05-05-2010, 01:43 PM | #1 |
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Charger Score @ Dollar Tree....
I was at the Dollar Tree store yesterday and came across a very nice little 12v plug with dual usb power outlets and a retractable usb cable. I tried these on my PP and it worked like a charm. Total cost $2.00 plus tax. This will work out very nicely for carrying in my saddlebags incase I need to charge while on the road.
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05-05-2010, 01:56 PM | #2 | |
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Are you sure the output is correct?
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I know you said it worked fine and I am thankful for that. Are you sure the output matches what the output is on the origional charger taht came with the unit? These darned chargers all look alike and often have the same size USB but the output is wrong. I just do not want you to see any harm from what otherwise sounds like a great deal!! |
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05-05-2010, 05:18 PM | #3 |
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Yep, it has the same one amp ouput as the wall wart on both outputs that came with the unit. I will be able to charge the PP and run my GPS at the same time with this if I need to witch is a bonus for me as I can be charging while riding and ready to relax with a good book at the end of the day while sitting around the campsite.
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05-05-2010, 06:15 PM | #4 | |
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05-06-2010, 12:24 AM | #5 |
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I'd be wary of a "dollar" power adapter less because it might be the wrong specs and MORE because it might be defective.
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05-06-2010, 08:37 AM | #6 |
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I've been using dollar store power adapters and chargers for years on cells and other equipment. I've had a few dead cables, but no other issues.
Which isn't to say that the next one I pick up might not explode, taking out 7 city blocks, but if one is really worried, couldn't you use a multimeter to check them? |
05-06-2010, 09:49 AM | #7 | |
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Regulation, Regulation response time (needed with unstable power sources like cars), Noise and ripple, Over-voltage clamping. To see those, you need a good storage-type oscilloscope and some expensive power disturbance generators. The company I do work for uses a local testing lab for the power line surge and ringing voltage tests. The equipment must survive 5 simulated power line lightning "hits" of 5000 Volts (this is for for a basic set top TV box). Failures are pretty spectacular The basic tests, I do on the bench in the shop. |
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05-06-2010, 09:54 AM | #8 |
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Is this USB wall-wart certified? If not, toss it out as it could damage your unit or even catch fire.
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05-06-2010, 12:09 PM | #9 |
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05-06-2010, 12:43 PM | #10 |
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I just bought a very good book light at the Dollar Tree store ...It has a large clip, long flexible neck and bright light.
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05-06-2010, 01:50 PM | #11 |
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05-06-2010, 06:00 PM | #12 | |
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I haven't done any testing on this one yet but I do plan to as soon as I clear a few other projects off on my bench. |
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