MiGear 5 in 1 Power Station $74.50 (Save $74.50) at DSE
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Migear 5 in 1 Power Station $74.50 (Save $74.50) at DSE.
The MiGear 5in1 power station has a built 900A jump start system with isolation switch, 2 x 12V DC outlet sockets, 260 PSI air compressor and can be recharged from mains or 12v socket.
5-in-One
It’s an all in one product serving the best when you’re fishing or on road trips, and if you’re worried that you might get stranded while at it.
Emergency Jumpstart System
260psi Air Compressor to inflate tyres
200W Power Inverter
12 Volt Power Station
Luminous LED Work Light
Heavy Duty
Highly durable and rubberised to provide high impact housing that gives absolute match for rough and tough usage. Good quality product for extensive power running!
Portable
The item can be easily carried to anyplace anytime, absolutely handy during long road trips, or even to be equipped for emergencies. Also comes with a rubber carry handle and recharges from your vehicle's 12V socket or at home.
Have a good night all
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+8 voteslamerthanlam on 28/08/2012 - 22:07 ¶I don't believe so. You need to find an apple certified product that is 5 times the normal price but yet an absolute bargain because of the retina display.
SteveAndBelle on 28/08/2012 - 23:03 ¶Yep, just plug in a USB car charger (Cigarette Lighter type)… easy. Will need to be a 2.1A vesion for the iPad though but they're common now.
- +4 votesSteveAndBelle on 28/08/2012 - 22:57 ¶
I use a very basic version of this containing a no-name generic Chinese 17Ah SLA and leave it locked in a car at an airport for 3-4 months at a time to assist with starting when I get there. It definitely isn't a top-quality battery but it seems to hold a charge well and is never below 12V when I need to use it. I make sure I put it on charge as soon as I get to my destination and then charge it again on the trip back to the airport so I know it's chokka-block when I park the car ready for next time.
So, to summarise I'd say you'd easily be able to leave it for 3-4 months before charging it, just be sure to charge it up after you use it and never leave it permanently connected to the charger as that will dry the battery out and kill it.
Mine wont last forever though and now that it's pushing 3 years old I might look into replacing it with a better unit (like this 5-in-1) or just replace the battery myself. This deal would be the perfect replacement actually, hmmm. Good find OP!
sushiyasha on 29/08/2012 - 00:08 ¶Great find OP, I believe this one is currently on sale at Autobarn for $124.95
I ordered one for my car :)
Read the previous thread. If you have basic electronic skills, for about the same price as this you can build a jumpstarter that can start a car on its own, and holds a charge for years, using Lifepo4 cells. You won't get the 5 in 1, just a 1 in 1, but at least it will do that one thing when you need it.
@Steveandbelle What kind of car do you have?
- +1 voteSteveAndBelle on 29/08/2012 - 07:04 ¶
The car I start with my dodgy jump starter box is just a small 4-cyl petrol so it's a small easy load for it plus the battery in the car is rarely totally flat. I have also used it to assist starting a 2L diesel Ute but the battery in the Ute was still OK, it just needed a bit of a helping hand.
I think the key here is the expectations of how you wish to use one of these devices… a basic, small, cheap model will be fine for small cars but probably wont last too long if you expect it to start cars with completely flat batteries so something like this 5-in-1 would be much better as it's a good all-rounder but probably not good enough for V8s and mid-large diesels.
koreainhyuk on 29/08/2012 - 01:17 ¶Will it be possible to use this to power an amp/speaker? If not, what kind of gear should i be looking for?
- SteveAndBelle on 29/08/2012 - 08:04 ¶
Yes, this will do that but you could also make your own too and without the extra stuff you wont need (air compressor etc.). What's the application? Using a car stereo away from a car? Busking? Mini PA system?
King Tightarse on 29/08/2012 - 01:45 ¶I wonder how old DSE's stock is?
Gel batteries have a 5 year life cycle.
Also consider this http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/car-sound/car-accessories/wag... if you want a bigger inverter.
- SteveAndBelle on 29/08/2012 - 06:49 ¶
Yeah, a 900 should do it as long as the battery in the vehicle isn't completely flat but I doubt it'd have enough oomph to crank a diesel over by itself. I'd recommend at least a 1200 or possibly rig up a dual battery system depending on your circumstances.
- +1 vote
I've had a 1200 AMP fail to start a 4 cylinder diesel Ford Transit, so your milage may vary. We had to use the 1200 and a normal car battery (One hooked to the battery under the seat, the other to where you are meant to jump it in the engine bay) to get it going. 900 probably won't cut it. I have used an 1,800 to good effect on a 4 cylinder Mercedes Sprinter.
- SteveAndBelle on 29/08/2012 - 09:45 ¶
A 100W Halogen Spotlight consumes about 7-8 Amps so you should get 60-90 minutes of decent brightness out of it assuming the internal battery is around 17Ah. You'd be best to go for an HID system as they consume less current and provide a much brighter light OR if you don't need to search for people-smugglers on the horizon maybe an LED spottie or worklight may be sufficient.
Alternatively, buy a cheap car battery, throw it into a box and you've got something better for around the same money… assuming you don't need the compressor and/or inverter.
- +1 voteKing Tightarse on 29/08/2012 - 15:00 ¶
You can just buy the 17aH Gel batteries on Ebay ~$22 and hook those up.
Same same you.
+1 voteBought one today, it's pretty… pretty…. pretty….good (Larry David impersonation)
For some reason I purchased extended warranty for $22 (replacement warranty)The unit is built well, the clips don't look the best, but It would suit very well for light/ medium duty. I have x2 4 cylinder cars. So this is good enough, plus I plan to use it on a boat for booster and/or secondary battery for lights, tv, charging stuff
Good packaging, very heavy but has a good handle and feels solid.
eBay has these for minimum $150 and over.
Thanks op- +1 voteSteveAndBelle on 29/08/2012 - 16:13 ¶
"Prittay… prittay… prittay good" :) Always a pleasure to meet another Curb' fan!
Thanks for the review.
- King Tightarse on 29/08/2012 - 19:38 ¶
Could someone that has bought have a look at the 240v inverter please?
It says 200W on the front sticker but most places advertising these say they are 400 watts - much more useful. - King Tightarse on 30/08/2012 - 21:56 ¶
Hey theearth,
Did you crack yours open? Guess you must of.
Could you please measure the dimensions of the battery if its still open?
- +1 vote
Hard to tell stumo. i am sorry i can't give you the right answer. please see the dimensions provided. Have a good night
Dammit you guys. I finally caved and bought one.
I will probably try and crack it open and see if I can put more/different batteries into it. Its pretty much good enough to run our waeco fridge for a couple of hours, but the more power the better.
I doubt it would be able to jump start either of our vehicles, both being 2.7l 5cyl Diesels, but I'll see what I can do. Maybe rip out the jump start parts as well as the compressor to make way for more battery.
- King Tightarse on 30/08/2012 - 21:54 ¶
Ha I did the same - got one today.
I am going to rip out the 17AH battery and replace it with a deep-cycle 20AH one to use as a power bank. The standard SLA's dont appreciate being discharged beyond ~70%.This one:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270973018115?ssPageName=STRK:MEWA...Assuming it will fit.
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Can I use this to charge my ipad?