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Radio Shack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply

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★★★☆☆
2.9

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★★★★☆
3.9

$84.99

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Pros

  • Easy to use (9)
  • Reliable (9)
  • Good performance (5)
  • Good value (5)
  • Powerful (2)
  • Available in store (1)
  • Large cable binding posts (1)
  • Long lasting (1)
  • Quiet (1)
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Cons

  • Underpowered (3)
  • Inconsistent performance (2)
  • Pricey (2)
  • 90 day warranty (1)
  • No 12v dc plug (1)
  • No amperage meter (1)
  • No current limiting adj (1)
  • No voltage adjustment (1)
  • No voltage meter (1)
  • Not in stores (1)

Best Uses

  • Emergency equipment (1)
  • Having around the house (1)
  • In the house (1)
  • Low power usage (1)
  • Powers my radios (1)
  • Testing solar fridges (1)
  • Travel (1)
 
 
 

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Radio Shack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply

$84.99

 

Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 5, 2009

Radio Shack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Light Weight, Heavy Duty, and Ready!

"I use this power supply as part of a charging kit for my Remote Control Airplanes to charge LIPO Batteries. The power supply puts out Rock Solid, Steady power with no visible noise. I have it set to feed up to 6 charges simulatously, and has never dropped a volt. Unit is very reliable and strong. The low profile for this current rating power supply makes it idea to be mounted permantly in a brief case, well hidd..." Read Full Review »

Mar 11, 2009 by Sparkie the Flier

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Replaced my 7A

"I bought this to replace my 7A (surge) supply. Great for you if you just need something a little bigger than 3, 5, or 7A. Holds voltage well. I'm drawing a bit over 6A from it with peaks under 10. Do you trust it with the reviews it's got? Don't these people use fuses? I'm using a 12A on my equipment. How many times did they trip the protection before it smoked? Ten or one hundred? If it overheats or trips the ..." Read Full Review »

Aug 30, 2009 by 12 Volt

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Radio Shack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply Review

Light Weight, Heavy Duty, and Ready!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Powerful
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I use this power supply as part of a charging kit for my Remote Control Airplanes to charge LIPO Batteries. The power supply puts out Rock Solid, Steady power with no visible noise. I have it set to feed up to 6 charges simulatously, and has never dropped a volt. Unit is very reliable and strong. Th …"  Read Full Review »

Open Case, Working at home or in the field.

Open Case, Working at home or in the field.
  • Using Product

Light weight and ready to travel

Light weight and ready to travel
  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 11 2009
Sparkie the Flier
Roanoke, VA
I am:
  • Quality Oriented
Reviewed at:
Price: $84.99
 
 

Radio Shack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply Review

Replaced my 7A

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Available in store
  • Large cable binding posts

    Cons

  • 90 day warranty
  • Expensive
  • No amperage meter
  • No current limiting adj
  • No voltage adjustment
  • More »

    Best Uses

  • Low Power Usage
 

"I bought this to replace my 7A (surge) supply.

Great for you if you just need something a little bigger than 3, 5, or 7A.

Holds voltage well.

I'm drawing a bit over 6A from it with peaks under 10.



Do you trust it with the reviews it's got?

Don't these people use fuses?

I'm using a 12A on my …"  Read Full Review »

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Aug 30 2009
12 Volt
New York, NY
I am:
  • Value Oriented
Reviewed at:
Price: $84.99
 
 

Radio Shack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply Review

Worked, No Problems

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Expensive
  • No 12V DC Plug

    Best Uses

  • Emergency Equipment
  • Travel
 

"Used this device to power an Inogen One oxygen concentrator when the standard AC adapter stopped working while on vacation; used the Inogen's car charger connected to this power supply for several days until a replacement AC charger arrived. All things considered it worked fine; no problems with bl …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 16 2009
Cheap Guy
Milky Way
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Price: $84.99
 
 

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Radio Shack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply Review

Hi everyone this 13.8 vdc ...

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Good performance
  • Good Value
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Hi everyone this 13.8 vdc 15 amp power supply is awsome. I could not have bought a beter thing. If you ever wondered if a car radio works in the house well it sure does. I have a Ford OEM factory radio my brother gave me and I have it powered up by this radio shack black black box its awsome. Al …"  Read Full Review »

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Aug 3 2006
Jeremy E
Danville, Ky
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Price: $84.99
 
 

Radio Shack 13.8VDC 15-Amp Power Supply Review

Not good for Ham Radios.

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Inconsistent Performance
  • Lacks Power

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I used this for my Ham Radio which worked for a little bit, but right when I key up, its voltage drops to zero and my radio shuts off. The radio does not put out anywhere near 15 Amps and does not work with it. It also blew a fuse in my DX66v 10-Meter Radio. I just bought the Power Supply and it wor …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 22 2008
Rick
Pekin,Illinois
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  • Quality Oriented
Reviewed at:
Price: $84.99
 
 
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