Battery Tender Junior 6V vs 8V vs 12V: Best Charger for Classic Cars? If you own a classic car, you know the pain of a dead battery after winter storage. I tested the Battery Tender Junior 6V (1.25 amp), the 8V Junior (1.25 amp), and the legendary 12V Junior (750mA) to see which one keeps … Read more
9 best Portable Power Station for power outages that has multiple AC outlets and USB ports When the lights go out, you need power fast. A portable power station for power outages that has multiple AC outlets and USB ports keeps your fridge, phone, and CPAP running without noise or fumes. I’ve tested these units … Read more
I often get asked if a 2000W generator can safely charge a portable power station. This matters because using the wrong setup can damage your expensive gear or just waste fuel. Many people don’t realize that a 2000W generator is often overkill for charging most portable power stations. The real issue isn’t the wattage but … Read more
Battery Tender Junior vs Plus vs 5 AMP: Best Battery Charger for Motorcycles? If you’re like me and own a motorcycle, you know a dead battery in spring is the worst. I’ve tested the Battery Tender Junior (750mA), the Plus (1.25A), and the 5 AMP model to find out which one actually fits your bike … Read more
9 best Portable Power Station for home use that can power a TV and fan during an outage When the power goes out, you don’t need a whole-house generator. You just need something reliable enough to keep your TV on and a fan spinning. That’s exactly what I looked for in these 9 portable power … Read more
I recently tried to return a portable power station and was shocked when the company told me the return shipping would cost 75 dollars. This fee can completely change whether a purchase feels like a good deal or a painful mistake. Many companies use these high shipping fees to discourage returns on heavy battery items. … Read more
You bought a portable power station from Amazon, but it arrived broken. When you tried to return it, Amazon said no. This is frustrating, and you need to know why it happened. Amazon’s return policy has strict rules for batteries and hazardous items. Many power stations contain lithium-ion batteries, which are regulated for shipping. A … Read more
Battery Tender Junior vs 800 vs 3 AMP: Best Charger for Motorcycles? If you’re like me and you own a motorcycle, you know the pain of a dead battery in spring. I’ve tested the Battery Tender Junior (750mA), the Battery Tender 800 (800mA), and the Battery Tender 3 AMP to figure out which one is … Read more
Returning a heavy portable power station can cost a fortune in shipping fees. I know how frustrating it is to pay almost as much for return shipping as you did for the unit itself. Many companies hide these costs in fine print, leaving you stuck with a surprise bill. From my experience, checking the return … Read more
9 best Portable Power Station for power outages that can run a 150W refrigerator for hours When the grid goes down, your fridge is the first thing you worry about. A 150W refrigerator doesn’t need much juice, but it needs it consistently for hours — or days. That’s the exact use case I had in … Read more