The image of the one Fred sent out shows 1amp at top and 2.1amp at bottom ports respectively. Looks like a very nice product for the $.
On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 4:40 PM Graham Collins via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I notice it doesn't say what amperage it runs. > > I've got one of these <http://www.carlingtech.com/controls-v-charger> > down below, it will charge at 3.1 amps and will charge my Sony tablet with > the GPS running, wi-fi and screen on. Waterproof enough for down below, I > took it apart to check the innards and they did conformal coat the circuit > board, so it gets the Graham seal of approval. More money though, Digikey > lists it for $60 CAD (which is what, like $30 USD???)... > > Graham Collins > Secret Plans > C&C 35-III #11 > > On 2016-04-04 6:57 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List wrote: > > There’s a new product out there for USB charging that looks well-built for > the marine market: > > > http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2289962%7C2779792&id=3149912 > > Nicely priced, too. > > — Fred > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > > On Apr 4, 2016, at 4:40 PM, Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > +1 for "high power" usb charging ports (i.e. 2+amps@5v as mentioned) > +1 for Android Tablets. Can't beat the value IMO. > > I wired something like this > <http://www.amazon.com/Exlight-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Cigarette-Integration/dp/B00Y3CN8HS/ref=sr_1_8?s=fiona-hardware&ie=UTF8&qid=1459805620&sr=8-8&keywords=motorcycle+usb+charger> > waterproof > motorcycle usb charger at our helm. It's been working great for 3+years > with the caveat, that we sail in fresh water. I attached it to the > underside of our teak drink holder (which slides onto the stainless > binnacle), so it is partially protected from rain, but certainly not fully. > I don't claim it to be the most bombproof solution, but the price and > convenience have been great and we have another hard wired GPS at the helm > and other charging options on board.[image: Exlight Add on Kit Waterproof > Durable Double 5v USB Phone GPS Charging 12v Motorcycle Cigarette Lighter > Integration Motorbike Power Port Socket Charger with Switch Handlebar > Bracket Mount and Built in Fuse Black in Colour] > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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