Looking for a power source during outages and also a trickle charger for vehicles/do i need anything extra or is all included with this item?
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This is not a trickle charger for vehicles. It will provide a power (110V as well as 12VDC and USB 1A) as long as you buy the inverter as well. http://www.amazon.com/Goal-Zero-33001-Universal-Inverter/dp/B003SJF1AO/ref=pd_sim_auto_1
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Emergency lights must have a battery source for when the prime power (hardwire) is off. This unit has a small rechargeable battery pack included.
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That will depend on how many you are using and how they are configured. Assuming you are using 1 (or any number in parallel to obtain more amperage) any 12 volt trickle charger would be sufficient. I use both a solar and an electric trickle charger myself. Another thing to consider is how often you expect to use and/or drain them. If you are using them for emergency back up, you will needs a slower charger than if you are planning to use them constantly. If these are going in a vehicle, any 2-10 amp charger will do.
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It charges the battery when running. However, there is no trickle charger for the battery when the generator is not in use. You can buy one at Harbor Freight for around $7 and worth just leaving it connected all season long.
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Yes, it's the same as the power from the power company. I would suggest using surge protectors as you should already be using.
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This is essentially a battery charger. The items you wish to run run on AC where this device is DC. Generally what you would use this to trickle charge a battery that is connected to a small inverter, that converts DC to AC. You would then plug your devices to the inverter. Note This panel output may fall short if you are using these appliances allot.
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I got an AC charger at a computer repair shop. They had a bunch of old chargers in a bin and they gave it to me for free! Be sure it delivers at least 1500ma output though, or you'll be charging your battery for a long time. Also, I found a cigarette lighter (12V plug) power cord, brand new at a thrift store for $4. Works great.
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Yes you can. As stated in my other responses, I used mine for all situations, from cell charger to running power strips to power my house. A separate battery charger is ideal, bc then the charger is mobile, not stuck with the vehicle. I would recommend the Die Hard Branded one from a local auto parts store, roughly $50, it will do AGM(deep cycle batteries), trickle charge and conventional batteries.
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Yes that package had everything you need, you can also buy the items seperate later if you need in case a power pack goes bad or you have to switch dishes. I also suggest that you only leave power on when it's snowing or during freezing rain, rather that keeping on; which makes unit turn on when it's just cold but not needed. I had to replace 2 power packs before I figured this out.
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Hi Art, I had an electrician run a wire and install an outdoor, weather protection covered, outdoor GFI power outlet on exterior wall. I plugged the heater's power cord into it. Don't hard wire it, as it's handy to be able to unplug the heater when you need to service or repair it. Make it a "two gang" outlet so you can use the other socket for other purposes. If you're asking about a back-up source of power in the event of a complete power outage, I'm not sure what to use for that. Amazon reviews mention using power back-up that's used for computers. The controller was included in box. It looks like a remote, but it is wired to the heater. The wire are not long enough to attach the controller to the wall. So it's just dangling under the heater. I'll need to figure out a way to attach it to the wall.
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I use a Battery Minder Plus trickle charger. I use my battery with an inverter as a backup power supply.
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Having an emergency backup is good but if you dont know its status... you may get a bad surprise.the charge stand is needed to keep your place tidy..
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I don't think it would be worth it for a vehicle since there is a battery there under the hood that you would use for power. However if you plan to put it to a 110 v outlet then you will need an adapter with a lower output. Check with the seller, but I think it is a 12volt output you will need from the adapter. Good luck. Do talk to an electrician first.
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we bought this from amazon and it came with the power source. you have to have the power source
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Hi Trecia, It is basically a motorcycle battery so a trickle charger (2 amps) should work. I would recommend against it however. The thing is, the unit is in a charger already. The FIOS box the houses the battery has a charger built-in. It runs off AC current and the battery is there to maintain service should the power go down. If the battery is dead, it may be time to replace it. One thing you might try is to disconnect the battery (unplug the housing unit first), then reconnect the battery and plug the housing unit back in. This may reset the battery sensor in the housing unit. If it doesn't, you will need to replace the battery. These are sealed batteries and should not be recharged with anything other than the housing unit, in part because it is set to deliver a low but constant rate of charge which is different from using a car charger or motorcycle batt charger, and because of that, there is no adequate way to vent off the explosive hydrogen gas that is typically generated during a recharge using a car type charger. Hope this helps.
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Bonnie, I can tell you that I ran this unit during a power outage that lasted over 12 hours and my neighbors did not even know it was running.It was not until they saw me plugging more things into it, that they asked me if I could run some of thier household appliances.Yes, the battery will charge on it's own when it's running.If you are not going to run this generator for long periods of time I would suggest that you purchase a "trickle Charger" for about $12;00 @ any Harbor Fright store or a Home depot etc...I hope this helps-I love my generator and i'm sure you will love yours should you decide to buy one.Good luck! Bonnie, I can tell you that I ran this unit during a power outage that lasted over 12 hours and my neighbors did not even know it was running.It was not until they saw me plugging more things into it, that they asked me if I could run some of thier household appliances.Yes, the battery will charge on it's own when it's running.If you are not going to run this generator for long periods of time I would suggest that you purchase a "trickle Charger" for about $12;00 @ any Harbor Fright store or a Home depot etc...I hope this helps-I love my generator and i'm... » Read More Bonnie, I can tell you that I ran this unit during a power outage that lasted over 12 hours and my neighbors did not even know it was running.It was not until they saw me plugging more things into it, that they asked me if I could run some of thier household appliances.Yes, the battery will charge on it's own when it's running.If you are not going to run this generator for long periods of time I would suggest that you purchase a "trickle Charger" for about $12;00 @ any Harbor Fright store or a Home depot etc...I hope this helps-I love my generator and i'm sure you will love yours should you decide to buy one.Good luck! « Show Less
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This requires an external 12v power supply which isn't included. A decent supply can be found on Amazon by searching for B007TGO3HO. It's about $7.79 and should have plenty of capacity for your project. Happy automating :-)