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Update Bulletin No. 400

www.dulley.com

Jim Dulley

hank you for

your interest

in writing to me about

portable electric power

pack supply sources. I

used and researched sev-

eral of the various models

available. They are ex-

cellent for emergencies

(such as power outages during storms) and

for recreational and home use. If you need to

run a standard saw, trimmer, etc., out in your

yard or in the woods, these power packs can

handle this for you. I use one for backup

power for my pellet/corn stove in emergency

power outages.

All of the power packs use 12-volt bat-

teries. They are all sealed lead acid batteries

that require no maintenance and will not

leak. Clore Automotive uses an absorbent

glass matt type of battery that can be used in

any position. Most standard batteries, even

sealed ones which do not leak when they are

knocked over, generally should be used in an

upright position.

The amount of power

that a power pack can pro-

vide is determined by how

much electric energy can be

stored in the battery. The

battery storage capacity is

measured in ampere-hours

(amp-hrs). In simple terms,

this means how much electric current (amps)

that it can provide for how many hours. If a

battery has an 18 amp-hr rating, it can pro-

BLACK & DECKER, 626 Hanover Pk., Hampstead, MD 21074 - (800) 544-6986 www.blackanddecker.com

model - “Electromate 400” nominal voltage - 12 volts dc battery pack type - sealed lead acid

battery power - 19 amp-hours weight - 21 lbs. size - 17” L x 7” D x 11” H

charging time - 24 hours with adapter plugged into 115-volt house outlet, 4-6 hours from car cigarette lighter

features - The Electromate 400 has two 115-volt alternating current AC outlets and two 12-volt direct current DC outlets. The

maximum AC output is 400 watts and the maximum DC outlet, through the jumper cable connector is 450 amps for five seconds.

This includes a tire pump which a pressure gauge up to 120 psi which is enough for racing bicycle tires. It also has an indicator light

for testing the alternator in your car. There is reverse polarity protector in case you connect the jumper cables to the incorrect

battery terminals. The LED work light is very useful on this model and LED’s are the more efficient light source so it will not run down

the power very much. The 115-volt charger is built into the case so you do not have to keep track of a separate charger (trans-

former). B&D also makes a smaller model with a built-in light, radio and TV sound, and also offers several inverters.

CLORE AUTOMOTIVE, 8735 Rose Hill Rd. #220, Lenexa, KS 66224 - (800) 328-2921 www.jumpstarter.com

model - “Jump-N-Carry” Model 4000 nominal voltage - 12 volts dc battery pack type - sealed lead acid

battery power - 17 amp-hours weight - 18 lbs. size - 12” L x 7” D x 11.5” H

charging time - 2 hours from car cigarette lighter socket, 18 hours with adapter plugged into 115-volt house outlet

features - The Model 4000 is a compact unit designed for jump starting cars, but can also be used for emergency and recreational

activities. It uses an Absorbent Glass Matt battery that allows unit to be used in any position. It is a bright red color with a built-in

emergency spotlight. This can be handy when you experience trouble with your car. The 17 amp-hour battery will power the light

for a very long time. The battery has enough power to jump start many cars. It has 29-inch long jumper cables that clamp onto the

case for easy storage. With an inverter plugged into the Model 4000, you can plug any standard 115-volt AC device into it. This unit

has a very durable solid insulated polyethylene plastic case. They also make some other very powerful models with a battery power

up to 44 amp-hours.

Selected Manufacturers of Portable Battery/Inverter Power Packs

vide 18 amps for one hour or one amp for 18

hours or six amps for three hours. The small-

est, super-lightweight models have only seven

amp-hour batteries and the most powerful

ones have 96

amp-hours.

All of the ones

I listed have

plenty of

power to start

a car with a

dead battery.

There are

many 12-volt DC (direct current) appliances

available at most camping and outdoor equip-

ment shops. You plug these into the 12-volt

socket on the power pack. The socket is

usually a basic car cigarette lighter socket. If

your power pack needs recharging, you can

plug it into your car cigarette lighter as you

drive and it will recharge in several hours.

Standard household items, TV’s, radios,

clocks, lights, etc., operate on 115-volt AC

(alternating current). In or-

der to convert the 12-volt

DC battery power into 115-

volt AC power, an inverter

is needed. Three of the

manufacturers (Black &

Decker, Xantrex and Na-

tional Solar) have built-in

inverters so that you can just

plug any standard appliance

into the side of the power pack. The others

offer optional inverters that either plug into

the power packer 12-volt cigarette lighter-

style socket

or snap onto

the back. If

you plan to

use the

power pack

mainly for

115-volt ap-

plications,

then the built-in inverter is convenient. The

advantage of a separate inverter is that you

can plug it into your car cigarette lighter

socket and operate a TV or computer in

your car. Pay attention to the maximum

wattage output of the inverter so you do not

exceed it in use to it may overheat.

All of the units I have listed on pages

one and two are of excellent quality. The

models that are about 20 amp-hours and less

provide plenty of emergency power and are

ideal for portability (attractive, easy-to-carry

cases). The heavier, higher capacity models

are often used with stationary solar or wind

generation systems, but they will provide a

lot of electricity for an extended emergency

period.

The prices vary from about $30 to more

than $150 depending upon the maximum

battery and inverter output. Vector sells

remanufactured models online for the low-

est cost, but they do not have built-in invert-

ers. The Black & Decker Electromate 400

is one of the nicest models with

convenient controls and handle

for carrying. Its suggested retail

price is $99.

Lightweight Jump-it on a boat

Portable units power TV

Portable units power lights

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Update Bulletin No. 400www.dulley.comJim DulleyThank you for your interestin writing to me aboutportable electric powerpack supply sources. Iused

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