So do you basically plug this in to charge the internal battery then you can plug AC devices in the middle of nowhere?
995569
NO! It is NOT a portable device in that way. You must plug the cord into a wall AC outlet after connecting the cord to the body of the charger then plug in your phones, tablets or other devices to be charged.
995570
I just plugged in and attached plugs and USB attachments and all worked well.
790026
There is no internal battery. It's basically a portable power strip / surge protector so it will only work if it's plugged in.
995571
We plugged in our cellphones and iPad to charge them overnight, and I also used it to run my blowdryer and curling iron in the morning. It seemed to work better than plugging the dryer/iron into the wall converter. But no, you can't use it as a power source.
995572
No, it is just a converter not a charging station. Mine did not work at all right out of the box.
687057
Yes you do. You need a surge protector to plug in your ac plugs from you tablets and iPhone. I placed my surety protector In the back so it's not visible then the cords go inside the base where they come out where you are going to place you devices. It a cool piece
2084285
No, you have to plug it in the charge it, but then you unplug it when you use it.
208041
Not a direct plug. It comes with one for the drop in battery charger, but that's it. Besides, there is no place to plug one in.
34984
You have to plug it into a wall socket with the AC adapter that comes with it.
2044282
No, it does have a little "cable tunnel" where you can put those AC Battery adapter.
88138
Yes. Look closely at the picture and you'll see the AC plug that pivots out behind the charger. Works great.
1438919
It plugs into a regular power outlet to charge like other battery chargers.
387126
There is no internal battery for you to charge on this unit. This device needs to be connected to a battery to work because its primary function is to invert DC current into AC current so you can use small household appliances, tools, stereo, lights etc... I've used this particular model for several years and it's my favorite inverter. I typically connect it to my car battery and I can power most of my office during a power outage. Note: Please be aware that a 500 Watt inverter like this one will drain your car battery very quickly if the car isn't running.
614727
Yes, It can be plugged into ac power for constant use. This will also keep the battery charged.
51776
Does the battery charge internally through the USB connection? "USB AC adapter charging solution" sounds like marketing speak for a USB power supply.
1671319
If you wish to charge the included battery from an AC power source, you will need an optional power supply
975744
No. You just plug it in. It is probably the coolest thing I have ever bought!
588620
No. This charger goes onto your cranking battery and charges your accessory batteries. There is no household plug outlet.
1307147
Not sure what you mean. It's powered solely by the USB outlet you plug it into. If you want to charge something through it that needs serious voltage, you need to plug it into a high powered USB outlet.
966784
If you have an A/C power source why go through the hassle of a/c to dc charger and battery to AC inverter?
401669
Plugs into wall via short USB cable attached to unit to charge power pack. You have to have the AC piece that goes in the socket.