Xantrex 852-1840 XPower Powerpack 300 Plus Portable Backup Power Source Review

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(More customer reviews)I followed the charging instructions for the Power Pack 300 C. After 48 hours of AC charging, the light was still amber instead of green. The manual said, if the light was amber, wait 15 mins and press a button on the unit that would reveal the charging level. I did this and the unit said it was fully charged. The Power Pack ran a 40 watt table lamp for 4 hours as promissed!
However the next time I charged the system the same thing happened. The light was Amber. After waiting 30 mins I pressed the button on the unit but this time it registered "RED". I moved the unit to another outlet and charged it for another 48 hours. Same Result (RED)! I plugged in the 40 watt table lamp and it lasted only 20 mins.
I love the idea Xantrex had for a portable electronic generator, however their execution came up a little short on this one. The unit is going back!

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Product Description:
The XPower Powerpack 300 Plus is a great addition to your vehicle's emergency-preparedness kit. It will jump-start your vehicle, its air compressor will inflate tires, and its built-in emergency light lets others see you if you're stranded.This portable power source will charge cordless and mobile phones so you can stay connected to family and friends during a blackout. It also can power a TV, radio, or computer, so you can stay safe and follow news and weather updates during hurricanes or other storms. Or if you need power on the go, the XPower Powerpack 300 Plus can operate a variety of electronic products such as a camcorder, video game console, hand-held blender, fan, and more so you can stay productive, comfortable, and entertained.

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900-Amp Jump Starter / Air Compressor / Work Light; Recharge DC or AC Review

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(More customer reviews)If your looking for starting capability,this isn't the product for you.
I own a small car dealership and was able to start one out of the last six attempts.The 900 amps listed is peak amps and does not represent cold cranking power. The cables are extremely brittle and break rather easily. Air compressor works well if you are looking for emergency tire inflation and are not in a hurry but this isn't a feature of any value to me.
Overall, this jump starter is a complete disappointment.

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Product Description:
Dead batteries and flat tires never come at a convenient time so always travel with your own roadside assistance.Simple to use its high-output power through its color-coded cables and clamps - just match to ones on your battery.Self-powered air compressor inflates flat standard car/light truck tire in less than 5 minutes, 36" hose with lock-on valve chuck; includes adapter tips to fit most sports balls and other inflatables.Built-in work light, easy-read charge indicator plus auxiliary 12V outlet for cell phones and other electronics.Permanently sealed 17aH lead-acid battery. Tough, weather-resistant polymer case, carry handle; 16 lbs. Compact design for easy trunk storage; dimensions 14-1/2"H x 13-1/2"W x 6"D. Color may vary from item pictured.
NOTE:This is a discontinued item.We will no longer be carrying it and are looking to liquidate our remaining stock!Brand new!All sales are final!

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Duracell DJUMP-17 Instant Jumpstart System Review

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(More customer reviews)I was about to buy this jumpstart system from amazon and noticed that Target had it instore for around $15 cheaper (look at more buying options to the right of your screen and find it instore if the store is in your area).

Things to note before you decide to go buy the jumpstart system.

1. Look at the cranking AMPs (ampere is quantity of electric charge). You want to look for something above 400 AMPs , this Duracell has about 400 AMPs. I personally prefer LOOKING at my battery in my car and getting a jumpstart system with around the same crank amps as my batteries CCA( cold crank amps) at 0 F, the battery has this rating on it. Note: The more the amps the more your pay.
Do not look at the peak AMPs rating, those are manufacture ratings so rather useless.

2. Avoid all the bells and whistles, trust me, just go for what you buying, a jumpstart system. Okay may be a polarity reversal alarm and a flash light on it and a 12 volts cigarette connector.

3. Differentiate between a battery charger and a jump starter. Read what you are getting.

4. What car are you buying it for? SUV (V8) need more power than four cylinders(smaller cars). Again do not go for a 300 amp jumpstart system on a SUV, you setting yourself for disappointment, spend a little more, feel more comfortable.

5. AC charger for this jumpstart system comes is 13.8 Vdc, 400 mA. Do not use anything else to charge it, this is because you cause fluctuations to your jumpstart system, thus messing it up, so keep your AC charger safe, that is do not misplace it.

6. Jumpstart systems are not buy and forget systems, take care of it it will take care of you. I bought this jumpstart system and left it my car for a week in temps that were 0 F to 10 F, the cables froze and cracked, had to get a new one, wish the cables were more rubber than plastic. The cables couldn't withstand the low temps, that is why I am rating it a 4/5.

All in all, it is a decent system but will not start a dead battery ( I prefer looking for one that can start a dead battery next time) and it will not withstand high or low temps.Best setting 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal.

Charge is once a month, test it regularly, let it charge for 48 hours when you get it and charge it after use, do not leave it in your trunk!

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Product Description:
DURACELL is the brand that's "trusted everywhere" in households around the world for high-quality, long-lasting batteries and chargers. Following its tradition of superior quality and dependability, DURACELL brings you highly reliable, rugged portable power solutions that can be counted on in any situation. For roadside or home emergencies, the rugged DURACELL Instant Jumpstart System will be there to give your vehicle the power needed to get you back on the road quickly and safely. The Jumpstart System comes with a multitude of safety and emergency features, and is powerful enough to start your car without connecting to another vehicle battery – making it ideal for solitary commuters. Its convenient DC charging port can also provide portable power for small electronics devices like cellular phones.

The Power to Get the Job Done Safely
The Duracell Instant Jump-start System comes with an integrated sealed, non-spillable 17 ampere-hour AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) battery. The Jump-start System can be safely and conveniently recharged from any household AC outlet or DC cigarette-lighter outlet, making it ready to go whenever you need it. This robust battery also provides power to one DC socket which charges or operates small portable electronics devices like cell phones. While in operation, the battery level indicator dynamically monitors the Duracell Instant Jump-start System's battery charge level.

Power to get the job done safely that can be recharged from any household AC outlet or DC cigarette-lighter outlet.
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