Q: the description states that it has 600 amp cranking power- does it have a hand crank? -- that would be a good feature to create more power if there's not access to an electrical outlet
A: No, the Power Dome EX Compact Generator has a lot of functions, but it does not include a hand crank.
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Q: Can you use the battery jumper cables with an external battery for longer run times, and can you charge it with the battery jumper cables?
A: The battery jumper cables do not have a reverse system on them, so you cannot charge the Power Dome with the jumper cables; it will blow out the fuse. If you wanted the Power Dome to run while being charged, you would have to use the cigarette lighter or the DC cable at the same time while powering it. However, the manufacturer does not recommend this because it might have an effect on the battery.
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Q: Hi, how long will this run 2 60Hz fans? Also, how long will it take to recharge this unit? Thanks, MJH
A: We need to know the wattage of the 2 fans in order to answer your first question. The time it takes to recharge after use will depend on how much the charge is depleted. For the first time use, charge the Power Dome for 36-48 hours. Every 3-6 months you need to charge the Power Dome again for at least 24 hours.
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Q: if you recharge your car battery, does the generator have any juice left to do anything else?
A: Yes. We jumpstarted cars, filled up tires, powered iPods, ran drills and fridges and never once had to recharge it.
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Q: would this be able to run a 250 watt light off one of the plugs and if so how long? Also if its thats strong would it be able to power 2 which would be 500 watts.
A: The Power Dome EX could power one 250 watt light for about 45 minutes. However, it could not power two of these lights, as the combined wattage (500 watts) exceeds the Power Dome's 400 watt capacity.
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Q: Will the Power Dome power a CPAP machine through the night?
A: This would depend on the wattage of the CPAP machine.
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Q: what type of warranty does this product have?
A: The Power Dome EX has a one-year warranty.
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Q: how heavy is this product
A: The PowerDome EX weighs approximately 20 pounds.
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Q: Once the life span of the internal battery is over, where do you buy the replacement?
A: You should be able to buy a battery at an electronics store or a battery store, such as Batteries Plus.
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Q: ha!most humorous site yet-hopefully the most appropriate one as well...i'm looking to run a 115v/60hz hot water dispenser for 3&1/2 hrs,4 days a week-is the power dome ex my answer?
A: We're glad you like our site! In order to answer your question, we would need to know how many amps or watts the dispenser draws.
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Q: Can I use my 1500 watts rice cooker with this if storm causes power to go out?
A: No, the Power Dome could not power a 1500-watt rice cooker. The Power Dome has a 400-watt inverter.
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Q: How does it feel about water? I'm thinking about using it for a small electric trolling motor in my boat.
A: While a bit of water splashed onto the PowerDome is not likely to hurt it, not all of its ports are protected from the water. You should avoid submersion or excess water. Also, make sure the motor consumes no more than 400 watts if you do connect it to the trolling motor.
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Q: how many times can this unit be re-charged befor its trash, or life expectancy of this product?
A: That would be largely dependent on the way that you used it. Since the manufacturer offers a 1-year warranty, we suspect that it will generally last at least that long (and probably much longer) under normal usage conditions.
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Q: do u have AC output voltage: 220 volts AC regards
A: The Power Dome EX has an AC output voltage of 115 volts AC (nominal).
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Q: Is gas it operated?
A: No.
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Q: Internal battery type: Sealed lead acid Is this battery replacable?
A: The Power Dome's internal battery is both rechargeable and replaceable.
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Q: can you run a full size fridge,portable heater or a fan?
A: We doubt that you'd be able to run a full-size fridge, but the PowerDome shouldn't have any trouble with the heater or fan.
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Q: Is the compressor only good for filling tires or can it be used to blow out dusty computers?
A: We have not tried it, but the manufacturer thinks it would be OK to use it for that purpose.
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Q: Your video says it the tool for the MAN, I have this power source and as a female it has saved many dead batteries and several flat tires...In fact, you should mark it specifically for women drivers!
A: Thank you for setting us straight!
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Q: What is the gauge # of the cables?
A: The jumper cables on the Power Dome EX Compact Generator are #6.
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Q: A fan runs continuously when powereing a 60W AC light. Will the fan run if I use a 12V DC light?
A: Yes. The fan you hear is a cooling fan that keeps the Power Dome from overheating, and it will run whether you are using the AC or DC outlets.
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Q: Will this power dome run a blender for crushing ice or mixing a milkshake. Thanks, Julie
A: As long as the blender is 400 watts or less.
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Q: Are there extra batteries with this product?
A: No, the Power Dome EX Compact Generator does not come with extra batteries.
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Q: Would it handle a 1/2 hsp sump pump for a couple of hours?
A: No, it would only be able to run for a very short time.
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Q: Would you recommend leaving the Power Dome in your car or truck charging in your cigarette lighter/DC outlet when not in use ?
A: You should only charge the Power Dome when your car's engine is running. Otherwise, you will drain your car's battery.
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Q: yes, my family and I are going camping in a few weeks and would like to know how long this generator holds a charge. we will need this for our lightning, etc. please give us the heads up?
A: How long the Power Dome EX Compact Generator holds a charge depends on what it is powering.
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Q: can you charge your laptop when you are charging it?
A: Yes, you can charge a device while charging the Power Dome EX Compact Generator. However, the manufacturer does not recommend doing this since it could have an effect on the battery.
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Q: Most of the portable units, like this one, are only capable of jump-starting of just moderately discharged batteries. How about this one? Is it capable of jump-starting of completely depleted battery
A: It can jumpstart a car to get electricity to the battery, but it cannot bring a dead battery back to life. It would take a long time to give charge to a completely dead battery, and the battery may or may not hold the charge.
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Q: Is this an actual generator, or a portable power supply?
A: By "actual" generator, you're probably thinking of a generator that is powered by gasoline or natural gas. The Power Dome EX does not fall into that category.
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Q: Why is this listed as a generator? Its a battery, albeit a very cool one, but does not in fact generate electricity.
A: Technically, you are correct. The Power Dome EX is run by battery and not any sort of gas, so in the strictest sense of the word, it is not a generator. However, in the sense that a generator is a discreet and portable source of power, it certainly fits the bill. Lastly, hey, that's what the manufacturer calls it!
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Q: is the power supply that charges this unit a 600mA or something else---the one that plugs into your household current to charge this unit???
A: Here are the technical specs for the AC adapter that comes with the Power Dome EX: Class 2 Power Supply Input: 120VAC 60Hz 24W Output: 12VDC 500mA Polarity: Positive center (Optional)
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Q: Can I use this to charge my motorcyle battery thru a battery tender?
A: The Power Dome EX can be used with a battery tender if you are using it to jump start a vehicle. But if you are just using the battery tender to power your vehicle's battery then no, the Power Dome EX will not work for you.
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Q: can you keep it plugged in all the time or will that over heat it? like if i just keep it plugged in all the time until i need it
A: No, never leave the Power Dome EX charging longer then the recommended amount of time. It will not overheat but it may damage the internal battery. The recommended initial charge time is 48 hours, uninterrupted. Subsequent charges should not exceed 38 hours.
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Q: can you use a 700 watt microwave
A: No. The Power Dome EX has a 400 Watt inverter and would not be able to power a 700 Watt microwave.
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Q: Since the battery's life span is 2-3 years, how does one get it replaced?
A: Although you can replace the Power Dome battery yourself, the manufacturer recommends taking it to a repair shop or an electronic store and having them do it for you. Please note that the one-year manufacturer's warranty would be voided if you change the battery yourself during that time period.
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Q: How many amps is the battery inside the power dome?
A: The internal battery capacity is 600 amps.
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Q: what are the dimensions, weight and size?
A: The Power Dome EX is 12" in length, 12" in height, and 9" in width. It weighs about 20 lbs.
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Q: If i wanted to run say a 75 or 100 watt lightbulb how long would it last?
A: Assuming the lights were only continuously, the Power Dome would run these lights for probably 60-90 minutes.
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Q: How much effort is required to replace the battery? Is it a 1 hour job? How do you find a compatible replacement battery?
A: The Power Dome EX uses a 12 V 18 Amp Sealed Lead Acid Battery. This item has a one year manufacturer's warranty, but the warranty would be voided if you were to change the battery yourself. The manufacturer does not recommend changing the battery yourself because of the warranty and for safety precautions. The lifespan of the battery is 2-3 years, depending on usage.
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Q: i'd like to know if this product will run a coffee maker, toaster, and small tv, not all at once. and if so, how long would the charge hold. these are l20w. i'm have trouble finding one.
A: Assuming the battery is fully charged and new, and the AC load is continuous, a 120-watt appliance should operate for 40 minutes. If the appliance cycles on and off, then the run time will be longer. As the battery ages, the run time will gradually decline even though the battery is fully charged.
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Q: It has 600 amps of cranking power. How much of peak power does it have?
A: The Power Dome has an 800-watt peak surge. Its sustained wattage is 400.
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Q: Can I use this for my desk lamp?
A: As long as your desk lamp uses a standard AC or DC outlet, you can use the Power Dome EX to power it. Also note that the Power Dome EX can power USB devices. So, if you've got a USB Desk Lamp, the Power Dome EX can power that as well.
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Q: How much does it weigh?
A: The Power Dome EX Compact Generator weighs almost 20 pounds.
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Q: can you recharge more than one item at a time?
A: Yes. The Power Dome EX can simulatenously power 2 AC appliances, 1 DC appliance, and 1 USB port. That would allow you to recharge a number of items at the same time.
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Q: what are its demensions
A: The Power Dome EX is 12" in length, 12" in height, and 9" in width.
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Q: I'm looking for something to run my sump pump when the power goes out. Is this powerful enough to handle a standard sump pump for a day or two?
A: A sump pump is either 1/3 or 1/2 horsepower. The Power Dome EX is not powerful enough to handle a sump pump for a day.
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Q: Hi looking for something to charge trolling motor will this work?
A: This is difficult to answer without knowing some specifics of your trolling motor. Trolling motors come in three separate power systems (12, 24, or 36 volts) and use different types of batteries (car or marine batteries). If your trolling motor has a 12-volt car battery and the size is not too large, you can use the Power Dome to charge it. The Power Dome cannot charge a trolling motor with a 24 or 36-volt car battery.
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Q: Can the unit jump start a 8 cylinder vehicle?
A: Yes, the Power Dome EX Compact Generator can jump start an 8-cylinder vehicle.
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Q: Will this jump start a yanmar 3gm30f 27hp inboard motor on a sailboat if my batteries (2 12vdc gr24) dont have the ower? Do I just hook this up to one of those batteries like I would my car?
A: Yes. As long as the PowerDome is fully charged, you should have no trouble jump-starting your boat with it.
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Q: how long would it be able to perform 300Watt?
A: The manufacturer says that it could run for 3 months and that it would need to recharge for 2 days.
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Q: once you have charged an item, does the generator itself have any juice left, or is it required to be recharged again right away?
A: No. From a fully charged state, you shouldn't have any trouble performing several functions on a single charge.
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Q: Could you share an equation for usage time & watts used (watts/hour)? For instance... for how long will it operate with a continuous # of watts? THANKS!
A: The Power Dome EX Compact Generator has a 17 AH battery. As a basic rule for 12-volt batteries, 17 AH X 12 Volts is equal to 204 Watt hours if slowly discharged.
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Q: Many jump boxes with air compressors have a limited continuous run time of ~10 mins. Does the Power Dome EX have any run time limits?
A: The Power Dome EX Compact Generator has a run time limit of about 1 hour for the air compressor.
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Q: could it run a sump pump in an emergancy
A: We would need to know the wattage of the sump pump in order to answer this question accurately.
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Q: Does it come included with extra fuses?
A: Extra fuses are not included with the Power Dome EX Generator.
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Q: can the power dome be used to power a 12volt winch, and if so for how long?
A: Yes, the Power Dome could run a 12V winch, provided that it doesn't require more than 400 watts of power. How long it would last is based upon the amperage drawn, which could only be calculated if both the watts and volts are known.
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Q: Can I charge this with a solar battery charger using a DC plug?
A: If your DC charging cable is plugged into the solar battery charger it should be able to work. However, our manufacturer can't determine how long it will take to charge it or guarantee how sustainable the charge will be.
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Q: can 2 power domes be hooked togeather to put out 800 watts, and can it be recharged by the use of a bycicle powered generator (Pedal-A-Watt)?
A: No, you can't daisy-chain your Power Dome's together. If you had a pedal-operated machine that outputs 120V, then yes, you probably could recharge the Power Dome that way. You'd probably have to pedal a few thousand miles, though.
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Q: can it be piggy packed with a regular car battery for longer run times, as you would a power source in a rv, or small sailboat? Can it be charged by the cable wires via a car battery?
A: It can be charged by the car with the DC adapter. You would need to plug it into the cigarette lighter.
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Q: Can I use for my home refridgerator?
A: Unfortunately, no. The Power Dome is equipped to handle 400 watts, and your average refrigerator requires about twice that at 800 watts, and that does not include the freezer.
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Q: If I accidentally leave the Power Dome on and it is fully drained of power and I don't try to recharge it for 4-5 months, will it still be able to be recharged?
A: Unfortunately, no. The Power Dome must be charged every two to three months regardless of use. If you ever fully drain the battery, do your best to recharge it as soon as possible.
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Q: what are the 3 positions on the inverter switch
A: If you push the switch to the right or to the left, it will turn the inverter on. If you leave the switch in the middle, that is the off position.
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