Tuesday, March 28, 2017

We looked into Rigid Industries 130312 and this is what we liked



The E-Series light bar has set the standard in the industry through continuing advances in technology and superior engineering. Available in a wide range of lengths and configurations, Rigid Industries’ flagship is the light bar of choice for everything from light truck or car applications and vehicle race teams to farming equipment and police or fire rescue vehicles. The E-Series light bar is designed to project light at extreme distances while consuming very little power. It features an extruded aluminum housing and polycarbonate lens that is sealed against the elements to provide years of trouble-free operation. Rigid Industries’ patented Hybrid optics system is powerful, efficient LED optics system. Utilizing a combination of lens and reflector, the Hybrid optics system captures the maximum amount of light emitted from the LED and projects it exactly where you want it. This Rigid Industries light features a combination of both Spot and Flood versions of 130312 Rigid Industries’ patented Hybrid optics system. Rigid Industries’ Hybrid Spot optic projects light over great distances in a concentrated beam and is the most powerful spot-style LED light in the industry. This makes it perfect for high speeds and situations where you need extreme distance. Rigid Industries’ Hybrid Flood optic, while offering just over half the distance of the Spot version, provides twice the coverage area. When combined, the Hybrid Spot and Flood optics provide the perfect combination of both distance and area. Rigid Industries’ durable aluminum housings feature custom, over-sized heat sinks which keep the temperature down and allow Rigid Industries’ LED’s to run cooler and brighter. Rigid Industries LED lights are engineered to withstand whatever you, or nature can throw at them. Specifications: Watts: 165, Ampere Draw: 11.96, LED’s: 60, Raw Lumens: 13800, Lux at 10m: 4010, Beam Distance: 1266m, Peak Beam Intensity: 401000 cd. Sasquatch is going to kick your ass for using this light.. This light is so bright it is going to piss him off. It is STUPID bright. PROs: it is really bright. Long reaching into the black. IMHO, you can not get lighter.. And if you could, why? it is so bright that unless you plan to sun tan with it while camping.. I can not see a reason for more light. Wiring harness has lots of "extra" length. You get what you pay for in this light. CONs: If you own a convertible top Jeep.. It disrupts the air flow going over the canvas. It is much louder with low frequency road sound. You will also hear the "tone".. It is obvious at about 20MPH. Tone sounds like old time TV broadcast outage. For a Jeep application, Wiring harness has too much "extra" length. Note: does not come with protecting cover (Sold individually)Note: you’ll need two people to mount. It is not heavy, however over 50" in length it is uncomfortable to manage.

What can Stanley PPRH7DS do for you

The Stanley Professional Power Station features 700 instant starting AMPS and 14000 PEAK Battery AMPS. The Power Station also boasts 500 Watts of portable household power with two AC power outlets. A 12-volt and USB outlet are also featured so you can charge personal electronics. The 120 PSI digital compressor with a backlight gauge has a heavy-duty brass tipped SureFit compressor nozzle. The Stanley PPRH7DS nozzle connects securely to tire valve stems. Not only is the digital compressor a convenient for flat tires but it is also great for camping, tailgating and many more needs The Professional Power Station has a reverse polarity alarm to alert you when there is an improper connection. There is a power and charge indicator that alerts you to the current status of your items. Includes a set of all metal powder coated clamps and a built-in 120V AV charger that recharges a unit with standard household extension cord.

Have bought three of this type tool over past 47 years. All failed caused by poor battery life when needed most. This one is the best ever. never failed caused by low battery...Mostly because it tells you when it's to get important. Compressor achieves pressure set in about double the time it could take at a service station...Which is unbelievable for a movable unit. And alarm sounds when pressure is achieved...In case you got distracted. I use at least once a week to top off tires on my horse trailer and Tahoe before hauling. The auto shut off function is a great safety feature.

Great for car camping. I use it to run a big fan all night in the Texas summer and charge my phone. I have not had to use the jumper cables or compressor but those are not really why I bought it I wanted the AC outlets and USB ports. Good to know that they're there although am I supposed to ever need them. It could be nice if it came with a cord that may be used to charge it but any regular extension cord will do so no big deal.Great power station. I bought this for the "just in case" scenario. Lo and behold, a couple of days ago my car battery would not crank the engine. I simply hooked up the cables from the power station to my battery, flipped the switch, got into my car and the engine cranked right up. could not be easier to use. All of the other connections and the included compressor are a big plus. good quality and versatile. Love this thing and greatly recommend it.

We got this for our Jeep excursions, camping, or natural adventures like music jams out in the desert or mountain meadows. it's a movable party waiting to happen, and yes it's awesome for those unexpected emergencies. It came with both an extension cord short so it must be right beside the outlet and also a cigarette lighter charger. If using it in the outback, I propose keeping it completely charged via cigarette lighter, just in case you need all the stored power you may be able to get. it's heavy like all good batteries are and rugged with good protection on the corners not only for it is protection, but for your car if it bumps around while off roading. The rubber also helps it not to slide or move too much when in motion. The USB port is useful.

What about Polaris 287924, lets see here



Form and fit are perfect. The radio fist nicely in the dash with no cutting. All the wiring is with the radio and no cutting id involved with wiring either. Polaris 287924 antenna is actually working OK. I can pick up all the local stations in my area. The Bluetooth connects to my Samsung Galaxy five easily and has a range of about ten feet. The speakers are the weakest link I believe. they're tinny and have little to no bass. The place for the speakers takes up little space in the dash but music is hard to hear when your traveling down the road. The biggest con with this unit is the weak sound but this may be fixed with a pair of speakers mounted in the back of the cab. In 1930, the American Galvin Manufacturing company marketed a Motorola branded radio receiver for $130. It was expensive: the modern Ford Model A cost $540. A Plymouth sedan, "wired for Philco Transistone radio without extra cost," is advertised in Ladies' Home Journal in 1931. In 1932 in Germany the Blaupunkt AS five medium wave and longwave radio has been marketed for 465 Reichsmark, about one 3rd of the price of a small car. Because it took almost ten litres of space, it couldn't be located near the driver, and has been operated via a steering wheel remote control. In 1933 Crossley Motors offer a factory fitted car radio. By the late 1930s, push button AM radios were considered a regular feature. In 1946 there were an approximated nine million AM car radios in use. An FM receiver has been offered by Blaupunkt in 1952. In 1953, Becker presented the AM/FM Becker Mexico with a Variometer tuner, just a station search or scan function. In April 1955, the Chrysler company had declared that it was offering a Mopar model 914HR branded Philco all transistor car radio, as a $150 choice for its 1956 Chrysler and Imperial car models. Chrysler company had decided to discontinue its all transistor car radio choice at the end of 1956, caused by it being too costly, and replaced it with a cheaper hybrid transistors and low voltage vacuum tubes car radio for its new 1957 car models. In 1963 Becker presented the Monte Carlo, a tubeless hard state radio, with no vacuum tubes. In 1964 Philips launched the Compact Cassette, and in 1965 Ford and Motorola jointly presented the 8-track tape in car tape player. In successive years cassettes supplanted the 8-track, and improved with longer play times, better tape quality, auto reverse, and Dolby sound reduction. They were liked during the 1970s and '80s. While the CD had been on the market since 1982, it was in 1984 that Pioneer presented the CDX-1, the world's 1st car CD player. It was recognized for it is improved sound quality, instant track skipping and the formats increased durability over cassette tapes. caused by the capability that allowed drivers and passengers to change up to ten CD's at a time, car CD changers started to get popularity in the late 80's and continuing during the 90's. Stock and aftermarket compact disc players began coming out in the late 1980s, competing with the cassette. The 1st car with an OEM CD player was the 1987 Lincoln Town Car, and the last new cars in the American market to be factory equipped with a cassette deck in the dashboard was the 2010 Lexus SC430, and the Ford Crown Victoria. From 1974 to 2005 the Autofahrer Rundfunk Informationssystem has been used by the German ARD network. worked on jointly by the Institut fr Rundfunktechnik and Blaupunkt, it indicated the presence of traffic announcements through manipulation of the 57kHz subcarrier of the station's FM signal. ARI has been replaced by the Radio Data System. In the 2010s new ways to play music came into competition with the CD and FM radio like internet radio, satellite radio, electrical connectors and Bluetooth connectors for movable media players, and in dash slots for memory cards. And the car head unit became more and more important as a housing for backup cameras, navigation systems, and displays for smartphones like CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink. Some car manufacturers have their own systems for syncing the car with smartphones, for example: BMW help, Hyundai Blue Link, iLane, MyFord Touch, Ford SYNC, OnStar, and Toyota Entune.


Integrated, automotive-style mounting of head unit and speaker pods into dash
AM-FM tuner with external antenna for reliable reception
Powerful 45-watt x 4 channel amplifier for premium-quality sound
USB input to connect MPS or other audio sources
Bluetooth compatible for wireless streaming of music

Next one on our list is DCGG571B from Dewalt

How DCGG571B’s price (DEWALT) changed over last several months:
This is how Lithium (MAX) and Ion cost was changing






The DEWALT DCGG571B 20V MAX Lithium Ion Grease Gun Tool Only features a powerful motor that delivers 10,000 max psi to power through clogged grease fittings. It has a high volume pump that pushes up to 5.0 oz./min high flow applications and lets up to 16 cartridges per charge with a single DEWALT 20V MAX Battery 4.0 Ah Battery not included. A variable speed trigger offers exact control of the grease flow and the 42" extra long and adaptable hose is intended for reaching hard to access grease fittings. It has a bright LED light which assists in locating hard to see grease fittings in low light situations and an groundbreaking pump filter screen that prevents dirt and contagion from clogging the pump system. An integrated no mar foot design lets operators to rest the tool on flat surfaces. It also has an air bleeder valve that assists in pump priming after cartridge changes. Includes: one DCGG571B Grease Gun and one Shoulder strap. Battery sold individually. I bought this to lubricate the driveshaft of a 2004 land cruiser. The driveshaft must be lubricated every 5000 miles. The front and rear slip yokes have to be greased to the point where the grease oozes past the seal. If the grease does not pass the seal, the drive shaft will make an annoying clunk sound when starting and stopping. I tried the manual pumps but couldn't get enough pressure to push grease past the seal. The Toyota dealer tried lubricating the driveshaft but still the clunk persisted. I tried this grease gun as a last resort before selling the truck and was pleasantly surprised that it now pushed greased past the seal like Toyota specifies. Clunk is gone. The tool is big, heavy and uncomfortable in comparison to a hand pump. The LED is useless for my function. Easy to load grease and self priming. Bought it as a bare tool in 20 volt format and am happy.This is the best grease gun I own. I have tried pneumatic, and manual grease guns. By far this is well made, and the 20 volt system does the job. I use it to grease road trucks, and where I used to lift the front axles to grease front ends, I do not do it anymore. It has enough pressure to push grease through. Excellent machine. Dewalt's grease gun was a priceless tool for me and my crew. The equipment we use is arguably put through some of the most acute environments and abuse of any business. Having a cordless grease gun simplified preventative maintenance caused by the ease and speed of the gun. Less wear and tear is being noticed because everything gets serviced on a regular basis and quickly. One of the best tools in my box, great value and quality.

What I think about JET 453317

How 453317’s price (JET) changed over last several months:
Shows how Heavy-Duty (Capacity) and Industrial MSRP changed this month


JET SJ-25T 25-Ton Screw Jack

  • Holds heavy loads indefinitely – won’t creep.
  • Heavy-responsibility bell shaped cast base.
  • Freelancer quality mechanical jack for all-function lifts and supports.
  • Less effort obliged to lift capacity load with new design.
  • Corrugated steel swivel head turns easily under load.

JET 453313K 12-1/2-Ton Capacity Heavy-Duty Industrial Bottle Jack

  • Electrically welded base and cylinders to guarantee strength and eliminate leaks.
  • Carrying handle on 12-1/2 through 100-ton models.
  • All models work in upright, angle or horizontal positions.
  • Not influenced by extreme temperatures.
  • Pump handle included with all models.

JET 453308 8-Ton Capacity Heavy-Duty Industrial Bottle Jack vs 453317

  • Carrying handle on 12-1/2 through 100-ton models.
  • Electrically welded base and cylinders to guarantee strength and eliminate leaks.
  • Pump handle included with all models.
  • Not influenced by extreme temperatures.
  • All models work in upright, angle or horizontal positions.

JET 453322 22-1/2-Ton Capacity Heavy-Duty Industrial Bottle Jack

  • Pump handle included with all models.
  • Not influenced by extreme temperatures.
  • Carrying handle on 12-1/2 through 100-ton models.
  • Electrically welded base and cylinders to guarantee strength and eliminate leaks.
  • All models work in upright, angle or horizontal positions.


JET SJ-20T 20-Ton Screw Jack

  • Heavy-responsibility bell shaped cast base.
  • Corrugated steel swivel head turns easily under load.
  • Less effort obliged to lift capacity load with new design.
  • Freelancer quality mechanical jack for all-function lifts and supports.
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  • Holds heavy loads indefinitely – won’t creep.

Omega 18209 Black Low Profile Hydraulic Welded Bottle Jack – 20 Ton Capacity

  • A compact still powerful air turbo motor US patent number: 5,341,723 is equipped to increase the load to the wanted height proficiently, effortlessly, and carefully.
  • Chrome plated ram for longer seal life and optimum performance.
  • Effortless air operation will largely decrease operator exhaustion and speed up the efficiency of garage work.
  • Versatile fast connector design gives for easy elimination of air hose from air motor allowing compact storage or remote operation.
  • US patent number: 5,946,912, a fitted bypass device protects hydraulic system from over pumping damage.