Black & Decker PS400JRB

Black & Decker PS400JRB Electromate 400 Plus Jump-Starter with Built-In Radio
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Product Description

The Black & Decker PS400JRB 400-Watt Electromate with radio offers up to 450 instant amps for jump starting power without another vehicle, supplies portable AC power for ordinary household appliances, and the AM/FM/NOAA weather alert radio provides music, news, and weather updates any time you need them.

An ultra-bright LED work light helps you with emergency roadside assistance, and you can even power or recharge your USB electronic devices by using the Electromate's USB port. Heavy-duty cables and clamps are included, and Black & Decker backs its Electromate with a 2-year warranty.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #1626 in Automotive
* Color: ORANGE AND BLACK
* Brand: Black & Decker
* Model: PS400JRB
* Released on: 2006-09-15
* Dimensions: 11.25" h x 8.00" w x 17.00" l, 26.20 pounds

Features

* Portable power and radio kit
* Includes two 12-volt DC outlets, two 120-volt AC outlets, and a 12-volt charger
* Powers USB devices through USB port
* Plenty of power to jump-start cars
* Full 2-year warranty

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
The Black & Decker PS400JRB 400-watt electromate with radio offers up to 450 instant amps for jump starting power and will not only supply portable AC power for ordinary household appliances, but will also recharge USB device, and receive AM/FM/NOAA weather alerts.

The electromate features dual 12-volt DC power outlets and dual 120-volt AC power outlets, with a 12-volt charger. With its 450 Amps, it instantly jump-starts cars without using another vehicle, and the AM/FM/NOAA weather alert radio provides music, news, and weather updates any time you need them.

An ultra-bright LED work light helps you with emergency roadside assistance. Power or recharge your USB electronic devices by using the electromate's USB port. Heavy-duty cables and clamps are included, and Black & Decker backs its electromate with a 2-year warranty.

About Inverters
Inverters turn DC power into AC power, the type of current that powers everyday appliances. A common use of an inverter is to connect one into a car's cigarette lighter and then plug small home appliances into the inverter.

Inverters have added features over the years, and today many inverters include emergency radios, lights, or their own internal battery to store power.

When you purchase an inverter, you need one that can handle the wattage of the appliances you intend to connect to it. Some inverters are made specifically to power low-wattage appliances, like portable phones or digital music players. Others can handle heavy-duty power tools.

If you're buying an inverter that's powered by its own battery, you'll have to consider how many hours the inverter can provide power before needing a recharge.
Customer Reviews

Portable power in a boombox
Used product on a long bus trip and it performed wonderfully, keeping video games and cell phones charged up. With a radio and light and weather band, it truly earns its stripes as a Black and Decker product, easy to carry, and easy to use.

Wow
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Black & Decker PS400JRB
The Black & Decker PS400JRB is a good fit for those that need a little juice in the great outdoors or anywhere away from available AC power. My wife and I compete with our dogs on weekends, and most of the showsites are without electricity. The Electromate has 12v outlets for small appliances like RV fans when it's hot, and portable DVD players for the downtime between runs.

There are also 120V inverter outlets for light equipment such as fans that need 120v and laptops or portable TV's. A few clubs in the area use one to power electronic timers and P.A. horns for the trial all day. It has a built in radio, and works great with the iPod car transmitter plugged into the 12v outlet and plays music at our set-up all day.

The only negative I have is the recharge time. It seems to be real-time. If the unit takes 8 hours to run down, it needs 8 hours to charge back to full capacity.

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