, the small black plastic soldered connector (on the center of the back of the panel) had separated and fallen off. It was only held in place by some cheap glue and epoxy filler. When it fell off, that caused one of the delicate foil wires coming directly out of the solar panel to separate and break. The unit was no longer operational.

It's a cheap, poor design (manufactured in China). I paid $65 for this SINGLE unit, and it's NOT weatherproof at all. I inspected the instructions that came with it, and NOWHERE does it say that it's not weatherproof. One would assume the unit was weatherproof since it's designed for SOLAR power, but... you'd be wrong. It's not weatherproof. Apparently, it's made to be placed INSIDE the vehicle, on the car's dash... but for those of us who cover our cars outdoors, that doesn't work.

I disassembled and repaired the unit myself. It *DOES* work again, and now it's mounted inside my work truck out of the weather.

This is the second Battery Tender product that has failed on me. I have a Tender Jr. that stopped working for no apparent reason (and I couldn't fix that one, despite the fact that it never left my garage).

I will no longer be using or recommending their products.

I have since replaced this ONE unit with TWO Sunforce 5-watt panels (for the same $65 price). They are FULLY WEATHERPROOF and thus far, have not failed. I own a Sunforce 1-watt weatherproof unit that's been outdoors, hooked to my ATV battery. It has kept the battery charged and performs flawlessly since the day I received it, about a year ago. I suggest you try Sunforce brand chargers.

I'm giving it two stars only because it does still function and I was able to salvage it. But... no one should have to do that for a new product you've paid for. Epic battery charging failure here. Avoid this unit unless you want to mount it directly inside your vehicle, and I don't know anyone who's got the space in their car to mount something this size. My truck is a crew cab, so I have interior space for it. Most other's won't.

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Universal Adjustable Windshield Mount for Nokia Lumia 820 Windows Phone 8 Smartphone + SumacLife TM

Universal Adjustable Windshield Mount for Nokia Lumia 820 Windows Phone 8 Smartphone + SumacLife TM Wisdom Courage WristbandI received the holder a few days ago, installed it in the car, but have yet to test it under daily use.

Overall, construction quality seems more than reasonable better than I'd expected, given the low price, and as good as items selling for over twice its price.

The gripping arms can be set to a wide range of widths, which allows the holder to accommodate a wide variety of phones. With my phone (Nokia Lumia), the grip is firm to the extent that I believe it won't drop under any reasonable road condition.

The support arm has 3 adjustable joints which makes it easy to get the phone into a convenient position in a wide range of situations. As far as I can tell, the locking mechanism in the joints is sufficiently firm to keep the set orientation from changing even under rough road conditions.

I'm refraining from a 5-star rating as I've just received it and don't know how durable it is, or how well the vacuum/suction grip holds on longer trips, with the phone in it.

So far, I'm happy with this purchase and would recommend it. I'll edit this review in case that changes after I've used it for a while.

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Monday, September 1, 2014

Black & Decker PI100BB Inverter

Black & Decker PI100BB InverterI'm using this small inverter in a PV system to turn on an array of 110V garden lights (a total of 40 Watts) for 4 hours every night and it has been working faultlessly the last two months. The fan is a bit noisy but tolerable. Happy with this product so far.

Purchased this product to have handy in the car just in case. Took it to Florida with us when we drove to charge up the laptop and it works fine. Actually used it during "Sandy" to charge up the laptop and cell phones when the power in our house was out for several days. The USB insert is a nice surprise since I was able to charge my Kindle on it too. It is a bit bulky and you can hear the fan whirling, but its not obnoxiously loud and if you have your radio on you don't even notice it.

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Good product, very comfortable and convenient. The product was shipped in accordance with the provisions. Makes an annoying noise while connected (supportable), moreover, recommended.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Ballistic EVO2 50 Dry LiFePO4 Motorcycle Battery 80CCA

Ballistic EVO2 50 Dry LiFePO4 Motorcycle Battery 80CCAInstalled the 16 cell unit to replace a conventional lead acid battery in our vintage race car. Double the CCA with a 16 lb reduction in weight. Unfortunately it didn't even last 1 hour. It failed completely, going from 13.2 v to.6 v in a heart beat.

There are not instructions about having to mount it to protect from vibrations and I have never had to do so to any battery over 40 years of running race cars. So far my email to Ballistic has gone unanswered concerning the warranty and why it should fail from vibration.

I purchased a spare so I will install it for the next test day and see if it lasts any longer. I will follow up after the test day. But for me the jury is out.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance SP Rapid Car Charger with IC Chip

Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance SP Rapid Car Charger with IC Chip
  • Brand new non-OEM
  • Vehicle Lighter Adaptor. (12~24v DC). Short circuit protection. LED charging indication.
  • Plug never heats or overcharges the battery.
  • Intelligent IC chip inside recognizes a full battery and automatically switch to a saver.

This item came with a coiled cord that is only about a foot long, as opposed to the cord shown in the picture. This is of no use to me because my child sits in the back seat of my car. It can be used to charge in the front seat while my child sits in the back, but for me that defeats the purpose of buying it. The price was right, but I'm still stuck buying a more expensive item with a six foot cord, so the bargain factor for me is zero.

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My son lost his previous DS car charger, this one works perfectly and was quite a steal!

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for it to be generic it works great and I recommend it to others and it is worth the price

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Not a lot to say about this item. It looks like its made ok. Good price and it still works after several months.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Instapark PowerBox Mars100 Fold-n-Go Portable 100-Watt Solar-powered 12V Battery Charger with Power

Instapark PowerBox Mars100 Fold-n-Go Portable 100-Watt Solar-powered 12V Battery Charger with Power Dome EX 400-Watt Jump Starter with Built-In Air CompressorNot at all what I expected, The USB port will not charge my IPAD, I have to plug it in to the DC port which means turning on the Fan to keep the charger cool which causes the battery to run down really quick and does not even fully charge my IPAD. I am really disappointed with this Charger. I think that they need to find a better battery charger. The Solar panel is great but needs more adapters.

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Monday, January 6, 2014

Keyless 4 Buttons Remote Key Shell Case For Ford Mustang Focus Lincoln LS Town Car Mercury Grand Ma

Keyless 4 Buttons Remote Key Shell Case For Ford Mustang Focus Lincoln LS Town Car Mercury Grand Marquis Sable No Chips
  • FCC ID:CWTWB1U331
  • 4 Buttons lock unlock trunk and panic
  • This is just a key cover shell, there is NO interior(remote/electronics/transponder chips) inside
  • Package include:1xFord 4 Buttons Remote Shell Case/1 x cross screwdriver

It's exactly what I was looking for, for my 2003 Ford Focus. I use it all the time now, much easier then unlocking it myself in the cold!

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It was definitely a great find. It was much cheaper than trying to buy a new keyless. Thanks best favor

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This was very easy to assemble and install. All that needs to be done is to open the new key fob, remove the inner module from the old unit and install it in this one.

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I purchased this remote to replace the old worn out factory one of my 2005 mustang. I have to say that it not only came quickly, but the product itself is top notch.

I gave a 5 star rating because the price is right, shipping was unbelievably fast and I got exactly what I was looking for. It was what was stated in the listing to a T. Quality is great. I highly recommend and would gladly do business again.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Wagan 2053 Solar Powered Battery Charger

Wagan 2053 Solar Powered Battery ChargerI bought this charger a few weeks ago and so far I've been pleased with it. I'm using it to recharge AA and AAA batteries for use in a variety of household devices, as well as my cell phone. It does need direct sun to charge, but I've been successful using it indoors through a window if its pointed directly at the sun.

when this thing arrived the glue holding one of the solar cells in place had broken away from the casing, leaving the cell dangling by two thin wires, I was surprised the solder held, this thing is obviously cheaply manufactured..., didn't check but if you told me it was manufactured in china of substandard parts I wouldn't be surprised, good news is Amazon promptly had the thing picked up and refunded my money...

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I just received the Wagan Tec 2053 charger. Amazon's web page states that adapters are supplied for several uses. One use mentioned is a 12 volt vehicle plug! However, the unit did not contain an adapter for this use!!!!! The manual also references a 12 volt plug!!! I would like to have known this BEFORE I bought the item!!

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I received my Wagan 2053 solar charger about two weeks ago from Amazon. I wanted a solar charger with replaceable batteries as opposed to the lithium ion versions where you are forced to toss the entire unit out in 2-3 years once the battery stops working. It seems to try and be green with solar power, but be throwing the units out after only few years.

Also, modern NiMH batteries last for 2000 cycles so even if I used this charger once a day, I would not need to replace the batteries for 6 years. For comparison, the lithium ion chargers get about 1/4 as many cycles.

How does it look/feel?

The charger is solid, but nobody will mistake it for a premium product. It is also not a very pretty gadget.

How does it work?

it works OK. I tried three different phones and it only worked on one of them. It would not charge my Blackberry Curve or my Nokia N900 as both require some intelligent charging circuitry in the charger. This unit merely has a 5V charging socket without any intelligence. In contrast, the Solio models all charge these two phones fine.

The charger came with a collection of tips for phones 5 that existed 5 years ago. Most phones use micro-USB these days and there is no included micro-USB tip.

Another problem I had is that one cannot charge the device because it requires a specific 12V adapter which is not included.

If you take it somewhere and deplete the batteries, there is no possibility to charge it up from a wall socket because the device requires a specific 12v adapter which is not included. Most similar products will charge from USB which makes it easy to charge them up on the go when it is not possible to charge via the solar panels.

The only controls on the device are a three way switch that allow you to select 12V/Solar, Power From Batteries, and Charge Batteries. The "12V/Solar" option is a strange design choice as it is intended to be used when there are no batteries installed so that device can charge your phone directly from the solar panel instead of through the batteries. I question the utility of this option.

In Conclusion:

It works, but not particularly well. There are better options.

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The unit arrived broken, and it appeared that someone had opened the package. The unit appeared to be very flimsy and low quality. One of the panels had completely broken off and one of the wires had been cut. Returned for refund.

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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Keyless Entry Remote Fob Clicker for 1999 Ford Expedition With Do-It-Yourself Programming

Keyless Entry Remote Fob Clicker for 1999 Ford Expedition With Do-It-Yourself Programming'Amazon.com' truly amazes me with their superb prices and lightning fast shipping. Had a lil' issue programming the 1999 Ford Expedition Remote Entry Key Fob (since my oldest son kept losing keys which is another subject) but after fiddling for about 15 minutes discovered I had to step on the brake entire time which stated was only on Ford Econoline vans. Besides that issue I am truly happy since the dealership wanted almost $80. Can't beat that with a baseball bat :)

Was delivered on time and the instructions were easy to follow. I bought this for my sister-inlaw who's fob wasn't working too well, even with a batter change. This new fob is like factory new.

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I bought this for a friend whose alarm remote had broken. These things seem to mysterious, but it really was easy to program. We simply followed the directions, very specifically, and voila! It was programmed...and for considerably less than if she had gone to the dealership for a replacement.

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My last fob was failing when I these arrived. (Believing in redundancy, I bought three new ones.) The instructions were clear and easily followed, so programming all three took less than 45 seconds. What a relief, and what an excellent product.

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Easy set up, looks good, no problem. Only gave it four stars because it doesn't have the ford logo on it, and well, ahem, I wish it had the features of the newer model cars, but at 4 bucks, it's a STEAL!!!

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Sirius Sportster Universal Remote Control

Sirius Sportster Universal Remote Control
  • Works with all Sirius Sportster Series Receivers
  • Battery Included
  • Black with Silver Trim or Solid Black Depending on Stock

I was unsure, based on some of the reviews, if this remote would work with my sirius Starmate 8 but for the price, figured it was worth the try. I am so glad I ordered it because it works GREAT!

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I read a review on another message board that this works with the Sirius Stratus 6 receiver. I took a chance and it DOES work. Even though the Stratus 6 is not listed as having a remote receiver, you can clearly see one on the face of it. So if you are looking a cheap remote, I highly recommend this one.

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It was cheap so it is not a big deal, but nowhere does it say that it won't work with Edge radioes. For your information, though, Edge radioes will not work with any remote. This would be nice for the makers of the radio to put somewhere on the box.

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Ordered 2 of these units. One is used in the truck w/a Stratus 5. The other, in the bedroom w/a Stratus 6. Not all the remote functions will work w/either radio simply because these are basic radios and do not have the high tech features. on/off/mute/volume/menu/scrolling thru and selecting channels and the basic stuff all works just fine.

Creates a safer driving experience since ya don;t have to physically operate the radio itself.

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When I first bought my Sirius receiver I had a remote to use, but after I accidentally crushed it, it was exceedingly difficult to change stations on the Sirius Radio. With the depth of distance between the driver and the windshield on cars today, the distance between the user and the receiver is often 1, to 1 and a half meters. Far too far to be able to change stations without stopping the vehicle.

I now have a remote, again, that allows me to change stations easily on my Sirius receiver, and do it safely while driving.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Sunbright 6-FM-7.0 Sealed Lead-acid Battery 12 Volt / 7 Ah

Sunbright 6-FM-7.0 Sealed Lead-acid Battery 12 Volt / 7 AhI bought this battery taking a chance that the terminals would fit my FIOS. It works well; just take the old battery out, slide the protective covers of the terminals, and connect it to the FIOS receiver. I no longer get the low batter alarm, so I assume it is charging correctly and holding the charge, though I'll never know for sure unless there's a power outage. And CONSIDERABLY less expensive than buying the replacement from Verizon.

I have a Razor brand scooter that uses two of these for its 24V motor. The original battery lost its depth of charge and could only go about a half mile before it was depleted. With these, I get about 8 miles range on it. Fit and function compatible; this is a common de-facto standard battery size. Connections are 0.187" tabs of the same type found in automotive wiring. It arrived nearly fully-charged. It does not, however, appear to be a deep-discharge type, which to me is fine for a scooter which is mostly a toy, but for heavy-duty applications a more expensive deep-discharge type may be more suitable.

According to its data sheet (google Rhino SLA7-12 to find it), under heavy drain its capacity falls to 3.5 Ah, but those tabs are too small for high current anyhow. My scooter is probably about as high as one should go; the scooter's original battery connectors were soldered on, which probably helped the current rating a bit.

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The battery was used in a 150CC scooter replacing a standard issued lead acid battery. The battery replaced was almost three years old and required constant maintenance with battery terminal corrosion problems. This sealed unit at half the price is sealed where no acid showing up at the battery terminals and cranking amps to start my scooter. I would buy another unit in the future.............

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handy item i use it to run a starter for model airplane engines, handles the larger engines like weed eater motors. has plenty of staying power and won't spill if tipped over.

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Good value item worked great and was definately worth replacing the old one I had.

Shipped fast to the house.

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