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Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head List Price: $53.70 Sale Price: $29.97  |
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Black & Decker's 6 Volt PivotPlus Rechargeable Drill and Screwdriver is a powerful, compact powertool that provides a choice between high-speed drilling power with 40 in./lbs. of torque as well as a lower speed setting for driving with 80 in... |
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Ryobi P206 18 Volt 1/2" Drill/driver (Drill only, battery and charger not included) Sale Price: $20.99 |
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This Drill is compatible with all Ryobi 18 volt batteries (both NiCd & Li-ion). Bare drill, batteries, charger and case sold separately. |
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Dremel 8000-03 10.8-Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Rotary Tool List Price: $139.10 Sale Price: $61.00 |
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Designed to be used with all Dremel accessories and most threaded attachments, the Dremel 8000-03 Lithium Ion Cordless Rotary Tool is ideal for home improvement enthusiasts, hobbyists, and do-it-yourselfers... |
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Motorola Vehicle Power Adapter micro-USB Rapid Rate Charger List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $1.30 |
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The Motorola Micro USB high-performance car charger is a requirement for anyone who is on the road. Through your vehicle power adapter you can talk and charge at the same time so your cell phone will stay charged while you are on the go... |
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Ryobi P807 Drill and Circular Saw Combo 18V ONE System List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $59.50 |
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* P205 Cordless Drill * P501 Cordless Circular Saw and Blade * P111 Charger * P100 ONE+ 18V Battery * Operator's Manual Features and Specifications are as follows: Drill · 2-speed gearbox for high torque applications · 3/8 inch heavy duty keyless chuck for quick and easy bit changes · 24 position clutch controls torque output · MagTrayTM magnetic holder for convenient placement of bits and screws · On-Board bit storage keeps screwdriver bits conveniently located with drill · Overmold grip handle for added comfort · 0-350 / 0-1,300 (no load speed) RPM · Weighs 3... |
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DEWALT DC970K-2 18-Volt Drill/Driver Kit List Price: $149.00 Sale Price: $117.99 |
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DEWALT's DC970K-2 18-volt cordless 1/2-inch compact drill driver kit is perfect for anyone looking for a compact tool capable of drilling and driving in tight spaces that other tools cannot reach. The lightweight design of the DC970K-2 makes it extremely comfortable to use... |
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Dremel 7300-N/8 MiniMite 4.8-Volt Cordless Two-Speed Rotary Tool List Price: $45.98 Sale Price: $24.97 |
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Add the finishing touch with the lightweight Dremel 7300-N/8 MiniMite cordless two-speed rotary tool. Thanks to its compact size and comfortable soft grips, the rotary tool helps you keep a steady hand while you work... |
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Bussmann NON-200 200 Amp One-Time Blade Fuse Non-Current Limiting Class H, 250V UL Listed List Price: $83.80 Sale Price: $10.12 |
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200A Type NON Cartridge Fuse, General Purpose, 250V, Boxed. |
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Bosch DDS181-02 18-Volt Compact Tough Drill Driver with 2 1.5Ah Batteries List Price: $383.00 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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Ready for heavy-duty drilling applications in materials ranging from wood to metal, the small yet powerful Bosch DDS181-02 Compact Tough 18-volt lithium-ion 1/2-inch drill/driver's 7-inch head length is the smallest in its class, yet it delivers top performance... |
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DEWALT DW920K-2 1/4-Inch 7.2-Volt Cordless Two-Position Screwdriver Kit List Price: $124.75 Sale Price: $77.24 |
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Fast, efficient, and versatile, the DEWALT DW920K-2 1/4-Inch 7.2-Volt Cordless Two-Position Screwdriver Kit features heavy-duty construction, the convenience of variable speed, and a 7.2-volt battery pack for quick charging and longer run time in small fastening applications... |
Power Supplies and Inverters in 12 Volt Applications
Power Supplies and Power Inverters are something you will be involved with if you do a lot of road travel or even one good summer vacation. Power, of course is the key to everything on the road. There are many 12 Volt appliances and accessories available both online and off.
Power Supplies are units that plug into a 110 ac outlet and deliver 12 Volt dc to a set of positive and negative plugs or a cigarette lighter socket, usually located on the front of the unit. Some deliver only a few amps and the bigger units deliver 35 and more. Amps are only important in as far as having enough. Your unit will only draw what it needs, even if the power supply is rated very high and the device only requires low amps.
Don't even think about that working the other way around. Too small an amp rating attempting to power a higher rated unit will overheat the power supply and damage it. Most quality power supplies have overload protection and fuses to prevent damage and even fire related to such a situation. Best thing to do is be aware of the required draw of devices you intend to power and the capacity of the power supply unit you have in service. Best match is where the power supply has about 10% larger amp rating than the sum of all the devices it is required to power.
Power Inverters are the other side of the coin, they attach to a battery, 12 Volt for our purposes, and deliver power as 110 ac. Worth mentioning that most units include the convenience of a 12 Volt cigarette lighter type socket or two.
The larger the battery the better the result. Often in larger vehicles or dedicated applications you will find multiple batteries connected in parallel or series parallel configuration. This can provide good power for longer periods of time.
Since Power Inverter applications often rely on battery power that is not being replenished as it is being used, you will discharge the battery. Two pieces of information should be brought to bear before you even get started down the inverter road.
The first; there is a device commonly referred to as a “battery guard”. The function of the battery guard is to keep track of how discharged the battery power is becoming and shut down the power inverter service while there is still enough battery power to start the engine.
The second, and this one is a little confusing, most batteries in common use in motor vehicles are not meant to be discharged and recharged. They are meant to see Heavy Use, such as starting the engine under most any condition, then be immediately recharged by the vehicle's charging system. This type of battery is referred to as SLI (starting, lighting, ignition). Fully discharging and recharging this type will damage the battery and you will find yourself shopping for batteries very soon.
The kind of battery that works well with power inverters, and other applications that require continuous power, that brings the battery into a near fully discharged state is called, “deep cycle” or “motive”. The internal differences in construction and materials are beyond the scope of this article. The difference in functionality is undeniable and important. Plan your power inverter applications carefully so you get longevity and service from your power investments.
I would like to add one last solution to this power profile. The more feature rich “emergency jump start units” have built in inverters and convenient 12 Volt Power receptacles. With the desirable motive type battery, they provide extended life for laptop computers and recharging cell phones. Emergency jump start units are rechargeable from AC power where is it available and 12v battery power while you are going down the road. They invariably feature an Air Compressor for low tires and, of course, if you or a fellow traveler need a jump start, you can always use them for their intended purpose.
Happy traveling. It must be time for a cup of coffee and “more power to ya'”.
12 Volt DC Power Supplies | 12 Volt Power Inverters | Emergency Jump Start
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