Sunday, August 5, 2007

Xantrex XPower Powerpack 400 Plus Portable Backup Power Source

There are many times when extra power is needed, but not available. If an outlet is not within reach or plugging into the dashboard cigarette lighter is simply not an option, you'll be pleased that you have the Xantrex Powerpack 400 Plus. This 400-watt device is an all-in-one unit that is not only powerful enough to start your car, but robust enough to provides portable power for small appliances -- it even comes with a built-in air compressor for all your inflating needs and an built-in emergency light that helps others see you if you're stranded.



The Xantrex Powerpack 400 has enough power to jump-start your vehicle and run small appliances. View larger.


The unit is perfect for camping trips and outings.


A reverse polarity detector prevents clamping to the wrong terminals.
Stay Connected in an Emergency
This portable power source will also charge cordless and mobile phones so you can stay connected to family and friends during a blackout. The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus operates a number of other AC and DC powered devices such as televisions, radios, fans, computers, printers, and more. It features two AC outlets and one 12-volt DC outlet, a display for monitoring AC power draw and battery charge, and it even has an automatic shutdown when there's an overheat problem, low-battery voltage, or overload condition to help protect your equipment.

Features
The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus comes with jumper cables, an AC charger that recharges the Powerpack from a standard wall outlet, and a DC charging cable to recharge the unit from the battery of a car, truck, boat, or small RV. Designed for easy operation, the XPower Powerpack has a 3-digit digital display that indicates the percentage of available battery capacity and the watts of power being drawn from its two AC outlets. The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus also includes a built-in air compressor with nozzle adapters to quickly inflate tires or sports equipment.

Useful Indoors or Outdoors
The Powerpack 400 Plus can be used in any situation requiring 115 volt AC or 12 volt DC products. It can be used to inflate tires, jump start vehicles, charge cordless or cell phones, power emergency lights, TVs, radios, or appliances. It will pump air into small inflatable sports equipment, power camcorders, video games, stereos, and portable DVD players. This unit is also versatile enough to run hand-held blenders, fans, computers, laptops, clock radios, and even small power tools.

Safe and Effective
The unit comes with a built-in 400 watt inverter and a sealed, non-spillable, 20 amp-hour AGM battery. The included jumper cables are designed for safe and efficient jump-starting. A built-in light provides illumination in emergency situations at home and on the road, and an audible alarm signals overheating and under voltage conditions. The Powerpack 400 Plus is also designed with overload and over-temperature protection to ensure longer inverter life.

The Xantrex XPower Powerpack 400 Plus is a versatile, all around power supply for any power need and an important addition to any emergency kit.sales rank : 221Customer Rating : 75% | Price : $113.97 (new)

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