What is this for? Other than the capacity for reading amps, it doesn't seem to offer anything more than a regular solenoid vol-con. Plus, the vol-con I can use in dim light - this doesn't seem to have a backlight. I'm not trying to be critical, just...
91855
It is helpful and convenient for me when I check voltages, amps, continuity when I repair the ACs. The leads are useful and convenient when you trouble shooting lines in any systems.
40577
As per usual english_august is reporting from outer space and is obviously a "space cadet". He or she doesn't have a clue about what he or she is talking about! Based on my experience with LEDs as an electronics experimenter, I believe that they will never dim or burn out. LEDs need a jolt of high voltage to burn them out. Their circuit can be designed to protect them from this. I hope this dude purchases his or her precious Sony and spends $600.00 to $1200.00 for replacement bulbs over the life of the set. In the meantime the rest of us will be enjoying our "Sammys" without fuss or muss and keeping our wallets intact.
632923
They way your vehicle is there's always a little stray voltage if you will and the led pick it up because the take such an insignificant amount of energy to operate them it will not drain your battery it's the amount of energy that is escaping with normal halogen bulbs you just can't see it if it bothers you enough you can put a led load stabilizer to interrupt the stray voltage but it may dim your lights in my opinion it is not worth it I hope I was of some help
852968
I tried to run a higher amp motor and no go, my guess would be it's only for LED's.
699205
It takes 18650 batteries to reach max brightness. Remember that when you get those, you need a charger too. And the pressure switch.... SUCKS! Sooooo crappy lol doesnt connect all the way (doesn't connect with the battery inside). So ya, 18650 batteries, crappy pressure switch, but HELLA bright!
489298
I bought one of these from someplace on Amazon. It does show volt level and it I believe it did show amps coming in from the panel.HOWever, I am sorry to report that this item quit all by itself in about a month. I called Amazon and they arranged for me to send it back and they refunded my credit card. I am now using a cheaper charge controller that at least works but no display other than lights.I really liked this item, but I need it to work properly and for a really long time.
616835
Nothing impressive to be honest I'm really unhappy with my purchase I mean the light was visible during the day but I reccomend not buying this I ended up buying a Beltec and have been blown away with it ever since I first bought it I can honestly say it has saved me from a lot of tickets (used with stryker laser jammer) good luck with your choice.
1164484
Colton, I know it is confusing. Geeez, I wanted a flashlight not a computer program. Actually, Jeff Hunt gave you the correct answer. I sent mine back and got a led light that does one thing...cast bright light!
1248962
I returned my unit. It worked but the charge was negligible. After two weeks in my Jeep I still didn't even have a dome light.There are larger pre-made units or you can just buy a small charge controller and a panel large enough to do the job. You will need to do a little research to determine your specific need.
1133581
Well, first off, there is no voltage gauge on this model. The gauge is for amperage. There could be a lot of reasons for the amp gauge appearing to not work - a disconnected cable inside (that happens), a faulty gauge (rare, but possible), no load on the charger (are the battery cables connected securely?), timer knob not set from the "OFF" position (very likely), Volt/Amp selector not set from the "OFF" position (also very likely). These types of gauges are not entirely useful anyway since they basically only indicate an approximate reading that suggests the darn thing is turned on. If it appears to be running and if you have a voltage and ammeter, you can test both to see if it's putting out proper power to match the settings. The only complaint I had about this charger is that the internal fan is crap.
673597
I bought mine for this use originally. Now it is very dim and absolutely inadequate, I wish I'd never purchased it. I only use it for magnification now as a weak lamp at my desk. (I did post a review.)
1926096
I don't know, I have not test but is a small solenoid on function only on one side; ex.: for the main tank always on with no current and on ( 12V) when is for the auxilliary side. So if you run on the main you don't use current. Regards
184384
I was going to put it in but held off when I made a trip to bowling Green. I've too have heard about cruise not working but will find out shortly when I put it in and experiment. It would be a lot cleaner on wire leading to turn signals not having resistors for my switchbacks. I have been selling led lights to several forums and locally to many people for about 3 years. I am one of maybe 2 in the US to carry the new Cree/driver headlights and can't keep them in stock they sell so fast. I am DFWWIZ on TBSSowners and GMTNation forums.
522393
It can be used for both 12 and 24 volts. But has a total range from about 9 to 36. Unless your running 3 batteries, you'll be ok. As for brightness, unless its computer controlled which is unlikely, it will eat brighter with more voltage. I could be wrong about that though.
560680
None. Please keep away from this product. The solenoid was burnt in a couple of days and the manufacturer refuse to replace the unit. Bad quality product
231115
It might be a good reading light if it is fully charged up. The light works pretty well, but if it isn't fully charged it starts dimming pretty quickly.
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I ordered mine for controlling LED strip arrays, but there is no reason why this product could not control any type of lighting that uses 12 VDC as long as the current limits are observed. From an initial contact with this firm, I understand this device has a maximum rating of 60 watts, which would equate to a current draw of 5 amps at 12 VDC.As an electronics technologist of long standing, I normally would not run any controlling device at any more than 80% of it's maximum load and would prefer to use only 60% of load maximum for long life. That would mean no more than about 35-40 watts in normal use. Hope this helps... I ordered mine for controlling LED strip arrays, but there is no reason why this product could not control any type of lighting that uses 12 VDC as long as the current limits are observed. From an initial contact with this firm, I understand this device has a maximum rating of 60 watts, which would equate to a current draw of 5 amps at 12 VDC.As an electronics technologist of long standing, I normally would not run any controlling device at any more than 80% of it's maximum load and would prefer to use only 60% of load maximum for long life. That would mean no more than about 35-40... » Read More I ordered mine for controlling LED strip arrays, but there is no reason why this product could not control any type of lighting that uses 12 VDC as long as the current limits are observed. From an initial contact with this firm, I understand this device has a maximum rating of 60 watts, which would equate to a current draw of 5 amps at 12 VDC.As an electronics technologist of long standing, I normally would not run any controlling device at any more than 80% of it's maximum load and would prefer to use only 60% of load maximum for long life. That would mean no more than about 35-40 watts in normal use. Hope this helps... « Show Less