Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Coleman Cable 08760 20-Feet Heavy-Duty Auto Battery Booster Cables with Parrot Jaw Clamps, 4-Gauge
Friday, July 4, 2014
AmazonBasics Wall Charger with USB Outlet (2.1 Amp Output)
- Note: Please consult your product's user guide to determine compatibility with your device.
- Easy to use universal design
- USB port accepts a variety of charging cables
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
This compact and foldable 2.1 A (2100 mA) charger can QUICKLY charge Kindle Fire or Apple iPad/iPad2 (you need a different cable for each one). It is NOT one of those "ordinary" USB chargers that outputs only 0.5 A of current.
The Kindle Fire requires just 1.8A of charging current, so this charger is fine (1.8 < 2.1). It is functionally the same as Apple's 10 Watt USB charger which outputs 2.1 A, so it is also suitable for charging the iPad.
You also need to buy a $6 AmazonBasics USB Cable 2.0 A Male to Micro B (6 Feet / 1.8 Meters). Do not use one intended for your cellphone; it may not work.
The total cost is $16, still much cheaper than the dedicated Kindle charger which sells for $25. Apple's 10W charger costs $35.
You enjoy better utility with this charger/cable combo because they are separate, and the charger prong is foldable.
Additionally, the micro USB cable can be used for copying files from your computer to the Fire, and vice versa. This is the kind of cable (USB 2.0 on one end and micro USB on the other) that some reviewers were saying that Amazon should have included in the Fire box.
You can check what both look like in Customer Images on this web page.
The main draw of this AmazonBasics USB wall charger is the 2100 mA current output, which is required for most modern smartphones and iPad/iPad2. You get these gadgets charged the fastest with this charger.
But the shape of this charger will BLOCK adjacent power outlets if it is plugged into the wall or even an extension power strip. In this respect, it is really not an improvement over Apple's 10W USB Power Adapter.
This is why I also bring along a Ziotek ZT1212518 Power Strip Liberator Plus with Pass Through, 5-Pack when I travel. It will allow all outlets to be used by extending the plug a few inches. With its pass through feature, a normal plug can be piggybacked on top of the extender plug, thereby doubling plug density (from 6 plugs to 12 plugs, for example), although the total power consumption still cannot exceed 1680 watts. It comes in a pack of 5, and the average cost is $2.65. I consider this a small price to pay for more convenience and flexibility.
In summary, I do recommend this AmazonBasics charger because it works, is well-made, and costs only 1/3 the price of Apple's part.
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UPDATE 26 NOV 2012: I received one of these for review purposes and have liked it so much I've since bought 4 more as my all purpose charger. I use them primarily with a few of my Raspberry Pi Model B Revision 2.0 (512MB) units, a couple of tablets, and my Blackberry. Great all purpose unit (but still check the specifications).ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Pros:
LED light lets you know it's working
Good for both small devices (e.g., cell phones) and larger devices (e.g., tablets)
With 30 pin USB Charging/Sync Cable can be used with iPads and iPhones
Nice fold down plug in prongs (they don't poke out so easier to store)
Cons(iderations):
You'll need to buy extra cables to use this.
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USB wall chargers will have two "Output" values clearly printed on them, albeit in really tiny letters. This charger is listed as:
Output: 5.0 VDC / 2100 MA (5.0 volts Direct Current / 2100 milliamps or 2.1 amps)
Before getting an extra, or a replacement, charger for your device, check the output values listed on your existing charger, or check the documentation for the device you will be charging. You can't go wrong if you purchase a charger with the exact volts and amps as indicated (though higher amps is OK see below). An output of 1.0 to 2.0 amps is fairly common for many tablets. The 5.0 volts DC is also pretty common for a lot of devices.
If your device requires a charger with lower amperage, such as a cell phone, this could still charge it. You can ALWAYS use a wall charger with higher amperage than your device requires. Devices PULL the amperage they need, so if your phone requires 500 MA (1/2 of an ampere) and you have this 2.1 amp charger, the extra amperage won't hurt it it will just be there for extra capacity. Too much amperage is not a problem.
Since this product doesn't come with an attached cable, so long as you get a cable with a standard USB plug to attach to the charger, and the other end the correct size, you should be able to charge a lot of different products. For example, my Android tablet uses a non-standard 30 pin USB connector (the kind Apple iPads and iPhones use). I use this quite nicely for my Le Pan TC 970 Android Tablet which has a factory USB wall charger rated at 1.0 amps. With a micro USB cable, I've also used this product to power, and charge, my 500 MA (0.5 amp) Blackberry Curve cellphone. This does require keeping multiple cables around, and swapping them out as needed.
If the devices you want to charge require 500 milliamps or less, and they have a micro or mini USB port, you may want to consider the similar AmazonBasics Micro USB Wall Charger with Micro to Mini USB Adapter. Since that product comes with the cable attached you don't have to acquire anything extra (but you can't use it on iPads and iPhones).
This is a a solid device, 5 stars because it does what it's supposed to do. I will update and annotate over time if it turns out durability is an issue (if it breaks or falls apart I will post an update).
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USB charger does work; unfortunately won't charge Nexus 7 tablet, which is what I bought it for. I just wanted to convey that information for anyone else who may be searching (I had to type extra words to meet Amazon's minimum word limit).Want AmazonBasics Wall Charger with USB Outlet (2.1 Amp Output) Discount?
Some months ago I slightly mangled the USB micro connector on my Kindle Fire charger. It finally became so finicky I had to replace it. I know just any old wallwart will not work because it needs at least 1.8 watts. I searched through Amazon (my fav store for everything). I found the Amazon Basic Wall Charger with Amazon Basic USB cable. The charger specs say 5v@2.1A, the pins fold up and it can use a replaceable USB to micro cable. I ordered the pair for less than $17. I received the pair today. I am testing the charging performance. Reading reviews of the product, whether or not it is compatible with the FIRE is controversial. We shall see. I never liked the design of the charger shipped with the FIRE but I used it constantly while traveling to charge everything I have. Maybe I just wore it out.OK, I have had it for a few hours. I recharged my KINDLE FIRE from 93% to Fully Charged while operating in about 30 minutes. I will let it fully discharge and see how long it takes to charge 100% both while operating and shut down.
August 16, 2012. I have been using the CHARGER with my Kindle Fire and LG OPTIMUS V and it is the best wall charger I have had for those devices. To charge my Kindle Fire from dead to full: I have not absolutely timed it but I know it takes less than 6 hours. I will try to time it more accurately. Kindle Fire has a weird habit of powering itself up when the charger cable is inserted, then you have to power it back off or it will not charge as fast.
November 8, 2012. My Basic Charger is no longer usable. It has become intermittent. My theory is that the folding plug is the cause. I will not buy another one and I have reduced the rating from 5 to 2. It is time to try something else.Works with Kindle Fire, but only if you use the right "charging cable" or mod the adapter.
For those who are trying to use this with Kindle Fire, here's what you have to know: Kindle Fire tries to detect if it's O.K. to pull the full 1.8 A from whatever is plugged into its USB port, and it detects the "dumb" AC adapter by checking if the data wires (two inner conductors in USB A connector) are shorted together (because they wouldn't be on a computer, so it's a quick and dirty way to rule out being connected to a computer. This is not part of standard USB spec, but many tablet manufacturers are doing it, I guess following Apple's iPad). If the data wires are not shorted together, Fire assumes you plugged it into a computer and draws no more than 500 mA, so that it doesn't trigger protection circuits for (or burn out) the USB port.
Anyways. This adapter doesn't short the data wires itself, so if you want your Fire to charge at full speed and draw 1.8 A, you need to use a special charging cable that shorts the wires in the cable. Any USB cable you can use to transfer data is NOT a charging cable; a charging cable will be specifically marketted as one, as it cannot be used as regular USB cable and transfer data.
As for me, I don't have a charging cable, so I modded the adapter to short the data pins in the adapter, it's easy enough to open it up and do the quick soldering job (as usual, screws are under the sticker), but you need to have some experience soldering to make sure you don't break something while you are doing that.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Ford Edge Keyless Entry Keypad
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Worked great for 3 months and the battery died...local Ford dealer replaced happily with no muss and no fuss even if I bought it elsewhere...product has a one year warranty and the battery is not replaceable ..KUDOS to Hastings Ford, Greenville NC.PS: Worked on our two Ford FusionsI am really loving this Keypad...even though it's says it's for Ford Edge it works with many ford vehicles equpipped wtih the locking remotes. It was so easy to install took all but about 30 seconds after I looked on youtube as how to install it. Great product.This product worked great with my 2012 Ford Escape (old model). It was easy to program, install and it works really great. It opens one door, all doors and even rear window. It's not too big so it looks almost like factory installed ones.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
HELLA 002843011 2843 Series 100A Rating Battery Master Switch
Disconnects the whole system and the key is removed & kept in the pass-through. Works great!
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This is my 2nd keyed battery switch this lil guy works great on my race car . Couldn't be happier with it!Read Best Reviews of HELLA 002843011 2843 Series 100A Rating Battery Master Switch Here
I bought this switch to add to my KZ Spree after finding the battery nearly dead each time I was going to use the RV. I had read that KZ used this type of switch on their 5th Wheel RVs so decided that I would install it on my Spree. I found a pre-drilled AC cover plate at a big box retailer and replaced a solid AC plate on a electrical box near the battery. I inserted the switch into the positive lead from the battery to the trailer and it works just great. Now when I put the RV into storage mode I turn the switch to the off position and stop all battery drain. I don't understand why this is not standard on the Spree line of RVs but it works for me and I would recommend this solution to any RVer to stop storage battery drain.Want HELLA 002843011 2843 Series 100A Rating Battery Master Switch Discount?
I think this is a great thing to have on a four wheeler like I have RZR Polaris. Any time you let things sit alone it's nice to not only turn the key off but shut down the battery also. Two ways of safety, I would recommend this to any or everyone who has product that sits out that could be taken... MichaelSunday, April 27, 2014
Schumacher BT-100 100 amp Battery Load Tester
A carbon pile load tester works by applying a calibrated load to the battery (the load is essentially a large carbon resistor that heats up when voltage is applied).
To properly test using this method, the battery must be at least 75% charged. A good battery should be able to supply half its cold cranking amps (CCA) rating for 15 seconds without dropping below 9.5 volts (if you want to test batteries that are not fully charged you'll need to purchase an electronic tester which tests by measuring the internal resistance of the battery.)
IMPORTANT NOTE: This unit (by design) will get hot and might initially produce some smoke if there is any foreign matter on the resistor element.Remember, this unit is a carbon pile testerin other words, uses a thick carbon resistor to apply a heavy load across the battery terminals to load test the battery. Works flawlessly from the first, and I use this unit daily in my lawnmower shop it is a huge time-saver over "test by elimination" methods, and has successfully tested several dozen batteries and going strong. As long as unit is maintained (keep it clean and in a toolbox where dust won't settle on the carbon resistors) you'll be happy to have this unit in your shop. If you leave it out or splatter oil on it, obviously it will smoke as the debris burns off from the hot carbon pile resistor.
It does not test a discharged battery (but if a 12V battery does not have 12 volts, even after charging, it's obviously bad) but a quick charge from a charger and a quick, very brief load test to burn off surface charge easily lets me know whether to continue charging the battery or condemn it right away.
For a small shop that does not need the advanced features of a resistance circuit computerized battery tester, this unit is well worth the investment. (we use different procedures for charging system testing, depending on the equipment being serviced, so it is not always possible to test these charging systems we work with with an advanced computerized unit, so.. )
Only complaint I have with this unit is the cables are maybe a little short, and quite stiff. It'd be nicer if the cables at least had more flexibility to them, or were about 6 to 10 inches longer some places it is a little clumsy to hook it on to the battery, while holding up the tractor seat at the same time, and other places the battery is slightly recessed. smaller clamps to fit in tight spots, and more flexible cables, and this unit would be *perfection*
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Besides checking batteries on my car and truck I have several other deep cycle batteries for RV and other purposes. This unit provides an easy and quick way to know if the batteries are healthy and expected to last awhile. Yes, the tester did smoke slightly during it's first use, but it's expected to 'burn in' when new, like a muffler on a new car. The BT-100 looks and feels like a quality piece of equipment, is handy to have around and a good buy from Amazon.Read Best Reviews of Schumacher BT-100 100 amp Battery Load Tester Here
I purchased one of these from Amazon about a month ago. My issue...I have an on-board battery charger in my bass boat, so I simply plug in from a remote plug and end up not checking/maintaining my three boat batteries as often as I should. So, when I went to use the boat the first time this year, I did check the water level in my starting battery and found it low (below the top of the plates). I had charged it to put away last year, but wasn't sure if I should trust it this year. So I ordered this, followed the instructions to load test the battery, and found it good. Without this, I would have probably just bought a new battery "to be safe". So save one battery. I have also used it to test the JD lawn tractor battery, the battery for my wood splitter, my trolling motor batteries, and both my vehicle batteries. I also keep a couple spare 12v batteries. One tested bad, so I could dispose of that, otherwise I may have just had that sitting around and kept trying to keep it periodically topped off with a 2A trickle charger.So, I figure it has already paid for itself, and I'm a light user. Now my brother can check his batteries too. Yes, I recommend!
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i have use several like this, my snap-on one broke and was going to cost me 5 time what i paid for this one to fix it !great in all shops. I use mine on anything that got a battery;golfcarts ,farm tractors, equipment, you name it.
good tool for the money and it is nice to trouble shoot the charging system.
the only bad i wish the cables were a foot longer, but only in some instances.
great tool -great price a++++++
thanks rusty
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Garmin Nuvi 765T Battery Replacement Kit with Installation Video, Tools, and Extended Life Battery.
- Guaranteed for One Full Year
- High Capacity 1250 mAh 3.7V Battery
- Replaces Garmin Nuvi 765T Battery
- Kit Includes How To Video Instructions and Tools
- Warranty and Instructional Video Available Only With Kit Purchased from Innovate88
This is a very practical solution to refurbishing your Nuvi 765T GPS. It comes complete with a screwdriver and lever needed to unscrew and pry the unit open. A double-sided tape would have been a nice add-on but I was able to use the one I peeled off the old battery from inside the GPS. There is also not much room for the battery to room around inside so I wasn't too worried. All in all, it took me 3 minutes to replace the battery.
Highly recommendable to make a low cost battery uplift to your used / battery depleted unit.I live in the Chicago area and leave my unit in the car all year around. Not good for battery life but if I leave it in the house, it will never be with me when I REALLY NEED IT! So my two year old battery would last about 5 minutes. I'm going on a trip this month and wanted to be able to search the area when away from my car. I researched replacement batteries and found the YouTube for the NewPower99. Looked easy enough ... so I gave it a try. I really took my time since I'm not a computer whiz. It took 7 minutes ... turned it on ... and it turned right on. To my surprise, the battery was fully charged. The tools that came with the battery were easy to use and great to have around for when I need to tighten the screw in my glasses. Don't be afraid of this ... just watch the video while you do it and your good to go.I didn't know what I was getting into when I bought this kit with a DVD to tell me how to install a new battery in my Garmin Nuvi 765T. I was very pleasantly surprised to see (by watching the enclosed DVD that ran without a hitch on my computer) that I just had to unscrew two small screws in the back, use the green shimmy tool to GENTLY pry open the case (and this was the hardest part took me probably about 6 minutes, but it wasn't awful...just had to be careful and patient the video made it look a bit easy), disconnect two circuits on the board which came out easily, take out the old battery (again, a little patience required because of the cement-like glue they use to hold it to the back of the Garmin's case), use a piece of double-sided tape which I had in a drawer (didn't come in the kit...sounds like some people get double-sided tape and others don't) to seat the new battery where the old one was and stick it down, then go in reverse!
Having the DVD helped relieve any anxiety about the "procedure" of opening up my GPS. It really was easier than I had expected. The battery showed 4 bars (full) on my Garmin when I booted it back up, which made me smile. :) Charging now for the heck of it and I plan to give it a shot tomorrow since I use my GPS several times a week. Now I can spend the money I saved on maps for life. Thanks, seller, for a GREAT product I'll definitely be back if I need your help again! :D CHEERS!I am not sure whether our Garmin is simply a lemon or whether this product is. It might well be the former but either way we have no functioning GPS. Installation was simple thanks to the accompanying video and our Garmin appeared to kick in with full power when we first charged it up. But, alas, it drained, displayed "Low Battery," and stopped working within 30 minutes just as it had prior to switching out the battery. Very annoying. I would make sure you truly have a battery issue before you purchase this because we obviously can't go back to Garmin now having opened the unit and installed this.I thought my Garmin was a goner after I allowed the battery to get fried by the sun while in my vehicle. I was actually looking for a replacement when I came across this product. It came with everything needed (including special tools) to replace the battery and a DVD with very clear instructions. It took me maybe 10 minutes to complete and my Nuvi has worked great ever since.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Battery Tender 021-1162 Solar Panel Charger Controller
I've monitored its output to the various batteries and it does its job as described at manufacturers website.
Charge light lets you know when it is working and indicates what stage its at by color or flashing. Again just as described.
I use 12 volt DC LED lights and and connected to my inverter some AC CFL lights and charge all my phones and run my laptop a few hours EVERYDAY! If you have the right expectation of what wattage you planned to use and think about the set-up you can make a nice daily use (or emergency use) system with these components.
I am very pleased with the product to used for a small solar systems using a 45 watt panel or less. I plan to buy a few more and connect up lights, radios, in other rooms all over the house. My way of going green.
I also charge my AA, AAA rechargeable batteries with a DC connectable battery charger off my 32AHr battery too!
Saves me a lot of money on batteries and I use more battery operated devices now and the family enjoys the whole system. Use the Battery Tender only to charge batteries and do not try to run other things from it. That is not what is was designed for.
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1 YEAR LATER: Now Feb 2013 AND THIS PRODUCT IS STILL SERVING ME WELL AND AS DESCRIBED. GREAT FOR SMALL TARGET INSTALATIONS!I would rate this higher, but the charger I received sounded like a screw or electrical component fell off inside of the sealed charger body and is rattling around inside. I am hoping that it does not lead to a short circuit. I needed it for a project so I installed it and it appears to be working OK so far. Otherwise, I like the simplicity of this product. Easy to wire into my solar powered fountain project...
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This works as advertized. I have used it for about a month on my lawn tractor that was in a shed for the winter, It took about a week(After the modifications below) for it to fully charge the battery because it and discharged some over the winter, I have several complaints\suggestions.1) It has input and output terminal on opposite ends with screws to attach the wires
There is no shielding or covers over these blocks, which leave them open to shorting
if they touch any thing metal.
2) It does not come with any wires like other Battery Tender products. Most panels have a two wire
modular plug which you would need to cut to use with this charger. To solve this I purchased a
"Trailer Wiring Kit 2 Pole Flat Set" from one of the major Auto repair\parts
national chains and cut it in half. I soldered ring connectors from a wiring Kit rather
than crimping them. After attaching the wires, I covered the exposed terminals screws with
electrical tape to prevent an accidental short circuit.
3) I originally had four 1.5 W panels, which did not charge the battery. After I added a
added a 7.5 W panel for a total of 10.5w (one 7.5w and two 1.5 w panels, it worked fine.
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1 APR 13 updated review-This controller does not work with 6v batteries; I made the same mistake and when I thought it said 5v to 45v (volt) and it is 5w to 45w (watt) as another reviewer stated. The charge light illuminates but it does not charge, it only appeared to. No damage was done to my battery as my solar panel output is max 9v. My search for a 6v controller continues.Want Battery Tender 021-1162 Solar Panel Charger Controller Discount?
I use this device in conjunction with my solar battery charger to maintain my motor cycle battery during longer periods of storage. Works great and prevents overcharging.Friday, December 13, 2013
2003 Chevrolet Impala Keyless Entry Remote with Free DIY Programming Instructions (complete remote)
Monday, November 11, 2013
RoadPro RPSL-350 12V 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker
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My husband is a trucker. I bought it so he could have hot meals in his truck and save money. The first time he used it, the plug melted in the outlet. No crock pot. No hot food. No outlet (it was damaged by the meltdown).Amazon and ANTOnline are not responsible. RoadPro the Manufacturer wants us to pay to ship it to them for a repair or replacement. We can't use a replacement...the socket is fried! ROADPRO RPSL-350 12-VOLT CROCK POT SLOW COOKER
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This thing is great. I plug it in the 12v socket in my travel trailer and sit the cooker in the sink on a piece of that rubbery stuff that RVers use to keep things from sliding in cabinets. When I stop driving in the evening, dinner is ready. Great product. I just wish it was a bit larger.Want RoadPro RPSL-350 12V 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker Discount?
My first Roadpro worked great for about two weeks then the plug melted.I called amazon and they sent me another one. It worked great for about a week then it just quit.
Amazon again sent me another. I have had it for about a week and last night the plug melted on it also.
I am very disappointed.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Navitech in Car Charger for Tomtom ONE XL v1, ONE XL Edition 1, ONE XL Classic, ONE XL Europe, ONE
- Intelligent IC chip inside recognizes a fully charged battery and automatically switches to a saver mode to prevent overcharging and short circuit
- Led light, CE, FE Certified and ROSH, 1.2 meter long cable
- Very high quality 1 amp charger built to charge quickly and efficiently
- Will fit perfectly into your car charger socket with a tight strong fit with very high connectivity
- Full 12 month warranty
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Select Toyota 4Runner Models (Grey)
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