| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? 13:39 - May 11 with 5911 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
(i.e. doesn't need to be plugged into the mains, other than when you charge it up).
I don't mean a phone power pack, I want something I can charge up and then plug regular plugs into it. Can't seem to find what I'm after so far. There's camping power banks but they're a bit big/expensive. As the subject title says, I just want something that's essentially a plug bank that you can charge up and then use when it's not plugged into the mains. |  |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 13:44 - May 11 with 4244 views | StokieBlue |
What are you trying to run off it?
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:07 - May 11 with 4157 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
Bit pricey and doesn't seem to last that long. | |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:10 - May 11 with 4156 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 13:44 - May 11 by StokieBlue |
What are you trying to run off it?
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Initially a light in the attic where we don't have plug sockets, maybe laptop too (although that has a good battery life at the moment as it's fairly new). But also something I could take into the garden and plug a drill into, for example. Just would be handy as we live on the first floor so not practical to trail cables. | |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:17 - May 11 with 4120 views | clive_baker |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:10 - May 11 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Initially a light in the attic where we don't have plug sockets, maybe laptop too (although that has a good battery life at the moment as it's fairly new). But also something I could take into the garden and plug a drill into, for example. Just would be handy as we live on the first floor so not practical to trail cables. |
I like the idea Flashers, can't say I've ever seen one but you should bring it out. I'm no expert but I imagine the issue is the battery life / length. I like the idea in the garden for electric tools though, I'm forever running extension leads out of my kitchen window and down the garden to use things. |  |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:21 - May 11 with 4093 views | greyhound |
I got one off amazon a couple of years back. It was about £140 quid.
Battery capacity is OK, but it's extremely heavy and takes a Long time to charge it to capacity in the first place. |  | | |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:28 - May 11 with 4075 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:17 - May 11 by clive_baker |
I like the idea Flashers, can't say I've ever seen one but you should bring it out. I'm no expert but I imagine the issue is the battery life / length. I like the idea in the garden for electric tools though, I'm forever running extension leads out of my kitchen window and down the garden to use things. |
I should go on Dragon's Den! You'd have thought something like that exists though. There's a million battery packs for mobile phones, but like you say, this would be handy for everything else. | |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:34 - May 11 with 4052 views | giant_stow |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:28 - May 11 by The_Flashing_Smile |
I should go on Dragon's Den! You'd have thought something like that exists though. There's a million battery packs for mobile phones, but like you say, this would be handy for everything else. |
This reminds me of when I had my brilliant idea of a phone cover with a built in battery. |  |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:35 - May 11 with 4051 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
Yeah they look good J2, although still a bit pricey. But cheers. I like the "frequently bought together" section on the first one - A 'Jesus Christ Is Lord' neon sign! | |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:38 - May 11 with 4037 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
Bit big/expensive. But yeah, essentially that but smaller and cheaper! | |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:51 - May 11 with 4008 views | vilanovablue |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:38 - May 11 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Bit big/expensive. But yeah, essentially that but smaller and cheaper! |
Batteries aren't really that cheap for something that has a decent life and can be used for a while, unfortunately. There is probably a no brand that does similar if I were to hunt about. Powerbank with AC outlet seems to throw up plenty of options. |  | | |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 17:00 - May 11 with 3955 views | DJR |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 15:10 - May 11 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Initially a light in the attic where we don't have plug sockets, maybe laptop too (although that has a good battery life at the moment as it's fairly new). But also something I could take into the garden and plug a drill into, for example. Just would be handy as we live on the first floor so not practical to trail cables. |
For a loft light, you could go for something like this.
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Loftleg-Easy-to-Install-Loft-Light/p/143352
As regards, tools, you can get plenty of rechargeable battery powered ones these days, and often the battery will cover more than one type of tool, if you buy the same make. The same is true of garden tools. I have a Bosch strimmer and leaf blower, both operated by the same battery. But this may be too expensive, especially if you have to replace tools. [Post edited 11 May 2023 17:05]
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 17:36 - May 11 with 3905 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 17:00 - May 11 by DJR |
For a loft light, you could go for something like this.
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Loftleg-Easy-to-Install-Loft-Light/p/143352
As regards, tools, you can get plenty of rechargeable battery powered ones these days, and often the battery will cover more than one type of tool, if you buy the same make. The same is true of garden tools. I have a Bosch strimmer and leaf blower, both operated by the same battery. But this may be too expensive, especially if you have to replace tools. [Post edited 11 May 2023 17:05]
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Yeah I don't want to fork out for more tools.
Do you see what I did there? | |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 17:39 - May 11 with 3891 views | blueasfook |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 17:36 - May 11 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Yeah I don't want to fork out for more tools.
Do you see what I did there? |
A fork is a utensil, not a tool. |  |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 17:47 - May 11 with 3880 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 17:39 - May 11 by blueasfook |
A fork is a utensil, not a tool. |
Sorry, yeah.
A fork is a utensil. Blueasfook is a tool. | |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 18:16 - May 11 with 3831 views | factual_blue |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 17:47 - May 11 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Sorry, yeah.
A fork is a utensil. Blueasfook is a tool. |
Point of order. A tool is an item of practical use. |  |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 21:34 - May 14 with 3488 views | Crawfordsboot |
I’m thinking:
Battery powered tools are designed to run off battery power.
Mains powered tools are designed to run off 240 v a/c
Trying to run from a battery power supply tools that are designed to be run on 240v ac is unlikely to be efficient! |  | | |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 09:15 - May 15 with 3311 views | fabian_illness |
What you need is a generator.
Run a laptop for days off a gallon of unleaded. |  | | |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 09:27 - May 15 with 3294 views | blueasfook |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 17:47 - May 11 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Sorry, yeah.
A fork is a utensil. Blueasfook is a tool. |
Nice response. Did your mum help you with that? | |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 09:32 - May 15 with 3283 views | noggin |
Probably easier and possibly cheaper to get an electrician to install a socket in the loft. |  |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 09:46 - May 15 with 3260 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 09:27 - May 15 by blueasfook |
Nice response. Did your mum help you with that? |
Well I didn't take 4 days to think of it, like your lame 'mum' effort. | |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 09:58 - May 15 with 3239 views | blueasfook |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 09:46 - May 15 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Well I didn't take 4 days to think of it, like your lame 'mum' effort. |
Did you have a nice weekend? | |
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| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 10:30 - May 15 with 3213 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Is there such a thing as a plug bank that's rechargeable? on 09:58 - May 15 by blueasfook |
Did you have a nice weekend? |
Great thanks, you? | |
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