Age 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 and older Gender Male Female After using it a few times to fill bicycle tires, the self lock air chuck clip broke off. The thing is made of cheap plastic and it just snapped off at the end of the hose. I contacted customer support. I was told that it was under warrantee but, it would cost me about $35 to return it by UPS. I was advised to buy a replacement metal self clipping air chuck and a hose clamp as a fix (they could not supply it). I elected to send it in and have for a replacement. It took about 3 weeks and $35 but, I did get it back. Apparently, the cheap plastic part had been a problem. What I got back was what I sent but, with a cheap screw on air connector. Now, instead of just clipping the chuck to a tire full valve, you have to sit and screw it on and off.... that is just a cheap junky fix. So far, the battery works fine. but, now I have invested a total of about $160 including tax and shipping for a product that looks like a heavy duty device but, in reality is a little more than a toy.

Yes () No ()  Report Yes () No () Verified purchaser This came unexpectedly soon, about 4 days after order placed. I gave it a 24 hour charge before testing. I purchased this as both an emergency jump starter and to run a Christmas float powered by a 500 watt inverter for 2 hours. Most of the less expensive jump starters only have 8 reserve amps, a figure frequently hard to discover, whereas I needed about fifteen. This one is rated for 22. I ran my system that the meter ( a separate tool, this unit has no meter) says was drawing 3.5 amps for 2 hrs ok. My only knock is the built in charger. I would prefer a separate wall wart charger but I suppose having the ability to always charge with only a regular extension cord is good too. The instructions suggest a recharge every month even if not used. Good luck on me remembering to do that. I hope that's just Stanley being extra cautious and not a reflection of some high self discharge characteristic of this unit. An aside, it is a shame how underpowered most of the jump starters are.

Yes () No ()  Report Yes () No () Verified purchaser after exactly a year, the Compressor stopped working and i couldn't return it. floor air conditioning and heating unitsi guess i will just throw it away in the trashportable solar powered ac units Yes (7) No (0)  Report Yes (7) No (0) I wasn't sure about this, but I needed something to get my boat started this spring. lg ac unit portableIt sits at the marina during the winter, normally December through March. Once I backed the trailer with the boat into the water, I kept the boat hooked to the trailer while I tried to start it, figuring I'd probably have to tow it out again and take it somewhere. Much to my suprise (and joy) it turned the engine over with no problem at all.

Of course, if you own a boat, you know it takes 3 or 4 times to get it going after sitting all winter, but the product kept turning over the engine with no problem. The battery was so dead, once I unhooked the product from the boat battery, the engine immediately died; however, I hooked the charger back up and it started again with no problem. I keep it in the boat now, and plan on charging it about once a month. Very comforting knowing if I have problems while out on the lake starting the engine, I have the jump starter with me. Yes () No ()  Report Yes () No () I got this jumpstarter and unexpectedly got a chance to use it a few days later, when I found my battery dead (as in, completely drained) due to a broken alternator. I actually used it three times, and it jumpstarted my car without a problem each time. The on/off switch for the jumpstarter itself is nice ... means no sparks which can scare folks (I was thinking about my wife, but I appreciated it too). This thing is very solidly built, feels tight and tough.

I like the features even though I've only used the jumpstarter itself. When first jumpstarting my battery, I connected the cables in reverse and the "reverse polarity" light didn't light up, but I'm not sure if that wasn't my fault ... possibly because the battery was completely drained, but possibly because I didn't have the ground cable actually grounded. The ability to just charge it via a built-in AC plug, versus a proprietary charger, is a nice feature also. Definitely a recommended product. Yes () No ()  Report Yes () No ()This capacitor testing guide will show you how to tell if a run capacitor requires replacement. Although the parts are relatively inexpensive, calling a repairman to diagnose and replace it would cost over $100. With this guide, you can keep that money.A capacitor is an electrical device that stores an electrical charge. They are used on fan motors and compressors in hvac systems.They have two electrical ratings. The first rating is the unit's capacitance which is given in microfarads (mfd).

This is a measure of the amount of charge the unit can store with a specified voltage applied. The second rating is a voltage rating which tells what supply voltage the unit is rated for. This is usually 370vac or 440vac in hvac systems. This is important to know because, if a significantly higher voltage is applied, the capacitor will prematurely fail. There are two different types of capacitors which are used in hvac units. The first type is called a run capacitor and is used in furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps. These capacitors are used with fan motors and compressors. They maintain a relatively constant voltage supply to these motors and increase their torque at startup.The second type is called a start capacitor. They are used in some air conditioners and heat pumps. They provide extra torque at startup for the compressor. A potential relay automatically disconnects them from the compressor after the compressor starts. For capacitor testing, a multimeter is required.

Some digital meters have a capacitance setting. First the power supply should be shut off then the two terminals on the capacitor should be shorted across with a screwdriver. This will discharge the unit so you do not receive a shock. Disconnect the wires from the capacitor. Then, the leads of the meter are placed on the terminals and a reading is obtained. The reading you get should be within 6% of the rating on the capacitor. If your reading is more than 6% lower than the rating, the capacitor should be replaced.If you have an analog type meter, the capacitor is checked with the meter set to measure resistance. Shut off the power, discharge the capacitor, and disconnect the wires attached to it. Then with the meter on the highest resistance setting, put the leads on the capacitor terminals. The resistance reading should start at zero and go up to maximum.Some obvious signs that the capacitor is bad are bulging of the unit or an oily substance leaking from it. **NOTE** Only you can assess your ability to perform this task.