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

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Battery Tender 081-0154-DL OBDII Connector

Battery Tender 081-0154-DL OBDII ConnectorOK I finally was able to get out there and set these up with my solar battery maintainers only to find the polarity is BACKWARDS on theses from all my solar panels? I know I could just cut the wires and reverse the polarity but I should not have to. Guess I am eating ANOTHER shipping charge from Amazon when I return these and lose my super saver shipping

I'm using this with a 3 stage 1A smart charger that's usually connected to my motorcycle to maintain the battery of a late model car that's not driven very often. Much easier and safer than attaching directly to the battery.. or running a dedicated circuit for the charger.

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This is a brilliant device! It can maintain the battery as well. My batter is mounted in a trunk box that requires removing several nuts to access the battery.. now I can just plug this in.. nice!

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Friday, September 5, 2014

CyberPower CPS150BU 150 Watt Swivel Head Mobile Power Inverter with USB Charging Port and AC Outlet

CyberPower CPS150BU 150 Watt Swivel Head Mobile Power Inverter with USB Charging Port and AC Outlet
  • Built-in Surge Protection:Safely protect your electronics against power fluctuations from vehicle startup and shutdown
  • Automatic-Shutdown: The device will automatically turn itself off to protect your battery from draining
  • USB Charging Port:- Charge any consumer electronic device that can be charged via USB port.
  • 150 degree Swivel Head: The cigarette lighter adapter is designed for universal placement in hard-to-reach areas.

I rated this inverter 5 stars because it charged what I wanted, and when I checked the ac output with a Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor 120 to 121 volts displayed. Also 63.2 Hz to 63.3 Hz displayed when I check the frequency. I only connected items that consumed less than 100 watts. The inverter was tested with two different computers and a cell phone. I charged a 90 watt computer by itself on my 100 watt inverter. Then I unplugged the 90 watt computer. Then I plugged in and charged the 85 watt computer at the same time with my cell phone. Because all of my items charged, I recommend this product. Also the inverter I received looked a bit different. The inverter that arrived does not have the socket size adjuster. (The little switch that is on the part that goes into the cigarette lighter.) This is good because I didn't need it. My inverter fit in both of my cigarette lighter sockets perfectly! Also you can look at the CyberPower web site and see that this inverter has a 150 degree swivel head. I hear the fan in the inverter, but the sound is so low, I do not mind it at all. Also I only used this inverter while the vehicle is turned on and running. This inverter works great for me!

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Bought this at Wal*mart a few months back and at first it worked pretty well. Then it began cutting off and then back on again over and over which caused the computer to lose more charge than it was getting. The only way around this was to leave the car running the whole time it was in use.

A couple days ago it started making an awful noise when plugged in. The noise was more of an annoyance than anything until a burning smell came from it and smoke came out of the side air vents!

For the nearly $40 it cost to buy it I would say it is definitely NOT worth it (and it was a big mistake to throw the package and receipt out) since it lasted only about 3 months!

Edit: Just wanted to add that it also began blowing the fuse to the 12v accessory socket...

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The fan blows constantly and is very loud. It drowns out anything you are tryIng to hear. Otherwise it works great.

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I didn't keep it long enough to rate it durability or reliability for a car trip. Which was the intention. I need a simple little inverter for my 15 watts of DVD playing power needs and a little for my cell phone. Well it was working fine for the short time I used it. But within a minute the fan kicked on and it was the loudest fan I have heard in an inverter. So I returned it right away.

Sad too as I love my CyberPower UPS systems for my computers at home. So I was looking forward to trying an inverter under their brand labeling. Even though they likely didn't design the internals.

Other than the loud fan, for the short time I did have it, I liked the firm swivel joint as it held it's position great. No annoying lights. But at the same time a dimly lit LED would have been nice to know it is getting power and working. But the fan makes that painfully obvious.

I also could not find details on the packaging or unit about the amperage of the USB port. It did power and charge my Galaxy S3, but not sure how fast. So not sure it's enough for a 2W + tablet, etc.

Sadly I just couldn't accept the volume of the fan and returned it. 1 star = "I hate it" on the Amazon scale, and the ultra loud fan made me "hate it".

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I'm not to sure if this, is, the inverters fault or my car's but I will assume it is the inverter. First use it ran hot and got loud. After maybe 40 secs it tripped the cig lighter circuit and turned off.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

KHOMO Pink Color USB Power Adapter Charger + USB SYNC Cord Cable for Apple iPhone 4G 4S iPod Nano i

KHOMO Pink Color USB Power Adapter Charger + USB SYNC Cord Cable for Apple iPhone 4G 4S iPod Nano iPod Touch
  • Compatible with ALL iPhone models & All iPod models.
  • Nice Hot Pink Color.
  • Perfect for Carrying to Work or Traveling
  • Includes a 3ft Hot Pink Color USB Cable.
  • Brand: KHOMO Accessories.

Works great. We have had no problems using these chargers on our two cell phones. I recommend this product!

Plus with this color, no one is apt to accidental "borrow" your charger!

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I was hesitant to buy this because there weren't any reviews yet, but I ordered 2 (for home & work) and they work great with my iPhone 3GS. I had to get a new charger because my new 3GS Otterbox case wouldn't accommodate my other chargers, so I had to get a "non-latching" type of charger and found this pink one @ Amazon. I love the hot pink color and I ordered a few more (and the turquoise one) as gifts.

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I was really worried buying this, so I'm leaving a review. This product works fine in charging my ipod touch 4G and it's so cute! Now I don't have to plug my device in the computer every time I need to charge.

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I purchased the item because the color was appealing and majority of the reviews that I read was pretty positive. when the charger came in the mail, I was pretty excited. When I plugged the USB cord into the charger, it just made my ipod touch act funny.Every time I touch on an app, the app would either go to another app or do something completely different from what I wanted the app to do.

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The first day that I got this charger, I was excited! It was pink and adorable. However, the first day of using it when I woke up the wall plug in part had come off the entire cube. I will post pictures to show what I mean. I pieced the pieces back together and tried it again, it worked perfectly fine. I wake up the next day and the same thing happened. I tried to unplug it from my outlet and it sparked and shocked me. I would not recommend this product. I am very very unsatisfied.

Keyless Entry Remote Fob Clicker for 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Toyota Camry

Keyless Entry Remote Fob Clicker for 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Toyota CamryI can't believe I hadn't thought to look at Amazon for this. My wife lost her remote to our 2004 Toyota Camry like 5 years ago and we've been managing with only one because of the crazy price the dealership was asking for a new one. A real pain in the butt. The remote came in the mail in a padded envelope right when the seller said I would. The remote we got was obviously used, but still looked better than our original one. The instructions to program it to our car that came with the remote weren't the correct ones but from having read other comments before purchasing it I knew to check on YouTube. It took me like 10 min to find the best how-to video (There were several) and another 10 to program it because I kept forgetting the correct pattern. I kept running upstairs to look at the video then back down to my car like 3 times before I got smart and wrote the silly thing down. Once I got the instructions it took me two tries before I got it right and programmed the remote. It works perfectly. It must have been a sight watching me opening and closing my car door, starting the motor and shutting it off over and over, and running in and out a bunch of times. I have no complaints. Well, just one. I wish I'd had the correct instructions from the start and that will cost them one star because now my neighbors probably think I'm crazy. But it was not that big a deal. The product looks and works great after 3 months. Will definitely recommend this seller to others.

I ordered this 2 1/2 years ago. Set-up was easy, and I paid a fraction of the price the Toyota dealer wanted to charge me. I'm still using it and very happy with it!

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My 17 year old son was able to program the key fob, following the direction, on a 2002 Camry and it's been working great ever since.

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Don't expect it to be new with plastic cover on it. It's cheap and works for the money spent. I love it

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The clicker came with a business card which had a link with instructions on how to program the clicker to your car.

The website they send you to sucks balls, they instructions they give are just incorrect so you end up looking like a guy with OCD just opening a shutting your car door. Fortunately the real instructions took 30 sec to find on google so I'll still give it 5 stars anyway. Saves a ton of money over what the dealership will charge

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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Silverlit Ferrari Enzo for iPod, iPhone, and iPad

Silverlit Ferrari Enzo for iPod, iPhone, and iPadmy 10 year old loves the car. really fun and easy to drive and FAST, but we've gone thru a ton of batteries in 6 days. seems it only runs for about 10 minutes on the fresh batteries, then you need to add more. we will buy rechargeables for this, but it doesn't have a long play time.

Just recieved this as a present and can say it is a really good product. It's a lot of fun to drive, the controls are customizable to your preference as far as throttle input sensitivity, and the app also shows you how much energy is left in the batteries.

As someone already posted the battery life is short, but from my experience the battery life is about normal, if not a little longer. I drove it last night for 15 minutes and the in app charge showed 50% still. Besides I'll just use some rechargeble AA batteries and be good to go.

Three cautions:

1) The car has beautiful finish, but scratches easily as it doesn't have any rubber/hard plastic bumpers. Be careful

2) Low clearance means this car can only be used on smooth pavement. Be careful around foot/car traffic for the car and most importantly the user

3) Bluetooth range is short sadly (30 feet maybe), this is true of all devices not just this one. I've had RC cars with 2-3x the range of this, so that took time to get used to. This can be a problem if you lose connection in a heavily trafficed area and you can't steer it out of danger.

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Just received this today and love it so far! It is definitely fast, so a big area to play with it would be best. Getting a handle on the controls is a little tricky at first, but luckily the app offers a joystick mode as well. Lots of fun extras, like turning on the headlights, hazards, honking the horn.

App was easy to download & set up. Was up and running in minutes. Definitely will be having lots of fun with my new Ferrari!

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Hi

I love this toy due it's simple and outstanding performance.

Very easy to use with my iPad Bluetooth support.

Has beautiful appearance and lots of extras.

I highly recommend it .

Bye,

David

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Works greats... just as other reviewers said... a little hard on batteries is the only complaint.....

Will consider a Porsche next!

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Belkin Universal Low-Power 18 Watt Vehicle Charger

Belkin Universal Low-Power 18 Watt Vehicle ChargerThe device is no longer supported by the manufacturer, so when it arrived broken, there was no way to get the parts I needed. I wasn't aware that people could sell discontinued or unsupported merchandise on Amazon. It was a disappointing experience.

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Saturday, February 8, 2014

Yuasa YUAM3RH2S YTX12-BS Battery

Yuasa YUAM3RH2S YTX12-BS BatterySo the battery on my recently purchased 2004 Suzuki SV650S no longer held its charge. This is the original battery that's in the bike and the suggested replacement.

I called ALL the local stores and not a single one had this exact battery in stock nor was I willing to settle for a "direct replacement" made by companies I never heard of before for $20-40 than the recommended battery. Why pay more for what may turn out to be a cheap knock off or not meet the requirements? Jump starting a bike is a lot more hassle than a car.

Keep in mind that this battery comes with the acid in a separate container that you need to pour into the battery itself. I was a little hesitant about this at first, but it's absurdly simple. You turn the container upside down, push it into the battery which pierces the container and allows the acid to pour into the battery.

Yes you do need to charge it afterwards, but if you have a motorcycle, you probably already have the required charger so it's not a big deal.

Finally, the added bonus of the battery being shipped separately from the acid means that until you add the acid, it's not decaying. Precharged batteries begin to decay the second the acid is added. You can order this battery today and store it as a backup as long as you like.



So this battery ships the acid separately from the battery and you need to fill it before use, this is actually a really good thing since the battery won't be sitting on the shelf degrading. This video just shows that simple process. I should have been wearing some type of safety glasses and gloves... I just wanted to show people how simple they made this.

This battery is replacing the stock battery (exact same model) that I had in my bike which lasted 8+ years...

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I just received this replacement battery, and I was quite amazed at the way Yuasa is packaging them. Even though I am a hands-on type, I have not replaced a motorcycle battery myself in quite some years. What a difference! Remove the protective strip over the cell fill-holes, place the pre-measured acid bottles over the fill holes, push down and let it fill up the battery. No spills, no measuring. I will next charge it up with my Battery Tender, and it will be ready to pop in tomorrow.

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I purchased this battery to replace the factory battery in my 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000. That battery lasted me 8 years since I always left it on my Battery Tender Jr. and I'm assuming this battery will last me just as long due to it being a Yuasa.

This battery was shipped very, very quickly with very professional packaging. Would definitely buy from again. Price for a Yuasa battery was great also.

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I was a bit nervous ordering a battery online, but this Yuasa was delivered in great shape and with clear instructions. The acid was added easily. The battery perfectly fit my 2005 Suzuki M50 Boulevard. The battery charged quickly using a small CTEK trickle charger. The price is great. The bike kicks over every time. Sure beats getting ripped off at the dealers.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Stanley Simple Start Battery Booster

Stanley Simple Start Battery BoosterI charged the unit fully when it arrived. It did become slightly warm to the touch, but it did not get hot at all.

When my 2007 Honda CRV's car battery was sufficiently discharged to a level when it would not start, I followed the instructions on the unit's 12V cable tag. After about 15 minutes being plugged-in and attached to my vehicle's 12V outlet, the unit's display informed me that I could now attempt starting-up the car. I tried it and it started-up successfully!

The next month, my 2001 Volvo V70 station wagon's car battery was now sufficiently discharged that it would not start the engine. This time the unit took the maximum 30 minutes to boost the Volvo's battery. I guess the Volvo has a larger but older battery as compared to the CRV. But the engine was able to start-up too.

I am no expert on car batteries and boosting, but it seems to me that this unit is not half bad!

my two cents

My unit didn't work right out of the box. When I called tech support to make sure I was doing everything right, I was greeted by a very rude operator who tried to tell me the unit had been discontinued for a number of years and was out of warranty. When I confronted him with the copyright on the manual being just 1 year old, I was told that I should deal with the retailer. I had higher expectations of Stanley and they will be getting a letter from me. This company they have sold their name to (so has Black & Decker and another big name I forget) is destroying their reputation.

Save your money and your frustration.

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Amazing product I bought two, one for each child who both work into the early morning hours at their jobs. My son used it immediately, before he had even charged it as I instructed. The battery booster charged his battery and he was on his way in less than 10 minutes.

This is my new favorite gift and I will be buying this for years to come!

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It looks like a solid unit, with pretty clear instructions. I had difficulty trying to "revive" a battery in a mercedes S500. This unit simply did not detect that a battery was there, either because the battery was dead or because the accessory outlet isn't hot at all times.

Long story short, I just ended up jump-starting the S500 with my 2nd vehicle. Just for fun, I tried charging my 2nd vehicle (a Chevy van) and it did work, but after the charge cycle the unit's battery almost depleted. So, if this thing doesn't work on the first try I'm not sure if you'll get a full shot at a second go.

This would be ultimate last resort. It comes built in with a flash-light, which I feel would come more in handy in an emergency. Like some of the other reviews state, this is more just to "keep your battery topped off" rather than trying to bring it back from the dead. Just my two cents.

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This is the best purchase I have ever made. I have used it 2 times since I bought it...both times, car started in less than 5 minutes !! Easy to store and easy to use !!

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Peak PKC0AO 300 Amp Jump Starter

Peak PKC0AO 300 Amp Jump StarterThis charger works exactly as designed. It's an incredibly compact unit, and it has built-in cables which can be wrapped right onto the chassis, which saves an incredible amount of space and makes it very easy to carry/move/store.

I had a riding lawnmower that was draining batteries and constandly needed to be jumped off of my truck battery, which was incredibly cumbersome. Carrying this starter out to the lawnmower, jumping it, and then mowing the lawn was 100 times easier than backing out my truck, popping the hood, untangling the cables, pulling the mower out in front of the truck, and then jump-starting it. I've since repaired the lawnmower, but am keeping this handy little charger around for my wife's car, just in case she needs it. It barely takews up any room at all, and it holds quite a charge. I've jump-started my riding lawnmower twice and the battery indicator didn't even drop (I would imagine a car would take a much higher charge and therefore drain the battery more), but it still shows how much this charger is capable of holding.

If you're looking for a portable jump-starter, this is the one for you.

My Mazda3 would not start, battery cells dried out or just getting old.

Had to call AAA twice and at the same time ordered this unit.

Sure enough, battery weak again, car would not start, a fully charged up Peak to the rescue, INSTANT success.

Drove the car on the highway for a while and it now seems OK.

With the Peak in the back, no longer a need to worry about getting stuck or calling AAA.

Its best features:

low cost

small size

recharges in home via AC or in car via DC, all cables included.

Two things to pay attention to:

When charging (and this is true of any such unit) make SURE ground is NOT touching painted surface, it MUST make contact with raw metal.

If ground is touching a painted surface, the units contact indicator can give a false reading of contact.

Use the battery terminal ground at your own risk, if you do so for whatever reason, be sure there is NO fluid or fumes coming from battery.

The built-in indicator showing the units strength must be used when unit is ACTUALLY charging, otherwise false reading may occur.

Highly recommended!

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I have an remote starter on my car and after work I figured I'll start my car as I walk to it. The car didn't start but the headlights were on. I went inside the car and tried to start it with the key and nada. No noise or anything. My automatic starter must've glitched. I kept trying to turn the key to start my car in hopes by magic it'll turn over. NO luck. I stopped to think for a second and then figured I'll put the car in valet mode (it's for the auto starter) to see if I could bypass the remote starter. I did and nothing. My last option was to see if i killed the battery by trying to start it so many times. I took this out of my trunk that hasn't been charged in 4 months and connected the red to the red battery terminal and the black to a nut some where on the engine. The green light turned on telling me I had a correct circuit. I then turned the knob to power on the jumper. I ran to the driver's seat and tried to start it. A sign of life! It's trying to turn over. I counted to 4 and then tried it a second time and it turned right on. The scream i let out could have been heard in China (where it was most likely made). I can't tell you how awesome this unit is. I used it several times for my DC accessories and it last a very long time. This product has yet to disappoint me. 5 STARS! Thanks for reading.

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I suggest anyone owning or considering buying this product read the post by Robert on 11/28/2010, esp. this part:

"The built-in indicator showing the units strength must be used when unit is ACTUALLY charging, otherwise false reading may occur."

I can confirm that to be true. The indicator may show the unit at full strength when it is actually 50% discharged. It appears that you only get a true indication when it is charging that is not made clear in the manual.

I tested the amperage on the AC charger and got a reading of about 150 ma. At that rate it would take about 27 hours to re-charge the unit's 8 ah battery if it were 50% discharged. So if you use this as a 12 volt power source, you may need to charge it a while to get it fully recharged.

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It sits in the trunk and holds it's charge until needed.

Then it works to jump start the car.

It does what it says it will.

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Monday, November 11, 2013

Capri Tools Heavy-Duty Auto Jumper Cables - 20Ft Length - Heavy 4-Gauge Wire with Storage Bag

Capri Tools Heavy-Duty Auto Jumper Cables - 20Ft Length - Heavy 4-Gauge Wire with Storage Bag"Heavy Duty" means something is made to be used a lot, that's not the case with these Made in China jumper cables. The clamps are low quality steel, and the wiggle in the hinged jaws doesn't inspire a lot of confidence in their potential longevity. Also, as another pointed out, this doesn't appear to be as big as either SAE or AWG 4 gauge multi-strand cable, and that's really important when you plan to carry low voltage, high amperage loads on a long wire (like starting a car 20 feet away).

All that said, these are probably more than capable of jumping a fairly big motor the few times in a car or truck's life you usually have to do that. The electrical connections look pretty good, and over all these look to be better than the truly cheapo, copper-colored-steel-clamped cables that come in most "roadside emergency" kits.

They get 3 stars for being a reasonably good value, but not living up to their advertising. They're probably worth just about the $25 total I paid, but it's not the great deal they appear to be, and I'm not sure whether I'd buy them again.

I guess they're OK for the price, but they are not 4 guage wire, maybe 8 gauge. It would be nice if the wires were molded together to prevent tangling, but it's just 2 pieces of wire with a clamp on each end.

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At first feel these cables appear heavy.Upon closer examination the rubber insulation is thick and heavy but the wire instead of being .236" in diameter it is less than half that size at only .115" in diameter.And so will only have half the current load carrying capacity of Real 4 Gauge Cables.This is false advertising.On top of that the alligator clips are so thin they tend to bend and distort when you try to open them.Made in China.Mine are being returned.

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"Copper wire" means wire made of copper. At least that's what it used to mean back when I was in EE school. Here it means aluminum wire with a *very* thin coat of copper on top. The proper term for this stuff is "copper clad wire".

Why should that matter? Copper conducts electricity better than aluminum. It's also more expensive. If I pay for "copper wire" I expect to get it. Aluminum has half the conductivity of copper. In a battery cable, that means you need a cable that's twice as big if it's aluminum.

If you are looking for good jumper cables look elsewhere. You can get the real thing for the price you are paying for these !!!!

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I won't go into the type of clamp used, as other reviewers have made mention of the clamp composition. One thing I noticed on the way the cable is connected to the clamp is there is a potential for a poor connection over time. The cable is not bolted or attached with a barrel type compression lug, but rather it is stripped on one side and a fold over type crimp is made to the copper portion of the jaw. I seriously doubt this type of connection will hold up over time, or even carry 500 amps. My other observation is the black and red cables are not secured together. Most booster cables are bonded together along the length of the insulation up to about the last 12" of each end. This set is basically 2 independent cables with clamps on the ends. The problem arises with the potential of "knotting up" the cables during storage and re-use. I used some heavy duty black cable ties to join them together along the length of the set. A quality electrical tape could also be used with the same result. In the warmer months, electrical tape has the tendency to "leak" the adhesive around the tape. This was the main reason I used cable ties; storage during the hot, southern summer months would certainly cause the tape to loose its adhesive qualities. Not a bad product, but keep in mind it is made comparable to the price point.

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Battery Protector (T3)

Battery ProtectorI was exited when I read this item's description. I have a convertible Mustang that is several years old that, while I love it, I don't drive it as much as I'd like. This, of course, results in an often-drained battery. The Battery Brain Gold promised solutions to all problems. A manual button to cut or reset batter power, an override switch, a remote control so you don't have to lift the hood, an automatic power monitor in case you forget to cut the power or just decide not to, and even direct power connect wires to power specific items while the power is overridden. Fantastic! Except it doesn't work.

The brain was pretty simple to install and it worked for two days, giving me false hope. And when I say two days, I mean a drive to the gas station one day and a three mile drive to work the next. Nothing happened when I tried to cut power after arriving at my office that second day. The remote was completely ineffective. Upon arriving at home at the end of the day I opened the hood and tried the manual button. Nothing. Not only did it not cut power, the button didn't even click. It has ceased to anything at all.

Believing that the unit was simply defective, I ordered another. This one didn't even work as well as the first. The button didn't work at all and the remote cut power twice before stopping and never restored power. I had to manually override the device and then just disconnect it.

I really do not feel it's worth the money on this one; and to make things worse, Amazon increased its price by $30 since I purchased it! I will now try a manual switch which will physically sever the power flow and pay $60 less to simply raise the hood.

My battery brain worked as advertised until it died for no reason four months later. The only reason I gave two stars instead of one is that it does work . . . until it stops working. Based on some other reviews I have read, it seems that I am not the only victim. I would stay away until they change the design and solve whatever is making these things fail.

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I installed the Battery Brain Gold as an alternative to a remote mount manual kill switch (I have an old car and I like to disconnect the battery in case of shorts when it's not in use. Harder to steal as well)

The device installed pretty easily and included all the hardware neededand then somebut it can be awkward if you don't have some space around the battery or the positive battery cable length is marginal.

Don't have a long term feel for it yet...I'll add comments if it fails to perform.

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Put this on my 2006 Corvette because it sits a lot and after a couple of weeks the battery could go dead. Used it for about a week and then finally took it off. Started actively driving the car again (with a new battery) I'd park the car, go back to start it 10 minutes later and it would have disconnected my battery for no reason. Was random. May work on some cars but is probably pure luck at what their trigger threshold is. Would not recommend.

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I bought this for my motor homr both as a theft detterent and to make sure I didn't wind out in the middle of nowhere with a strong chassis battery...after about 6 months of use it is working as advertised...I am about to order another one for the "house battery"

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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.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Fonus Compact Size 360 degree Rotatable Windshield Dashboard Car Mount Holder Desk Stand for Straig

Fonus Compact Size 360 degree Rotatable Windshield Dashboard Car Mount Holder Desk Stand for Straight Talk Samsung Galaxy Precedent, Samsung Galaxy Proclaim, Samsung S390G, ZTE MeritWorks like a charm. Really like the vent holder as it keeps it out of sunshine and therefore easier to see screen. Great value as well.

I have a Garmin so I know how to install and lock on a windshield mount. This one would not mount no matter what I did. My 21 year old grandson also tried with no luck. When I tried to send it back they insinuated it was my fault it would not mount! They finally but begrudgingly sent me a prepaid shipping label. Do not wish to deal with them again!

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Making it a waste of money. I will buy additional adhesive strips to secure to dash but still disappointed. Thanks

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Had this thing for a week.At first worked great but the first time it got hot outside the pivot on the mount stopped holding the phone up.I will be returning it today!Don't buy this product!!!!!!!

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Item was broken when I received, but after buying a little super glue it works just fine. No complaints I suppose.

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Friday, July 12, 2013

Koolertron 15.8 Inch Car Home Portable DVD Player MP3 MP4 DIVX TV SD USB Games

Koolertron 15.8 Inch Car Home Portable DVD Player MP3 MP4 DIVX TV SD USB Games
  • Portable DVD Player
  • 15.8 Inch 16:9 TFT LCD Screen
  • Full motion center-swivel screen
  • Plays multiple media formats
  • On-board media control buttons

I am so very please, this DVD player is incredible , the brand name is Koolertron size 15.8 , witch is very hard to find in the market , and give me much more than expected ... at the first place i did not know a lot about this company and was not to sure if yes or no i should order from them , because they are in China...

But since i am a customer of Amazon.com , i knew the quality will be checked out.

so i was in contact with them about 3 times , asking details on the product and questions about delivery . Up there is a great lady , her name is Helen , and every time i wrote , i received an answer from her in the same day ...not to say in the next few hour .

She told me to not worry , that my order will be delivered to me in the next 3 to 4 days via DHL....and it was .

I do recommand this company to any one . realy ; great service, very efficient .

Jacques C