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(More customer reviews)This is very easy to use and rapidly melts/scrapes ice. Well worth the $$ as it is a great time saver.
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7/03/2012
Heated Ice Scraper with Hot Key Set (Silver) (3"H x 10"W x 3"D) Review
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(More customer reviews)This is very easy to use and rapidly melts/scrapes ice. Well worth the $$ as it is a great time saver.
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4/15/2012
Mastercool 85530 3-IN-1 Side Mount Can Tap Valve Review
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(More customer reviews)Great product that works as it should. If you require a new seal I suggest just getting an "O"ring that will fit over the piercing tube. Worked when i needed a new seal on my Snap On can tap but it broke after many years and was only for R12 cans. This item does them all R12, R134 and oil charge cans.
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The new side entry can tap is like having three tools in one
Unique design will work on all R134a (2-7/8"), R12 (2-1/2") and oil charge (2") cans
The outlet port offers a 1/2" ACME and 1/2" FL fitting with an internal check valve to prevent system backflow
The "pliers style" grip is easy to use and has a positive locking latch to insure secure engagement
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4/05/2012
Kensington 33362 Ultraportable Power Inverter 150 Review
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(More customer reviews)This is the perfect adapter for me as it powers both my notebook and all of my gadgets from a single brick. I use it for my notebook, DVD player, cell phone, mp3 player, guitar trainer and PDA. The Kensington is simple, compact and lightweight without a lot of fussy extra stuff to deal with. The iGo and Targus systems require a separate dongle for low-power devices like cell phones and CD-players.
"Brick" really isn't a good description though, because the Kensington transformer has a super slim profile and is lightweight. I bought the 120w version because some people reported trouble with the 70w on newer HP Compaq Business notebooks. I figured the 120w is good now and insurance against obsolesence in the future.
The power supply is just part of the picture though, as the real beauty of the system is the "smart tip" feature. I frequently fly on international and long haul domestic trips and like to take along my portable DVD player for entertainment. Instead of hauling heavy auxiliary batteries or having both a DC adapter for the plane/rental car AND the regular power bricks, cables and wall warts for AC, now all I need is a single power supply and the right tips.
It seemed like I was always forgetting to pack the one crucial component I needed, like the USB cable to charge my Tungsten T or the wall wart for my mp3 player. With this system, everything stays in one pouch in my carry-on briefcase and the OEM power supplies stay at home, no more sharing and forgetting....
On the downside, the AC power cord really needs to be longer. Now it hangs down off the wall with the weight of the brick straining the cord. This will eventually lead to failure and an electrical hazard unless replaced. Also on my wish list is a separate European two-prong power cord to eliminate the need to pack a plug adapter.
Technical support is a joke, as the call desk didn't even know that any of the DVD tips were available. Technical spec information is nigh on impossible to get. My DVD player wasn't listed on the website and I wanted to know which tip supplied 9v.
Good luck trying to find that out without a major research project. I wish Kensington would just publish a compatibility chart on the site and keep it current, instead of that goofy query-based tip selector. It is so out of date, that it doesn't list many of the DVD player models that have tips (e.g. Panasonic).
I wanted to find the right tip for my Philips PET1000 DVD player. I finally had to go to the manufacturer websites that Kensington makes tips for to dig out which one uses 9v (it was Panasonic). Bought the tip, works like a charm. This works for other devices that aren't listed too, like my Tascam gutiar trainer. If the tip fits your device without forcing or isn't loose, it is probably the right one. However, ALWAYS check the voltage and amperage first to avoid frying your stuff.
The bottom line is that this is head and shoulders above the other AC/DC systems out there. If Kensington can keep up the product support by making new tips for gadgets as they hit the marketplace, it could be around for a long time.
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The Kensington 33362 Ultra Portable Power Inverter 150 plugs into your vehicle's power port, or airline Empower port, to provide AC power to mobile devices requiring up to 120-watts of continuous power. From laptops to mobile phones, MP3s to PDAs, and even portable DVD players, this unit is the most versatile choice for power on the road or in the air. This inverter is ultra portable, with a compact, lightweight, sleek design that fits conveniently into a notebook case or vehicle glove box, and provides up to 150-watts of AC power to run a variety of mobile devices. The Kensington 33362 includes an LED indicator light that warns you of undesirable operating conditions, as well as built-in safety features such as over-current protection, low- and over-supply voltage protection, and over-temperature protection. The Kensington 33362 is simple and convenient to use, and is backed by Kensington's one-year warranty.Learn More About Universal Power AdaptersUniversal Power Adapters are a convenient choice for households and businesses that have multiple brands of laptops/netbooks. More compact and portable than standard OEM bricks, Kensington Universal Power Adapters can be shared between Users of different laptop brands simply by exchanging the tips included in the packaging. Also, many of Kensington's Universal Power Adapters offer additional functionality over standard OEM bricks by including a USB port to allow for charging peripheral devices (i.e. Smart Phone, MP3 Player, Personal Gaming Device) while also charging/powering your notebook.Kensington's Universal Power Adapters are a popular replacement to lost or broken OEM adapters. But most often, users enjoy the convenience of having an additional Universal Power Adapter to keep in their travel cases for use on the road.
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2/23/2012
Targus PAPWR005U Mobile Power Inverter Review
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(More customer reviews)I successfully used the Targus PAPWR005U power inverter on a 400+ mile trip to power my Mac PowerBook G4 (to watch DVDs) with the kids. Unfortunately it only made the one trip. The next week, on another 400+ mi car ride, the inverter started beeping constantly and then went into shutdown mode, I'm assuming because it was drawing too much power and was overheating. At 90 Watts, the power output matched the power draw from the Mac PowerBook, but didn't have enough umph to spare. I'd caution everyone to check the power rating on their laptop power bricks first before using it with a power inverter. Get an inverter that is at least 1.5-2x the power rating of the device you want to use.
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Targus PAPWR005U Mobile Power Inverter
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1/05/2012
KCO Glove Box Tool Set - Tire Gauge, Flashlight, Multi-Tool & More Review
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(More customer reviews)AVOID THIS PRODUCT!! A total RIP-OFF !!
This set is of lowest quality of anything I have ever ordered on Amazon. I should have suspected I was getting a "pig in a poke" by the price and items / tools to be included in set.
The flashlight is WORST one I have ever seen, it would NOT even pass Chinese quality control. Cheap thin plastic, threads of bulb housing do not hold end on, would break if dropped from 2 ft. or anything laid on top of it. Multi-Tool is cheap stamped low grade, SOFT flimsy "metal" construction, I would certainly NOT call it any sort of steel or even good quality aluminum. Pen would not write and only "clicks" to extend pen point about 1 out of 3 times and takes NO pressure before popping back. The tire gauge is of such light weight construction it is basically a "toy" one to give a 4-6 yr old to play with, I would not trust it to accurately register air pressure of a beach balloon.
The case is of fair to mediocre construction, but is best part of the set.
Shame Amazon for even offering such a piece of JUNK, I have come to expect MUCH better from you. Someone getting too BIG for their britches and forgetting about customers?
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12/25/2011
Astro Pneumatic 8077SE Deluxe Solar Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet Review
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(More customer reviews)Great helmet for the price. Clear glass, and fast return from darkening. I would recommed this for anyone wanting a great value in an auto-darkening, solar powered welding helmet. Hell the German glass costs as much as the price of the whole package. Tooltopia got it to me within 48hours with no special handling requested, too cool.
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38% larger viewing area of 96MM x 62MM
High quality German made lens
Automatically changes filter screen from clear to dark in 1/20,000 seconds
Variable shade adjustments of 9-13DIN
UV/IR protection up to DIN 16 at all times
Great for use with MIG/MAG, TIG and ARC welding. Operator can adjust the time the filter returns from dark to clear state. Automatic Power On / Off, no button to push. Utilizes high performance solar cells as power supply, battery lifetime up to 4000 hours before low battery alarming. The unit provides full face and front of neck protection, with specially designed headband for greater comfort. Also included is a pair of 13.5" industrial leather welding gloves with flannel lining in size large.
12/23/2011
Belkin F5C400-300W 2 Outlet Dc/Ac Inverter Review
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(More customer reviews)This Belkin inverter is much louder than the 140 watt inverter (which is difficult to hear at all). You can easily drowned out the noise with your radio but the pitch was a little too high for me.
The 300 watt unit is only a little bigger with a second outlet than the 140 watt inverter. It comes with an automotive type fuse (30 amp) which does seem to be very useful if your car lighter fuse is 10 or 15 amp.
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Thanks to the AC Anywhere Power Inverter from Belkin, running out of power is an event of the past. This unit simply plugs into any standard, 12-volt DC vehicle cigarette lighter socket to convert your vehicle's battery power to 110-volt AC (common household current). It also features two AC outlets, an automatic overheat shut-off at 150F, low-battery alarm at 10.6V and automatic shut-off feature at 10.6V. Now you can keep laptop computers, PDAs, and AC appliances powered and operational wherever you go.What's in the Box Power inverter and replaceable fuse.
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12/01/2011
M-D Building Products 6635 Sponge Rubber Tape, 3/8-Inch-by-3/4-Inch-by-10 Feet, Closed Cell, Black Review
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(More customer reviews)Placing on inside edge of door [hinged edge] or inside door frame this really seals - very easy to apply and even a housefly can not get in -
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High density, self adhesive weatherproofing tape made of tough sponge rubber to ensure long lasting seal in your application. Designed specifically for marine and automotive use. Can be trimmed to fit application. 10' long. Black. No. 06577: 1 4" T. x 1 2
11/16/2011
Tripp Lite PV150 PV 150W 12V DC to AC Portable Inverter with DC Auto Power Outlet Review
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(More customer reviews)Seems to work just fine -- have only used it for cell phone and small game units. The advantage of this smaller unit is no fan - quiet. Some devices will require the power of the larger (noisy fan) model. Low cost inverters such as this produce electric power that is an approximate sine wave as opposed the perfect sine wave that come out of a wall outlet -- as far I know this isn't a problem for typical consumer electronic equipment, laptops etc -- but it's probably worth checking the user manual of the device to be powered just to make sure there are no precautions about using it with an inverter. However, the AC motors in things like power tools and appliances may run a bit lest efficiently when connected to an (inexpensive) inverter.
*** Update ***
We've used this with a variety of cell phone/ipod/handheld game chargers and so far haven't experienced any problems.
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12V DC - 120V AC - Continuous Power:150W
9/29/2011
Swiss Tech BodyGard 5-in-1 Multi-Function Emergency Tool with Key Ring Review
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(More customer reviews)Was in a very bad car accident on freeway in Feb 09. I had all front end damage and airbags went off the whole shabang. Very frightening. My car traveled across all lanes of the freeway and slammed into the brick wall on right shoulder. I was so shaken up but my adrenaline was pumping, smoke was everywhere in the car and I was afraid it was going to catch on fire, I tried to open my door but couldn't, I had been carrying the Swiss-tech BodyGard 5 in 1 on me for about a year. Sort of bulky on my set of car keys and I thought, when am I ever going to use this? I paid the $15 for it and at that moment when I reached for it (the keys were still in ignition)I was praying it would work. I pressed it up against the glass of the drivers side and POW the glass exploded and broke a gigantic hole. I cleared the rest away with my hand and climbed out the driver's window. I can attest to say that this product worked and I am so happy I had it on me and am happy to be alive.
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9/11/2011
Fan-Tastic Vent 01100WH Endless Breeze 12V Fan Review
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(More customer reviews)I have a small Toyota RV.
Most of the 12 volt fans I have used are small and not very useful. This one is a real fan, moves a lot of air and has a current draw that my 30 watt solar panel can just about keep up with. The fan has three useful speeds.
I bought the fan to use when I can't use my air conditioner because I don't have an electric hookup and running my generator is too noisy for conditions. I now also use the fan to circulate air in my RV on really hot days even when I can run my air conditioner.
I also frequently use it outside (I have a handy 12volt plug)
The "feet" of the fan fold out of the way making it easy to store.
I am very pleased with it and and would not be without it.
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