I love this battery, It takes way less space and it's super super light. It definitely last a lot longer sitting then a traditional battery. I had my bike sitting for a little over 4.5 months this winter and the thing kept firing up. My tradition battery after 3 months you could hear it struggling to crank. Also, with the adapter it back charging this thing so easy! Shaves off some lbs for track days too!
Purchased this battery over 3 years ago for HD XL1200N. It has been the best battery I ever had. I have left my bike sit for a few weeks with the battery in it and it always starts. I occasionally put the battery tender on it if I know it is going to sit for over a month but not always. the one time I did have an issue was when it was cold outside, around 20 degrees and I left it sit for 3 days. but all I did was turn the key to the on position and turn on my lights and after about 5 to 10 minutes I was able to start the bike and be on my way. I was riding for about 40 minutes after that and it was good to go the next time I had to start it. I will definitely be purchasing another when this one runs out.
Weighs a fraction of lead-acid batteries and really spins your motorcycle's starter motor. Can be charged with a conventional charger, by the way, as long as the battery doesn't discharge fully. "Smart" chargers are not recommended, but a straight-up 1 or 2 Amp charger works well for a touch-up midwinter. If you're a sport bike rider who wants to shave a few pounds of weight that is carried high in most motorcycles, you should consider buying this battery.This is actually my second one of these batteries. I bought one to put in my BMW but before I did the battery in the S/O bike died so my battery went into her Suzuki. Yes, it happened to be the same filament replacement. These are high power small size batteries so they can fit a wide range. The first one has been good in her bike for 5 months now and mine for a month so no long term answer yet. Happy with it so far.
Battery is just a bit smaller in physical size, and much lighter. Being that my bike is over 700 pounds, the lightness doesn't matter, but it is. The foam pads to help it fit in the battery holder worked great. I didn't have a proper charger so I tried starting the bike with it as is and if fired right up. I took it out on a couple of 30 mile runs to give a small amount of charge and it worked fine. I did buy the Shorai BMS01 charger and charged it to full capacity. So far, it is working as advertised, the real test will be when it gets cold (below 40°) and I see how it functions (with regards to "warming it up" by having the key in and ignition on so the front light comes on. I will try to remember to update this when winter comes. I also plan on keeping it fully charged each night on the charger.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016
TIL that after an Orca killed a Great White Shark
The old shark deterrent kits the Navy used to issue to sailors was basically boiled down shark carcass! It had mixed results though.Haha no, its the last big test in Marine Corp boot camp. Basically a few days of getting hazed, eating very little and walking very far. Goot times.I think my favorite part about that is how gingerly Robin climbs down that ladder. "Okay, easy there Dick, just take it one rung at a time. Batman's not gonna bleed out right away..."I still can't get over the extremely unnecessary hang-by-legs-gymnast-move. Took him a extra 20seconds instead of just handing it down to him. I thought dick was supposed to be a world class gymnast not a 6year old in gym class
In Australia, drum-lines are used in conjunction with shark nets, and it's thought that one of the reasons they are so effective is that when a shark is caught it dies and acts as a deterrent for other sharks, at least until the line is switched out.he does carry those, but i couldn't afford both. here was the list of features though: a dry rock means fair weather. a wet rock means it's raining. a dusty rock means a dust storm. a swaying rock means it's windy. a shadow under the rock means it's sunny. a white rock means it's snowing. if the rock is jumping up and down, an earthquake is upon us. if the bottom of the rock is under water it's a flood.
Magnets are kind of hit or miss. Some sharks will pull a quick 180 when they hit 'em and some won't. Some companies like Shark Shield have had success with devices that generate an electrical field around the diver/swimmer (at the moment it's the most effective way to deter them), but these are hard to employ on a large scale. They also react negatively to bursts of bubbles, I know at one time "bubble walls" were being considered as a beach-protection measure.
Orcas are smart as fuck. There's all sorts of examples of them learning new ways of getting food. They've been observed regurgitating food on the surface so birds fly down to pick at it. Then they eat the birds.when I first saw it I was eating spaghetti and choked on some noodles and almost died. I couldn't breath for nearly a minute and my vision blacked out. The office has almost killed me, twice.somewhere there is footage from a documentary where a pod of orcas chases a blue whale mom and its calf for a whole day until the calf gets too tired to stay close enough to its mother for protection. Having separated the calf from its mother, the orcas proceed to take turns holding the calf underwater until it drowns. The orcas then don't eat any thing, and move on.
In Australia, drum-lines are used in conjunction with shark nets, and it's thought that one of the reasons they are so effective is that when a shark is caught it dies and acts as a deterrent for other sharks, at least until the line is switched out.he does carry those, but i couldn't afford both. here was the list of features though: a dry rock means fair weather. a wet rock means it's raining. a dusty rock means a dust storm. a swaying rock means it's windy. a shadow under the rock means it's sunny. a white rock means it's snowing. if the rock is jumping up and down, an earthquake is upon us. if the bottom of the rock is under water it's a flood.
Orcas are smart as fuck. There's all sorts of examples of them learning new ways of getting food. They've been observed regurgitating food on the surface so birds fly down to pick at it. Then they eat the birds.when I first saw it I was eating spaghetti and choked on some noodles and almost died. I couldn't breath for nearly a minute and my vision blacked out. The office has almost killed me, twice.somewhere there is footage from a documentary where a pod of orcas chases a blue whale mom and its calf for a whole day until the calf gets too tired to stay close enough to its mother for protection. Having separated the calf from its mother, the orcas proceed to take turns holding the calf underwater until it drowns. The orcas then don't eat any thing, and move on.
I had no idea water chestnuts look so evil before they get processed
"This little curiosity is off-putting to most diners, for obvious reasons. It bears all the hallmarks of being hell-spawned, for one thing, and it looks like it could hatch into something that would attach itself to your throat and eat through your soft palate into your brain and cause you to slaughter your loved ones. The community just hasn't been desperate enough to risk demon possession, instant agonizing poisoning death, or perhaps just tasting something that combines the flavors of tar, cockroach chitin, and venom. They call them "bat nuts" or "devil pods," and avoid them, literally, like the plague.But Gak dared me to try one, and it was one of the most startling culinary experiences of my life! Light and savory, a bit nutty. Refreshing! If I don't die, zombify, or undergo a catastrophic transformation from eating it, I might try it candied!"No fucking shit. Oh there's a rally down at the state capital? Great, when! Fucking Tuesday, you say? In the middle of the fucking day? Mkay, so let me just call off work and hope I don't get fired for that shit, and then drive in circles for a goddamned hour and a half so I can pay 30 dirty fucking dollars to park. Sounds great. Yeah, yeah I'll see you there I'm sure.
I remember that dude, and it was also the first thing that popped into my mind when setting OP's image. IIRC, there were ninjas with katanas bouncing around at that miniboss as well.I remember playing a shitload of Streets of Rage 2 and cannot recall OP's reference. Is it from the first one?This isn't a water chestnut. The ones most people eat in Chinese food are Eleocharis dulcis, which is a type of sedge and a monocot, not a eudicot of the rose family like the OP, which is a water caltrop. Completely different plants, not even remotely related.
It's typically a once a year thing, sold during Chinese moon festival during mooncake season. If you eat the ones that are imported, they kinda taste chalky. If you are in China eating them fresh, they're really good.All these years I misinterpreted the lyrics 'chestnuts roasting on an open fire' as if the chestnuts themselves were being roasted. They may in fact have been doing the roasting the whole time. Huh would you look at that.I have been carrying one of those around since I was 8 and found it in my friend's back yard. I had no idea what it was and held onto it in case I may one day find out. Thank you kind stranger for informing me!
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
New poster for John Wick 2
All it costs is the life of one senator, one criminal, and the self-respect of one ex-assassin. I don't know about you, but I'd call that a bargain.Such a wonderful villain. Hate that bitch. Wish her actress had done more, she's incredibly talented.It was a great line as it speaks volumes to John's Wick character. I loved that most everything you learn about John Wick comes from other characters reaction to him.
The thing with that scene is...who is Jimmy? The bad guys know John from working with him. Most of the hotel people and clean up crew have interactions with him for the gold coins. Here we have what appears to be an honest cop(?) responding to a call at John's house who knows John well enough to know his business. Was he checking to see if John is ok? Are they old friends? Was Jimmy in the business too before becoming a cop? John didn't have to bribe him with the coins. It was a pretty friendly exchange.
And that's part of what elevates the storytelling in John Wick above what we're used to seeing in action movies of this type. There's obviously a story there, a lot of history, but we don't need the specifics. Just seeing they way they interact is more than enough. Such a great flick...I always figured that Jimmy had plenty of run-ins with John Wick and knew that he was really good about keeping his "business" to himself. He could try to arrest John Wick for multiple homicides, maybe live to make the court date, just to watch John walk away on a self-defense plea and live in fear for the rest of your life...
There's always the fact that anytime there's an issue, Jimmy is the one to respond. It provides paperwork for law enforcement to point to, saying the issue was looked into. It provides witnesses, seeing law enforcement respond to the issue. It also provides the criminal organization with a "hey, people are noticing" alert, so they can quiet down.He's also not immortal, which helps a lot. Many action films depict the protagonist as an unstoppable god who never misses and somehow avoids every bullet, blade, and all other harm to come out victorious in the end. John Wick sold that feeling of the protagonist being a badass, but they did it through the other characters and the way they perceived him, and despite that perception, he actually gets pretty beat up several times throughout the film.
Keanu Reeves born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon and was raised in Toronto, Canada. He first gained attention for his performance in The River's Edge. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, and its sequel Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, brought him international recognition.I just hope this new movie doesn't give all the details about the underground away-- people think they want to know details like this, but the more detailed something is, the less our imagination fills in, and the less we will like it. Unless it is perfectly done. And even then, I would argue we tend to fill in details as to how our brains like to see things-- so for everyone we imagine different things but ultimately all love it far more for it.
The thing with that scene is...who is Jimmy? The bad guys know John from working with him. Most of the hotel people and clean up crew have interactions with him for the gold coins. Here we have what appears to be an honest cop(?) responding to a call at John's house who knows John well enough to know his business. Was he checking to see if John is ok? Are they old friends? Was Jimmy in the business too before becoming a cop? John didn't have to bribe him with the coins. It was a pretty friendly exchange.
There's always the fact that anytime there's an issue, Jimmy is the one to respond. It provides paperwork for law enforcement to point to, saying the issue was looked into. It provides witnesses, seeing law enforcement respond to the issue. It also provides the criminal organization with a "hey, people are noticing" alert, so they can quiet down.He's also not immortal, which helps a lot. Many action films depict the protagonist as an unstoppable god who never misses and somehow avoids every bullet, blade, and all other harm to come out victorious in the end. John Wick sold that feeling of the protagonist being a badass, but they did it through the other characters and the way they perceived him, and despite that perception, he actually gets pretty beat up several times throughout the film.
Keanu Reeves born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon and was raised in Toronto, Canada. He first gained attention for his performance in The River's Edge. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, and its sequel Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, brought him international recognition.I just hope this new movie doesn't give all the details about the underground away-- people think they want to know details like this, but the more detailed something is, the less our imagination fills in, and the less we will like it. Unless it is perfectly done. And even then, I would argue we tend to fill in details as to how our brains like to see things-- so for everyone we imagine different things but ultimately all love it far more for it.
CPAP Battery Kit for ResMed Air 10 & S9 Series
I used on my ResMed S9 Elite, using the recommended tricks (no humidifier; turn to CPAP in settings rather than "Auto," and I got two nights sleep before battery stopped (6.8 hours and 8.8 hours; so 15.6 hours of run time at 7.0cm setting. It does take a bit longer to charge than I had hoped, but that could be because it was new. People on blogs recommended testing out a bunch of variations of settings before your really NEED this battery, and I did. With "Auto" and my humidifier, I got just under 5 hours before a dead battery. So how you use this will make all the difference in the world. If I had more time (my fault) before my trip, I would have gotten two (with the pigtail connector) and/or the solar panel recharger. I suspect that I could have recharged each day and stretch a single battery into 3 or maybe even four nights with no access to real electricity.
I bought this for a 3 week RV trip to Alaska. There were several nights we had to dry camp and had no power hookups. This devise worked perfectly. I slept 6 to 8 hours a night and always had at least half battery life left. In the morning I would plug it into my truck before we got back on the road and it was fully recharged when we stopped again for the night. I can not sleep without my CPAP, this made it possible for me and my wife to be able to enjoy our Alaska adventure.
It works. Easy to use. As a heads up, if you have a humidifier w/ your cpap, you need to disconnect it. Otherwise the battery lasts 2 hours. Turning off the humidifier doesn't really extend the battery life - you have to disconnect the humidifier. It's not a big deal, except that my cpap uses a different hose depending on whether the humidifier is hooked up or not. If you've got a Resmed and you're going to use your battery, make sure you've got a "no humidifier" hose. But, the battery itself worked great. (I used it overnight twice. Charged it before each use - haven't tried to go more than one night on a charge.)
Absolutely perfect! Received on time, packaging was good, all contents intact and in good shape. The battery came charged to about 50%, so I used the AC charger and it came up to full charge in about 2 hours. Used it that night on my S9 with the humidity turned off, and 10-14cmH2O of pressure set and the unit ran for 10.5 hours that night and the battery still had 1 light left on in the morning when I got up (15% or less charge remaining according to the booklet). I also tried the battery pack and the other connectors out on charging my Nook and my cell phone which it did with no problems. The best part for me was that I was able to charge the battery back up using my PowerAdd 40W folding solar panel in just over 5 hours on a partly cloudy day. The case is great and it has room to carry extra equipment. I purchased (separately) an adapter cord to go from 12v power point in my vehicle to the battery, that plus another 10000mAh battery pack and a 12v battery jumper cable to 12v cigarette plug all fit in the carrying case and there is still room for more equipment. I'm going to purchase the 2nd battery to extend my run time (the case will hold 2 batteries).
The kit comes with the 2 battery pigtail and according to the booklet that will give me a 2-4 day between charges run time. If you need to, you can pack only the necessary cables and the battery inside the S9 carrying case and you can get away with carrying only 1 bag. But the kit is pretty small on its own and unless you are space restricted it shouldn't be a burden. What the kit doesn't come with but there is room to add is a USB charger. However you can throw a USB charger from your car and use the supplied 12V plug and now you have a USB charging system.
I bought this for a 3 week RV trip to Alaska. There were several nights we had to dry camp and had no power hookups. This devise worked perfectly. I slept 6 to 8 hours a night and always had at least half battery life left. In the morning I would plug it into my truck before we got back on the road and it was fully recharged when we stopped again for the night. I can not sleep without my CPAP, this made it possible for me and my wife to be able to enjoy our Alaska adventure.
It works. Easy to use. As a heads up, if you have a humidifier w/ your cpap, you need to disconnect it. Otherwise the battery lasts 2 hours. Turning off the humidifier doesn't really extend the battery life - you have to disconnect the humidifier. It's not a big deal, except that my cpap uses a different hose depending on whether the humidifier is hooked up or not. If you've got a Resmed and you're going to use your battery, make sure you've got a "no humidifier" hose. But, the battery itself worked great. (I used it overnight twice. Charged it before each use - haven't tried to go more than one night on a charge.)
Absolutely perfect! Received on time, packaging was good, all contents intact and in good shape. The battery came charged to about 50%, so I used the AC charger and it came up to full charge in about 2 hours. Used it that night on my S9 with the humidity turned off, and 10-14cmH2O of pressure set and the unit ran for 10.5 hours that night and the battery still had 1 light left on in the morning when I got up (15% or less charge remaining according to the booklet). I also tried the battery pack and the other connectors out on charging my Nook and my cell phone which it did with no problems. The best part for me was that I was able to charge the battery back up using my PowerAdd 40W folding solar panel in just over 5 hours on a partly cloudy day. The case is great and it has room to carry extra equipment. I purchased (separately) an adapter cord to go from 12v power point in my vehicle to the battery, that plus another 10000mAh battery pack and a 12v battery jumper cable to 12v cigarette plug all fit in the carrying case and there is still room for more equipment. I'm going to purchase the 2nd battery to extend my run time (the case will hold 2 batteries).
The kit comes with the 2 battery pigtail and according to the booklet that will give me a 2-4 day between charges run time. If you need to, you can pack only the necessary cables and the battery inside the S9 carrying case and you can get away with carrying only 1 bag. But the kit is pretty small on its own and unless you are space restricted it shouldn't be a burden. What the kit doesn't come with but there is room to add is a USB charger. However you can throw a USB charger from your car and use the supplied 12V plug and now you have a USB charging system.
CPAP Battery -New Longest Life LifePo4 Battery!
I took this battery on a Cub Scout camping trip, and it lasted through 3 nights of use (20-ish hours) with one of the four charge lights still lit afterward.
The camp itself rented "CPAP batteries" converted from marine batteries with inverters attached that weighed at least 40 pounds, were enclosed in huge plywood cases (dropped off in a golf cart), and which had to be recharged every night. I was told they had cost $175 each to make, but at 2-3x the effective charge-time, and small enough to fit into a cargo-pants pocket, I think this battery is a much better deal at twice the price! Plus I expect to get a lot of use out of it!
Note that I did NOT use my humidifier (not needed outdoors anyhow), as that probably wouldn't have let it last more than one night. That did require me to also buy an unheated hose that would directly connect my mask to the pump without the humidifier in-between.
At home, I just leave it plugged in with my full CPAP setup attached as a sort of battery backup. That way I don't have to worry about charging it before sudden trips.I needed something to power my CPAP machine while camping. With a full charge, I was able to get 20 hours of operation - 2 1/2 nights worth at 8hrs/night. Not a great option if you're planning to backpack for several days but it's great for a few nights or if you have access to power for recharging. The fact that you have to use your machine's power supply is a little cumbersome but I knew that from the reviews so I wasn't surprised. Overall, it served my purpose very well so I can recommend this.
I was looking at batteries to take with me on an overnight trip to London and I have to say that I debated the purchase for a long time before purchasing it because it is very expensive. I read that the battery can also be kept on your machine as a back up battery in case of a power failure. A week after looking into the batteries, we had a power outage during a storm and my CPAP machine went off in the middle of the night. Waking up choking on a dead CPAP machine and one night with no CPAP made the decision to buy the battery an easy one. Now I don't have the anxiety of "what happens now" if we have another power outage and can sleep peacefully knowing that the battery will kick in if needed.
I did use the battery for my trip overseas and it was a simple and effective fix for an older plane with no power outlets at your seat (and worked out significantly less than an upgrade would have cost me). I do fly overseas on overnight flights often enough that I knew I would use this battery and make it cost effective, but I didn't realize how handy it would be to have on a regular basis. I used the battery to charge up my phone during my flight delays, and bring it with me when I need to keep multiple electronics charged while on the road (kids and their tablets, games, etc). The flashlight is handy to have during power outages too.
Hotels have a habit of putting power outlets across the room from the bed and this has saved me the problem of needing an extension cord for a hotel room if I can't reach the outlets. I can just charge it up while I'm out all day then use the battery at night. The battery fits in the front pouch of my CPAP travel bag or I put it in my carry on. I've not experienced any issues bringing it onboard an aircraft, though I do keep a notice from the company stating that it is in compliance with airline regulations and safe to use in flight with me at all times.
I know some people have complained that it does not come with a power cord, but I like the setup. You charge this battery with your CPAP power supply then you plug everything in together to use it. Again, using the CPAP power supply just means it's one less thing that I have to pack when I travel.
The camp itself rented "CPAP batteries" converted from marine batteries with inverters attached that weighed at least 40 pounds, were enclosed in huge plywood cases (dropped off in a golf cart), and which had to be recharged every night. I was told they had cost $175 each to make, but at 2-3x the effective charge-time, and small enough to fit into a cargo-pants pocket, I think this battery is a much better deal at twice the price! Plus I expect to get a lot of use out of it!
Note that I did NOT use my humidifier (not needed outdoors anyhow), as that probably wouldn't have let it last more than one night. That did require me to also buy an unheated hose that would directly connect my mask to the pump without the humidifier in-between.
At home, I just leave it plugged in with my full CPAP setup attached as a sort of battery backup. That way I don't have to worry about charging it before sudden trips.I needed something to power my CPAP machine while camping. With a full charge, I was able to get 20 hours of operation - 2 1/2 nights worth at 8hrs/night. Not a great option if you're planning to backpack for several days but it's great for a few nights or if you have access to power for recharging. The fact that you have to use your machine's power supply is a little cumbersome but I knew that from the reviews so I wasn't surprised. Overall, it served my purpose very well so I can recommend this.
I was looking at batteries to take with me on an overnight trip to London and I have to say that I debated the purchase for a long time before purchasing it because it is very expensive. I read that the battery can also be kept on your machine as a back up battery in case of a power failure. A week after looking into the batteries, we had a power outage during a storm and my CPAP machine went off in the middle of the night. Waking up choking on a dead CPAP machine and one night with no CPAP made the decision to buy the battery an easy one. Now I don't have the anxiety of "what happens now" if we have another power outage and can sleep peacefully knowing that the battery will kick in if needed.
I did use the battery for my trip overseas and it was a simple and effective fix for an older plane with no power outlets at your seat (and worked out significantly less than an upgrade would have cost me). I do fly overseas on overnight flights often enough that I knew I would use this battery and make it cost effective, but I didn't realize how handy it would be to have on a regular basis. I used the battery to charge up my phone during my flight delays, and bring it with me when I need to keep multiple electronics charged while on the road (kids and their tablets, games, etc). The flashlight is handy to have during power outages too.
Hotels have a habit of putting power outlets across the room from the bed and this has saved me the problem of needing an extension cord for a hotel room if I can't reach the outlets. I can just charge it up while I'm out all day then use the battery at night. The battery fits in the front pouch of my CPAP travel bag or I put it in my carry on. I've not experienced any issues bringing it onboard an aircraft, though I do keep a notice from the company stating that it is in compliance with airline regulations and safe to use in flight with me at all times.
I know some people have complained that it does not come with a power cord, but I like the setup. You charge this battery with your CPAP power supply then you plug everything in together to use it. Again, using the CPAP power supply just means it's one less thing that I have to pack when I travel.
Monday, September 19, 2016
She got tired and had to be carried to the car
when she was a puppy my wife or I would stupidly carry her, eventually it was just me doing it...I finally got fed up when she stopped growing size wise, and really just became a fat lard.That's cause you're not supposed to take puppies in long walks. Follow the Rule of 5 with puppies and add 5 minutes of walk time per month -- they're only supposed to walk for 30 minutes when they're 6 months old, and 1 hour when they're a year old. Taking a puppy on walks longer than that damages their growing joints, leading to premature arthritis. There are plenty of "cute" pics on reddit of people being amused by their puppy passing out in the middle of a walk... don't be one of those people, those people are assholes who haven't read up on properly taking care of the animal they bought. When your dog is tired, stop.
Yeah, on one hand I want to give people the benefit of the doubt and not be judgmental about people not thinking of this stuff, but on the other hand, people coming up with this "the dog is so manipulative, hehe!" Stuff just reminds me of being a little kid and my dad going "our little actress" when I was in real emotional pain. Like, you honestly think the dog is just pretending to be tired and his life is so blissful just because you 'take care of him?' That is some egotistical shit.
I don't blame you @op - warm weather, young pup - easy enough to get exhausted - we have an 11 yr old 30kg lab who now needs a few timeouts on walks, so she will plonk herself down somewhere nice in the shade and wait until she decides to carry on walking or head home. It's a bit of a pain when walking her to my office as she can smell the local chicken shop from about a K away so often makes a beeline for it just to have a quick sniff.
Dont learn practical skills Just masturbate since its easier than finding someone you like Play video games all day Live a menial existence between parents houses I am nothing I am no one I am horribly clingy to any women because its the only way I feel better - by getting any compassion from women Edgy i guess people will say Why did I do this to myself I'm not a man Im a 25 year old boy Lost and found.
Yeah, on one hand I want to give people the benefit of the doubt and not be judgmental about people not thinking of this stuff, but on the other hand, people coming up with this "the dog is so manipulative, hehe!" Stuff just reminds me of being a little kid and my dad going "our little actress" when I was in real emotional pain. Like, you honestly think the dog is just pretending to be tired and his life is so blissful just because you 'take care of him?' That is some egotistical shit.
Dont learn practical skills Just masturbate since its easier than finding someone you like Play video games all day Live a menial existence between parents houses I am nothing I am no one I am horribly clingy to any women because its the only way I feel better - by getting any compassion from women Edgy i guess people will say Why did I do this to myself I'm not a man Im a 25 year old boy Lost and found.
Wholesale Best Solar Generator On The Market
I am amazed! I heard this radio was small, did not think it would be anything to brag about...WOW was I wrong! This little thing is more, a lot more than I thought it would be! Lost my internet connection at the house during a bad storm in East Texas. I had no way to see what was going on, but because of this little radio, we knew to take shelter. During the spring you have to know what the weather is doing, it could cost you your life. No it's not fancy, but it does everything I need. Thanks Ironsnow for making an affordable weather radio that works great!
I got my radio in the mail, right on time and was surprised not only to have the hand crank charger, but it also has a great solar charger, as well as a charger that I can plug into my computer. I was completely satisfied with that, but then when I realized that it also has an outgoing charger for my phone, that was the icing on the cake. I would recommend this little radio for anybody needing an emergency radio for weather or whatever emergency that may come to pass. The flashlight seems to work well, but haven't actually needed it yet. My mother saw this radio and decided that she is going to order one for herself, as well. It's really cute!
I wanted an emergency radio for the emergency kit in the back of my car because I like to go camping/hiking and it's always smart to have something like this anyway in the case of bad weather, etc. I was surprised by how great this compact little radio works! The light is EXTREMELY bright and would be great during a roadside emergency, the weather radio worked instantly (before I even lifted the antenna) and the signal got better as I raised it. The hand crank works, but you're going to need a partner to switch off with if you need more than a little power at a time. However, if I were in an emergency and needed a few minutes of cell phone time, I'm quite sure this would work. Honestly, for this price point, I am thinking of getting a few more for friends/family! It's just perfect!
This actually came in handy when I was in Houston visiting family last week....had a huge storm come thru over night, dropped 5 inches of rain per hour and the power went out Sunday about 10:30pm and did not come back on until Wednesday at 7pm, and we used the iRonsnow Emergency radio to not only listen to the weather and local stations for updates. Since the power was out and our vehicles were underwater, we only had the device to charge our phones.
I wanted an emergency radio for the emergency kit in the back of my car because I like to go camping/hiking and it's always smart to have something like this anyway in the case of bad weather, etc. I was surprised by how great this compact little radio works! The light is EXTREMELY bright and would be great during a roadside emergency, the weather radio worked instantly (before I even lifted the antenna) and the signal got better as I raised it. The hand crank works, but you're going to need a partner to switch off with if you need more than a little power at a time. However, if I were in an emergency and needed a few minutes of cell phone time, I'm quite sure this would work. Honestly, for this price point, I am thinking of getting a few more for friends/family! It's just perfect!
This actually came in handy when I was in Houston visiting family last week....had a huge storm come thru over night, dropped 5 inches of rain per hour and the power went out Sunday about 10:30pm and did not come back on until Wednesday at 7pm, and we used the iRonsnow Emergency radio to not only listen to the weather and local stations for updates. Since the power was out and our vehicles were underwater, we only had the device to charge our phones.
Wholesale Portable Solar Powered Generator Supplies
I am elated with this combination radio/flashlight! It's exactly what I wanted for the new 72-Hour Kit I'm putting together. It's lightweight and so small it fits in the palm of my hand (which is pretty small since I'm a 71 year old lady). The radio stations come in loud and clear -- no static or problems once it's on the station. Besides the regular AM/FM, there's also a Weather Band Station. I love the fact that it's solar powered, but also has the option of a convenient hand crank. It will be great any time the power goes out since the flashlight part of it gives off enough light to light a small room enough to see. It would also be great for camping. I highly recommend this product to everyone!
Wow - we were very surprised with how nice this radio/light is. I have not tried the phone charger aspect but everything else works great. We bought it for a the family emergency bag. Hopefully we never have to actually use it as intended but it is nice to know we have this item in our emergency supply stash.
We have used this radio during tornado warnings/watches with power outages several times, and it has never failed us. It is lightweight, easily packed, has a satin sort of finish, and gets great reception. The light is relatively bright considering that is not it's main function. I would not and do not rely on this flashlight as a main source for light, but in the event of a main flashlight battery failure, this light has solar and hand crank backup. It will definitely due as a back up in a pinch for a flashlight. The dial for the radio stations is easily readable, and the antenna is compact but has the ability to extend as needed. At this price point, you will be hard pressed to find a better emergency solar/hand crank radio/light combo.
This radio replaced a larger, older one that I wasn't happy with. At first glance the small size and weight was a shock. I tried it and for my use as an emergency radio it is exactly what I wanted. Great price, delivery a day early and tracking was up to date. Package was good with decent protection, not even a dent in the box. I've only checked it out and placed it in an emergency kit. Above all, no batteries needed and it works for me.
Great little radio. worked right out of box. smaller than I thought it would be. do not know how waterproof it is as I haven't immersed it in water yet. use this radio for my fishing kayak. flashlight works well. radio picks up more stations than my other small radio. sounds ok too. charged this thing by usb after I got it. do not know if solar works yet as I haven't used it to charge yet. overall, for the price, so far this is a good little radio that takes up very little space. looks good also. I got the black model. I am very satisfied with purchase and would recommend this to anyone looking for a good small radio
Wow - we were very surprised with how nice this radio/light is. I have not tried the phone charger aspect but everything else works great. We bought it for a the family emergency bag. Hopefully we never have to actually use it as intended but it is nice to know we have this item in our emergency supply stash.
We have used this radio during tornado warnings/watches with power outages several times, and it has never failed us. It is lightweight, easily packed, has a satin sort of finish, and gets great reception. The light is relatively bright considering that is not it's main function. I would not and do not rely on this flashlight as a main source for light, but in the event of a main flashlight battery failure, this light has solar and hand crank backup. It will definitely due as a back up in a pinch for a flashlight. The dial for the radio stations is easily readable, and the antenna is compact but has the ability to extend as needed. At this price point, you will be hard pressed to find a better emergency solar/hand crank radio/light combo.
Great little radio. worked right out of box. smaller than I thought it would be. do not know how waterproof it is as I haven't immersed it in water yet. use this radio for my fishing kayak. flashlight works well. radio picks up more stations than my other small radio. sounds ok too. charged this thing by usb after I got it. do not know if solar works yet as I haven't used it to charge yet. overall, for the price, so far this is a good little radio that takes up very little space. looks good also. I got the black model. I am very satisfied with purchase and would recommend this to anyone looking for a good small radio
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Solar Charging Best Solar Power Poratble Generator
The panels are installed on my garage roof, wired in to a battery bank and inverter which primarily functions as a very large (4KW) uninterruptible power supply for the house. So far, everything is working fine. They keep the batteries topped off without using power from the grid.I attached some 12 Volt 7.2A batteries. I am able to charge a battery charger now. This works great. I can plug a 12Volt 5A battery to the inverter and have overnight power for my bedroom. I bought one for my mom. I want to add one to every family in my parent's fold. My only gripe is it arrived with a busted frame pipe that supported the middle of the frame. I glued it together. I called Sunforce and asked for a new pipe. They said they were on backorder. If I need, I will call them later to see if they can send me another pipe. I do not feel I will need one soon.
I have yet to set this up, I was looking for something in case of power outage. I did not want to get a generator, because, if you cant get gas what good is it. However, most solar panel are not cheep, when I seen this set and how easily it was to set up I got it. However, I did get a bigger 1500 watt power inverter. I don't know much about solar panels, and there is not much information out there, on the net, for proper uses and setting one up. However, I do know about inverters, living life on the road for man years, they simply run off batteries and the better the inverter the larger appliance you are able to run. One just needs to be able to charge the batteries and what better way.
Installed these panels on the roof of my travel trailer for those trips into the areas where no services are available. They keep all but the air conditioner working just fine. When I leave my trailer in storage, I turn on a few lights in the bathroom to draw juice from the batteries during the night and allows the solar panels to charge them during the day. Long-term storage in the desert is a battery killer, and this procedure gives them extended life. I just leave my panels laying flat with a ratcheted strap to hold them down through the desert's many wild windy days.
With these two sets i now have 5 sets of 60 watts and 3 sets of 45 watts and 2 15 watt panels. 3 sets on one battery bank, 2 sets on another battery bank, the 45 watt sets are hooked up to my big trucks to keep the batteries charged while setting as well as the 15 watt panels to carry in my big trucks to keep the batteries charged while off road. I have never used the supplied charge controller or inverter. I upgraded these to larger (for more sets) or waterproof (for my trucks) controllers. I run off the 12 volt battery banks instead of inverters.
The solar panels themselves are well built. The frame is plastic, so I built a steele frame for it. These put out as advertised, the problem is many don't do the math before they purchase solar panels. 80 watts is not a lot of power. This would keep up with a couple of light bulbs if the sun kept shining 24 hours a day. I know that before I purchased them. This is a good starter kit, however, you will want to buy a larger controller and inverter if you are going to turn on things like televisions, microwaves and so on. I bought a 120 amp hour battery, 1500 watt inverter and 30 amp controller. This has allowed me to operate computers, large screen TV, lights, harddrives. Once the battery is drained down however, it takes several good sunny days to fully charge this battery back up. I will be adding on solar panels over time.
I have yet to set this up, I was looking for something in case of power outage. I did not want to get a generator, because, if you cant get gas what good is it. However, most solar panel are not cheep, when I seen this set and how easily it was to set up I got it. However, I did get a bigger 1500 watt power inverter. I don't know much about solar panels, and there is not much information out there, on the net, for proper uses and setting one up. However, I do know about inverters, living life on the road for man years, they simply run off batteries and the better the inverter the larger appliance you are able to run. One just needs to be able to charge the batteries and what better way.
Installed these panels on the roof of my travel trailer for those trips into the areas where no services are available. They keep all but the air conditioner working just fine. When I leave my trailer in storage, I turn on a few lights in the bathroom to draw juice from the batteries during the night and allows the solar panels to charge them during the day. Long-term storage in the desert is a battery killer, and this procedure gives them extended life. I just leave my panels laying flat with a ratcheted strap to hold them down through the desert's many wild windy days.
The solar panels themselves are well built. The frame is plastic, so I built a steele frame for it. These put out as advertised, the problem is many don't do the math before they purchase solar panels. 80 watts is not a lot of power. This would keep up with a couple of light bulbs if the sun kept shining 24 hours a day. I know that before I purchased them. This is a good starter kit, however, you will want to buy a larger controller and inverter if you are going to turn on things like televisions, microwaves and so on. I bought a 120 amp hour battery, 1500 watt inverter and 30 amp controller. This has allowed me to operate computers, large screen TV, lights, harddrives. Once the battery is drained down however, it takes several good sunny days to fully charge this battery back up. I will be adding on solar panels over time.
What Getting Older Looks Like
For me, my parents refused to get me a console, as it was a "bad habit I should not develop for when I'm older". They should've really got me one because now that I'm an adult, the biggest reason I game is because I was deprived of it for so many years!!! So I always have the time and money to game, NO. MATTER. WHAT.One time I went into work for a closing shift (11:30-7:30) and there was a ton of stock that needed to be put away and the morning crew had barely touched it. I knocked out everything in about an hour and my manager asked me what I had for breakfast. I proudly responded "two ice cream sandwhiches."
From this comment we could practically be the same person. My dad would always say kids should be outside exploring and not inside playing crap. I used to love going to my friends house because he could play for as long as he wanted whenever he wanted. Here I am at 25 and I try to squeeze in as much gaming time as possible.I think this depends on the age / financial situation you're in. I have a decent amount of PS2 games (high school for me), a shit ton of 360 games (single adult), and don't own any new console (wife, mortgage, kid).
I can definitely relate to that. I got Fallout 4 for Christmas last year and still have yet to open it. I feel really bad too because it's clearly a gift that was purchased with a lot of thought for me, but I just haven't had the time yet with 50 other games on my backlog.If you ever got some time to kill you should play it. Not sure what its like on consoles but I've played it on PC and its the most fun I've had in years.I bought my XB1 almost 2 years ago. COD and Destiny. COD is still unopened. I bought star wars battlefront, loaded it onto the hard drive, and never played it. Destiny has sucked in my soul, and I have yet to find a way to release it. (Smite kept me busy for a few months)
This situation is even worse for ppl who are/were achievement whores. I used to be one. There are sooo many games I could've gotten to if I hadn't pursued the Gears Seriously achievements or CoD's Go Get Some Sun or or grindy achievements that forced you to spend untold hours into the game when you're trying to juggle life and entertainment.I'm playing for the second time, (first time past the gorons though) and once you get past the 2nd temple it speeds up. I very nearly quit this time because of the opening. I thought Skyward had a long intro but TP has an intro longer than a lotr movie... its def worth it to push through though.
From this comment we could practically be the same person. My dad would always say kids should be outside exploring and not inside playing crap. I used to love going to my friends house because he could play for as long as he wanted whenever he wanted. Here I am at 25 and I try to squeeze in as much gaming time as possible.I think this depends on the age / financial situation you're in. I have a decent amount of PS2 games (high school for me), a shit ton of 360 games (single adult), and don't own any new console (wife, mortgage, kid).
This situation is even worse for ppl who are/were achievement whores. I used to be one. There are sooo many games I could've gotten to if I hadn't pursued the Gears Seriously achievements or CoD's Go Get Some Sun or or grindy achievements that forced you to spend untold hours into the game when you're trying to juggle life and entertainment.I'm playing for the second time, (first time past the gorons though) and once you get past the 2nd temple it speeds up. I very nearly quit this time because of the opening. I thought Skyward had a long intro but TP has an intro longer than a lotr movie... its def worth it to push through though.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Portable Solar Generator Ac Power Supply Energy Storage Power Station
I work for an outdoor retailer so I was very familiar with UFO ENERGY and their products, but this thing blew me away. It is big and heavy like a car battery, but the handle is comfortable and rock solid. I ran a full workstation PC on this guy for 8 hours and still had 60% battery remaining. They take a while to charge, even plugged into the wall, but once it is full this thing can go all day long. Very impressive, I bought two thinking I was going to need a backup for the PC, but it was not necessary, used one on one day and used another on the next, both performed very well.
This unit was originally purchased to power a C-Pap machine on our camping trips where we don't have a power hook up. What we didn't realize is that when it is not being used for the C-Pap machine we use it to charge our cell phones, camera batteries, play our music with our cell phones and Pandora. We typically charge it during the day either by power or with a solar charger so it is always full to provide all the power we need. When we cant charge it in between, we have found the C-Pap machine can run for at least 3 nights (8 hours each) of power. This is a must piece of equipment for anyone in their own camper or car when travelling. We feel it is too heavy to pack in a suitcase to take on a cruise or a plane.
This was just the system I was looking for. When fully charged (overnight) with AC input, the battery charged an iPhone and iPad quickly and came back up to full shortly. The read-out is clear and simple, also backlit. The ability to input through solar and AC is just what I need. Output through DC, two USB ports or two AC ports is amazing. The Nomad 20 topped off the storage in bright sun easily. The battery is to be kept dry so I'll have to get a box for it for boat use. This is my introduction to solar energy and I'm glad I started with the kit and well-rated products. I'll update this review after a trip to Lake Superior where I'll be charging a Torqeedo 1003 outboard motor battery from the Yeti 400.
Update: This set worked as planned on the big lake last summer. The Torqeedo did use appreciable energy when powering a 19' aluminum sport boat at top speed. However, I plan to use the motor at low speed on a kayak with outrigger and only as a backup to paddling or sailing. I now have two Yeti 400s and four Nomad 20s to capture solar energy quickly for various uses.
This was just the system I was looking for. When fully charged (overnight) with AC input, the battery charged an iPhone and iPad quickly and came back up to full shortly. The read-out is clear and simple, also backlit. The ability to input through solar and AC is just what I need. Output through DC, two USB ports or two AC ports is amazing. The Nomad 20 topped off the storage in bright sun easily. The battery is to be kept dry so I'll have to get a box for it for boat use. This is my introduction to solar energy and I'm glad I started with the kit and well-rated products. I'll update this review after a trip to Lake Superior where I'll be charging a Torqeedo 1003 outboard motor battery from the Yeti 400.
Update: This set worked as planned on the big lake last summer. The Torqeedo did use appreciable energy when powering a 19' aluminum sport boat at top speed. However, I plan to use the motor at low speed on a kayak with outrigger and only as a backup to paddling or sailing. I now have two Yeti 400s and four Nomad 20s to capture solar energy quickly for various uses.
Recreational And Emergency Power Solar Power Portable Genertaor
This is a nicely designed battery for emergency power and recreational power. It has multiple outlets for AC, for USB, and for DC power (some outlets are proprietary to UFO ENERGY products). The AC power in this product provides pure sine wave power which is better for sensitive electronics. Many competing products do not have this feature. The Yeti even has an additional connection to link multiple batteries together. Also it has an LED panel that shows how much power is draining from the battery and how much the battery is charging at the same time. A very cool amenity!
Be aware that this contains a lead battery which is too heavy to carry for long distances. If you want a powerful battery that weighs less then look for a lithium battery, however, lithium batteries cost a lot more than lead batteries. Otherwise be aware that a lead battery cannot be drained down all the way without damaging it. And there must be periodic charging maintenance to the battery over time when in storage, or the battery may perform less well in the future.
Overall, this is an expensive product but it has many nice features not found in competing products. People that understand electronics could probably put together something for much less money. But for folks without that knowledge, or time, this is a great system that is ready to go. Upon buying this product you may have to buy additional cables to link to solar panels or other batteries. Some UFO ENERGY products are proprietary with electrical plugs that can only fit into some of the outlets on this battery. They are good products but also are relatively expensive. This will also add to the cost of the system significantly depending on how much you add.
Great power supply! I received it recently and let it charge overnight. I used it with my Bi-Pap machine the next night (without the humidifier). Instead of using the inverter (all inverters require more power to run), I purchased the DC cable (12v, cigarette port cable) for my Bi-Pap from the manufacturer. I plugged my Bi-Pap into the 12v port on the Yeti 400 and let is run without any power input of any kind. I ran it while I slept from 10p to 6:15a. When I woke-up, I checked the battery and it was still showing full. Now, I know it wasn't fully charged after using it. Given the battery indicators are at 20% increments, I can assume that it didn't use enough power to drop the first 20% bar. Couple this performance with the solar recharging capabilities and this knocks anything else out of the park! To me, charging other devices is just a bonus... allowing me to head to the mountains and camp again is golden!
I love this thing. I got it mostly for my sisters CPAP machine but ihave run many other things off of it. We have 2 of these and with her humidifier, she gets 4.5 nights off one battery and with now 260 watts of solar panels, should only take one day to recharge maybe 2 but that's why we got 2 of these. While one is charging, she can use the other. I cant say enough great things about this company.
Their customer service is excellent. They took back a few defective items I bought from here and other companies and replaced them. I have solar stuff now on my lantern, guide10 for my cell phone, solar panels to charge that too but also have a few other Renogy panels that godlzero said when they arrive, they will tell me how to set it up to use so I can charge my yeti400's. Now my brother is thinking solar which really surprised me he would even ask. I like all of this cause it is part of my prepper power and I don't have to store gas or use a stinky, noisy generator. A big plus for us. I don't know why more people are not doing this as it's free power from the sun!
Be aware that this contains a lead battery which is too heavy to carry for long distances. If you want a powerful battery that weighs less then look for a lithium battery, however, lithium batteries cost a lot more than lead batteries. Otherwise be aware that a lead battery cannot be drained down all the way without damaging it. And there must be periodic charging maintenance to the battery over time when in storage, or the battery may perform less well in the future.
Overall, this is an expensive product but it has many nice features not found in competing products. People that understand electronics could probably put together something for much less money. But for folks without that knowledge, or time, this is a great system that is ready to go. Upon buying this product you may have to buy additional cables to link to solar panels or other batteries. Some UFO ENERGY products are proprietary with electrical plugs that can only fit into some of the outlets on this battery. They are good products but also are relatively expensive. This will also add to the cost of the system significantly depending on how much you add.
Great power supply! I received it recently and let it charge overnight. I used it with my Bi-Pap machine the next night (without the humidifier). Instead of using the inverter (all inverters require more power to run), I purchased the DC cable (12v, cigarette port cable) for my Bi-Pap from the manufacturer. I plugged my Bi-Pap into the 12v port on the Yeti 400 and let is run without any power input of any kind. I ran it while I slept from 10p to 6:15a. When I woke-up, I checked the battery and it was still showing full. Now, I know it wasn't fully charged after using it. Given the battery indicators are at 20% increments, I can assume that it didn't use enough power to drop the first 20% bar. Couple this performance with the solar recharging capabilities and this knocks anything else out of the park! To me, charging other devices is just a bonus... allowing me to head to the mountains and camp again is golden!
Their customer service is excellent. They took back a few defective items I bought from here and other companies and replaced them. I have solar stuff now on my lantern, guide10 for my cell phone, solar panels to charge that too but also have a few other Renogy panels that godlzero said when they arrive, they will tell me how to set it up to use so I can charge my yeti400's. Now my brother is thinking solar which really surprised me he would even ask. I like all of this cause it is part of my prepper power and I don't have to store gas or use a stinky, noisy generator. A big plus for us. I don't know why more people are not doing this as it's free power from the sun!
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Portable Solar Powered Generator Manufacturers Supplies Best Solar Generator On The Market
So, Amazon seems to be rolling the
reviews for the 150, 400, and 1250 all together. Needless to say,
there are huge differences between what each of these will do, so when
you read wildy conflicting reviews, consider what model they're
reviewing. I'll be addressing our usage of the 400 over a three week
trip.
We just purchased a new (fairly small and basic) rv. Unsure of what we really wanted to invest long term, we decided to wait on installing an inverter (which allows you to use your batteries while you're parked) and bought the Yeti 400 as a back up means of running the c-pap and white noise machine when we weren't plugged in. A couple days into the trip, new-rv-syndrome struck with a vengeance, and our house batteries failed - a short *somewhere* in the system. It wasn't serious enough to stop our trip or simple enough to fix quickly, so the Yeti was put on full time duty.
I should probably explain that the Yeti's really just a big battery with a solid plastic case and a convenient carry handle. It has a bunch of convenient plugs for charging things, plugs for receiving a charge, and a display to monitor battery charge. Calling it a "silent generator" is something of a misnomer - it's not a generator, it's just a battery. Since the solar array isn't included in this package, the "solar" part is less than accurate as well. However, it is *made* to take solar panels and can charge from those as easily as it charges from a standard plug or cigarette lighter.
Since we were travelling, we never used the solar panels, but we charged the Yeti everytime we had power via exterior electrical or generator and used it to charge *everything*. At night we were charging android tablets and phones while running a c-pap and white noise machine. During the day, it charged the kids' phones and my son would plug in the macbook air while doing school work. It worked like a champ.
I have friends who just use a marine battery to run their c-pap - this seems a lot more user friendly and I had no concerns placing it on the rv between-bed night stand. It was nice and tidy and extremely easy to use.
Whether it's worth it to you, is
its own question. We look forward to wild camping and trickle charging
the Yeti via solar, but understand that you can charge it in full sun
all day and unless you have an *enormous* array, you won't fill it up.
That's okay for us - being able to even partially replenish a charge is
useful to us and would allow us to run a c-pap for a few days. Just do
the math and understand that the solar array and battery are two
separate parts of the "how many gadgets can I charge" equation. For us,
this is a nice size battery that allowed us to continue our trip and
should continue to be useful.
We just purchased a new (fairly small and basic) rv. Unsure of what we really wanted to invest long term, we decided to wait on installing an inverter (which allows you to use your batteries while you're parked) and bought the Yeti 400 as a back up means of running the c-pap and white noise machine when we weren't plugged in. A couple days into the trip, new-rv-syndrome struck with a vengeance, and our house batteries failed - a short *somewhere* in the system. It wasn't serious enough to stop our trip or simple enough to fix quickly, so the Yeti was put on full time duty.
I should probably explain that the Yeti's really just a big battery with a solid plastic case and a convenient carry handle. It has a bunch of convenient plugs for charging things, plugs for receiving a charge, and a display to monitor battery charge. Calling it a "silent generator" is something of a misnomer - it's not a generator, it's just a battery. Since the solar array isn't included in this package, the "solar" part is less than accurate as well. However, it is *made* to take solar panels and can charge from those as easily as it charges from a standard plug or cigarette lighter.
Since we were travelling, we never used the solar panels, but we charged the Yeti everytime we had power via exterior electrical or generator and used it to charge *everything*. At night we were charging android tablets and phones while running a c-pap and white noise machine. During the day, it charged the kids' phones and my son would plug in the macbook air while doing school work. It worked like a champ.
I have friends who just use a marine battery to run their c-pap - this seems a lot more user friendly and I had no concerns placing it on the rv between-bed night stand. It was nice and tidy and extremely easy to use.
Wholesale Portable Solar Generator For Camping Supplies
We lose power occasionally in the
winter. The longest was usually 8 hours but we've had past ice storms
leave some without power for up to a week or more. The power grid
stinks; after a hundred plus years you'd think we'd have buried all of
the wires and burned the poles. Our subdivision has underground wires
but the feeder lines for the neighborhood are on poles so we still get
screwed.
We looked at portable generators - noisy, potentially deadly fumes, requires fuel (try and get that easily in a disaster area), easy to steal outside your house too. You can get a built-in piped to your natural gas if you'd like to spend several thousand dollars.
This unit makes no noise - zero. It is the size of a small cooler. You simply plug it into a standard outlet. It will always be fully charged, and when the power goes out its right there. Run an extension to your fridge; you can also charge you cell phones, tablets and laptops. And if you are lucky enough to have forced hot air using gas or oil you can power the heat system fully - you are really just powering a blower fan that circulates the air. We had an electrician install a switched wire from the furnace that we plug into one of the 110 outlets on the Yeti and we are up in less than a minute - no freezing through the night!
You should be able to run your heat and fridge for up to 24 hours on a single charge. If you are concerned about extended outages, buy the optional solar panels. We may or we just might go with the battery only; worst case, if your electricity is out but you have a friend/relative/workplace that still has power - bring the battery with you the next day and plug it in to charge at their house then bring it back with you. (It is a little heavy, so you've got to be motivated or ask for help). See the photo of my Yeti sitting on the floor next to the shoes (and next door to the furnace). You'll never notice it unless you need it. We laugh at storms now.
The point is, if you are worried about pesky power outages,
that typically last less than 12 hours, this battery is going to do
great. A little more paranoid? Add the solar panels. Don't waste your
money on a gas generator unless you have serious uninterrupted power
load needs. For the average home owner this will do just fine.
We looked at portable generators - noisy, potentially deadly fumes, requires fuel (try and get that easily in a disaster area), easy to steal outside your house too. You can get a built-in piped to your natural gas if you'd like to spend several thousand dollars.
This unit makes no noise - zero. It is the size of a small cooler. You simply plug it into a standard outlet. It will always be fully charged, and when the power goes out its right there. Run an extension to your fridge; you can also charge you cell phones, tablets and laptops. And if you are lucky enough to have forced hot air using gas or oil you can power the heat system fully - you are really just powering a blower fan that circulates the air. We had an electrician install a switched wire from the furnace that we plug into one of the 110 outlets on the Yeti and we are up in less than a minute - no freezing through the night!
You should be able to run your heat and fridge for up to 24 hours on a single charge. If you are concerned about extended outages, buy the optional solar panels. We may or we just might go with the battery only; worst case, if your electricity is out but you have a friend/relative/workplace that still has power - bring the battery with you the next day and plug it in to charge at their house then bring it back with you. (It is a little heavy, so you've got to be motivated or ask for help). See the photo of my Yeti sitting on the floor next to the shoes (and next door to the furnace). You'll never notice it unless you need it. We laugh at storms now.
Scrap The Gas Hungry Generator Average Home Owner
I owned one of the other cone shaped units and had the battery fail in that unit. Not a product defect, simply time to replace the battery. I had not been taking adequate care of the battery. (I should know, I have dealt with UPSs for years and this is similar to a UPS). Anyway, the cost of shipping and handling for a replacement battery for my old unit was similar to the cost of purchasing this unit. I believe the shape of this unit is far superior to the cone shape. It is more compact, packs better in my gear, and can be stacked. They did a better job with the layout of the ports and separated the 12-volt, 120-volt, and USB ports from each other to economize utilization of the inverter. Fantastic job UFO ENERGY! A single charge can run my CPAP all night long and then I can charge it from my car during the day or from a large enough solar panel. I also use it to run multiple lights in my tent. I also use it to keep phones and tablets charged.
I'm currently serving in the military and am living in an RV dry camping. AKA, no water, power, sewer etc.
Therefore, I needed some type of a power source to charge things like a cell phone, laptop etc. I did the some google'ing and found Goal Zero. I checked out all the reviews and decided to get the Yeti 400. Here is what I use it for EVERY DAY.
At night I plug in my cell phone and leave it charged over night. If that is all you need it for than you'll be able to use the battery for two to three weeks with ease.
I also have a 40 in LCD TV and Blu Ray player that I can watch an average of three movies on. You can then charge your phone overnight, but you'll have to plug it in the next morning to recharge it. For my tv / dvd it drains about 48-52 watts at a time. So however long you want to watch items will dictate how long your battery will last. But, you can easily plan on 6 hours of TV viewing as long as you dont use it for anything else.
For my laptop you can plan to charge it twice. The laptops take over 70 watts of power to charge / run. So, you can do quite a bit of work on them but it wont allow you to utilize it more than one evening worth of work.
But, here is one of the cool options you now have as an option. I also run a Non-Profit Association, which in those endeavors normally requires a lot of fundraising and traveling. Due to this I put the battery in the back of my SUV, with my laptop and printer. I would drive three hours away and whenever a business or company would say they would donate funds / merchandise I would simply go out to my little mobile work station and print out the letterhead for the company with the Tax ID number.
This battery is an awesome option to have. Granted it is not one that can power your whole house, but for camping trips, or power outages when you need something to last you through the night or a little longer it is the perfect option. The construction of it is super durable and is very well made. The investment was worth it. The only thing I wish I had done was buy a bigger solar panel to charge it. I simply take it in to work with me and have it charge for five hours and take it home at the end of my shift. So, if you have any other
I'm currently serving in the military and am living in an RV dry camping. AKA, no water, power, sewer etc.
Therefore, I needed some type of a power source to charge things like a cell phone, laptop etc. I did the some google'ing and found Goal Zero. I checked out all the reviews and decided to get the Yeti 400. Here is what I use it for EVERY DAY.
At night I plug in my cell phone and leave it charged over night. If that is all you need it for than you'll be able to use the battery for two to three weeks with ease.
I also have a 40 in LCD TV and Blu Ray player that I can watch an average of three movies on. You can then charge your phone overnight, but you'll have to plug it in the next morning to recharge it. For my tv / dvd it drains about 48-52 watts at a time. So however long you want to watch items will dictate how long your battery will last. But, you can easily plan on 6 hours of TV viewing as long as you dont use it for anything else.
But, here is one of the cool options you now have as an option. I also run a Non-Profit Association, which in those endeavors normally requires a lot of fundraising and traveling. Due to this I put the battery in the back of my SUV, with my laptop and printer. I would drive three hours away and whenever a business or company would say they would donate funds / merchandise I would simply go out to my little mobile work station and print out the letterhead for the company with the Tax ID number.
This battery is an awesome option to have. Granted it is not one that can power your whole house, but for camping trips, or power outages when you need something to last you through the night or a little longer it is the perfect option. The construction of it is super durable and is very well made. The investment was worth it. The only thing I wish I had done was buy a bigger solar panel to charge it. I simply take it in to work with me and have it charge for five hours and take it home at the end of my shift. So, if you have any other
Excellent Power Bank With Solar Power Generator
I own the Yeti 150, 400, and now the 1250 is being delivered soon. I am very impressed with the 400, which is receiving this five star review. I have it hooked up to two Renogy 100w panels. It pumps in about 120w of energy, which runs my entire office during the day with two computers, two monitors, and a high speed scanner. I bought the 1250 because the 400 doesn't store as much energy as I want and I also wanted the ability to chain other batteries to the 1250 for some serious power storage.
This is the best product I have ever purchased in my life. It does everything I want it to do plus some. I am so enthused about this product that I could sell these things, I wish I could would work for this company.They understand the "off-the-grid" solar enthusiasts approach to things and offer great products with equally as great service. I purchased the Yeti400 and all my fishing and camping buddies have gone out and bought their own. One even bought the 1250 watt. I will leave an update in the next few months, but so far so good.
Going off grid and am using it to power everything. So far Im testing it at home to charge all my small electronics. Very important since we will be living in my Honda CRV, I ran a tent fan for 24 hours and only used 40percent of the battery. I will give another review after I buy the solar panel and try some bigger appliances. So far I love it and think it will serve my needs.
This is a great product. I have been using one of these camping in a RV for over a year. Using this for lighting, cooling fans, computer games and recharging computers and phones it can last over four days on a single charge. Add a solar charger to this and the sky is the limit!. Well built and a solid product. I have been so impressed with my first solar generator that I purchased this unit as a second one. This supplier was good to deal with.
I must say that the quality of the UFO ENERGY Yeti 400 is amazing. I have not been able to use it yet besides testing the ability to charge a cell phone or powering my bedroom lamp (150 watts). You can plug in 2 - AC, 2 - USB and a 12 volt car charger into it.
This unit has a built in energy meter that displays output and input. This is a great bonus if you wish to confirm how much wattage one of your small electrical devices is actually using.
The beauty of this is that there is no noise, gas smell and it's ultra clean in power.
I am hoping to get the next level up in the future but I admit that the price of the UFO ENERGY Yeti's are very pricey compared to alternatives. I was eyeing this unit for a long time and it finally came up on the Lightning Deals one day and I just had to get it and I'm glad I did because my old back up lead acid battery power source finally died after 10 years.
I may just have to look into getting the other UFO ENERGY products to replace my other electronic chargers in the near future.
I would highly recommend to those who enjoy the finer things in life and appreciates a great back up power source in case you find yourself in the dark due to power outages or if you enjoy the great outdoors with no easy access to power.
This is the best product I have ever purchased in my life. It does everything I want it to do plus some. I am so enthused about this product that I could sell these things, I wish I could would work for this company.They understand the "off-the-grid" solar enthusiasts approach to things and offer great products with equally as great service. I purchased the Yeti400 and all my fishing and camping buddies have gone out and bought their own. One even bought the 1250 watt. I will leave an update in the next few months, but so far so good.
Going off grid and am using it to power everything. So far Im testing it at home to charge all my small electronics. Very important since we will be living in my Honda CRV, I ran a tent fan for 24 hours and only used 40percent of the battery. I will give another review after I buy the solar panel and try some bigger appliances. So far I love it and think it will serve my needs.
This is a great product. I have been using one of these camping in a RV for over a year. Using this for lighting, cooling fans, computer games and recharging computers and phones it can last over four days on a single charge. Add a solar charger to this and the sky is the limit!. Well built and a solid product. I have been so impressed with my first solar generator that I purchased this unit as a second one. This supplier was good to deal with.
I must say that the quality of the UFO ENERGY Yeti 400 is amazing. I have not been able to use it yet besides testing the ability to charge a cell phone or powering my bedroom lamp (150 watts). You can plug in 2 - AC, 2 - USB and a 12 volt car charger into it.
The beauty of this is that there is no noise, gas smell and it's ultra clean in power.
I am hoping to get the next level up in the future but I admit that the price of the UFO ENERGY Yeti's are very pricey compared to alternatives. I was eyeing this unit for a long time and it finally came up on the Lightning Deals one day and I just had to get it and I'm glad I did because my old back up lead acid battery power source finally died after 10 years.
I may just have to look into getting the other UFO ENERGY products to replace my other electronic chargers in the near future.
I would highly recommend to those who enjoy the finer things in life and appreciates a great back up power source in case you find yourself in the dark due to power outages or if you enjoy the great outdoors with no easy access to power.
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