Showing posts with label lithium ion car batteries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lithium ion car batteries. Show all posts

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Scosche EAGU60-4 60 amp AGU Fuse - 4 Pack

Scosche EAGU60-4 60 amp AGU Fuse - 4 PackGood quality 60 amp AGU fuse. You can't blow it with this choice. (pun intended)

The fuses seem to work ok. The ends are firmly attached to the glass body, and it conducts electricity. No issues. If you need it, then this is a cheap way to get the fuses.

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does the job as expected. works well. i like it. came on time. good price. i was happy with my purchase.

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I bought these about a year ago. Please note I am not pushing a huge amount of power through them. I put my first one in and still as of yet have to replace.

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High quality and high amp ratings. But it boils down to its a fuse. It either works or it doesn't.

Mine work..

Corey

Sunday, October 12, 2014

American Terminal B221 Ring Terminal Assortment Kit

American Terminal B221 Ring Terminal Assortment Kit
  • Economical
  • Ring Terminal Kit
  • Perfect Fit For A Mobile Tool Box

I got this so I could put my wires into something and attach them to the battery. It is for my underglow and bare wires inside the terminals wasn't the best idea I don't think. Anyways, these will now go outside the socket and not inside. I think that is why my battery died. This kit has much more in it than I thought, looks exactly like picture, but more terminals than I thought. Great variety of sizes as well. It will fit my battery terminals just fine and then some. Good kit for the price!

Friday, September 26, 2014

Bravo View IH-05A – SINGLE SOURCE Automotive IR Wireless Headphones

Bravo View IH-05A – SINGLE SOURCE Automotive IR Wireless Headphones
  • Single Source Connectivity
  • Multi-level Adjustable Headband
  • Fold Flat Design for Seat Pocket Storage
  • Auto Mute & Auto Power Off
  • Mini-jack Audio Input for MP3 and iPod

I have a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca with the factory rear DVD system.

The Bravo View IH-05A headphones work flawlessly as a replacement set.

Build quality is great. Comfort is great, better than OEM. Sound quality is equal to or better than the factory phones. I just picked them up tonight so I don't have long term data.

The volume level matches exactly to the factory headphones and can be set too loud which is good to combat road noise. These are wrap around the ear more instead just lying flat.

I get ear lobe pain from the OEM phones after 1/2 hour. I don't think I will with these.

We picked up 2 sets!!!! Can't wait for the next road trip.

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Purchased these elsewhere, after they were backordered for 6+ weeks from Amazon.

These were purchased to replace missing original headphones on a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban that we purchased used. The factory DVD player in the Suburban is a Panasonic brand. We purchased these for use by our children aged 7yrs and 5yrs primarily for use on 2+ hour trips so they could watch their movies and mom/dad could listen to the stereo or talk. We also occasionally use for 30-45+ minute trips around town. We have owned these now for 3 months we live in the southwest, where it's HOT!

These worked wonderfully straight out of the box. Battery usage is conservative, although it would have been nice to have an auto shut-off switch. The sound quality is really good sound connoisseurs may be disappointed, but it is decent enough to keep the kiddos entertained, and not bad for the adults either. There is no strange humming or annoying noises. Reception seemed pretty good, even sitting in the third row seat of our SUV. Quality and durability seems good. These headphones are always in the truck, and temps in the SW easily reach the 90's to 110's during the summer. These have held up beautifully in the heat. My son already stepped on one, and the plastic above one of the padded earphones broke. We were able to duct-tape it back together and it still works, although that side of the headphone cannot be swivelled any longer. The swivelling option is nice, but rather futile, since the headphones are somewhat bulky. Even if you have the earpad swiveled around to make them flat, they're too big to put in the seat-pockets in front of you. Mine usually end up on the floor.

Fit is comfortable for adults these have an oblong shape around the ear and seem to have a decent amount of padding.

For our children, however, these are very uncomfortable. The headphones are big, rather bulky, and somewhat heavy on their heads. The vinyl pad on the ears, actually makes their little ears hot, and they have stopped wearing them almost completely. My kiddos can still put-up-with the uncomfortable fit for shorter 30-45 minute rides, but it is too painful for them to wear on any trip lasting 1+ hours.

I have now ordered the SSL SHP Wireless Headphones by Soundstorm from Amazon. I am hoping for a better fit for my kiddos. I will keep these for the rare moment when we may have an adult sitting in the back with the kiddos. Check back for my review of the Soundstorm headphones. I am hoping for same good sound quality, reception and durability coupled with a leaner, more comfortable fit for my kiddos. Note: I wait 3-4 months+ before reviewing anything I have purchased.

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UPDATE Nov, 2011

Wanted to update my review after purchasing the SSL SHP Wireless Headphones and comparing to these.

The Bravo headphones are by far a better quality earphone -both in sound, range and comfort. The Bravos also have a much better battery life than the SSL SHP's.

To help with comfort, I purchased the GPSCheap GPSC-REP02 Replacement Earpads for $6.95 here on Amazon.

These spongy earpads offered a more comfortable earpad for my kiddos than the vinyl earpads that come standard on these.

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Odyssey PC1200LMJT Automotive and LTV Battery

Odyssey PC1200LMJT Automotive and LTV BatteryI have used several Odyssey batteries. ALL have performed as advertised and they are the most reliable batteries so far. I always buy the largest, most powerful battery the space will accommodate and, in our climate of temperature extremes, alway a metal-clad battery. None has failed, used in motorcycles, snowmobiles, lawn tractor, cars and trucks. The extreme cost coupled with the extended life has always made these products a good value. The big bonus is the reduced servicing and replacement time.

This is my third Odyssey battery. I have installed a PC1750 in my truck and a PC1500 in my Viper. Both those installations went smooth a direct replacement for the stock battery.

So finally I got the PC1200 for my Mustang. I was expecting the install to be a breeze, but I was in for a total surprise: This battery does not have any hold-down tabs on the bottom. Unlike the 1500 and 1750 that both have tabs, all sides on the 1200 are flat! There's no way the Mustang stock hardware can secure this battery. Fortunately I found a simple bracket (Google "Metal Battery Strap HDS") that works with most Ford and GM style OEM battery trays and is only $20.

However, after installing the aforementioned aftermarket bracket, I stubled onto another issue: While the bracket makes sure to keep the battery in place in case of an accident, it does not prevent the battery from sliding around inside the tray. It turns out the battery glides rather easily because the bottom is not flat the metal jacketing is folded down the sides of the battery, creating a 1/2" wide "frame" and the battery slides in the tray just like if it was on furniture glides. Tightening down the aftermarket bracket hard would probably solve the problem, but this is IMHO a bad idea since the bracket might be pressing down on spots on the battery that are not created to withstand pressure and this may possibly damage the battery. I solved the problem by attaching an 8x7" piece of 3/16" thick self-adhesive Neoprene rubber pad to the bottom of the battery. This gives excellent friction agains gliding since the non-sticky side of the pad molds itself to the bottom of the tray (which is not completely flat) and the battery now sits rock steadily in place. Finally I'm completely happy with the install!

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This battery is perfect for Jeep Wrangler TJ (1997-2006). It fits in the stock location without any modifications, utilizing the stock hold-downs no problem. The battery is actually slightly smaller than stock.

Since this is a sealed battery, it is great for off-roading, where a classic battery could spill due to extreme angles. And since this is a deep-cycling battery it is well matched for heavy electrical winch use.

A metal jacket gives an extra layer of protection to the tough construction.

This battery handled years of abuse in my jeep, and I replaced it with the same model.

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

PYLE PLMCA30 Motorcycle Mount Amplified 200 Watt x 2 Stereo Sound System with Dual Handlebar Mount

PYLE PLMCA30 Motorcycle Mount Amplified 200 Watt x 2 Stereo Sound System with Dual Handlebar Mount Speakers
  • 200 Watts X 2 micro amplifier with Wire harness - Speaker Dimensions : 2.5''(W) x 2.5''(H) x 3.75''(L)
  • Dual 2.25'' Bullet style Wheatherproof speakers- Amplifier Dimensions : 3.25''(W) x 1.25''(H) x 2''(L)
  • Universal handlebar mount rotary volume control
  • 12 Volt T-TAP
  • Easy Chorome Stainless Mounting Brackets and Accessories included

I really didn't expect much from this kit as I see systems which cost multiple times the amount with very similar specifications, so what could this kit possible bring to the table at the budget price point it's currently going for? Plus as I'm thinking of selling the bike that I put these on, I really didn't want to spend the earth.

I have to say though I'm very happy with both the kit's contents, the look and build of the speakers and the actual audio that pours out of them. I have made a quick video which will better demonstrate the set up so feel free to take a look at it now. Please note that the stereo effect and loudness is lost on this compressed video but let me assure you these are very loud and sound great with no distortion until you turn it up to 100% and then it's minimal as you will hear in the video. At highway speeds of 70+ you can still hear them although you have to have them turned up quite high. When you come to a stop you realize just how loud they are though obnoxiously loud at full whack!

So I used a fuse tap (if you search for fuse tap on amazon you'll find lots of them for pennies) to hook the amp directly to the wiring harness of the bike and I ground it to the frame both spade and ground connector were supplied. It is is important that you don't just hook the kit up to the battery as you don't want the amp bleeding it dry during downtime, and an amp at 200 Watts wouldn't take long to drain it at all. So either add an inline switch (not supplied but easy to add) or hook up to your ACC/auxiliary on the bike or do what I did and tap into the ignition fuse directly.

Very happy with the result. If you're in the market for a low price, high quality speaker set up for your bike then this could very well be it.

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Not a bad little stereo. I had a better sounding system on my last bike (a shark stereo), but it was UGLY! This system sounds fine, but I did have to set my iPod to an equalizer setting of almost no bass in order to avoid distortion. I have loud aftermarket pipes and a windshield and I can hear it fine at highway speeds.

Since this is the lower-grade model, Pyle kind of jips you on installation hardware. The brackets for mounting the speakers are small "z" shaped brackets, which are useless for handlebar mounting. I went to Lowe's and bought some 1" anodized, rubber-sheathed "p" brackets for a little over a buck and used them to mount the speakers to the handlebars. I need to go buy another set to mount the volume control to the handlebars.

I think the next stereo up (the -60 model) gets you the chrome "p" brackets plus a higher watt amp and am/fm too. I never use the am/fm and found the "p" brackets for cheap, so the only reason for me to buy the upgrade would be for the larger amp.

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PYLE PLMCA30 Motorcycle Mount Amplified 200 Watt x 2 Stereo Sound System with Dual Handlebar Mount Speakers

What a great product for the price! I put this on my 07 Heritage Softail. I was very suprised at how loud it was.

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Reasonable for city driving. Over 35-40mph can't hear much. Worked fine for 2 months, then mysteriously stopped working. Presumably something fried inside the amp.

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So here is a video review of the plmca30 which we installed on a buddy's ATVyou can see how to hook it up and judge for yourselves. I think for the money it's awesome!

Sunday, July 6, 2014

GTMax Black 3.5mm FM Transmitter Car Charger for Sony Walkman 4GB 8GB Video MP3 Player S736 S738, W

GTMax Black 3.5mm FM Transmitter Car Charger for Sony Walkman 4GB 8GB Video MP3 Player S736 S738, Walkman 8GB Video MP3 Player S638, Walkman 4GB 8GB Video MP3 Player E436 E438
  • GTMax the Exclusive Brand of BlueMall. Only in the United States.

The transmitter works as advertised, however it lacks signal strength when dialed into the unused FM Station of choice. If one turns the volume ALL THE WAY UP! on your WALKMAN or BLACKBERRY, you can hear the music ADEQUATELY. To compensate for the lack of volume and clarity, I also needed to increase the volume control on my car stereo and add some bass to the music in order to get to an adequate volume AND TONE for my discerning tastes. If there is a signal booster out there built into one of these transmitters, much like an equalizer used in days of old, it would be a great buy, but in my opinion, I guess you get what you pay for! Also, once you increase all the volume on you car stereo to get adequate volume, you have to remember to turn the volume down on your car stereo before you change channels otherwise you get a blast of over-amplified adjoining station signal!

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This transmitter work great with my sony walkman mp3. durable construction and very ergonomic. i will recomend this product to all sony mp3 user

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Allison 54-1400 Small Digital Clock, Stick-On

Allison 54-1400 Small Digital Clock, Stick-OnThis type of stick-on clock was once available at nearly every check-out stand in creation, no longer.

I needed it for my utility vehicle as I do not wear a watch doing ranch work. The clock was reasonably priced

but the shipping, in a padded envelope at nearly $7 was outrageous, and why I removed a star.

One additional feature this clock has, that none of the others I saw listed have, is that the lens over the

face is slightly magnified and makes reading the numbers easier. It is easy to set and so-far so good. We will see how it does in the cold.

UPDATE: Used it through the winter of 2010-11, down to -8. Clock held up, still using original battery. Use caution setting the buttons, they

are very sensitive and you can mess up the time easily and then you have to go through the program cycle again.

I needed a small battery operated clock. I am very happy with this purchaase. Both the time and dates are easy to read.

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We bought this clock to replace a different one we had in our car that died of heat. This one has survived all day inside a hot car and hasn't given out on us yet. It is small, like the size of a silver dollar--maybe smaller. But small is good. Who wants a huge friggen clock in their car?

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It is way smaller than it looks in the photo, you can barely see the numbers and has gained 9 minutes time in the last month. The shipping cost was about as much as the clock itself. Definitely not worth it!

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Purchasing this item was a great investment for a reliable product. The digital clock was great for my travel needs . You can stick the clock anywhere . Great purchase for the money.

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Motorola DTR550 Portable Digital Radio

Motorola DTR550 Portable Digital Radio
  • Allows users to access up to 20 public and 10 private groups
  • Allows other DTR radios on same group ID and channel to communicate
  • Transmits
  • Meets military 810 C, D, E, and F specifications for shock, vibration, water, dust and temperature extremes.
  • Stores recent call list up to last 10 transmissions.

I bought four of these radios after trying many others including the similar TriSquare brand. I faced many problems with the other radios including range, battery life, privacy, interfearence, voice quality and build quality. The only problems I've had with the DTR's is price and a slight delay from transmission to receive. I assume this delay is due to the digital encoding and decoding the unit has to do.

The range The range is much more than I need, the extended antennas improve it's capabilities even more. While running an event in a radio dense area of Walt Disney World I was able to effortlessly use them from the main level of the Dolphin hotel to the front gate of the theme park over 1.5 miles away, I was using the extended antenna.

The battery life With standard two-way radios I had 4 to 5 hours of heavy use before I had to change. With these I'm easily able to reach 7 and even passed 9 with the extended battery.

Privacy I'm finishing a computer science degree at UW Madison so the first thing I tried doing was to intercept the signal and see how easily I could listen in, something I can do effortlessly with standard radios. These radios not only use frequency hopping (FHSS) but have a digital encoded signal which makes it very hard to decode in real time. I was able to listen into the Trisquares without much effort because while they use FHSS, they don't digitally encode the signal. Please note this is not encryption and anything is always possible.

Interfearence I haven't experienced any interference with these radios, most likely because they operate on a different frequency than most other radios.

Voice quality Its many steps above a standard radio because it's digital but not quite the quality of a phone call. The great thing is NO STATIC since its digital.

Build Quality military spec....enough said.

Other great features I love that I am notified if the radio I'm try to reach is out of range or turned off. Also the ability to call a single radio works nicely when I need a private conversation. Takes 30 minutes for a full charge. Has an attachable keyboard for easy program. Holder that doesn't feel like a toy. Docking station for desk.

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Our team is fascinated by the reach and clarity of the transmission for these radios. The reach is more than the rated distance and floors by motorola. In open field with rolling hills we have achieved almost a 2 mile reach, with clear communication.

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The merchandise received was very good quaity, however the merchandise received was not exactly what I ordered. I ordered 2 of the same item and they were not identical in terms of features. One had the vibration mode and a long antenna and the other had a short antenna with no vibration mode.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Directed Electronics 904065 Clifford Replacement Keyless Remote

Directed Electronics 904065 Clifford Replacement Keyless Remote
  • Features Lock/Unlock, Trunk, Start. 3 button 6 channel "Cello" transmitter. Compatible with most G4/G5 systems. New carbon fiber finish.

I purchased two of these remotes as replacements for the ones I originally got with my car. They were easily programmable and the whole exercise was done in minutes. Got them for 30 bucks a piece. Great value for money!

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I have a arrow 3 keyless entry system installed in my car since 2003. The two remotes started working intermittently. Changed batteries, opened them up but to no avail. Turns out the metal contacts had just lost their flexibility after 7 yrs also the rubber contact points were worn. Bought this replacement, followed the straight forward instructions that came with the remote and now it works perfectly.

Friday, April 4, 2014

PowerDrive RPPD1000 1000-Watt DC to AC Power Inverter with USB Port and 2 AC Outlet

PowerDrive RPPD1000 1000-Watt DC to AC Power Inverter with USB Port and 2 AC OutletInstalled on 2012 Duramax LTZ. I have a built in platform that goes across the backseat floor area. This is where I installed unit. Would recommend that you use nothing smaller than a #3 wire with an inline fuse in the 80 to 100 amp range. You can get those type at the WalMart car stereo area. I use it to power large box fans, charge 36 volt batteries, dremel, jig saws. Won't power circular saw though. Couldn't have a truck without it!

I bought this because I show dogs and needed some source of power for blow drying my dogs and sometimes for these outside shows you need to have a generator or motorhome... I really didnt want to haul a noisy generator around and we dont have a motorhome or RV. I saw this on amazon and thought it was worth a try and thought it was neat that it just runs off your car battery. It worked great the first time I used it I could use my heavy duty Kool Dryer to dry my dogs and other things such as hair dryer. I learned this was worth the money and glad i got it and tried it out. Highly recommend. A lot of people at the shows thought it was pretty cool and such a neat idea! :) Great service from the seller too. Came in great condition and as described!

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I didn't expect it to run as well as it does. i reccomend it for like a small tv, blender, accesorries, etc.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Odyssey 75/86-PC1230DT Automotive and LTV Battery

Odyssey 75/86-PC1230DT Automotive and LTV BatteryFor those that don't need it, then you probably don't need to spend the money. But if you need a dry battery, this is the one. It can sit for up to 2 years without having to charge it and without going bad. It can handle the heaviest off-roading you can throw at it without damage. And it has more reserve power than just about any wet cell battery there is...this thing goes forever. Don't drive your car alot?; do serious off-roading?; or just need tons of power for high-end stereos, etc? ..then get this battery and you'll never have a problem again.

I put this battery in my wife's 2007 Chevy Aveo LT.

Why did I spend $300 for a battery? Here are my reasons:

A.) I never want her to have a dead battery and be stuck somewhere with the kids. With this, even if one of the doors isn't shut all the way and the interior light stays on, she should have a fighting chance that the car will still turn over (despite what some have told me... speculators).

B.) Lifespan of the battery. I have heard these guys can last 10+ years. Wow.

I did some research on the Optima and the Odyssey and came back with mixed reviews on the Optima. Most said when they (Optimas) were made in the US, they were great. Now Optima has moved production to Mexico (call it "maximization of profits!") and as a result, the quality has dropped somewhat. The Odyssey is made by a company called Enersys, which produces batteries for aircraft and military applications. Clearly, we see which battery is the better of the two. Enough said.

However, you can spend up to twice the amount of $$ for an Odyssey Battery in comparison to the Optima.

I have only had this battery in the car for three months. The only complaint I have is that the label on the top of the battery has an air bubble underneath it; however, this COULD have something to do with the car's battery fastener (over-tightened, maybe?).

BUT, about four days ago, I left the trunk/decklid open on the car (which has a light in the trunk area). This was

open for every bit of 9-10 hours, all night long and into the morning. WIDE open, illuminated the whole while. I cringed when I noticed it the next morning on my way to the office.

Needless to say, the car cranked right over, battery had FULL power from a night of lighting up the trunk.

That's what 760 COLD CRANKING AMPS does, and will continue to do for a long time.

Oh, by the waythis is a durable battery, but it has thin plates of pure virgin lead in it. The thin plates are crucial to the lifespan and function of the battery. If you can, order this battery from Batteries Plus (they will pull your old battery and install your new one for you) -not Amazon.com. I have heard horror stories and witnessed the severe lacking of adequate shipping packaging that Amazon incorporates with their shipments.

If you trust Amazon with your $300+ dollar battery with thin plates of pure virgin lead... be mindful of the shipping.

Cheers.

Josh, Saint Louis, MO

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Chamberlain CLULP1 Universal Laser Garage Parking Assist

Chamberlain CLULP1 Universal Laser Garage Parking AssistI installed 2 of these units in my garage and am reasonably satisfied with them. My biggest complaint is that the laser dot should be brighter. When entering the garage on a bright summer day it is difficult to see the dot. One of my cars is silver and the other is dark gray. I can't see the dot until it hits my dash which is black in both cars.

The installation was extremely straightforward since the units were attached to a Chamberlain system. One potential "gotcha" is that the wiring that comes with the unit is too short for most garages. You will likely need to buy some additional two conductor wire and spice it to the end of the existing wire.

These units can be used with non-Chamberlain systems or for that matter in a garage without any opener system. Each unit is supplied with a plug in the wall AC adaptor. With the unit attached to the adaptor, the laser stays on all the time. Obviously, I can't comment about how long the unit would last when set up this way.

I bought this unit thinking how could I go wrong with a Chamberlain product. I was wrong, this product is simply a waste of time and money. The laser beam is so small and weak that it's nearly impossible to see and even harder to adjust. I played with it for several hours trying to get the beam to stay in one place long enough to test it. I have it firmly mounted to my ceiling and it moves by itself when trying to adjust it. Then once it's close to where you want it, the beam is so small and weak that you can't see it unless the car is stopped. I would not recommend spending the money on this prodct. There are many more garage parking assist products that work much better and are cheaper.

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Don't use those annoying looking "tennis balls" hanging from the ceiling! get this laser parking assist to give your garage that clean sleek look it used to have.

I bought this and installed it on my Chamberlain 3/4 HP Whisper Drive in about 5 minutes. It comes with wires and a power plug. If you are using this with a Chamberlain, you will not need to connect the power plug. All you do is connect 2 wires onto the quick connect plugs on the garage opener that control the safety sensor and that's it.

When you open the garage door, and walk pass the eyes, the laser comes on. The laser shuts off after awhile but once you walk pass the sensors again, the laser comes on. This is perfect if you leave your garage door open, leave and come back. It will trigger the laser no matter what goes through the garage.

The light pulsates and you point and adjust it to where you want it to beam. I wish it was brighter, but it works.

Easy to install, cheap, and works great. I recommend it.

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We added these to a Genie screw driver opener, but really if you don't have a Champerlain opener with the dedicated input for these laser lights then all installs will be the same. Your objectives is to:

a. Mount each light on the ceiling with a single screw. We mounted two lights because we had two parking spaces in our garage.

b. Run the wires to the garage door opener control head. We chose to run the wire up through the ceiling and into the crawl space above, and then drill a single 1/4 hole above the door opener and drop them down to the opener through this hole. If you drill the holes at the light end, where the middle of the light will be when mounted, then the wires won't show. A much cleaner installation for very little extra effort.

c. Attach the wires to one of your openers bulb socket so the laser lights go on/off with the garage door opener when you open/close the door, and off when the lights automatically turn off. This is made easy by buying a lamp socket to 110v two prong outlet adapter (about 80 cents at the hardware store), taking out one of the bulbs, screwing in the adapter, connect the wires from the laser lights to a single 110v adapter, and then plug this adapter into the outlet adapter. To keep the same level of light in the garage I replaced the 40 watt incandescent bulb with a 75 watt equiv florescent bulb in the one remaining lamp socket. At this point if you open/close the door you'll see the lasers pulsating (blinking).

d. This is the hardest part. Park your cars exactly where you want them in the garage. Now, aim the laser at a point on your dashboard which is easy to see. The movements are sensitive so this takes time.. but once set it's permanent and will only need to be done again when/if you change your car or the position you want it parked. We chose a spot on the middle of the top dash pad exactly in the middle so as we pull the car in we can watch it "walk" it's way up the dash and to the location we want.

e. Be sure to explain to all drivers how things work. For instance, if the garage door remains open and the lights time out the lasers will go off.. so if the door is open and the car outside, you sweep out the garage or whatever leaving the door open.. then when you put the car inside the laser will not be on. Someone just might keep going forward looking for that light to go on, far enough to hit something in front of the car. :)

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Great idea, however the projected dot is too small and not bright enough to be able to see. If they made one with some power I would snap it up, until then save your money.

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Monday, February 17, 2014

Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger

Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery ChargerIn the analysis of buying a Tender Jr. vs. a Tender Plus, the main issues are time to full charge, battery size, & parasitic draw. The Tender Plus (1.25) will get the job done twice as fast as the Tender Jr. (0.75). Both now are similar architecturally, save it be the charging power & lack of temperature compensation on the Jr. They both are 4 stage, both have the same sophisticated computer chip technology running the charging process, etc... I spoke to The Deltran(The Manufacturer) customer service department on 3 different occasions, making sure I had the facts right. The first 2 times I was misinformed about the temperature compensation issue. I am editing this review to be accurate as of today's date of 12/01/10. Because The Plus will bring a battery to full charge twice as quickly as The Jr. will, The Plus has a much better chance at overcoming a parasitic draw on your batteries power. Modern cars have sophisticated electronics that require constant power 24/7. Check all your battery connections & your alternator belt!!! If the connections are not clean & tight, clean it with original coca-cola and a rag / brush, make sure they fit snugly. If your alternator belt is too loose it will not charge your battery properly. If you only want to buy one Tender, don't cheap out, buy The Plus if you have the money to do so. If you want to buy 2 or 3 Tenders to make sure all your batteries are fully charged, the Jr. will probably do just fine. I personally alternate The Jr. between 3 different cars, if I had it to do over again, I would buy The Plus instead as I am not a patient person. Both models will turn off in 72 hours automatically if a full charge is not reached, & neither will start charging without at least 3 volts stored in the battery before initiating a charge. If you left your lights on for 4 days like I did, get a jump, & drive your car around for 30 minutes before hooking up any Tender to charge your dead battery. Either of these 2 Battery Tenders are the best in the world, don't bother doing anymore research, I have done it all for you. Buy one or buy both!!! I bought The Plus model a few months ago also... These babies save you $$$, time & frustration!!! Get the 25 foot extension if you want to charge a car that sits in the driveway, it's only $12. You might also want to buy the Cigarette Lighter Apapter to charge cars that have the battery in the trunk, like the BMW E39 models.

I bought my first Battery Tender Jr. about 20 years ago (for an antique car that I drove infrequently) and it worked fine for over 15 years. I included it with that antique car when I sold it, and as far as I know, it still works.

Based on my prior experience, on November 4, 2010, I bought another Battery Tender Jr. from Amazon for another infrequently driven car. It is now less than 1 year later, and that Battery Tender Jr. got so hot that the plastic case buckled and separated at the seam. So, planning to return it under warranty, I read their terms. Not only do I have to pay to ship that defective unit back to Deltran (which I expected), they also charge a fee for "Warranty Evaluation, Shipping & Handling"! That is OUTRAGEOUS! Since I have my receipt, my fee would be only $7.95 (if no receipt, fee is $11.95). It would cost me $18.90 ($7.95 plus $10.95 USPS Flat Rate medium box) to return it (or $22.90 if I didn't have a receipt which is more than the $21.39 cost of a new one from Amazon delivered!) Why bother with a warranty claim? If that was Deltran's plan from the outset to discourage warranty claims their so-called "warranty" is a fraudulent misrepresentation.

No doubt that my first, 20-year old Battery Tender Jr. was made in the USA. Not so with the second one the label says "Made in China". A piece of Junk!

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The battery Tender Jr. comes with 1 set of permanent mount ring terminals & 1 set of mini jumper cable clamps so you can hardwire 1 car & use the clamps whereever they are needed.The 1-way quick disconnect on the cord makes things very easy to hook up & unhook. And it is maintaining my battery fine, no more dead car.

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This is an easy to install and use battery tender. If you store your motorcycle during the winter you should use one of these to extend the life of your battery.

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Great Product. I needed a way to keep my minivan battery topped off during extended idle time because my electronic rust protection device was draining the battery. This product does the job beautifully! The only trouble that I ran into initially was that the charger would not start charging because my battery voltage had dropped below 3 volts (this is a safety feature built into the unit). Once I got the voltage up above 3 volts (by briefly attaching jumper cables to another vehicle), it charged just fine. It took a few hours initially, but now I keep the battery connected while the vehicle sits in the garage.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Generac 5791 iX800 800 Watt 38cc 4-Stroke OHV Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator

Generac 5791 iX800 800 Watt 38cc 4-Stroke OHV Gas Powered Portable Inverter GeneratorFollow up August 23rd, 2010:

Generac finally replaced my leaking unit. Hours of work on my part. The new unit idles quite different. On normal mode it idles significantly lower and flucuates up and down. In the economy mode, it simply idles even lower. The first unit seemed to idle normal (who knows) or high. In economy mode it flucuated up and down as stated in the manual. The electrical outlets are different. The first unit had commercial 120v outlets one plug vertical, one horizontal. I spent $50 for a commercial extension cord. The new unit has regular (parallel) plugs. Therefore I'll need to buy an adaptor. Unbelievable. If there are any more problems I simply will pay someone who knows what they are doing (Generac's service people do not) or throw the unit out. Stay away from this unit. And stay away from Generac.

June, 2010 Unit was defective out of box. Significant oil leak from engine even when not running. Took to 2 authorized Generac service shops. Still leaks. Leak is where 2 aluminum machine surfaces come together. Still trying to get resolution. Generac customer service fair at best. Takes considerable time to reach a human being. The unit already looks 2 years old due to the handling by the repair people and I've never used it. Generac has still not offered to replace. They "don't make the motors". A great excuse. I will contact Amazon corporate office if necessary to tell them not to sell this company's products and file in small claims court if necessary against Generac. Please consider other manufacturers' if you are looking for a small generator. I may be contacted at nfre at comcast dot net for photos of leak. Thank you.

I bought the generator to use on my boat to occasounally keep the batteries up when camped away from the marina. I was very disappointed in the loud noise level. It is advertised and also marked on the box as "ultra quiet"; well it is as loud as a lawn mower under load, and I wouldn't want to listen to that noise for hours at a time, nor subject that to fellow boaters nearby. I had expected maybe something that wouldn't be a nuissance and may be nearly as quiet as a Honda. No way, this is unacceptable to have to listen to.

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I bought this generator to use for charging a battery bank on an RV. I never got it to run for even 10 minutes, when I took it to the factory authorized repair depot they said it had water in the gas, they told Me this before working on it? The tank I fill My equipment with is used on 7 engines none of which had problems. The so called repair I had to pay for and accomplisehed nothing, I still cannot use the generator, and the factory refuses to warranty it. I have two other generators a 6 kw and a 1 kw both constant speed type one of which cost 99 dollars and puts this one to shame. Very poor showing and no warranty beware.

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Got this unit for a very low price through Amazon.com. Cranked it up and worked ok. Next day it would not hold voltage. took to authorized dealer. 4 weeks later told me the carborator was dirty and not covered by warranty. male bovineshit! the nit needed adjusting. a warranty charge. but why wait for the manufacture to come up with the payment when you can hit the owner with a $75 "clean carburetor" charge. What a rip off.

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Poor repair service. In the 7 months the repair company has had the thing it hasn't been touched. Generac won't approve the repair of a generator that didn't work right out of the box. Worst customer service i have ever seen. DO NOT BUY!!!

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Monday, November 25, 2013

Roadpro 12V, 2 Outlet Platinum Series Fused Cigarette Lighter Adapter with Short Cord

Roadpro 12V, 2 Outlet Platinum Series Fused Cigarette Lighter Adapter with Short CordHi. I thought a video of this interesting 12 volt splitter was the only way to review the product. I hope it helps you with your shopping.

This isn't a very complicated device so this review will be brief.

It effectively splits a 12v connection into two functional ones, each with a nice handy cap on it. Don't underestimate the usefulness of those two caps, as a stray bit of metal or anything conductive could blow the fuse on this.

Having mentioned the fuse, let me point out that not all splitters are manufactured with a fuse built into them. Without a fuse on the splitter itself a stray bit of metal or conductive material will cause the fuse in your car's electrical box to blow. This adds a little extra security as likely the fuse on the splitter is of a lower rating than that in your electrical box: so it blows first.

An earlier review mentioned electrical interference which made me wary about this product at first. However upon examination, I'm not exactly clear where such interference could be coming from. The splitter is incredibly simple with no real electrical processing being done to the power going through it. It's a fuse gated adapter with two connectors on it. As I have a zune controller and in line adapter running off one of the connectors on this, I was afraid that I would experience some hum or something similar to that mentioned in an earlier review. No issues here.

The wiring doesn't seem to be of high quality, but since I paid so little for it and don't plan on using it for heavy duty applications, that isn't something I will deduct for. The wiring is adequate and likely will not break unless I pull hard on it or abuse it.

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Very nice item, handy and safe. It is fused and saves digging under the dash for auto fuses when you overload it -and ends cover to prevent shorts and keep dust out when not in use. I love it and good value for money.

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I bought this after reading many of the reviews touting this as a great product. I was very disappointed. I am not certain what those folks were plugging into this splitter, but I just wanted to charge my phone and run my radar detector at the same time.

It is very low quality and does not hold a connection very well at all. It has a copper cylinder/sleeve for the side connection and this simply does not have enough grip to hold the center connection down all the time. Hit a bump, move your device, or any jiggling at all, and you are disconnected. I am 100% sure it is not a quality issue with my male ends because they work great in any other connection I have used them in previously.

Great idea, but it needs some sort of tapering or other way to secure the connection and this would be a great product for the price. Until then save your money and look elsewhere.

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The Roadpro 12V, 2 Outlet Platinum Series Fused Cigarette Lighter Adapter is made. Each outlet socket comes with a plastic cover to prevent objects from an accidental producing a shot circuit. The wiring to each socket uses standard 16awg wire; which is adacquit for most devices using this connection. The built in fuse is a MUST. Do not purchase one without it. If you exceed the maximum allowed current, the fuse in the plug should "blow", not the car fuse. The fuse in the Roadpro in much easier to replace than the one in the car.

Note of caution: Make sure that the center pin, on the male plug, will spring in & out as you compress it, with your finger. A "good" connection will not be made unless this is true. If it doesn't, rotate the tightening nut first CCW [loosing it] and then CW [tightening it] and it should free itself. If not, repeat a couple of times. The nut should be finger tight.

This is a passive connection. NO hum or electrical interference can result from using it. If you hear noise or buzzing sounds, they are produced by the device you have plugged into it, NOT the "pig-tail." Cell phone chargers are notorious noise producers as are some other devices as well.

I purchase two and am planning to purchase two additional ones. Great product!

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