Xantrex XPower Powerpack 400 Plus Portable Backup Power Source

Average customer rating:

Failed after 3 uses/Xantrex would not fix

Lets me turn off the generator

Works as advertised...

Hurricane Relief

Portable Power on a Camping Trip.

Xantrex XPower Powerpack 400 Plus Portable Backup Power Source

Manufacturer: Xantrex Technologies
ProductGroup: Automotive Parts and Accessories
Binding: Automotive

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Product Features:

Compact portable power source that provides 400 watts AC power

Use to jump-start vehicles, charge and operate electric devices, inflate tires

Rugged plastic casing; includes sealed, non-spillable AGM battery

Includes jumper cables, nozzle adapters for pumping air, AC charger, DC charger cable, accessory bag

Measures 5.9 x 4.1 x 2.2 inches; weighs 2.4 pounds; 1-year warranty

ASIN: B000157TP8

Product Description

The rechargeable XPower Powerpack 400 Plus delivers 400 Watts of portable AC power that can jump-start vehicles, while its integrated 250 PSI air compressor can inflate tires. Runs 115V AC or 12V DC products anywhere, including cell phones, camcorders, laptop computers, 13in. TV/VCRs or power drills. Powered by a rechargeable sealed, nonspillable 20Ah AGM battery that can deliver 200 cold-cranking Amps. Includes a built-in 400 Watt inverter, one 12V DC socket outlet and two 120V AC socket outlets, built-in emergency light, 2ft. jumper cables and AD/DC charging units. Overload and overheat protection. For outdoor and indoor applications.

Customer Reviews:

Failed after 3 uses/Xantrex would not fix.......2007-08-21

I used this to power a low-wattage shop light 2 or 3 times, then it stopped working. Through email with the company, they told me that the inverter had failed and they wouldn't replace the unit without a reciept. This was a gift to me, so no receipt and they refused to do anything more to help.

Lets me turn off the generator.......2007-08-18

Like many other reviewers here, I agree, "THIS WORKS AS ADVERTISED." Thanks, Xantrex. I've bought three, two I use regularly, one I gave to a contractor after we used it to refill his slow-leak tire.

26 pounds is a luggable weight. For me, this is about the right weight considering the tradeoff between portability and battery life.

A few notes. I'm using my two powerpacks in an off-grid RV. I also have a generator. They stay plugged in, so when I run the generator, they are being charged. And when the generator is off, the first powerpack lets me stay connected to a wireless internet service (the dish needs a little power from its connected USB/power cable). And the second powerpack lets me power a nice bright little halogen reading lamp at night for a few hours (the 12V lights are fine for navigation, but not so great to read by). And they are both handy to recharge the cell phone during long calls. I have also used it twice to start a vehicle with a drained battery and it worked fine (except for a badly fitting connection, see below).

If you have to run from a generator for any extended time, they will really save your generator. I figure they cut my generator time by two-thirds. Which saves me fuel, and the life of my generator, but more importantly lets me enjoy the peace and quiet of the wilderness.

I wouldn't try to run a heater or a fan off of them. But either one, fully charged, will more than double the time I can use my laptop from about 5 hours (with the big battery) to about 10 hours. So if weight is not an issue (if, for instance, you are a road warrior roaming around in a vehicle instead of an airplane), this is a helluva deal compared to buying more laptop batteries, or having to run your car just to recharge your laptop.

Here are my only complaints:

* while charging from an AC connection, it would be nice to see the level of charge; currently, I have to unplug it, then press the button, then plug it back in again

* the cigarette-lighter 12v connection to recharge from the car is sticky--not a good fit; also the charging light does not come on to let me know it's working

* the jumper cable connection to 12v is REALLY sticky, I had to break off a piece of the plastic on one of them to get it seated--the people in the factory who were making each part clearly weren't talking to each other that day--and why this particular kluge is ugly is that when you need to jumpstart your car, chances are your nerves are already a little frazzled, and having to jam the connection to get it working had me swearing

* 20 amp hour battery just does not last that long--like all of these devices, optimistic estimates of usage time should be cut by one-third to one-half

Otherwise, really, I think every household should have at least one of these. At this price and weight, it just can't be beat. You'll be happy you have it when you need it. So will anyone you buy it for.

Works as advertised..........2007-07-17

So-far so good on the Powerpack 400. So far I've used it to jump my car, inflate more than a few tires and power my laptop when the battery ran low, and so far it's come through like a champ. At $80 with free shipping (when I bought it), the price was right, and when I compared it to similar units, it just seemed like the more versatile, robust unit available at this particular price point. So far it's gone through the paces and worked like a champ. If you need something like this to power your appliances on a trip or have a little extra security when things go wrong, you could definitely do worse.

Hurricane Relief.......2007-07-08

Just received my powerpack. Did as the manual asked regarding charging. Tried it out and it works great. You can't compare it to a generator, but it provides clean safe power on minor appliances in blackouts. It's very important to follow the charging instructions. Recharge was rather quick.

Portable Power on a Camping Trip........2007-06-12

I read many of the reviews I saw and while many seemed somewhat negative, I thought I'd give this a try. The packages arrived in good shape and there was no product damage (ground shipping). They were near fully charged so no delay there. Used the one unit to power our DVD player and the bigger unit for odds and ends. After three days, they both still had a fair charge left and had not quit yet.

The only negative is that the one unit has a radio that kept comming on at odd times. I still haven't fixed that problem yet, but I will.

Coleman 800 Wat Power Inverter - 1600 Watts Peak Power #PMP800

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Turns your 12-volt DC power into 110/120-volt houshold power
800-watts continuous power and 1,600-watts of peak power
Dual grounded AC outlets with protective covers
Color Coded battery cables connect directly to your vehicle's battery terminals
Safety features include; short circuit protection, overload protection, over and under voltage protection.

ASIN: B0002SRMVA
Release Date: 2007-04-01

Product Description

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Coleman 12-Volt 90 Watt Power Inverter - 180 Watts Peak Power #PMP90Xl

Average customer rating:

Did not work for me.
Good - so far
90 watt 12 volt power port inverter

Coleman 12-Volt 90 Watt Power Inverter - 180 Watts Peak Power #PMP90Xl

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Product Features:

Turns your 12-volt DC power into 110/120-volt household power
180-watts of peak power
Plugs directly into your vehicle's 12-volt power port
12-volt auxiliary outlet
Safety features include; short circuit protection, overload protection, over and under voltage protection

ASIN: B0009MGOWC
Release Date: 2007-04-01

Customer Reviews:

Did not work for me........2007-01-25

Very quiet, no fan. I was all set to give it 5 stars but then I tested it with my 65 watt laptop power supply for witch I bought the inverter and it would not power it. It did power trivial loads such as my cell phone charger and my external 3.5" hard drive. Maybe the laptop startup current is just too much for it. So be warned if you want to use this with a laptop. My old noisy inverter that plugs into the exact same 12v socket worked fine.

Good - so far.......2006-07-24

I bought this item a few weeks ago. It is working fine so far.

Initially it looked bulky, but after fixing it in the port, it looked ok. I fix it in the port adjacent to the hand brake in my Toyota Corolla. Fixing in this port prevents the hand brake to be lifted & put on, which is a blessing a disguise. When I turn off the car, I put on the hand brake. Thus I remember to remove the inverter before putting on the hand brake (power inverters should ideally be removed from the port when the engine is not running).

I have charged my cell phone, headset & PDA using this device. I did not get a chance to test it with my laptop yet, but I think it should be ok, because of the 90W supply.

90 watt 12 volt power port inverter.......2006-03-21

its on of the few if any that comes with a wall outlet and car power outleton the inverter so you don't loose your power port

Monster MBL-DVD12VPS Portable DVD 12 Volt Car Powe

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Stopped working after 3 seconds.
Good and Flexible

Monster MBL-DVD12VPS Portable DVD 12 Volt Car Powe

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Portable DVD 12 Volt Car Power Adapter
Plugs right into your vehicles 12V DC cigarette lighter
Includes 6 interchangeable adapter tips and voltage settings
24k gold contact plug for maximum corrosion resistance and power transfer
Dual color LED indicates voltage correct or alert

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Product Description

MONSTER MOBILE MBLDVD12VPS Portable DVD 12-Volt Power Source Model No. MBLDVD12VPS ; Enables uninterrupted ;viewing by allowing simultaneous charging and watching ;of portable DVD player ; 6 interchangeable power ;tips to match DC input voltages ensure compatibility ;of most portable players ; 6-position selectable ;voltage switch to match individual player power needs ; SmartCharge(TM) technology ;prevents battery damage Portable DVD 12-Volt Power Source

Customer Reviews:

Stopped working after 3 seconds........2007-07-05

I purchased this very expensive DC adaptor to power a small MP3 player. After connecting the adaptor the blue light came on indicating that power and voltage were correct, three seconds later the light went off and the adaptor never supplied current to the device. Maybe I got the lemon, maybe not. I can't recommend this DC car adaptor.

Good and Flexible.......2007-06-08

I bought this adapter as a replacement for the sorry car adapter that came with my Philips portable DVD. So far it had worked great, and it was very easy to set-up and prepare to make it work with my DVD.

Two things that may have been better: 1) A bit bulky, bigger than average car adapters, 2) The voltage change button is too exposed and can be easily changed accidentally. In any case this won't damage your equipment but just it will stop charging it

Overall a great product, five stars

Average customer rating:

Buen equipo
An Ok power supply...

Xpower 852-0150 Powerpack 150

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ProductGroup: Automotive Parts and Accessories
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Product Features:

Combines a 150 watt power inverter and a 12 amp-hour sealed battery
320 watt surge capability, 150 watts for 5 minutes, 120 watts continuous power output
One standard AC outlet, one 12-volt DC outlet
Bar graph indicator for monitoring the battery charge
Automatic shutdown when there's overheating, low battery voltage, or overload conditions

ASIN: B000157TNU

Product Description

With up to 150 Watts of AC power, the XPower Powerpack 150 delivers 120 cold-cranking Amps to jump-start a 4-cylinder and most 6-cylinder engines as well as provide 12V power to a cell phone, laptop computer and 13in. TV. Powered by a rechargeable sealed, nonspillable 12Ah AGM battery. Includes a built-in 150 Watt inverter, 12V DC and 120V AC socket outlets, built-in emergency light, 2ft. jumper cables and AD/DC charging units. Overload and overheat protection. For outdoor and indoor applications.

Amazon.com Product Description

There are many times when extra power is needed, but not available. If an outlet is not within reach or plugging into the dashboard cigarette lighter is simply not an option, you'll be pleased that you have the Xantrex Powerpack 150. This 150-watt device is an all-in-one unit that is not only powerful enough to start your car, but robust enough to provides portable power for small electrical appliances.

The XPower Powerpack 150 has enough power to jump start most vehicles and run a small television. View larger.

Portable and Powerful

Powered by a rechargeable battery, the Powerpack 150 can jump start most 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines and will operate a wide range of DC-powered products. Ideal for power emergencies, The Powerpack 150 is a perfect compact power source that goes where you do.

Runs Small Appliances
The XPower Powerpack 150 has a single AC electric outlet to run items like 13-inch televisions, hand-held games, laptops, and lamps. For convenience and safety, the product has a built-in light for extra illumination. With a run time of more than 15 hours, the light is useful during an extended power outage, a weekend camping trip, or when jump-starting a car at night.

Enough Power to Jump-Start Your Car
The unit also has built-in jump-start cables that are stowed on the side so they do not get separated and lost. Unlike standard jump-start products, the Powerpack 150 also offers the advantage of a reverse polarity indicator that provides a warning if its cables are incorrectly connected to a vehicle's battery.

Rechargeable Battery
The XPower Powerpack 150 is powered by a sealed, non-spillable 12 amp-hour battery that can be conveniently recharged from any household AC outlet or DC cigarette-lighter outlet so that it can be made ready anytime, anywhere.

Safety Mechanisms
The feature-rich Powerpack 150 has a barragraph LED indicator monitors the Powerpack's battery charge level, so it won't overcharge, and an audible alarm signals unit overheat and battery under-voltage conditions. An overload and over-temperature protection is built in to ensure longer inverter life.

The XPower Powerpack 150 is the perfect addition to your camping supplies or just for tucking away in the trunk so that you might be prepared for unplanned roadside emergencies.

Customer Reviews:

Buen equipo.......2007-05-12

Para nuestro trabajo es muy bueno, sobrevivió a una caida de unos 2 metros.
No tiene la potencia como para mover un taladro robusto, pero si para recargar un Laptop u otros menores.
Es claro que si tuviera mas potencia también sería más pesado y eso sería una desventaja. El equipo es muy liviano y la opción de ponerle una batería de auto, aumenta mucho su tiempo de trabajo.

An Ok power supply..........2004-03-13

...but takes all day to charge. Ran desk top PC great.
Runs lights too. Will not power up my (AC) coffee maker!
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Average customer rating:

not a bad deal

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Reliable all-in-one solar charger, flashlight/radio, and portable power source
6-volt and 12-volt charging options
Chain multiple units for additional power
Works in all sunny conditions
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Customer Reviews:

not a bad deal.......2006-03-14

I liked the charger although I have some difficulty. The battery did not activate with the solar charger and I had to use the wall outlet. I also could not get my cell phone to charge off the internal battery but technical support has been pretty friendly and helpful so far. Some things have not been resolved as of yet. A note to keep in mind is that the unit seems to need to be in direct light for a long time. The window approach did not work all that well as direct light was not available full time. The radio does not have an antenna but sounds pretty good and the lights, my primary reason for the purchase, are flashlight quality.

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Average customer rating:

Excellent Service
PROPER PRODUCT, PROMPT DELIVERY
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CSB offers a wide range of valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries. If what you need is long service life, an extended cycle life, and/or high rate of discharge, CSB can fulfill your needs.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Service.......2007-04-03

Delivered correct item quickly in perfect condition. Would definitely order from them again.

PROPER PRODUCT, PROMPT DELIVERY.......2007-03-24

PRODUCT WAS CORRECT AND DELIVERED MORE QUICKLY THAN EXPECTED. PRICE WAS RIGHT. COULD NOT ASK FOR MORE.

Fast shipping.......2007-01-09

Item was shpped quickly. Very good price. Exactly what I needed, works well.

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Universal Dual Splitter, Y Adapter for Cigarette Lighter Socket (Replaceable 12 volt, 5 amp Fuse in plug)

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CSB HC1217W - 12 Volt/4.5 Amp Hour (17 Watts) Sealed Lead Acid Battery with Recessed Polarized Terminals

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Perfect Product Description
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CSB HC1217W - 12 Volt/4.5 Amp Hour (17 Watts) Sealed Lead Acid Battery with Recessed Polarized Terminals

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CSB offers a wide range of valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries. If what you need is long service life, an extended cycle life, and/or high rate of discharge, CSB can fulfill your needs.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect Product Description.......2007-02-27

This product was perfectly described in the advertisement, including the placement of the recessed terminals, so when I received in a very short time period, I was immediately able to remove the spent battery and replace it with the CSB HC1217W. Surfed on several other sites, but this was so perfectly described and identified, I decided to forget the other sites, besides the price including the shipping was very competitive with the other sites.

CSB Battery .......2007-02-15

These are the first replacements for the original batteries for use in my UPS surge protectors. They lasted 4 years before needing replacement. I expect these to last equally long.

Hawker (Enersys) Odyssey (0769-2016 PC680) 12 Volt/16 Amp Hour Dry Cell SLA Battery - Female threaded for M6 SS bolt

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Hawker (Enersys) Odyssey (0769-2016 PC680) 12 Volt/16 Amp Hour Dry Cell SLA Battery - Female threaded for M6 SS bolt

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Maintenance free technology - no water to add
High rate charge and discharge capable
Pure lead-tin construction - low internal resistance
Rapid charge capable - under 1 hour recharges possible
Outstanding deep discharge recovery

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