Wagan 2482 2000-Watt Continuous Power Inverter Review

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(More customer reviews)it works fine so far,had it for few days,the only problem is that once units on,fan comes on too,and dosent turn off unless inverters turned off.other then that fan goes on & on,dont like that.I had another brand which fan didnt go off til inverter started working.

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Wagan 2000-Watt Continuous Power Inverter fits all standard vehicle cigarette sockets and provides 2000 watts of continuous power. The built in surge protection allows for safe car start-up and shut down. Includes built-in USB ports and 12 volt DC cigarette lighter plug and battery clamps. Powers laptop computers, mobile appliances and other AC applications. Offers overload protection, input short-circuit protection.

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ReVIVE Series Solar Rechargeable Back-Up POWER Boost for Kindle, iPhone, Blackberry, Windows and Android Phones - Includes AC adapter and USB Cable for Charging Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this because I wanted something small to keep in my briefcase for when I needed extra power for my BlackBerry Tour or iPod Touch, and also because of this product's claimed solar recharge ability. The product comes with lots of different tips (though remarkably not one for the Kindle 1, which was a disappointment). I gave it only four stars because of some shortcomings:
1. This product did power my iPod Touch for two hours. But then this product took 3 1/2 hours to recharge in an AC outlet. I have another portable charger (Tekkeon MP-1800) that is a little bulkier, but provides a much longer charge time and has a shorter recharge time. A portable charger should not take a lot longer to recharge than the charge it supplies. And for a long plane or car ride, this unit would quickly "run out of gas."
2. When this product is charging in an AC outlet, you can simultaneously power a gadget. That is fairly standard with any portable power supply. I was hoping, however, that I might be able to do the same thing with a solar charge after I had sunlight on this unit for a couple of hours. No such luck. Instead this unit powered my iPod Touch for only a short time after being exposed to the sun for a couple of hours and not reaching a full charge. This means that if you go to the beach, for example, and forgot to charge your iPod, and have used up the power on this product, then you will be out of luck for many hours.
3. Any portable power source eventually loses power. However after a few days in my briefcase this unit lost more power than I expected.
4. Most portable power sources require a USB cable to power an iPod gadget. Not this unit, which instead uses a simple adapter. While it is convenient not to have to bring along a USB cable, unless you keep the adapter perfectly straight while attached to this unit and the iPod, you will lose the charge connection. If you are not using the iPod and are just charging it on a flat surface, that is fine. But if you want to put it on your lap and listen to it while charging, this unit requires more effort than when you use a USB cable and just put the portable charger someplace off to the side.
Bottom line: This unit does work, but has a limited power capacity compared to other portable chargers. The trade off is that it is much smaller and more compact than most portable chargers, so if size rather than charging capacity is more important, this unit will do the trick. However since the solar charge takes so long, and since the unit will not power a gadget during a solar charge (as opposed to an AC outlet charge), the solar charge feature has limited usefulness. I guess if you are going camping it would come in handy. But if you are riding in a car, for example, even if the sun is streaming in the window, this unit will still run out of power because it uses power much faster than it can be replenished with a solar charge.
I like to have this unit in my briefcase for an emergency. But I prefer my Tekkeon MP-1800 (which I have reviewed on Amazon) as a portable power source for my gadgets when I travel.

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SOLAR POWER Boost Powerful enough to charge all of your portable electronics using the POWER of the SUN!Provides a source of POWER when away from outlets! Solar Panels charge and maintain 1400 mAh of power! 60 minute charge provides up to 180 minutes of talk time or 72 hours of standby time. AC power adapter charging 2-5 hours. Computer charging 3-5 hours. Solar Charging 5-7 hours. Includes Plugs to CHARGE and POWER your Blackberry's, and Amazon Kindle 2 & DX. Ideal power solution for recreation and business activities, or any time you are on the go.

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S-1116: 12V Briefcase Solar Generator Review

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(More customer reviews)I own four of these. Got them from another source. I have all of them in a closet waiting for an extended power outage. I purchased Radio Shack #274-1573 adapters so that I can plug them directly into my four Xantrex XPower Powerpack 400 plus units (battery pack power sources). These power packs give me both 12 Volt DC and 115 Volt AC. I keep them fully charged by plugging them in to the wall socket. As for choosing solar panels, If I could afford it (and I was many years younger) I might have purchased the much more expensive monocrystalline solar panels. They retain 80% of original efficiency after twenty five years of continuous use. By contrast, these much cheaper S-1116 briefcase panels will only last about five years of continuous use. Also, the monocrystalline panels are much more efficient and thus smaller while producing higher wattage. A nice portable monocrystalline briefcase is available at much higher cost. It is even somewhat weather proof. The S-1116 is not weather proof. If you want to set up a lifetime solar power source, buy monocrystalline solar panels. But, I assume you are only wanting a portable solar power source for emergencies. If so, I think this cheaper S-1116 is your best choice. It might also be a good choice considering that they do last five years - and the scientific community is continuously improving, and reducing cost of, everything electronic. All four of my panels tested better than advertised. Maybe I should have given the S-1116 five stars.

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THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED TO APO, AE, ETC OR ANY INTERNATIONAL ADDRESSES. The Briefcase Solar Generator can charge a wide range of applications, can be served as battery maintainer for marine boat, motor house or big vehicle. Supplying power to notebook computer, satellite telephone, electric hand tool like cordless drill. Or as a independent power source for outdoor activity like camping, exploration. A blinking charging indicator to give a clear view that the generator is working and a built-in diode to prevent reverse charging.Comes with the Solar Briefcase, battery clamps, and cigarette lighter plug.

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Sunforce 60022 30 Amp Solar Charge Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)very good product. I have it controlling a 500 watt solar array. First one failed after about a month, amazon replaced it, no problems since.

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The Sunforce 60022 30 Amp Solar Charge Controller prevents overcharging of 12-volt batteries. It is intended for use with 12-volt solar panels, and can handle up to 30 amps of array current and up to 500 watts of solar power. The controller will continuously display the charging current or battery voltage on the LCD digital meter, and also automatically indicates the charged condition of your battery on the LED bar graph. The 60022 is designed to work with all kinds of 12-volt solar panels for indoor use.

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Xantrex Technologies Prosine 1000 Prosine 1,000 to 1,500-Watt Power Inverter Review

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(More customer reviews)UPDATE - I bought this 12/07 and it's now 08/09. Amazon is selling a remote faceplate along with the prosine inverters. YOU DON'T NEED TO BUY IT. The inverters come with a built in faceplate and 4 screws - remove the screws and insert a male-female modular phone cable to extend the remote control to wherever you want it. Amazon did remove the cautions about generators, so I am removing my paragraph about the difference in generators and inverters. My pro-sine 1000w nominal, 1500w peak has proven to be as reliable as a power outlet in my home, and in analyzing the power quality with fluke tools it is equal to or better than the power from the grid, which says alot.Note - when this was written the price was $549 and was the best deal on the net. Amazon has raised their price but the Xantrex prosine series is still in the top tier of inverters. Also note that Amazon's description makes reference to a staged charger - the prosine series HAS NO CHARGER and is reliant upon an external charger (alternator, AC, or solar etc) so amazon should correct their description. I later purchased a D31M Optima battery and a 1.5 Farad capacitor Optima Batteries OPT D31M Group 31 Marine Battery, BlueTop POWER ACOUSTIK 1.0 FARAD Digital Power Capacitor (POWER ACOUSTIK PC10F) to improve the surge performance of this inverter for starting an air compressor. I also added a 50 foot 10/3 extension cord to use with it so that power would not be wasted in the extension see: Coleman Cable 10/3 50-Foot Vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord #02688-88-02 Updated 1/2008. Using these add-ons makes a very functional 1000W continuous inverter with 1500 watt surge capability that operates in my car and doesn't complain what I operate from it.
(paragraph wondering why amazon put generator info on this product now removed - it is not a generator - it converts 12 volts DC from a battery or car alternator to 117 VAC with a true sinewave output that won't damage delicate appliances)
PROS:
Lets start positive: Inverters are almost silent. They make a very very slight buzzing sound on the poor quality models, but a true sine wave inverter is almost completely silent except for cooling fans which only come on under high power use and turn off when it is cold outside or you are running a transformer adapter)
A true sine wave is just like the power that comes from the utility. A modified sine wave is squared off without round corners - this causes heat generation in alot of electronic devices and can blow fusses even blow transformers. For those non-electricians it's like using square tires on a car meant for round tires! I have used alot of modified sine wave inverters in my time - they are much smaller, much cheaper, and tend to DESTROY your expensive electronics. That is why I bought a TRUE sine wave inverter - the power is just like what comes from the wall socket, but you pay more for the inverter and get less power out. It's a tradeoff that can save your valuable electronic parts. For me, this one will drive > $250,000 in Agilent test and measurement gear in my truck, so $549, which is the best price around, is cheap! (revised: 1/08 not any more - several companies sell it for 599) revised 08/09 - now they are $750 - inflation.
OK - more pros - the Xantrex brand comes with a nice LCD display showing volts, amps, and watts. This display can be removed and relocated in your vehicle with a simple telephone cord for $5. REVISED - YOU DON'T NEED TO BUY THE SEPARATE CONTROL PANEL - JUST RELOCATE THE BUILT IN ONE using a phone cord. No exposed printed circuit boards are present and the remote display is self contained as it comes from the factory. Other higher wattage Xantrex sinewave inverters do not include this display and sell it optionally for $400 alone. Some sites advertise the display board as an optional item. I don't know why - it comes with the inverter in the 1000/1800 watt variant. Cheaper brands have red/green lights on the front that are permanent. Like a fine auto, guages are essential to proper operation to know when your battery is dying or if you have a bad connection somewhere. The LCD display shows Volts, Amps, and has a bargraph showing your instantaneous wattage including surge to 1500 watts.
You should know the two prosine models (1000/1800 watt continuous) each come in 3 models - version 1 is hardwired for an RV by an electrician (no GFCI, conduit fittings in/out), version 2 is hardwired with an auto switchover when AC is present (just like a UPS but meant for LONG runtimes), and ver. 3 has a GFCI outlet on the front panel to just plug into but no AC connection at all. This model is the 3rd variant. You give it a 12VDC source and it gives you 1000 watts (1500 surge watts for a few seconds to start lights, motors, and such). Keep in mind that to get 1500 surge watts, you need 150 amps at 11 or so volts. That is not going to come from the cigarette lighter - this must be installed with heavy wire going to a top of the line battery as startup currents for some devices may be 130+ amps. Motors and incandescent lights can draw as much as 10x their operating power at startup, which is why a good inverter gives you both max and surge values.
Also use caution when buying any inverter - advertising will push the "surge" value which may be for only 1/2 second on some models (about 3 seconds on this one). Your real operating power is the lower number.
If you want one of the other models they are more expensive and you can add features later if you really need them, but its not an easy task. Odds are you don't need these features but if you think you do, this is the wrong model - it is the entry level model w/o all the features. There is also an 1800 watt version available for more money. I bought this because of the value at the $549 pricepoint. Today I'd probably buy the 1800 watt model as the prices are closer. Everyone else is $680. (note prices are higher now)
Another "PRO" of this is the xantrex inverter has a power down (sleep) mode where it will wake up every 2.5 seconds and look for a load connected to it - if there is no load of 10 watts or more (i.e. lights are turned off) then it goes back to sleep for 2.5 seconds. In this mode it only uses 1.5 watts from your batteries. It's very efficient this way to not drain your batteries if you turn off your load when it is not in use. Idiling (running the inverter without a load) takes about 22 watts instead of 1.5 watts in sleep mode. You can turn sleep mode on or off if you want full power 100% of the time. In sleep mode you will notice the NEON lights of your power strips blink every 2.5 seconds during sleep mode - that is the inverter searching for a load to run.
Another design pro is the LCD dot matrix display can be removed and extended from the chassis for remote mounting (i.e. keep the inverter near your batteries and put the monitor near the drivers seat in an RV). I used a $5 phone extention cable to do this. If you plan to use it in a vehicle look into battery isolation modules - these allow your batteries to charge while driving and drain your EXTRA batteries with the inverter while not draining your engine starting battery (kinda important!) - I used a system like this to run an electric heater in my truck camper in the nevada winter - batteries charge during they day while driving and keep the truck warm at night, even running cooking tools for dinner.
Back to the inverter, now let's address the cons.
One sorta con and sorta pro is that the inverter is air cooled. The fan is VERY fast. Under light loads (50 watts or so) it doesn't even run the fan. As soon as you run 1000 watts (ex: printing on a laser printer) it runs the fan at full speed. In between it runs slower to minimize noise. It's a good compromise between needlessly running the fan and quickly cooling the inverter under heavy load.
Another con is that "TRUE SINE" inverters are not as efficient as "Sorta Sine" inverters are. In a perfect world if we need 1 amp at 120V, it will take 10A at 12 V to get it. Due to the fact that this not a perfect world, it's more like 14A at 12VDC to get 1A at 120VAC. Because this inverter can make 8.3A @ 120V (8.3A x 120V ~= 1000W neglecting the power factor which is beyond this review's scope - google "power factor" to understand it.) You need 8.3 * 12-14A at 12VDC. That's alot of amps, over 100 amps give or take the efficiencies and surges. YES IT TAKES >100 amps at 12VDC if you want 1000 watts out! This means HEAVY wire to your batteries. Notice I said batteries. You can wire more than one in parallel (all positves touch, all negatives touch, AND *NO* positive touches any other battery negative such as in 24V battery systems) and you can divide the load - 2 batteries in parallel and your 100 amps is only 50 amps per battery. With 4 it's only 25 A per battery. Think lots of matching batteries. A hidden "PRO" here is that the connector for the heavy cables is up to the task and won't fry when you run 100+ amps through it for hours at a time. Most inverters lack such a heavy duty connector. This unit can run 1000 watts continuous which means 100 amps continuous - be sure your wiring is up to the task or it may melt. You'll want #2 to #2/0 cable to wire this up which is between $2-$8/foot.
This is simple power conversion theory and regretably there isn't anything you can do about it except add more batteries to your battery array if you intend to pull 1000 watts for an extended time. If you seldom...Read more›

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Xantrex Technologies 852-2070 XPower PowerPack Sound Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this specifically for the mp3 player aspects. It does have 2 outlets and a dc cigarette plug, though. I got such a killer price on auction that I figured if it sounded bad, I could still use it for a dc fan while camping.
I have a larger powerpack and I'm familiar with how they work. The instructions clearly state that the power remaining readout is NOT accurate until the unit sits idle and unplugged from anything for at least 15 minutes. The display while the unit is on is specifically stated to be used only as an estimate.
About the sound quality: I like techno/industrial/IDM. It is sometimes heavy on the bass. I have found the sound quality for my genre to be completely adequate. It is not my home stereo, but it does sound better than a boombox that I paid more for. The louder it is turned up, the worse the quality gets, as with most mid quality portable speakers. But, it has to get pretty loud for my ears to start balking at the noise. Really, it just doesn't sound that bad at all and I am pleasantly surprised, after having expected less. I plan to take it car camping and I won't be disturbing my neighbors with a too loud stereo, so this fits my bill perfectly.
The booklet says that the mp3 player has a minimum draw on the battery. I haven't played it till it has run out. I expect that it will run about 8 hrs or more. There are 4 speakers; 2 front, 1 each side. A flap on the front drops down to expose a recess where your mp3 player will be held with a large elastic band (I suppose it could just sit in there, too). You can use the line in to play the music or the usb to charge, or if your mp3 player allows, you can charge and play.
I plan to buy another for my daughter who lives on the beach. She doesn't want to take an extension cord to the beach and is sick of paying for batteries for a boombox that only plays cds. She'll be able to safely play her amplified mp3 player. Sweet!
I won't review the battery/powerpack itself. There are plenty of reviews under this model without the speakers. Just remember to keep it plugged in to maintain the battery with a trickle charge.
I had a hard time finding very many reviews for this. I hope this was helpful. Bottomline: Don't expect your home stereo. Think mid quality boom box. This is a great way to play all your mp3 music for a long time at a decent volume and with a decent sound quality.

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XPower Powerpack Sound supplies hours of portable electricity AND crystal - clear digital sound! Xpower Powerpack Sound isn't just another portable power supply for appliances and electronics. It also includes a built-in 2.1 subwoofer-equipped speaker system to provide high-quality external sound for iPods, MP3 units, CD players... anything with a headphone jack! Charge the unit's battery at home through two 110V AC power outlets, or on the road through the 12V DC "cigarette lighter" port. Even includes a USB power port so you can charge your iPod while it plays! Perfect for camping, road trips or hunting lodges. 400 watts of power; Subwoofer-equipped premium sound system; 12V DC "power port"; Optional-use LEDs offer ambient light; Battery-power indicator; Tilt foot allows for optimum positioning; Ultra-fast recharge time; Weighs 14 1/4 lbs. Act Now! XPower Powerpack Sound

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Wagan 2483 10000 Watt Continuous Power Inverter Review

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(More customer reviews)The product is not very reliable. I had been used their product 5,000 watt and this 10,000 both are break down after warranty 12 months. The manufacturer will not take any support. From my experienced and recommend anybody do not purchase this manufacturer products again.

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The Wagan Tech 10,000 Watt Off-Grid Inverters are ideally suited for providing clean and silent high power in remote applications for the entire home. While most Wagan Tech inverters are tasked with providing power in vehicles and vessels, these new Off-Grid Inverters are especially suited for maintaining civilized life in remote areas where no public utilities dare to venture. Once the user has their solar panels or wind generators powering their battery system, the Wagan Tech Off-Grid Inverters can provide the power they need. So, there is no need to give up watching TV, microwaving popcorn or baking those frozen pizzas. Write that great American novel in air-conditioned comfort. Most users in remote stationary locations use non-polluting sun and wind energy to keep their inverter system batteries charged. This is truly a win-win situation, local power generation and self sufficiency, all without the unreliability and cost of using long utility lines to supply power. Continuous Use: 10,000W, Peak Surge Power: 20,000W, AC Voltage Output: 110V, Optimum Efficiency: 90.00 percent, No Load Current Draw: less than 5A, Input Voltage Rang: 10V to 15V. Includes a Low Battery Alarm, Auto Low Battery Shutdown and a Cooling Fan. Quadruple AC Receptacles. Cables not included.

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Sunforce 11260 2500-Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter Review

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(More customer reviews)I hooked up the inverter to (2) 55 A.H. deep cycle batteries in parallel and it ran my pellet stove, 32" LCD TV and Satellite receiver for (4) hours before giving me a low battery warning. This is a very quiet running unit and the LCD display allows you to monitor you battery condition at any time. I am very pleased with this unit.

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The Sunforce 11260 2500-Watt Pro Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter converts DC power into clean, stable AC power that is ideal for running home appliances, pumps, and motors. It provides 5000 Watts of peak surge power to get your gear started, and 2500 Watts of continuous power to keep it running. Pure Sine Wave inversion guarantees optimum compatibility with sensitive equipment, computers, motors, televisions and more. Compact and portable, this inverter is perfect for use at worksites, on boats, or for permanent use in a solar power setup. Sunforce Power Inverters can provide clean, free poweras part of a solar power setup.

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Solio Mono Emergency Hybrid Solar Charger Review

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(More customer reviews)before you buy this product check on the charging time. In order to actually use it to solar charge you need to leave it in the direct sunlight for about 5 days!!! If you plug it in to a wall socket or computer to charge it takes about 4-5 hours.If you are planing to use it as a practical extra battery or solar charger don't waste your money. I live in california with direct sun all the time it charges terrible!!!!

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The handheld power solution for every kind of emergency!A power outage due to a natural disaster.A breakdown in the desert without a wall charger.A business emergency at an airport where no wall outlets are available.These are just a few common situations in which the Solio Mono can save the day. Universal Charger – Power virtually all your electronic devices. Works out of the box with most common mobile phones, MP3 players, and GPS units - simply change the adaptor tip.Stores Power - Charge your devices anytime, day or night. Internal rechargeable battery stores power for up to one year.Hybrid Charger - Charge anywhere on Earth. Plug into the Sun and charge Solio through its solar panel, it\'s free and green! Or use the included cable to charge from the USB port of any computer.Comes with\' USB port replicator tip, Mini-USB tip, 12V Adapter, USB Charging Cable, Carabiner, and Instruction Manual.Limited 1 year warranty.Specifications: Nominal DC Output: 4V-12V, 0-1A – Maximum Wattage: 4.4 Watts – Internal Battery: Rechargeable 3.7V, 1000mAh Lithium Ion – Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.7 x 2.5 x 0.6 in. – Weight: 4.6 oz

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Xantrex Technologies 852-2071 Xpower AC/DC Powerpack Solar With 400 Watt Inverter, Two AC Outlets, USB Port, And Digital Display Review

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(More customer reviews)If the Xantrex Xpower Powerpack Solar lived up to its specifications, I would rate it 5 stars and consider it well worth the money. That's why I bought it in the first place. Unfortunately, its performance falls short of the manufacturer's claims.
The overall design of the product is very nice. I had considered building something similar based on a how-to article in Popular Science, but the Powerpack is so nicely packaged for only a couple dollars more, I chose to buy it.
The Powerpack disappoints in the amount of energy stored in its battery that is available to power other electronic devices. The battery is specified as 12 volts and 10 amp-hours. As such, I was expecting to get as much as 120 watt-hours from it, but I barely get half that.
As a test, I fully charged the battery using the included AC adapter. By "fully", I mean the unit claimed to be charged. I then ran the built-in LED lights. The manual claims they should run for 48 hours. They ran 27.5 hours for me.
I assumed this performance reflected a bad unit and exchanged it. The new unit performs similarly. Either the battery in the unit performs poorly, or the electronics to monitor and control the battery state-of-charge are weak.
As another example of the poor performance, I charged the unit completely (again based on its built-in indicator that charging is done). It indicated 100 percent charge when I turned on the AC or DC output, but as soon as I plugged in any load, it almost immediately dropped to 70 or even 60 percent. Soon after the unit's indicator dropped to 40 percent, the unit shut itself down.
So, on the one hand, this is a nice unit to carry around, and it does slowly-but-surely charge the internal battery using the included 5 watt solar panel. It does a fine job charging cell phones and iPods, and a barely acceptable job charging a notebook computer. Compared to its specifications, and for that matter my previous experience with the Xantrex Powerpack Mobile Mini, however, the product is a disappointment.


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Operate your favorite gadgets anywhere with the Xantrex XPower Powerpack Solar. This portable solar device provides 400 watts of household power to run appliances and electronics. The Powerpack Solar's solar panel continuously captures, stores, and converts the sun's energy and extends the runtime of many portable devices. Two AC outlets, a DC socket, and a USB port give you plenty of options for simultaneously operating anything from laptops to cell phones to small TVs.
Portable Power for All Your ElectronicsA perfect companion for road trips, vacations, and camping, the Powerpack Solar can simultaneously run multiple devices thanks to its two 120-volt AC outlets, single 12-volt DC outlet, and USB port. The powerful built-in 400-watt inverter and sealed, spill-free 10-amp/hour AGM battery can power anything from a CD player to a 13-inch TV to a laptop to an air compressor. At the same time, the built-in USB port makes it easy to charge digital music players, cell phones, computer peripherals, and more.
A handy three-digit display helps you keep tabs on your Powerpack Solar's battery power. For those times when you want to conserve your battery, an AC charger is included for charging from a standard wall outlet, and a DC charger is included for charging from a vehicle or RV battery.
For added convenience, the Powerpack Solar runs quietly, making it a great alternative to a generator. Non-slip rubber surrounds protect the Powerpack Solar from bumps and scuffs, and two built-in lamps help you set up the unit when the lights go out or when you're getting cozy in a tent.
Clean, Green Renewable Solar PowerThe XPower Powerpack Solar is the first power pack to incorporate solar power in a compact, portable power source. It's completely self renewing, which means the five-watt solar panel captures, stores, and converts the sun's energy, replenishes the XPower Powerpack Solar's battery, and extends the runtime of many devices by up to 25 percent. An added bonus, the solar panel is detachable, so you can charge the battery and leave the panel in a safe place when you go to the beach or tackle the trail.
The XPower Powerpack Solar is covered by a six-month warranty. It measures 15.0 x 4.5 x 10.25 inches (LxWxH) and weighs 12.3 pounds.
About XantrexXantrex Technology Inc. (xantrex.com), a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable and mobile power markets. The company's products convert and control raw electrical power from any central, distributed, renewable, or backup power source into high-quality power required by electronic equipment and the electricity grid. Xantrex is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with facilities in the United States, Germany and Spain, and a joint venture in China.
What's in the BoxRechargeable solar-powered battery pack, AC charger, and DC charger.

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Portable Solar Powerpack Charger with Battery and AC Inverter Review

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(More customer reviews)I buyed this product with internal battery DEATH
I did a comunication with the seller for only sendme the internal battery
because is DEATH because is USED and OLD from year 2007
I buyed this product like new but IS NOT NEW
I cant return because I live in Honduras the shipping cost is $200
very high and and dont have more money
I only want that seller sendme to my address in Miami Florida the internal battery
or give me a full or partial refund
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The 5-watt solar panel captures, stores and converts the sun's renewable energy, replenishes the XPower Powerpack Solar's battery, and extends the runtime of many devices by up to 25 percent.Operates and charges a portable DVD player, 13" color TV, laptop, portable stereo, cordless phone, portable cooler and air compressor. Operates multiple products simultaneously. Three-digit display for easy battery status monitoring. Rubberized protection to guard against unit slipping. AC charger included so you can charge from a standard wall outlet. DC charger included so you can charge from a vehicle or RV. Detacheable Solar Panel: Detaching the solar panel allows you to reposition it and not the whole unit for optimum sunlight exposure. Device Run Times: Cordless telephone (stand by) (5 Watts) 13.45 Hours. Laptop computer(25 Watts) 3 Hours. Cellular telephone (0.5 Amps) 15 Hours.

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Sunforce 11264 4500 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter Review

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(More customer reviews)Aside from some minor shipping damage to the side plates (no damage inside). replaced with metal and subsequently mounted in a rack very close to batteries. I haven't had any issues with its output performance to near full capacity (3800W combination resistive and inductive loads) for many hours at a time, it can run my entire house reasonably and hasnt faulted once.
What I am very concerned with is the recommended wire size listed in the manual shows 4/0 wire, and doesnt quite get around to showing the maximum input current. the current draw at 4500W is about 460Amps 4/0 wire. according to NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) this guage wire is NOT rated for this amount of current and presents a major fire hazard. I would use not less than 250Kcmil for this, myself, I am running 250Kcmil (1 to each of the four feed teminals on the back of the inverter) double again the minimum. I think that the damage problems that I have seen written so far are in direct relation to this.
it doesn't allow the inverter to absorb the current and voltage spikes from inductive loads cleanly. this inverter has so far handled some of the toughest and noisiest loads i can throw at it.. my other complaint is that the claimed standby load (inverter on, no load) was in excess of 5 amps. this is not very nice in a true solar home in the winter where every bit counts.. thus, it is relegated to only running the high load stuff that my 1KW inverter cant handle (power tools)
what amazes me most is that Sunforce tech support doesn't seem to understand this


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The Sunforce 11264 4500 W pure sine wave inverter is the tool you need to provide stable power to run a pump or mini motor that a modified sine wave inverter cannot. This is excellent for powering home appliances directly from your 12V battery; DC to AC pure sine wave. With 9000 watts of high surge power, this product is the perfect solution for power failure emergencies. The 11264 features numerous safety features including an overload alarm and LED light, a soft start system, low battery shut down, DC input overload voltage, output overload, overload temperature, short circuit shut down, and a high speed cooling fan. Equipped with two 110V houdehold electrical outlets, this inverter is so advanced that it is patented. The 11264 provides continuous power of 4500 watts and has a 9000 watt surge power capability. Your purchase comes with a full product manual, and a DC/AC power inverter remote control modular connector cable and key chain remote.

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Xantrex Technologies 813-1050 XPower Plus 1,200-Watt Inverter Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this inverter last year to install in our new Lance P/U camper for our trip of a lifetime to Alaska. Let me say the unit worked excellent. I installed the feed cables with #2 AWG after the first attempt with #8 left to much voltage drop to the unit. Like they tell you in the manual, DUH! Anyhow the unit worked flawlessly with our 19" Samsung HDTV, no retrace lines or any interference with the TV reception, something I was slightly worried about because of the "square sine" output of the unit. Using the unit for everyday AC uses, TV, laptop, digi camera and other chargers was perfect. We would often leave it on during our long day trips and everything would be charged when we got to our destinations. And while it did run our toaster and microwave, not at the same time, the unit would "whine" a bit while doing it. It does pull pretty hard on your battery according to your load. What I really like about the unit is the low amp draw in a no load condition,

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HQRP KIT (170W (85W+85W) Monocrystalline Solar Panel, 20A Solar Charge Controller / Regulator, 200W Power DC / AC Inverter, Red & Black Clamps and Cigarette Lighter (Female)) for Solar Systems Review

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(More customer reviews)Everything that was listed what there and in perfect condition. It arrived the exact same day it was supposed to and the only extra things I had to buy to complete the set was a deep cycle marine battery and a 50 ft. MC4 Solarline 2 cable. All in all it was worth the money and I am now running the household appliances I use the most often for at least 8 hours a day for free. It will be longer as soon as I build a stand for the panels. Thank you very much.

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