Showing posts with label cheap car batterys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cheap car batterys. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Molded Front Floor Liner for Honda CR-V (Black)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Molded Front Floor Liner for Honda CR-VI really like Husky liners and have bought several for newer cars I have owned. I will likely buy more in the future even though this one does not fit as well as the others have in the past. I bought the front, back and rear cargo liners. All fit perfect and do their job keeping the inside clean and dry...so what's the issue...the liner on the drivers side will not stay in place and slides forward all the time. When it does it keeps the gas pedal from going all the way down, meaning no full throttle driving and no transmission kick down. The fix is the kick the liner back towards the seat when you get in to be sure its in the right position. Considering the price of these things I should not have to do that. It appears something is missing from the design of the grippers on the under side of the liner or something else is missing. I contacted the vendor...no help there. Don;t be afraid to buy these just be prepared for this annoying feature.

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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Black & Decker CP120B 20-Watt Power Backup Battery Pack

Black & Decker CP120B 20-Watt Power Backup Battery PackOk, I give it 5 stars although out of four I bought, two would not charge properly, but at 3.99 it was worth the extra effort to get them going. Here is the problem with some of these, the batteries have been sitting a while, so after you charge it for a few minutes, some of these may show they are charged, even though they are not. The batteries need to be cycled in these and all of mine have come back to life. Here is what you can do to help bring them back...

1) Charge unit until LED goes green (with a battery that needs to be cycled, it may show its charged after a few minutes. With battery that is in good shape and being dead, it should take around 4 hours to charge)

2) Unplug charger and turn on unit. It may go dead after a few minutes, thats OK. After it shuts itself off, wait 10 minutes.

Repeat the steps above and it should come back to life. The most I repeated the above steps were 4 times before it accepted a full charge, and all mine work now. Hope this helps someone if theirs does not take a proper charge...

Two weeks ago I purchased this Black and Decker product from my local CVS store in California. Brand-new, out of the package it wouldn't work. I felt reassured that at least it had a two year warranty, and was a "name brand" of Black and Decker. I was shocked when I phoned the Black and Decker service center in Texas, the 800-544-6986 that was included with the warranty info, ...and they told me that since the item had been manufactured three years earlier (there was a 2007 date-sticker on product), and since this product had been discontinued by Black and Decker, they could not honor the warranty for repair or replacement.

I informed the Black and Decker service-center manager [Anita] that it was not legal for Black and Decker to claim "no responsibility" for their warranty, and they couldn't refuse to honor their warranty just because they discontinued the item, (particularly because I had just purchased it two weeks prior, & had my receipt). She then gave me a local Black and Decker service-center phone number in California, where the representative ("Dave") informed me that because the item was discontinued by Black and Decker, "I was out of luck", and there was nothing they could do. It was just suggested I return the item to the store.

Beware consumers! Black and Decker is setting new precedents in skirting their legal responsibilities regarding honoring their product-warranties. It seems that since the volume of complaints are so high regarding Black and Decker products, not much attention is being paid to this negligence on Black and Decker's part, (and who has the time and money to bring a "breach of warranty" case to court, for a $50. item?)

After this experience I will never again have confidence in the Black and Decker name, and I urge you to consider researching consumer-complaints about this company's customer-service, before purchasing Black and Decker products.

Tom, in Encinitas California

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I, too, think this battery pack works GREAT! I tried it for my Blackberry (I let it run down as low as it would go without it shutting off) and it charged my Blackberry enough for a whole day's use, and then some. A week went by without my charging up the B&D Pocket Power before I used it again, this time on my iPod. It was still able to charge my 80GB iPod. I use my iPod for music AND videos and, with the charge from Pocket Power, I even had enough battery power to watch my videos, which is energy-intensive. I have even tried charging my Canon EOS camera battery and it extended my use of the camera. I am buying another one for my trips to Europe -not every hotel room there is equipped with as many outlets as we enjoy here and a travelling family can only stay up so long in the evenings vying for outlets to charge their electronics. It's not that heavy or bulky to take. However, despite all my accolades, remember that the sole function of this is as a BACK-UP (note the emphasis on back-up!); you should keep it fully charged when you have the opportunity to (because it does take many hours to charge) for those times in a pinch when you need it to charge something else that you forgot or didn't have the opportunity to. Hey, life's a juggling act -it would be remiss of me to say that a little 5x3x1 box will end all our electronics charging woes!

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This is an awesome product it charges super fast. I dont know what the other reviewer is talking about i can get 2 charges out of this even when i use my extended iPpod battery this is one product every person with an ipod should have.

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This battery pack has a USB port that I can confirm works with the iPhone 3G.

The battery is a 1200 mAh NiMH battery that should just about charge an iPhone 3G from 0% to 100%.

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Friday, August 29, 2014

Equus 3420 Smart Test Light/Circuit Tester

Equus 3420 Smart Test Light/Circuit TesterThis test light has 3 colors: white, red, and green. The white LED indicates that there is voltage going through it, and is useful to add a little light to the area that is being tested. The red LED is for (+), and the green LED is for (-). The brightness of the red LED will help indicate how strong the voltage of the circuit being tested is. This test light is computer safe which is a must for modern electrical systems. It has a built in cigarette lighter style plug that has an internal fuse, and an adapter for connecting the tester directly to a battery. An ordinary test light only indicates the presence of a (+) signal while this tester performs like a logic probe to indicate a ground signal as well. It has a very good ergonomic grip, and is recommended for anybody working on automotive electrical systems.

This is a neat little tool whether you are a car audio installer, mechanic, or homeowner.

Most test lights require a known source of voltage or ground, and if you poke the wrong wire, they can apply a load to the circuit that actually damages it. This little guy solves those concerns and lets you know what you've got on each wire without damaging any expensive sensors or components. You just plug it into the cigarette lighter or clip it on the battery posts and away you go. The LEDs are bright and easy to see, so it's a breeze to use.

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This is a Great 12V automotive electrical tester in comes with a battery direct hookup adapter which i was not expecting... it is simply great with the convenience of integrated light there's no need for a drop light or additional flash light to light the area you need to check it is simply a great tool to in your tool box I love it...!!!

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Worked well for 2 days and then it just stopped working properly . Based on that I would have a hard time recommending it for anyone who plans on using it daily .

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It comes with a cigarette lighter adapter for in car testing, which worked well while installing a radio in my truck. Large battery cables are included for any testing that is required when testing underhood.

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

EKLIPES Motorcycle, ATV, Jet Ski & Snowmobile Cell Phone and GPS Adapter

EKLIPES Motorcycle, ATV, Jet Ski & Snowmobile Cell Phone and GPS AdapterReceived the EKLIPES motorcycle GPS adapter. Mounted it on my bike. Tried to use the waterproof cover attached to the adapter and found it was TOO BIG to fit in the adapter... How in blazes do they sell something like that? Had to use my dremel to grind the cover down to size to fit. The only word that comes to mind is "incompetance". How does something like that get by product developemnent and product testing? Oh I know, THEY DON'T HAVE ANY!

Needless to say, I don't recommend this product... unless you've got your dremel handy.

The good:

This can be found for very cheap in brick and mortar stores (I got mine for $4)

It comes with an eyelet on both connectors (some cheap ones only have it on the ground)

The accessory outlet is fully enclosed so it is theoretically waterproof

The outlet is removable thanks to the quick attach cables

The bad:

The outlet is very loose. It's easy to pull any powered devices far enough out to lose connection. This is bad on anything that vibrates (say, motorcycles, ATVs, jet skis, and snowmobiles).

The fuse cover basically falls off if you look at it funny. You'll need to tape it on.

The waterproof cap is over-sized and will not fit unless you cut the rubber.

In the end I would not recommend this product. RadioShack sells a much better EnerCell outlet for a few dollars more than I bought this one for (and a lot less than what it is selling for on Amazon).

Avoid this at all costs. You'll just be wasting your time if you're looking to add a power outlet to your motorcycle.

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This adapter is perfect for my cell-phone recharge wire. I use my Nokia E71X AT&T Navigator GPS when I ride cross country. Very convenient is the adapter's end fixture that plugs into my Battery Buddy recharge wire, which I keep attached to my bike's battery. The only complaint I have is the internal wiring in the molded rubber plug fixture has a loose connection and the connection to the battery is intermittently broken with engine and road vibration. I haven't tried replacing it on warranty as I'm always using the adapter.

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We were very excited to have a phone charger on our motorcycle trip, but found that this outlet on this device will not securely hold a phone charger plug in place to receive a connection if there is any movement at all. I literally had to hold the charger into the adaptor with my hand for an hour while riding on the back of a motorcycle in order to keep our GPS charged. This was pretty ridiculous and I will not recommend this product to anyone.

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The package includes a harness to connect to the battery, and a cigarette lighter adapter to connect you accessories. Comparing the harness with the ones provided with other products (i.e., Deltran battery tender) the Eklipes is of a much inferior quality and it looks cheaper, too. Eyelet connectors are not very good, and the fuse holder does not have a secure cap (it tends to fall). In addition, the workmanship on the connectors could be improved. In regards to the adapter, it comes with a cap bigger than the adapter, so I ended up cutting it out and not using it. The cigarette adapter is usable but not the best out there, and the harness could be used for an application where there is no much vibration (I won't use it in a motorcycle), and where does not need to have a good seal for the fuse (I won't use it in a boat). For a few extra bucks you could get something of a much better quality.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Honeywell HW400PI DC to AC 400 Watt Power Inverter

Honeywell HW400PI DC to AC 400 Watt Power InverterIt worked well for 2 weeks and seemed to provide good power from a cigarette ligher outlet. The fan is much louder than most similar units and can just barely be heard above the car noise at highway speed. The fan is completely off with no load, but turns on full for any significant load. I powered laptops with the unit for two weeks, then I connected the unit to a handheld car vacuum. The vacuum ran for a few seconds and the inverter died. No user replaceable fuses were inside. The fuses I did see were not blown. An important lesson.. always test inverters with full loads before the warrenty is up.

Received this inverter a couple of weeks ago and I am happy with its performance. I am preparing for an extended photography trip across the US and needed an inverter that met my power requirements, was quite while operating, and built to last. I also needed duel electrical sockets and a USB port. This unit appeared to have it all. Several reviews were encouraging and since having most of my budget being spent on some major items for my trip, the price was right.

I have tested the product several times already and it works as expected and is even quieter than I had expected. Which is nice since driving will provide enough noise on its own, I certainly didn't want any more. If I had one issue I would have preferred that the wire from the lighter plug to the unit be a foot or two longer. But using the middle console lighter socket allows me plenty of room to hide it on the floor behind the front seats.

Now, the real test will be how it handles fairly heavy use, recharging laptop and camera batteries as well as brewing small pots of coffee for my sixty days on the road. I leave in mid may (2011) and will try to provide an update upon my return. If interested my website for the trip is

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Permatex 26984 Tune-Up Kit

Permatex 26984 Tune-Up KitIf you are like me and you normally do a tune-up or two every year, this is probably enough for a few years. It is obviously not the most economical way to buy anti-sieze compound OR dielectric grease, since they come in much larger containers for not much higher cost. One question that HAS to be asked is 'WHY did they put the anti-sieze compound in a packet instead of resealable a tube?' I think the obvious answer is that they want you to throw it away so you will have to buy more next time. A little anti-sieze compound goes a long way, and I bet I can make that little packet last a few years! I keep it in a special sealed container in my garage so it doesn't get lost.

I used this to keep my spark plugs from seizing in my aluminum head Seadoo engines. This kit included the dielectric grease which you put on the connection to the plug to keep it from corroding. Four plugs in two Seadoos and this kit was more than enough to complete that job.

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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Belkin AC Wall and USB Charger for iPod with Dock Connector (White)

Belkin AC Wall and USB Charger for iPod with Dock Connector
  • USB/AC wall charger designed for all dock-connecting iPods; compatibility: iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G; nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod touch; iPod mini
  • Connects to audio player via included iPod-to-USB cable
  • Ideal as backup charger for traveling or the office
  • Cable measures 4 feet long for easy connections
  • Backed by 3-year warranty

The first time I used this wall charger, it did exactly what it was supposed to do, which was charge my iPod. Even though it doesn't seem relevant, I enjoyed the little blue light on the face of the unit. After using it, I unplugged the charger and set in on my desk. The second time I tried to plug in the charger, no lie, I noticed the electrical prongs from the charger itself were still in the wall outlet. Yep. When I unplugged the charger, the metal prongs broke off and stayed in the wall. It happened so easily that I didn't even notice it had broken until the next time I tried to use it. The most fun part about it was trying to find a useful rubber or plastic tool to pull the prongs out of the outlet. Yes it will charge your iPod. Yours may not break. Mine did. Luckily, Belkin seems to have pretty good customer service and warranties, so they are replacing the charger for free. All I have to do is pay to ship the defective unit to them :)

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I originally purchased this product as I was traveling outside of the US and wanted something lightweight that I could use anywhere for both my iPhone and iPod as a recharger. This product has more than met my expectations. It is extremely lightweight to the point where I can slip it into my pants pocket, go wherever I need to go, and use it. I use this at home to keep my phone charged next to my bed, and use it to quickly charge my iPod when I'm not near my computer.

Note that the USB-to-device cord is only for recharging your devices; you can actually connect it to your computer, however, it will not transfer files, just recharge your device.

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I have always been very pleased with Belkin products. This charger is no different. But, the blue charging light is too bright. I purchased this charger for my bedroom and the blue light is like a night light. I am no longer 3 years old and afraid of the dark.

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Works perfectly. Only problem is the bright blue light. It is difficult to sleep with it charging.

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Charger works, USB cable doesn't. So I use my own cable.

I read the reviews and it seems this Belkin unit works "great" if it works at all. And if it doesn't work people are understandably unhappy. I didn't return mine, I just threw out the cable and used the one I got with my iPod. Works fine that way. I figure I lucked out in that it was just the cable that was bad. If the whole thing was bad I'd have to return it for a refund. Too bad they don't just sell the wall wart without the cable. We wasted a bit of time trying to figure out what was wrong.

Probably wouldn't wanna buy Belkin products again. I can't see why poor quality control wouldn't be the norm in all their other products.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Husky Liners Classic Style Custom Fit Molded Front Floor Liner for Select Toyota Tundra/Sequoia Mod

Husky Liners Classic Style Custom Fit Molded Front Floor Liner for Select Toyota Tundra/Sequoia ModelsI found the fit to be about perfect but the material is a bit flimsy and is slippery when wet.

These floor liners do a wonderful job of protecting the carpet and containing mud, snow etc. and they also look great. Fit and finish is wonderful, and they are easy to clean (just take em out and hose em off). I have had these is several trucks, and will probably have them in my next one too!

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Perfect fit to the floor, high sides keep the snow, ice and slush off the carpet and on the mats

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Friday, January 17, 2014

Exide 75DTORB Orbital Sealed VRLA AGM Automotive Battery

Exide 75DTORB Orbital Sealed VRLA AGM Automotive BatteryI am very happy with this battery. My old battery in the van died and so I bought this one. The van starts right up and it appears to work well. I would buy again.

I had wanted a sealed AGM battery for my car and so I settled for this one. So far so good. I will keep this review updated.

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I bought this AGM battery because I got tired of my old battery and its acid leaks. I was lucky to be able to fix the acid leaks a little early so no real damage was done to my car. This battery is not an exact fit though. I had to use it without the plastic battery tray because the positive cable was too short and would not reach with the tray in place. So the battery is installed but there is tension on the + cable and it sits a little crooked in the engine bay.

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Monday, January 6, 2014

Battery Tender 021-0156 Battery Tender Plus 12V Battery Charger True Gel Cell Model

Battery Tender 021-0156 Battery Tender Plus 12V Battery Charger True Gel Cell ModelI just talked to the manufacturer. The regular Battery Tender Plus will charge lead acid, SGM, and Gel cell batteries. THIS model is not a regularly available model from the manufacturer, and should ONLY be used for the TRUE GEL BATTERY that is on the newer BMW motorcyles. This charger is optimized for that battery and is not optimized for other battery types (although it will work, but not optimally since it will not provide the best voltages needed.) A gel cell battery is not the same as a true gel battery, hence the confusion that people are having.

So .. will it work? Yes. Is it recommended by the manufacturer and optimized for other battery types? No.

The above is from my conversation with a representative from Deltran. Please do not flame me if you don't agree with what the manufacturer told me. I suggest you call them if there are disagreements. I just wanted to post this to provide some clarification since I am in the market for the Battery Tender Plus. Deltran's recommendation was to go with model 02-0128 unless I have the appropriate BMW motorcycle.

Thanks.

I purchased this product in February of 2011 and it seemed to work fine. It says that this model can be used as a battery charger and it will change from charge mode to float/maintenance charge mode without damaging the battery like trickle chargers. In July of 2011 it just stopped working while it was connected to my classic car battery in float/maintenance charge mode. Of course I bought this model for its 10 year warranty, but now I find out that in addition to having to pay to ship it to the company, I also have to pay $15.95 for them to do Warranty Evaluation, & shipping & handling fees. When you pay $47.00 for an item and it costs you around $30.00 to pay for shipping & return shipping, what is the point of the warranty? This is supposed to be "the best" of battery chargers and they basically want me to pay for anything done to the unit. I am not impressed!

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This little charger works great and takes up very little space. Product dimensions are incorrectly listed as 11x4x11 inches and 2.4 lb it is aproximately 4x3x3 inches, and can't weigh more than a half pound. It also lists the "Battery Tender 081-0069-6 Ring Terminal Harness with Black Fused 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug" as a "frequently bought together" item, but mine came with one. You only need more if you are planning to permanently mount them to more than one vehicle.

There seems to be some confusion as to what batteries this will charge. It is optimized for gel cells, which require a lower charging voltage than AGM or flooded. However, it is compatible with the latter 2 types. If you do not have true gel cell batteries, this is not the charger you want, but if you have a mix of 12V gel cell and 12V lead acid batteries, it will handle all of them. 021-0123 and 021-0128 are optimized for AGM batteries, compatible with flooded (STD), and not reccomended for gel cells. 021-0069 is optimized for flooded (STD) batteries, compatible with AGM batteries, and and not reccomended for gel cells. The 012-0156 does everything.

The only thing this charger won't do that I need is to charge 6V batteries, but at the price, I can't expect them to include that capability, so I'll buy their 6v model also.

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After some correspondence with Odyssey Batteries (Enersys), it ends up that the battery tenders don't have a high enough float voltage for their batteries. This is all very confusing of late (gel cell, lead acid, dry cell, etc). Since the float voltage is not high enough, the battery is only about 90% charged max. I measured my BT+ at 13.24V while in float mode. Odyssey says that the float needs to be 13.5V minimum. Here's a quote from their service department:

"There are many great chargers that work well with most batteries on the market that do not fully charge the ODYSSEY battery so if your charger floats at less than 13.5V then it will sulfate the battery and it will fail premature due to consistent undercharging and maintaining the battery in an undercharged condition. Most Battery Tenders float at less than 13.5V"

So, don't plan on using a BT+ on an Odyssey battery. Now I understand why the engine wasn't cranking over as I thought it should. Time to find a better charger. I wish BT would mention this in their product descriptions/website/etc to save the consumer the hassle. I did find a recommended battery chrager list on Odyssey's website. To be fair, my other BT's have worked great on my lead acid batteries.

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Best little electronic item I have bought recently. Little is what it is. The Battery Tender unit is really tiny compared to the old horse of a charger I was used to using. Very effective and very smart little unit. I tried more for a chuckle to see if I could wake up a scooter battery that showed a .5 volt remaining out of 12.4v initial start. It made up over 10v of relative charge in what was a dead battery. I was amazed and very satisfied with the capability of the Tender. Since there is no line voltage output it is a very safe unit to have around. It will hold your battery at full charge for many years. Any vehicle with a battery in it needs a Battery Tender if it is stored for more than a month at a time.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Shorai LFX36L3-BS12 Extreme Rate Lithium Iron Powersports Battery

Shorai LFX36L3-BS12 Extreme Rate Lithium Iron Powersports Batterybattery is very light weight and easy to install. dual battery terminal hookup is great for separating auxillary connections from main positive/negitive connections. if you need more foam shims, the manufacture will send them for no charge. seller was extreemly helpful. I installed on a 2009 HD Ultra Glide but found the current draw with all systems off (security/radio) was still high enough that I needed to order the battery charger. recommendation is get the battery charger when you order the battery and save a little on shipping.

The battery is lighter than my original amd provides very good starting for my 2300cc Triumph Rocket 3. The dealer is also very reliable and honest.

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Friday, August 9, 2013

Shuriken SK-BT20 20ah Battery

Shuriken SK-BT20 20ah Batterynot the most powerfull battery but for its size it very powerfull..... for the price it cant be beaten.. solved my light dimming issues very happy so far

Thanks for the battery. It's what I needed and it's performing like it should. I do appreciate it and if anything else is neede in the future I will be checking back with you all.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

2nd Generation Audio FM Transmitter and Car Vehicle Charger for the Philips GoGear SA3021/37 - Uses

2nd Generation Audio FM Transmitter and Car Vehicle Charger for the Philips GoGear SA3021/37 - Uses Gomadic TipExchange Technology
  • Full FM frequency spectrum is available and is user selectable in 0.1MHz increments from 88.1 to 107.9 MHz. Advanced Digital PLL sound coding maintains stable and high quality sound.
  • Transmitters emit a powerful FM signal that is the maximum allowed by FCC regulation. Advanced signal isolation provides crystal clear sound quality.
  • Smart technology circuit architecture provides precision voltage and resistor regulation specific to the Philips GoGear SA3021/37. Protects the internal battery longevity by modulating the charge in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Product is designed to last and is backed by our Gomadic Lifetime Warranty. Buy with confidence!
  • Generous LED screen clearly displays current frequency setting. Transmitter frequency continues to be locked in even when vehicle power is cut.

This device met my expectations for the money I spent. Once the available FM is found in the area of commuting, the sound from my MP3 player through car's speakers is clear. The cable it comes with is long enough to keep the gadges wherever you'd like inside the car.

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Sunday, July 7, 2013

Mini 10W Car / Auto DC Charger for the Philips GoGear HDD6330 with Gomadic Brand Power Sleep techno

Mini 10W Car / Auto DC Charger for the Philips GoGear HDD6330 with Gomadic Brand Power Sleep technology - Designed to last with TipExchange Technology
  • Gomadic TipExchange Technology protects your investment by providing a means to change/upgrade your charger by simply swapping the physical charging tip. (Charging tip for Philips GoGear HDD6330) included with additional tips sold separately)
  • Intelligent circuit provides precise output voltage and resistor configuration specific to the Philips GoGear HDD6330. This ensures battery is safely and efficiently charged without affecting battery longevity.
  • Charger provides a full 10W (2,000mAh) of available current in a small form factor a little over 1 inch long. Flexible, straight cable measure 50 inches in total length.
  • Power Sleep"" feature will cut power draw of charger by over 99% when not in use. Charger will draw less than 0.1W of power when in ""ready state"" (e.g. not connected to the Philips GoGear HDD6330).
  • Backed by the Gomadic Lifetime Warranty. This is a quality product that is built to be the last car charger you ever buy!

Product works great and does seem to charge faster than the wall charger that came with my device. I have used it numerous times and do not have any complaints.

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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Energizer 84025 1000-Watt Power Inverter

Energizer 84025 1000-Watt Power InverterHas all the bells and whistles and easy to hook up but make sure you use 4 gauge cable and a 140-150 AMP Circuit Breaker I found one at a local Custom Car install place in town for $20. You must allow a high amount of power to it but that is true with all Inverters at 1000 Watts. SMARThome (who I got mine from)Is not an authorized reseller and you will NOT be able to get Tech Support from the manufacturer nor do they offer support, unless bought from an Authorized Dealer you get no support. NO USB Hookup like I understood it would have.

Works great with anything up to 1000W. Make sure your voltage source can supply the current needed for it though. Using a standard vehicle Lead Acid battery there was no problems. With smaller batteries I had trouble getting over 200W

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Friday, June 28, 2013

Perko 8501DP Marine Battery Selector Switch

Perko 8501DP Marine Battery Selector SwitchSo I found out, after I purchased, that these switches are not waterproof. Not a huge problem, except, if you read up on users experiences with them, you'll find out that over the years the spray gets into them. The spray will corode the switch terminals and leave you stranded. I ended up ordering a Blue Sea Systems 9001e. It's not only water proof, but you don't have to put the batteries in parallel on your way to putting the second battery on. If your main battery has a shorted cell, on your way from "1" to "2", you'll cross "ALL". "All" will effectivly put the shorted cell in your main battery across the terminals of your second battery. High current and heat WILL follow. The 9001e doesn't work this way and it's waterproof. Your call.

This is a bullet proof battery management control unit. Installation is easy and flexible. Also, it is not limited to marine environment use. The unit we installed is on a race car transport trailer that utilizes two marine grade 1000 amp batteries to power the 12 volt lighting and trailer jack systems while the on board generator power or AC adaptors are not in use. The switching options guarantee minum power supply to run all our on demand 12 volt requirements while insuring power by utilizing full shut off position between race events.

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Works like a charm!! Our old switch was very difficult to turn, and finally got corroded from use in a salt water environment. This new one is great We love it!

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bought this and had my dealer install it. It works perfectly Highly recommend for the boat usage. it gives piece of mind when you have a 2nd charged battery on standby/.

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a must have for boat owners, easy to install and works exactly as described and the price was the best i could find here on amazon. I have to get another one for my little boat now.

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