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8/21/2011

Vector VEC143 Tough Brite 26 LED Rechargeable Work Light Review

Vector VEC143 Tough Brite 26 LED Rechargeable Work Light
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I am very pleased with this product. I have been using mine for about 1 year now,it works well.So many items last 30 days and quit, but this one works as good as new. Has been under my car, in my camper, in the basement, the attic, and more.I have dropped it, banged it, and misused it and it keeps working.Light is nice and bright, too. I like the hex-shaped sections, they keep it from rolling around, and I like the fact that it will stand or hang.It casts a broad light for work areas.The switch has an old-fashioned, quality feel to it.Positive action, no slop.Uncommonly good quality in this day and age!

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Swivel hanging hook provides 360 degrees of rotation for precise positioning; 7 hour charge time; High/low settings; Over seven hours of continuous runtime onregular mode and three hours on high mode; Includes 12 volt AC charging power cord, NIMH rechargeable battery.

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7/09/2011

Quick Connect Battery Terminal Review

Quick Connect Battery Terminal
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To charge $7.97 ground shipping for a small $4.99 item is just bogus.

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Designed for top post batteries. The cable easily detaches from the battery for anti-theft protection. U.S.A.

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6/24/2011

Coast 7575 Rechargeable Flashlight Auto LED Review

Coast 7575 Rechargeable Flashlight Auto LED
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I was looking for something to replace the cigarette lighters in my car.I don't smoke, so they serve no purpose.I even considered buying plastic caps from the dealer at fifteen dollars each.

Imagine my surprise when I came across this little beauty.The body is machined out of solid stainless steel, even the cap.Very high-end appearance, heft, and feel in the hand.

When placed in a cigarette lighter, it looks like it came from the factory that way. It replaces the existing lighter, and is inserted with the lens facing outward, away from the socket.

It is exactly the same diameter as the original lighters that came in my Lexus, and is low-profile enough to fit inside the closed ashtray.It does come with a metal ring that fits around it to make it a bit thicker for outlets that are larger, but that wasn't necessary for my application.

The cap twists to turn the light on or off, which keeps it from activating accidentally, but does require two hands. There are small holes drilled in a ring around the cap to allow light from the LED to show from the sides. It has a blue LED in it that lights softly when it is charging, and the small holes allow it to be easily seen from the sides.This works well for locating the light in a dark cabin.

The main LED is a white Nichia.They have a patented technology that makes the wire grid that covers the base of the LED clear, which allows up to twice the light output of a standard white LED.Note, however, that this is not a Luxeon or Cree LED, which are extraordinarily bright, but also use lots of current and would quickly drain the small battery in a device this size. The Photon Freedom Micro light also uses a Nichia LED, so that may give you a better idea of how bright it is if you are familiar with that one.

The lens is convex, like a magnifying glass, so the beam is bright, round, and has very little side spill.This is good for tasks that you might use it for in a car, like reading a map without lighting up the entire interior of the car and blinding the driver.

It is rechargeable, and according to the included instructions can be left in the outlet when not in use.

Mine just arrived today, and I've already ordered another one.Highly recommended.

Sean P. Logue, 2008

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This is a convenient pocket size Auto LED light.Don't let the size fool you, it provides a powerful beam.It also allows you to charge it in your vehicles 12 volt power outlet.

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American Hunter? 12V Multi-use Solar Charger Review

American Hunter? 12V Multi-use Solar Charger
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I ordered this item to use on my boat as a trickle charger for the 12v Battery.The item in the photo is in a plastic case and the photoappears to be the charger I have seen on other boats. That is why I placed the order. Unfortunately, I was shipped a different model in a metal casing -- which does not appear to be as weather proof. Rain and Saltwater appear to able to puddle and leak through seams in the corner. I doubt if the metal casing will be as corrosion resistant,durable, or as eco-friendly as the plastic unit pictured.

There were no instructions or specs provided for the unit. It is not clear how the mounting bracket should be installed.This unit may be fine indoors, in a car, or a dry environment.,but I doubt it will be found very durable in weather.

On the plus side,the unit appears to have more cell and may generate more amps than the unit photoed. Also, shipping was very, very, fast. Probably faster than anything I have ever ordered. In less than 4 days and it was at my front door.

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Solar Chargers. Lots of deer feeders use rechargeable batteries... these Chargers are the cost / value-effective way to juice them up. Your choice of weatherproof, rustproof, corrosive-resistant Solar Chargers. Eco-friendly vs. throwaway batteries. Comes with mounting brackets and connector cord. Order ONLINE Now! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: American Hunter 6V Multi-use Solar Charger - word search in our Store for 'American Hunter Solar Chargers'. American Hunter 12V Multi-use Solar Charger

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5/27/2011

Schumacher IP-1875C Instant Power with Air Compressor Review

Schumacher IP-1875C Instant Power with Air Compressor
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I had this jumper battery for a few months and I didn't use it until now that my friend's Saturn Vue V6 engine was not starting. I connected the clamps to his battery and the car started immediately. The battery status on this unit has 3 lights (red-yellow-green) and is very useful to know when to recharge it. It was on yellow status but it still could start several cars with ease. The air compressor and the flash light on the unit are also very useful. A very handy equipment for the price (when I bought it, it was $80)
I would recommend it.

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Schumacher's line of portable power sources are powerful and versatile.With features and capabilities, like built-in air compressors, these power sources meet every need.A powerful, sealed, lead-acid battery drives the power to operate virtually anything from cellular phones and camcorders to electric coolers as well as bilge pumps.Every schumacher power source comes with a one-year limited warranty (90 days on battery). Now get all the power you need where you need it along with the added convenience of a hi-pressure air compressor.The 18 ampere hour battery will handle most, anything you throw at it and the compressor will never leave you flat.The jump start on/off switch completely shuts off the internal battery at the clamps for added safety, eliminating accidental shorting of clamps and battery drain.Reverse hookup protection safeguards car battery, computer and instant power from damage if the cables are connected to the wrong terminals.An audible alarm warning sounds when clamps are reversed or touched together.#4 gauge, 28 inch cables stay flexible in the coldest temperatures.Storage mounts for clamps keeps it safe for longer life.This unit is a must have for people who are on the go.

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4/17/2011

Interdynamics AFK-12 Arctic Freeze Auto Air Conditioning Smart Charge Recharge Kit - Pack of 1 Review

Interdynamics AFK-12 Arctic Freeze Auto Air Conditioning Smart Charge Recharge Kit - Pack of 1
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I purchased this product to check the charge level on a 98 Pontiac Bonneville and 2004 Chrysler Town and Country.I figured that since it is a computerized "smart" unit, that also measures outside ambient temperature, I would not have any trouble.Well, after dropping $44 at Advance Auto here is my experience.
Firstly, Reading Is Fundamental.For those born in the mid to late 60's you may remember the RIF campaign.When I took the first measurements with the unit it read "low charge".I ran the check three times for verification.I was about to go pick up some R134a when I notice something on the end of the blue quick connector tube.It read "push to engage".I went back to the low side service port and using my thumb....."Pushed to Engage".There was an audible "click" sound which confirmed you were solidly connected to the low side port.
Secondly, the blue hose could be another six to eight inches longer.If the low side service port is located low next to compressors, radiators, etc. you may have a hard time recharging the A/C per the instructions.The R134a can must be held as upright as possible when recharging A/C.Failure to do so can cause liquid refrigerant to drain into the smart-charge thus causing the trigger to stick.Depending upon where the low side port is located, you may have to get underneath the vehicle.
Thirdly, according to the unit, both vehicles are overcharged.It was close to 100 degrees Fahrenheit when I did the testing so I am not sure if that was a factor.The package information says the black center button is a Start/Calibrate button.I am not sure if the calibration is manual or automatic.Neither do the instructions state how to calibrate if it is deemed required.I am planning to borrow my neighbor's non-computerized dial unit to verify if both vehicles are overcharged.

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Interdynamics Arctic Freeze Auto Air Conditioning Smart Charge Recharge Kit electronically tells the status of the cooling system in seconds. Screws in a canister to the handheld gauge and uses the trigger to dispense refrigerant into system. Releasing trigger automatically tests the system. Keep charging till you get the green light and you're ready to go. Convenient push lock connector makes connecting to even the most hard-to-reach air conditioning service ports a snap. Accurately measure and charge your air conditioning system. Just press the trigger and let smart charge do all the work.

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4/15/2011

Schumacher IPD-1800 Instant Power Jump-Starter with Docking Station Review

Schumacher IPD-1800 Instant Power Jump-Starter with Docking Station
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The reasons that I bought this charger is because it has a docking stations which can be used to charge and store the unit when not in use. After the charging is completed, the docking station will enter a "floating charge" mode to prevent overcharging. Some other charger need to be monitored carefully since overcharging can damage the battery. With this unit, I can just leave it and forget it... Also, this unit is small enough that my wife can use it to jumpstart her minivan. Some other multifunction charger are so heavy, you'd have to be a weightlifter to carry the thing.

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This instant power charger comes with a 12-volt, 18 amp-hour maintenance-free lead acid battery. It assures ample starting power for extreme conditions and has easy to read LEDs for battery charge status; red indicating low charge, yellow indicating medium charge, and green indicating full charge.It also includes a built-in halogen light for emergencies.

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GoPro HD Motorsports HERO Camera Review

GoPro HD Motorsports HERO Camera
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I bought this HD camera to replace a VholdR Wearable Camcorder (Black) which didn't survive getting run over by my SUV. The Hero is a well constructed camera, very solid feeling with quality construction.

Pros: The camera has four modes - video (in several resolutions), still pictures, self-timer still pictures, and interval photos (pictures every few seconds). The lens gives a tremendously wide wild view which is nice for HD's 9:16. It will shoot 1080p, 960p 720p (at 30 and 60 frames per second), and 480 (at 60 frames per second) line resolutions. It uses standard SDHC memory cards and has an internal battery which recharges via a USB cable. The recorded audio is very good both inside and outside of the motor sports waterproof case that came with my kit. Video is relatively good, not as vivid as a dedicated camcorder but the resolution is good. My kit came with a variety of mounts and a suction cup mount for windows and car body use. The waterproof case comes with two backs, one that is watertight and one that is not for better audio when waterproof use isn't required. The kit comes with connectors for connecting the camera up to an HDTV monitor (component video) or a TV monitor (composite video). A neat feature in the menu is that you can flip both the video and still photos so you can shoot with the camera upside down without a problem.

Cons: The quick release mounts have a bit of wiggle to them. The back of the waterproof case can be difficult to lock closed. The menu system is a bit troublesome to use as there are only two buttons and three LCD characters to use. Once set you'll not have to go into the menu very often.

Future: There's a connector on the rear that GoPro plans on using for an external battery or a monitor. Neither are available at the time of this review but they are being worked on.

In use on the trail the mounts worked very well. I used the suction cup primarily to mount the camera to my windshield, bumper, side body panel, and side window. Across rugged rocky trails the camera held firm and the video came out very well. The simple interface was easy enough to use. One button to turn the camera on and select the mode and another to stop and start the recording.

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Capture the very best of your moto, auto, or sled-neck shredding in full-HD video with the GoPro HD Motorsports HERO camera and its included mounting options and hardware. Play back the pro-quality, 1080p HD video on your computer and watch your recorded moto-madness unfold from the camera's point of view. And whether you decided to mount it on your helmet, handlebars, gas tank, or hand glider, the Motorsports HERO will reward your efforts with mind-blowing images of your exploits. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts up to 2.5 hours in record mode, and with a 32GB SD card (sold separately) you can store over four hours of 1080p HD video (over 8hr in 720p). Other recording options include a 60fps setting (960p, 720p, or WVGA) for amazing slow-motion shots and an ultra-wide-angle setting for 170-degree views, which will make huge freestyle jumps look even bigger. Included mounts allow you to outfit two helmets and three vehicles, and, with the suction-cup adapter, you can mount the camera to any flat spot you find.

Product Features

    Housing Material: Polycarbonate, stainless steel
    Frame rates: [30fps] 1080p, 960p, 720p; [60fps] 720p, WVGA
    Resolutions: [1080p] 1930 x 1080; [960p] 1280 x 960; [720p] 1280 x 720; [WVGA] 848 x 480
    Formats: [Video] H.264 compression (.mp4); [Audio] 48khz AAC
    Sensor: 1/2.5 HD CMOS (5 megapixel)
    Field of View: [1080p] 127 degrees; [WVGA, 720p, 960p] 170 degrees
    Mic type: Built-in, mono with AGC (auto gain control)
    Weight: [Cameraand Battery] 5.3oz (150g); [Camera, Battery, and Housing] 6.3oz (179g)
    Recommended Use: HD POV video for freestyle moto, auto racing, snowmobiling
    Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year


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4/07/2011

Solio Universal Hybrid Solar Charger Review

Solio Universal Hybrid Solar Charger
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I reluctantly returned this product after a few weeks.It just does not charge in sunlight the way I expected it to.
Even the manual say it takes two days of sun to fully charge the battery.I placed it in a West facing window for a week and it never fully charged.Thecompany said the usual stuff.Window coating can diminish results, clouds, haze, etc.Plus the instructions say it has to be pointed right at the sun to charge correctly.So if you are driving West with the device on the front windshield it still won't charge correctly.You have to point it RIGHT at the sun.
I laid it on my deck.It was drenched in sun and still didn't get a good charge.
If you plug it into a wall outlet overnight then it will do a good job as a backup battery.But that isn't why I bought it.
Plus it doesn't work quite right with iPods.When you plug the iPod in and hit the start button on the Solio, the Solio will charge the iPod.But after a few hours it will quit charging and the iPod will run off the internal battery until you hit start on the Solio again.
Solio tech support said this is a known issue.
I guess I will try again in a few years.
Great idea, just not ready for prime time.

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The Solio universal "hybrid" solar charger is powerful enough to charge all of your handheld electronic products whether you're at home or on the move. The Solio works by absorbing power from either the wall socket or direct sunlight, and then storing the energy within its internal battery. Once the Solio's battery is full, you can use the charger to power your cell phone, smart phone, iPod, MP3 player, PDA, Bluetooth headset, game player, GPS, fish finder, or digital camera, making it a powerful all-in-one battery charger. The universal charger is also environmentally friendly and cost-effective, as the sun-based energy is completely free and creates no harmful impacts. And the design couldn't be simpler, with a fan-blade outlay that achieves maximum solar area when in use. Just spread out the blades, expose them to direct sunlight either outdoors or affixed to a window, and get ready to take your power on the road.
The black Solio charges your electronics at the same rate as a conventional charger, and stores enough juice to fully charge an average cell phone at least twice or provide more than 20 hours of iPod tunes. In addition, the Solio can charge your electronics directly rather than relying on the built-in battery. An hour of sun, for instance, will deliver enough power for about 50 minutes of MP3 playing time or 10 minutes of cell phone talk time. Finally, the energy in the Solio's built-in battery doesn't need to be redeemed immediately, as it stores the juice for more than a year. The Solio, which measures 2.5 by 1.3 by 4.7 inches (W x H x D), is backed by a one-year warranty.


The Solio hybrid solar charger can power your cell phone, iPod, GPS, and almost any other small device. Specifications:

    Nominal DC output: 3V, 2A
    Maximum wattage: 6 watts
    Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion 3.7V, 1.65A cell
    DC input: 5-6V 0.44 Ah
    Dimensions: 4.72 by 1.34 by 2.56 inches (W x H x D)
    Weight: 5.6 ounces
    Temperature range: -4 to 131 degrees F

About Solio
The sun's energy has always been recognized as powerful. How powerful? The amount of energy that falls on the Earth in one hour is the same amount used by the world's population in one year. With these types of details in mind, Better Energy Systems created the Solio--a hybrid solar charger for small, portable, electronic gadgets. It was introduced at San Francisco's MacWorld in 2005, where it won Best of Show. The Solio quickly caught the consumer's imagination and interest, because it combined convenient, easy-to-use renewable energy with cutting-edge, award-winning design and engineering. With this combined value and appeal, the company continues to receive prestigious awards and acknowledgements for its family of four Solio models, and has now sold more solar systems than any other company in the world.


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3/31/2011

Razor Dirt Quad Electric Four-Wheeled Off-Road Vehicle (Red) Review

Razor Dirt Quad Electric Four-Wheeled Off-Road Vehicle
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This is for everyone who gave this quad a bad review because the charge does not last more then five minutes or less. I purchased this dirt quad for my 8-year-old son and like some of you I was quite disappointed with the quad's charge longevity. The quad did not last five minutes before my son was wheeling it back into the garage for a charge, and it was brand new! At first I thought like the rest of you who experienced this same problem, "It was just an expensive piece of junk". But I noticed when the battery went dead and we put it on charge the light on the charger would go from red to green in just a few minutes, a lot less then the recommended charge time. So I figured maybe the charger was no good. Luckily we also own the Razor go-cart, which uses the same charger and always worked great. So I swapped out the chargers but the go-cart still charged fine. And the charger on the quad still turned from red to green in just a few minutes and still died out fast. So I went to Razor's website and contacted their customer support. They told me the problem sounded like a bad battery and explained that even though the quad is brand new it may have been sitting around in a warehouse for months, even years with the battery connected. If the battery goes a long time connected to the ATV and never on charge, the battery will eventually go bad. The battery should always stay on charge even when not used for long periods of time. They were right! They sent me a brand new battery free of charge, after I sent them a copy of my receipt proving I bought the quad within the warranty period, less then 90 days. As soon as we received the battery, I changed it out and all I can say is "what a change"! The quad is strong as can be and I could honestly say that even driving it up and down hills on rocky terrain the dirt quad lasts well past 30 minutes, about as long as my son lasts. And it still shows a full charge on the power indicator when he is done. It is like a completely different machine from the one we started out with. So to anyone here who thinks they got stuck with a piece of junk, go right to Razor before your 90 day warranty expires and file your complaint. They have an excellent customer service department and will contact you within 24 hours, you will not be sorry. I am very satisfied with Razor and even more satisfied every time I see my son's face now on his new dirt quad.

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Kick up a fuss with the Razor Dirt Quad, a miniature electric off-road quad that's perfect for trail riding. The compact vehicle--which supports up to 120 pounds--offers such features as authentic dirt quad frame geometry, a high-torque gear ratio that provides excellent climbing opportunities, a terrain-tracing droop-travel rear suspension that delivers a smooth ride, shatter-resistant plastic fairings, and a powder-coated tubular steel frame that's durable in all weather conditions. Best of all, the variable-speed, chain-driven motor is both super quiet and powerful, helping you zip up the trail in a hurry without disturbing the locals. As a bonus, the Dirt Quad can store either horizontally or vertically depending on your space.
Key Features:

    Powered by a 350-watt motor
    Reaches speeds up to 10 miles per hour
    High-torque drive train with built-in torque reducer produces incredible off-road and climbing capabilities
    Constructed from shatter-resistant plastic fairings on a powder-coated tubular steel frame
    UL listed; requires 6-volt rechargeable battery and charger, included
    Eight hour charge time provides 40 minutes of riding time
    Terrain-following droop travel rear suspension
    Handlebar steering with hand throttle and brake controls
    Large pneumatic tires
    Rear disc brake, padded seat and front "brush bar"
    Rear carry handle and safety flag
    Dimensions: 50 inches long by 30 inches wide by 20 inches tall
    Maximum user weight capacity: 120 pounds



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3/06/2011

Vector 2/10/25 Amp Charger with 75 Amp Engine Start, Model# VEC1095A Review

Vector 2/10/25 Amp Charger with 75 Amp Engine Start, Model# VEC1095A
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I recently purchased this charger to recondition a moderately sulfated car battery.It was one of the few chargers I've been able to find that claim to have equalization and desulfation as features.

First, the equalization voltage does not appear to be high enough to equalize a lead-acid battery.In spite of leaving the charger running for several days now, the voltage has yet to reach the proper equalization voltage level.The result is that the electrolyte has not been equalized as it should have been.

Second, it does not appear that the "Reconditioning" feature does anything to reduce sulfation.Over the course of a day's time, the battery voltage continued to decline and there was no change at all in the specific gravity of the individual cells.

On the positive side, it does claim that it has an automatic shutoff feature, so perhaps I will keep it and use it for regular purposes.My old battery charger has no automatic shutoff and doesn't know how to float charge a battery, so it needed to be replaced anyway.

If you are not looking for an equalization charger, this is a good buy.But if you're one of those rare people with a hygrometer and a jug of distilled water looking to perform maintenance on a battery, this is not the product for you.

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Lightweight, high-efficiency design. 1-minute engine start. Charger uses high-frequency power conversion technology.

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3/03/2011

Associated Equipment 6002B 6/12/18/24 Volt Heavy-Duty Battery Charger Review

Associated Equipment 6002B 6/12/18/24 Volt Heavy-Duty Battery Charger
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This charger is exactly what I hoped it would be. Through Amazon.com I was able to locate it compare product pricing and freight charges, acheive the fastest delivery at the lowest price for the product I needed.
I am truly a satisfied customer of both Amazon.com and Northern Tool. Thank You

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Associated Equipment's heavy-duty battery charger charges 6, 12,18, and 24 volt batteries. The charger has an heavy-duty transformer, patented "Sub-Sil" multi-diode rectifiers, longer AC cord and DC leads that are standard features for higher performance. Also features 500 amp boost, fully insulated "Flex-Spring clamp, automatic timer, and patented "Stop/Go" light.

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2/24/2011

SPX 3180 OTC 100-Amp Battery Load Tester Review

SPX 3180 OTC 100-Amp Battery Load Tester
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Works great! Wanted this brand because neighbor has had on for years and the only place I could find it was Amazon. Price was right as well.

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SPX OTC 100-amp Battery Load Tester is designed to test the batteries on or off the car in just 10 seconds. It is of portable size and has easy-to-read scales. It features heavy-duty copper-plated clamp and has 100 amp load capacity. This tester includes load safety switch which prevents arcing and ceramic insulators. It has 100 amp load capacity and 0-16 volt range. This tester works on both 6V as well as 12V batteries and determines state of charge, cranking, charging volts. It includes extra large display with zero adjust and is easy to use.

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2/22/2011

Associated Equipment 6006 6/12/24 Volt Battery Charger Review

Associated Equipment 6006 6/12/24 Volt Battery Charger
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I purchased this charger because of its versatility and durability (Heavy Duty).

It is a great charger except for one deplorable thing!It has heavy plastic insulation on the cables and electrical cord!They are so stiff you would think it was crap from China, and that's just at 50 degrees F.I have no idea how much more contemptable they'll be when the weather REALLY gets COLD, when a person generally most often needs a charger.So if you want flexible cables get one with rubber insulation.......yeh right, like anyone nowadays bothers to tell you that or even mention the type of insulation.If it gives me problems at 25 degrees below F., I will probably swap them out with #3 or #4 welding cable, and if I do, they will will be 3 feet longer, to reach high up on my old tractors.
Had this charger the aforementioned excellent cable insulation, I would readily give it 5 Stars.This charger does not have all the bells and whistles, to go haywire, plain, simple, durable, and will hopefully last 20 plus years easily, as long as no dummy goes and touches/sparks the charging clamps together! (Knocks the sap out of and dramatically shortenes the life of the rectifier(s).
I hope someone at Associated reads and fixes this, until they do I will have to recommend Century brand made in Minnesota....it gets cold there, they know. One would want to make sure about the cable insulation first, though.
My Matco (made by them) lasted 28 years, with only 2 recifier replacements, now not to be had) Don't get me wrong, Associated is good American built product, it is just a shame they cut a corner. lssmonikeratyahoodotcom

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The Associated Equipment battery charger has more fleet charging power with a cranking assist rating than any other charger in it's classification. It is equipped with a heavy-duty transformer and multi-diode rectifier with build-in spares to take over if one fails.

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2/20/2011

BatteryMINDer 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp Wet/Gel/AGM Battery Charger Review

BatteryMINDer 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp Wet/Gel/AGM Battery Charger
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I have several lead-acid batteries that I need to keep charged up; I heard about desulphating chargers, then found this one. I first used it on a 5-year-old car battery whose voltage indicated that it was at about 40% capacity.After following the directions (about 6 days of desulphating), the voltage jumped up to a point that indicated that the battery was now at 90%.

I have a friend who had been trickle charging his older car battery and felt that he had gotten it as fully charged as he could, but then I loaned him this charger and a week later got a phone message from him indicating surprise at how much his battery had improved. He was convinced! It's very possible to double a battery's life with this charger, and so it can pay for itself quickly.

The problems with this charger are the complexity and the poor documentation.I think you can see the all the lights and buttons on the front of it - somewhat bewildering to most.So you have to spend a lot of time reading the manual at first, and, I think, it could take a lot less time if they could find a competent technical writer. They KNOW their manual has problems because they added a supplement that says to ignore all the instructions in the manual and just read that one page supplement! The trouble is, even that supplement is a bit hard to understand.One example is how batteries are to treated as large, medium, or small, but they really don't tell you how to classify them. I had assumed a battery for a compact car would be considered medium, but a phone call to their support guy informed me that it was actually large.The manual just assumes that we can read their minds on things like this, but we can't, so we get confused and use the charger improperly.

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Product Description:
Model 12248 is a 3-stage Constant Current - Constant voltage - Float mode charger -maintainer-desulphator (conditioner) that extends both the performance and life of all type / size/ brands of 12-Volt batteries. These include all maintenance-free, marine-RV deep cycle, Gel, AGM "dry" types, as well as "spiral wound" constructed sealed types such as Optima, Odyssey, Exide, Interstate brands. Push-button selector for AGM, Gel and Flooded (filler caps) types ensures 100% compliance with all leading battery manufacturer's specifications.

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2/08/2011

Schumacher EC-4000-USB Large Emergency Glove Box Charger w/USB port Review

Schumacher EC-4000-USB Large Emergency Glove Box Charger w/USB port
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I wanted with anticipation for this product ans was let down. The charger simply doesn't work.

It's been charging over 24 hours now and the charging light stays green, it doesn't change to red as mentioned in the manual.

When I attempted to use it, thinking the battery was fully charged ( Maybe it came completely charged that's why it was green all the time), it's actually the opposite, the battery is completely drained.

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Never be stranded again.This great little unit allows for safe charging of your battery without leaving the safety of your automobile.Don't ask strangers for a jump again.Plug the EC-4000-USB into your DC power port of your car, wait 15 - 20 minutes and drive away,just that simple!

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2/06/2011

Shumacher SE-40MAP Automatic/Manual Battery Charger, 10 Amp Review

Shumacher SE-40MAP Automatic/Manual Battery Charger, 10 Amp
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I purchased this charger and really like it - it has an automatic shut off so as to not over charge the batteries which is very useful!

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