Daily Giz Wiz 44: XPower Powerpack 400 Plus
Episode 44 of the podcast
| Subject: | Review of XPower Powerpack 400 Plus |
| Released: | Thursday 20 April 2006 |
| Length: | about 9 minutes |
| Download file: | dgw0044.mp3 (4.2 MB) |
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Detailed information
Link: Xantrex
Portable/Emergency unit that delivers up to 400W of AC power to electrical appliances, with 2 AC outlets. It includes jumper cables, built-in light, an AC charger that recharges the Powerpack from a standard wall outlet, and a DC charging cable to recharge the unit from the battery of a car, truck, boat or small RV. A three-digit digital display indicates the percentage of available battery capacity and the watts of power being drawn from its two AC outlets. The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus also includes a built-in air compressor with nozzle adapters to quickly inflate tyres or sports equipment. Runs many 115-volt AC or 12-volt DC products anywhere. Built-in 400W inverter. Sealed, non-spillable 20 amp-hour AGM battery. Audible alarm signals overheat and under voltage conditions. Overload and over-temperature protection to ensure longer inverter life. The AC charger stores in the unit. Recharge at home or from a vehicle.DGW Release Time
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