10,400mAh Dual USB PowerBank Charger with two outputs and assorted plugs for most devices. Remember that sub £5.00 pre VAT items invoke a £2.50 handling charge with CPC so I added a 75p pack of AA batteries to bump it over the £5.00.
I thought this a good price for nearly 11,000mAh of portable power. Handy for my 'phone, e-cig, tablet etc.
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Note, this charges by mini-USB, not micro-USB.
- OB1
Top comments
devilish
29 Jul 163#2
I have this but it charges with a mini usb connector - not the usual micro type-c usb that is used on a standard phone charger. This is really stupid and annoying!! It comes with adaptors for the charging cable but easy to lose!
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smelyfish
29 Jul 162#1
Got few of these. They do work, but does not hold charge for long if you have no use for a week or so. Its ok for planned long travel.
One of these i held connected to my car USB adapter in case i need fully charged and one of transistors fried, you could litteraly see smoke coming off.
Its ok, but its bulky and i would rather have less mHa but better quality one for more.
Lazarus42 to smelyfish
29 Jul 161#3
Was it this precise unit? I trust you returned it under guarantee... if you did, did the second one exhibit the same poor / dangerous behaviour you describe above?
Personally i've never had a problem with CPC Farnell's products and have found their customer service exemplary. I've yet to receive this charger, a gift for my partner, but if it turns out as dire as you say i'll report back.
I'd be surprised if CPC are selling something that has a propensity to self combust. What happened when you returned the blackened husk?
devilish
29 Jul 163#2
I have this but it charges with a mini usb connector - not the usual micro type-c usb that is used on a standard phone charger. This is really stupid and annoying!! It comes with adaptors for the charging cable but easy to lose!
omgpleasespamme to devilish
30 Jul 16#11
Micro A is the standard right now and moving to type c which is reversible. Well worth highlighting if this is mini and I can't imagine too many people will want to carry around a unique cable just for this. Also, if it is indeed that old will the cells inside it still be any good and what current does it output? 500ma, 1A?
Mandioll
29 Jul 16#4
Just ordered for a camping trip. Thanks for posting.
ibblackberry1
29 Jul 16#5
For a fiver I doubt he would have went to the effort of sending back, I wouldn't I would have sent an email and left it at that regardless of the result, the poster might have been different but I doubt it.
freakstyler
29 Jul 16#6
We have a couple of these, same rating and styling but PowerSlab branded. Must admit I've had no problems with them, they're reassuringly heavy and both ours retain their charge well - they also need to be switched on manually, I've found the auto power-on banks drain fast when not used.
The only criticism I have with them is the blue status LED's are ridiculously bright, when in use or on charge they're bright enough to illuminate an entire room.
davening
29 Jul 16#7
Thanks. Bought a few for friends.
Gonz
29 Jul 16#8
£4.74
codes:
SB0622697
SB0622661
iEimis to Gonz
30 Jul 16#14
But you have to buy two?
FishySmell
29 Jul 16#9
Actually i bought from ebay, same model. Just texted them, they apologized and send me new one and ask old one to recycle. I bet it did happen because of the changing currient in the car... butbonce i got in my car and saw smoke i was quite angry... But ech...who cares, we all have insurance, we should use their kind service, lol.
You get what you pay for.. its cheap chinese stuff. But i have no doubt, cpc would replace it if anything happen. Their customer service is great.
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Opening post
I thought this a good price for nearly 11,000mAh of portable power. Handy for my 'phone, e-cig, tablet etc.
-------------
Note, this charges by mini-USB, not micro-USB.
- OB1
Top comments
All comments (32)
One of these i held connected to my car USB adapter in case i need fully charged and one of transistors fried, you could litteraly see smoke coming off.
Its ok, but its bulky and i would rather have less mHa but better quality one for more.
Personally i've never had a problem with CPC Farnell's products and have found their customer service exemplary. I've yet to receive this charger, a gift for my partner, but if it turns out as dire as you say i'll report back.
I'd be surprised if CPC are selling something that has a propensity to self combust. What happened when you returned the blackened husk?
The only criticism I have with them is the blue status LED's are ridiculously bright, when in use or on charge they're bright enough to illuminate an entire room.
codes:
SB0622697
SB0622661
You get what you pay for.. its cheap chinese stuff. But i have no doubt, cpc would replace it if anything happen. Their customer service is great.