Black & Decker CP120B 20-Watt Power Backup Battery Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)Ok, 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...

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Product Description:
Black & Decker introduces the new Pocket Power, a compact portable source with rechargeable backup battery that powers and recharges personal electronics while on the go. The new Pocket Power simultaneously powers and recharges mobile electronic devices such as cell phones, BlackBerry/PDAs, MP3-like devices, digital cameras, camcorders and more when a household AC power outlet is not available. The Pocket Power will provide up to five hours extended runtime for personal electronics. With its slim profile design the Pocket Power is thin enough to conveniently fit into an average size jacket pocket, or be tucked away into a briefcase or purse. Take the Pocket Power with you on business or away from home to have the confidence and convenience of power when you need it for your portable personal electronics. The Pocket Power battery fully recharges from a 120-volt household outlet in less than eight hours. A battery status LED lets you know 10 minutes before the Pocket Power battery is depleted and needs to be recharged. A built-in power/fault LED indicates the condition of the inverter. A draw-string travel bag keeps the Pocket Power protected while traveling

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Black & Decker PI400AB 400 Watt Power Inverter Review

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(More customer reviews)This inverter powered my MacBook Pro which draws 85 watts using the power plug in a box truck I rented. The plug tag and inverter label read up to 80 watts while the manual states up to 100 watts for the plug. The heavier gauge alligator clip cables are for higher wattage applications or you may blow your power port fuse. The alligator clips connect directly to the battery. If you permanently hardwire the inverter buy 6 gauge wire with a 50 amp fuse up to 6 feet long or 4 gauge wire over 6 feet.Both included cables are 3 feet (91 cm) long. Remember, Volts x Amps = Watts. The inverter draws 512 watts when output is 400 watts according to the label.Output is a stepped modified sine wave and NOT sinusoidal.

When the inverter fan comes on it is noticeable like a radio between stations at moderate volume (took me some miles before figuring it was the inverter).The housing stayed cool at 85 watts.

When Black & Decker fixes their dead links the manual may be available at [..] (search for PI400AB). Lowes and Home Depot were [..]for this inverter.

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mfr: Vector 400 Watt Power Inverter / 800 Watt Peak
- Converts vehicle's 12 volt DC power into household 115 volt AC power
- Dual AC & USB outlets power and/or recharge personal electronics
- Low battery shutdown prevents total battery drain
- Electrical fault interrupter circuit
- High and low voltage protection
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Black & Decker VEC1086BBD Smart Battery 6/4/2 Amp Battery Charger Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this charger to charge the battery on my lawn tractor, that's all (although this will work for all of my vehicles too)!I didn't want aportable unit to jumpstart a vehicle or charge other accessories (this is just a vehicle batter charger like the box says).This charger is very simple to use with a one-touch button interface to get things going.I don't know anything about charging batteries or jumping vehicles but I was able to set this up and start charging in about 1 minute.

The included instructions are easy to follow and the charger is ready to go right out of the box.Connect the terminals per the instructions for what you are charging; plug the charger into a standard wall outlet (check for fault light indicating an incorrect connection) then press the one and only button to toggle to the desired amp level (explained in the instructions).

The amp levels are easy to see so selecting the correct one is easy to do.This charger is also fully automatic and will properly charge the battery on it's own at it's own pace for best performance and battery safety.The charger will tell you when it's done charging or if anything is wrong (if that's the case it will display the fault light or will just shut down).

I really like the foolproof design and features (the cables store in the back of the charger) of this simple easy to use charger.I'm not a very handy guy and electricity does make me a little nervous, but using this charger has been a great experience and a joy to use.Whether pro or beginner if you need a battery charger but are a little intimidated by the experience try this one you'll love it!

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When your car battery goes dead, a jump-start is only a quick fix for a problem that might reoccur. The best solution is to recharge the battery, using a product like the Black & Decker Smart Battery Charger.
Fully Automatic Charging
The Smart Battery Charger is fully automatic and electronic, with a Digital Smart microprocessor control and an LED indicator for selecting your charging rate. The three stage automatic rapid charging operates at 6 amps, 4 amps, or 2 amps to build the battery's charge back up to its correct output.

The Smart Battery Charger features 3-stage technology to recharge nearly any vehicle battery. View larger.

The Smart Battery Charger has a reverse hook-up warning alarm. Works with Any Vehicle
The Smart Battery Charger is ideal for any 12-volt, lead-acid battery types, including those that power cars, boats, lawn mowers, RVs, ATVs, and more.
State-of-the-Art Technology
It uses a 3-stage automatic high-frequency charging technology to build the battery back up to its normal output level, making it more efficient at charging than conventional model chargers.
Built-in Safety Precautions
The Smart Battery Charger also has a spark-resistant reverse hook-up and overcharge protection circuit built into it to insure that the clamps are not accidentally affixed to the wrong terminals, which would damage the battery. The automatic float mode monitoring tells the unit when the battery is ready to avoid overcharging.
Warranty
Black & Decker offers a full two year warranty on the Smart Battery Charger.

What's in the box
The Black & Decker Smart Battery Charger unit and heavy-duty cables and clamps.

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Black & Decker StormStation All-In-One Rechargeable Power Source/Radio/Light #SS925 Review

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(More customer reviews)One of the previous reviewers misunderstood the directions for the Storm Station.The Storm Station is designed to be left plugged in.

The confusion comes from the directions themselves.Here is what they say: NOTE: AFTER THE MAIN BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED, SWITCH THE MAIN POWER SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION AND REMOVE THE AC ADAPTOR IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO USE THE STORM STATION RIGHT AWAY.ALWAYS REMOVE THE AC ADAPTOR DURING STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION OR DURING PERIODS WHEN IT IS NOT BEING USED.

Apparently, though, that means that you should only unplug it if you don't want to use it as a backup power source (i.e. if you are simply storing it or transporting it).

A better clarification comes from the Black and Decker Web Page itself: To be prepared for a power outage, keep the Storm Station plugged into an electrical outlet to maintain 100 percent of its charge. That way when the power goes out the Storm Station will have all of its battery power to help you during a power outage.

So leave it plugged in!I got mine on Christmas Eve and we had a power outage on Christmas at 10pm.The kids were scared, and I simply grabbed the Storm Station (the Find Me Light had already activated), turned on the High Powered Room Light, lit a kerosene lantern, turned off the High Powered Room Light, and charged my cell phone.We used the rechargeable flashlight as well (the other flashlight by our bed died within 5 minutes).I then called the power company to report the outage.After the power came on an hour later, I plugged the Storm Station back in.I'm going to keep it plugged in and rely on it again!

I'm very happy with the Black and Decker Power Station.Thanks to my girls for giving it to me!

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Power electronics, small appliances.When storm emergencies hit, it's good to have electricity, light, and a radio. It's even better to have all those things together in one place and easy to find when the lights go out. Black & Decker gives you all the emergency essentials in one handy StormStation.How it Works
This portable unit is equipped with a weather radio, power inverter, and detachable flashlight. When the power goes out, the StormStation's "Find Me" light automatically turns on. Use its 25-watt inverter to power small, essential appliances, like a clock or a cordless phone to keep lines of communication open. Or charge your cell phone via the 12-volt recharging port.


Tune in news on the unit's radio.Listen to the built-in radio to stay informed about civil and natural emergencies--it tunes in AM, FM, TV1, TV2, and weather frequencies. Or remove the flashlight to help see in your darkened home.
All of these features run off the StormStation's 12-volt rechargeable battery. To be prepared for a power outage, keep the StormStation plugged in to an electrical outlet for a full charge.The StormStation is covered by a two-year warranty from Black & Decker.What's in the Box
Black & Decker StormStation 25-watt inverter with AM/FM/TV1/TV2/weather radio and detachable flashlight, 12-volt charger

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