Amazon Deal Alerts & Discussion Thread

Followup, yeah, might’ve been only partially charged (ie, sketchy “I’m charged” indicator). They all clocked in about 2050mAH on average, so all is well.

Do yours heat up when charging? One of my chargers which was at .5 amp heated them up and another didn’t . The EBL also heated them up.

Yikes! I got the 2 for deal in august and been using one in my garage since - it's been doing fine, and my son-n-law is using the other. Haven't checked the heat but I don't really leave it on long either.

Yeah, the EBL batteries seem fine… time will only tell if they are capable of a reasonable low self discharge. And who knows if they’ll live for as many charging cycles as claimed. But that charger is a bit suspect. I like the compact size and very readable charging status display, but I’m finding it tends to overcharge cells. I charged an older Eneloop AA on it… got 1.52v. However, I’ve yet to find any cells feeling appreciably warm or hot. The fact that at least a few people here are seeing hot cells means the QC is spotty on this stuff. Figures!

Like I mentioned, at least in my Ope, they stay pretty cool bulk-charging and discharging, but get a little toasty when topping off.

Any experience with this handheld mini cordless chainsaw?

https://m.myvipon.com/#/product/8850968?sl=

checkout AVE on youtube, for tool reviews he opens the box w/ the proper version. they seem useless to me tbh, or at least only useful for very specific cases, which admittedly some people have…

I don’t get it. Why a chainsaw vs a sawzall-type recip?

I’d rather replace a blade to suit (wood, metal, demo, etc.) vs replace a chain, and even then it’s iffy that you’d be able to get any beyond the spare(s) in the kit.

Looks tres kewl, though.

Digital Clamp Meter, Smart T-RMS 6000 Counts Multimeter Voltage Tester Auto-ranging, Measures Current Voltage Temperature Capacitance Resistance Diodes Continuity Duty-Cycle, AC/DC Current

Coupon will save an extra 50% of $35.99.

It has all functions like Uni-T UT210E + temp measurement.

I’ll give it a shot — I’ve only bought 2 DMM in the last few days —— This cheap one was around $16 through Vipon —It’s big though —I’d hate to be hit over the head with it —pretty accurate compared to my Fluke

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y5HKF2B

What coupon?

slmjim

Another Poweradd product with 50% off = $130

280Wh/400W power station, has 100W PD input/output and regulated 12V DC output (says 13.3V 10A). That makes it better than the aftime, however the aftime has MPPT input and this one only has PWM, which is not a big deal unless you plan to charge it via solar.

https://www.amazon.com/Portable-78000mAh-Generator-Outdoors-Emergency/dp/B09BJPYC5N

I’m starting to wonder if these are in fact genuine poweradd stuff…

I received my EBL batteries and charger — I went ahead and top them off in m y Powerex Charger —they top off easily —but today when I ran a capacity test they all tested around 2000 mah —- then they all charged up to that same capacity except one — that one cell was still charging after putting 2900 mah in it —- on a battery that size I usually charge at 800-1000 ma — I think thats what’s happening with the supplied charger —- I tried out the EBL charger with some Turnigy batteries and it worked fine

I don’t see a coupon on the Amazon page either… and no results when searching on Vipon

Hold up on that meter if you want it for flashlights. That Zoyi does not have a low DC range and the 60A setting has a resolution of just 10mA. Much worse accuracy at 2% + 30 (thirty!!!!!) digits. Maybe fine for general stuff although I have no idea of that brand's/product's quality.

That low DC range is the only thing that makes the Uni-T 210 a standout in the world of cheap meters (has 2A, 20A, and 100A with better resolution and accuracy all around). Other units that will do that cost an arm and a leg.

Can peek at the manual and specs here: https://zotektools.com/products/zt-qb9/

Edit: If you really want this, looks like you can buy it on Ali for $26 here, or $34 on their official store: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000943578993.html

Sorry, they may ran out of coupon (check box) on Amazon …

Here is another good deal of multimeter:

Digital Multimeter TRMS 6000 Counts Auto-Ranging, NCV with AC/DC Voltage Test, Resistance, Continuity, Capacitance, Diodes Temperature Measure, Case and Battery Included

Save 50% of $34.99 (check box under the price)

Good luck!

$20

https://www.amazon.com/Schrade-SCHF36-Outdoor-Survival-Everyday/dp/B00PGZ0130/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=schrade+schf36&qid=1631716822&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-2

Bluetooth headphones $10

https://www.myvipon.com/product/8857894-Active-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-with-45Hrs-amazon-coupons

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C8K3F4C

These appear to be rebranded Mpow H17 headphones.

At this point, I think everything is a rebranded MPOW. :laughing:

Just about everything I post in this thread is.

I look for headphones that are a good deal on a daily basis, and most of what appeals to me are rebranded Mpow.