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Xantrex Powerpack 600 Watt Jumpstarter, Power Inverter and Backup Power Source | 
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| Brand: Xantrex
Category: Automotive Parts And Accessories
List Price: $229.99
Buy New: $189.95
You Save: $40.04 (17%)
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Rating:  100 reviews
Sales Rank: 1386
Media: Automotive
Shipping Weight (lbs): 32
Dimensions (in): 14 x 12 x 9
MPN: 8522000
Model: 852-2000
UPC: 015535112968
EAN: 0015535112968
ASIN: B000E6LEIC
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Portable backup power source that supplies up to 600 watts of AC power | | • | Operates three 115-volt AC and/or one 12-volt DC products; built-in light, AM/FM radio and digital alarm clock | | • | Rugged plastic casing | | • | Includes jumper cables for auto jump-start, rechargeable 28 amp-hour battery | | • | Measures 14 x 22 x 9.2 inches; weighs 29 pounds; 6-month warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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 600HD. This 600-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 AM/FM radio and digital clock. 
The Xantrex XPower Powerpack 600HD has enough power to jump-start your vehicle. View larger. | 
The 600HD will run small appliances for hours. | 
A reverse polarity detector prevents clamping to the wrong terminals. | Enough Power to Jump-Start Your Car
Powered by a rechargeable battery, the Powerpack 600HD can jump start most 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines, and will operate a wide range of DC-powered products. It also has a built-in emergency light for extra illumination to keep you out of the dark and to provide light so others can see you if you're stranded. Runs Multiple Appliances at Once
With three AC outlets and one DC socket at your fingertips, the 600HD is the right power solution for people with demanding applications or the need to run multiple loads simultaneously. Use it to operate small power tools or at your outdoor worksite so you can get the job done even without an outlet nearby. It will also charge cell phones so you can stay connected. Built-in AM/FM Radio
This unit also has an integrated AM/FM radio and digital alarm clock that provides access to music, talk radio and news, weather, and important information in critical emergency situations. Rechargeable Battery
The XPower Powerpack 600HD is powered by a sealed, non-spillable 28AH battery that can be conveniently recharged from any household AC outlet or DC cigarette-lighter outlet so that it can be made ready anytime, anywhere. Great for Outings
The Powerpack 600HD isn't just for times of need. It is perfect for taking on camping trips or outings where some extra power is needed to run camcorders, video games, televisions, even your espresso machine. Safety Mechanisms
The feature-rich Powerpack 600HD has a built-in 600 watt inverter and a reverse polarity detector to prevent accidentally clamping the cables onto the wrong terminals. A barragraph LED indicator monitors the Powerpack's battery charge level, so it won't overcharge, and an audible alarm signals unit overheat and battery under-voltage conditions. An overload and over-temperature protection is built in to ensure longer inverter life. Whether it's a job site or a camp site, the XPower Powerpack 600HD is the ideal portable power solution.
Product Description
The XPower Powerpack 600HD is powered by a rechargeable 28AH battery and provides up to 600 watts of AC power. With three AC outlets and one DC socket at your fingertips, the 600HD is the right power solution for people with demanding applications or the need to run multiple loads simultaneously. Perfect for power emergencies, this powerpack includes an AM/FM radio with digital alarm clock, to keep you connected, built-in emergency light, jumper cables and enough power to jump start a car, truck, boat or small RV.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 95 more reviews...
 Less useful, but easier to maintain than a generator. October 9, 2006
214 out of 217 found this review helpful
After spending my vacation in Florida during hurricane Wilma, I learned the value of being prepared for a prolonged power outage. This unit would have been just the thing.
This is essentially a big 12 volt battery and an inverter that produces 120v AC from the battery. While this unit won't power a heater or an air conditioner, it can power a small fan overnight so you can sleep. It can also charge your cell phone and laptop. (After all, your laptop's DVD player might be your only entertainment.) The XPower can power a lamp so you can read or play cards, or you can watch a small TV for a few hours. You can plug in just about anything so long as the total number of watts drawn is 480 or less. (The 600 watt rating is a 5 minute rating, you can only draw 480 watts continuously.) Keep in mind, if you do pull 480 watts, you'll only get 15 minutes of run time. It's best to think of the 600HD as a way to keep small essentials going.
There's an emergency light built-in. if you place the unit so the light bounces off a near-by wall, it makes a nice low-level room light. With the backside facing you, you see the built-in clock radio. It's not hi-fi, but it's not horrible, it has good volume and it can wake you in the morning. There's also a 12v outlet and a connector for attaching the supplied jumper cables.
You do have to be mindful of the number of watts you pull from the unit if you want the battery to last. It's easy to know how many watts you're drawing because the unit tells you on it's digital display. It's a good thing you can charge the XPower from a car cigarette lighter. During my adventure in Wilma's wake, I would have used the XPower by night and charged it in the car while driving during the day. The digital display also shows the percentage of charge left in the battery.
The best thing to have during a prolonged power outage is a gas generator. But generators require periodic maintenance. And you have to store fresh gas and remember to change the gas periodically. With the HD600, you just find an out-of-the-way corner, plug in the AC charger and forget all about it until the lights go out.
The XPower has a big 28 amp-hour battery which is good for capacity, but makes the unit heavy, almost 30 pounds, so you won't want to carry it very far. Xantrex makes smaller units, but I think the 600 is the best compromise between capacity and portability. The XPower's construction is robust and it looks like it could take some hard knocks.
Keep one in your trunk August 31, 2006
92 out of 93 found this review helpful
I purchased this product to use primarily in case my battery died, and secondarily as a portable power source when camping or away from a source of electricity.
The powerpack works great when starting any size car with a completely dead battery. The built-in inverter is great to charge cell phones or run small appliances when camping for example.
The display is very useful, showing either the percentage charge or the real-time wattage being used.
Be forewarned, though, that this item is heavy and portable only inasmuch as it has a handle. I wouldn't lug it too far. Also, while charging is quick through the cigarette lighter cable, it takes a long time through the AC adaptor.
Overall, a great purchase.
Excellent for short term power loss May 13, 2007
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
This unit does exactly what it promises- a recent storm caused us to lose power overnight- We plugged a window box fan in the unit and it ran about 7 hours- it was a lifesaver- allowing us to sleep comfortably that night. It takes about 24 hours to fully recharge - I would definatley buy this unit again and have recommended the unit to friends and co-workers.
p.s.- when it is almost out of power the unit emits a loud beeping noise (like an alarm clock) which scared us -as we were not expecting it - now we know -and so do you.
Great for emergencies or when you're away from an AC Outlet June 27, 2007
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
First off, don't think this unit would be able to replace a generator if you need any kind of heavy duty power for an extended period of time. A 1,000 watt generator would do you much better. However, for this little unit which has a 28 Amp-Hour, non-spillable, AGM battery and using it to power some lights (like CFL's) and a notebook computer or two, recharging small electrical items (mobile phones, iPod's, portable DVD players, etc.), this fits the bill perfectly.
I've been using two of these units for a little over a month now and couldn't be happier. As another reviewer said, one of the huge pro's over this versus a generator is that it's much quieter. It's dead silent until you are pulling about 300 watts and that's where the internal-fan inside the unit starts to turn on and the speed of the fan is dependent on how much load you're putting on it.
The display indicator tells you exactly, in 10-watt increments, of how much power you're pulling. Also, the three 120VAC outlets are a definite plus and in most cases, I do not have to carry a power-strip around with me to plug in all of the devices I need to use while on the road or camping.
Also, the 12VDC cigarette-lighter outlet doubles both as a power-source and as a way to charge the battery. Using the included AC-adapter to recharge the battery pack is relatively slow, almost a trickle charge, but when you're on the go, you can use the included DC-DC cable to charge the battery pack at a much higher current rate. There is also a plug for the included jumper cables so you can use the battery as a jump-start source for reviving dead car batteries in an emergency.
The built-in light and radio are functional. Nothing fancy and works as advertised. More gimmicks in themselves unless you're in emergency situations a lot. But nice to have. Only small wish is that on top of the AM and FM bands that it supports, having the WX channels would make it truly more of an "emergency" radio.
If you're looking for a minimal amount of clean, non-gas burning, portable power for a camping trip or for emergency situations, then this unit fits the bill perfectly.
Power back-up for people who don't want to maintain a generator. November 18, 2005
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
After spending my vacation in Florida during hurricane Wilma, I learned the value of being prepared for a prolonged power outage. This unit would have been just the thing.
This is essentially a big 12 volt battery and an inverter that produces 120v AC from the battery. While this unit won't power a heater or an air conditioner, it can power a small fan overnight so you can sleep. It can also charge your cell phone and laptop. (After all, your laptop's DVD player might be your only entertainment.) The XPower can power a lamp so you can read or play cards, or you can watch TV for a few hours. You can plug in just about anything so long as the total number of watts drawn is 480 or less. (The 600 watt rating is a 5 minute rating, you can only draw 480 watts continuously.)
There's an emergency light built-in. if you place the unit so the light bounces off a near-by wall, it makes a nice low-level room light. With the backside facing you, you see the built-in clock radio. It's not hi-fi, but it's not horrible, it has good volume and it can wake you in the morning. There's also a 12v outlet and a connector for attaching the supplied jumper cables.
You do have to be mindful of the number of watts you pull from the unit if you want the battery to last. It's easy to know how many watts you're drawing because the unit tells you on it's digital display. Good thing you can charge the XPower from a car cigarette lighter. During my adventure in Wilma's wake, I would have used the XPower by night and charged it in the car while driving during the day. The digital display also shows the percentage of charge left in the battery.
The best thing to have during a prolonged power outage is a gas generator. But generators require periodic maintenance. And you have to store fresh gas and remember to change the gas periodically. With this unit you just find an out-of-the-way corner, plug in the AC charger and forget all about it until you need it.
The XPower has a big 28 amp-hour battery which is good for capacity, but makes the unit heavy, almost 30 pounds, so you won't want to carry it very far. Xantrex makes smaller units, but I think the 600 is the best compromise between capacity and portability. The XPower's construction is robust and it looks like it could take some hard knocks.
I'm almost looking forward to the next power outage.
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