12-volt USB charging port???
I know it has a lighter/automotive power port plug, but if it charges through USB at 12-volts, I think something’s gonna get fried…
@PhysAssist Based on the USB-USB cable that is supplied with it, I assume the USB output can also be a USB input.
The common USB power bank chips that provide this function do it by providing power 99% of the time, and checking to see if they are plugged into a USB charger during the other 1%. Most battery charge circuits don’t mind those power interruptions, but some other circuits can’t handle it.
In particular, many Bluetooth devices lose their connection each time the power bank tests to see if there is a charger.
For those of you who buy a pair, can you see what happens if you plug them into each other when they are both half charged? My guess is that they will take turns charging and being charged until they are both dead.
@PhysAssist Some USB C with PD devices can accept anything from 3.3V to 20.0V through the USB C port.
This doesn’t have USB-C/PD. They are just saying you can plug the car adapter end into a 12v socket, and it will supply 5 volts on the USB port.
Depending on the internal design it may even charge itself while powering an external USB device. That often requires more parts, so most cheap ones don’t do it. On those, when you plug in a load, it diverts all of the power to the USB port. With no detectable load, the power is used to charge the battery.
My pebble watch charger uses so little current that many battery banks don’t see it.
So I’m not clear on somethings here - is the flashlight powered by the rechargable battery for the so-called power bank? And where is the part that cuts the seat belts, smashes windows and kills dinosaurs?
and 150 Lumens seems kind of low, like a key chain light. But I guess if it’s really dark …
/giphy not clear
This isn’t like some nice high-quality machined alloy or something, right? It looks kind-of like that special grade of Chinese plastic with various snappy hinge-y twisty-y parts that will probably just break apart with normal use?
It seems to be a lot of dollar-store components (USB-charger, USB cable, tiny flashlight) all bundled into one.
Actually kind-of a nice combination to have as an “emergency extra device” to keep in your car, except that it just appears to have that aura of cheapness. (well, there is that site that wants $37 for one, but I’m not convinced.)
Somebody convince me because I probably want to buy this but know I will regret it!
Wouldn’t you be better with a Swiss Army Knife and one of those Maglite mini’s? It just seems to be the worst of both worlds. It’s kind of like the thing you hope you would never have to rely on. 150 lumens needs a hi-lo switch? Really?
@Gypsigirl213 #1 No but it’s a great deal of if’s to make the phone thing happen Not sure this thing has enough portable juice to make a difference anyway… #2 Heck yes. Don’t you watch MacGyver for that matter anyone who made it through scouts could.
I looked at the manual and I might pick these up. You can plug it into the cigarette lighter to keep charged and the output from the USB port is then 2A, apparently it’s only 1A off the battery. This could be considered a car phone charger with extras. The primary drawback is then the seatbelt cutter is no longer attached since it’s part of the cover that goes over the cigarette lighter plug.
Just received mine… great little tool with a quality feel! VERY bright flashlight, (with 2 brightness levels… why?), VERY bright flashing red light for emergencies, and a magnet to stick it to the hood or roof of your car. Then you get a charger, power bank, seatbelt cutter, and a window buster on top of all that… no complaints, except what do I do with the 2nd one… wait for the first one to fail? Stocking stuffer?
Specs
What’s in the Box?
2x Secur 8-in-1 Flashlights in color of your choice
Price Comparison
$31.98 (for 2 similar) at Amazon
Warranty
1 year manufacturer
Estimated Delivery
Monday, July 13th - Friday, July 17th
Did Glen get run over by a car? Is he OK?
@sammydog01 Nah. Glenn just likes to sleep in the garage and use a car as a blanket.
@sammydog01 he is smiling…guess he likes pain!
@sammydog01 Rumor has it, Irk was driving!
Would be all over it if it were $10 cheaper.
I love flashlights. What can I say. in41(2?).
@JimMe Of all the things I thought you could say, I must admit I had not thought of in41(2?)…
OH MY GOD THEY CRUSHED GLEN UNDER A CAR TIRE, JUST TO WATCH HIM KEEP ON GRINNING FOR SOME REASON!!!
@shahnm Noooo Glennnnnn, don’t look into the light!
I bought purple!
@Barney
Yeppers.
These come in a “purple-color accent” option.
/giphy Just saying’ purple
150 lumen? About like a match?
@Tadlem43 “At night a candle’s brighter than the sun,” sang Sting.
@grimgrin @Tadlem43 Well, at least if you stick it in your eye.
We’ll be seeing these on Morningsave too no doubt
Why does Wyoming need this offer so badly?
@ElieC I mean, wilderness. And snow.
@ElieC - It-it’s all gettin’ dark!
It’s a multi tool; should have a toothbrush.
For your bluetooth
Fakespot rating: F
12-volt USB charging port???
I know it has a lighter/automotive power port plug, but if it charges through USB at 12-volts, I think something’s gonna get fried…
@PhysAssist Based on the USB-USB cable that is supplied with it, I assume the USB output can also be a USB input.
The common USB power bank chips that provide this function do it by providing power 99% of the time, and checking to see if they are plugged into a USB charger during the other 1%. Most battery charge circuits don’t mind those power interruptions, but some other circuits can’t handle it.
In particular, many Bluetooth devices lose their connection each time the power bank tests to see if there is a charger.
For those of you who buy a pair, can you see what happens if you plug them into each other when they are both half charged? My guess is that they will take turns charging and being charged until they are both dead.
@PhysAssist Some USB C with PD devices can accept anything from 3.3V to 20.0V through the USB C port.
This doesn’t have USB-C/PD. They are just saying you can plug the car adapter end into a 12v socket, and it will supply 5 volts on the USB port.
Depending on the internal design it may even charge itself while powering an external USB device. That often requires more parts, so most cheap ones don’t do it. On those, when you plug in a load, it diverts all of the power to the USB port. With no detectable load, the power is used to charge the battery.
My pebble watch charger uses so little current that many battery banks don’t see it.
Where are the black ones? Did you guys keep those for yourselves?
@ThunderChicken do you have a thing against colors?
$36.99 each on the Secur site. And they have black! https://www.securproducts.com/sp-4007a-eight-in-one-plus-car-charger-and-multi-tool
Wow, this looks cheap! Meh really outdid themselves tonight.
So I’m not clear on somethings here - is the flashlight powered by the rechargable battery for the so-called power bank? And where is the part that cuts the seat belts, smashes windows and kills dinosaurs?
and 150 Lumens seems kind of low, like a key chain light. But I guess if it’s really dark …
/giphy not clear
OK, the manual linked above in the specs explains all those questions. RTFM.
@stolicat that dingus dangling off the side contains a cutter
This isn’t like some nice high-quality machined alloy or something, right? It looks kind-of like that special grade of Chinese plastic with various snappy hinge-y twisty-y parts that will probably just break apart with normal use?
It seems to be a lot of dollar-store components (USB-charger, USB cable, tiny flashlight) all bundled into one.
Actually kind-of a nice combination to have as an “emergency extra device” to keep in your car, except that it just appears to have that aura of cheapness. (well, there is that site that wants $37 for one, but I’m not convinced.)
Somebody convince me because I probably want to buy this but know I will regret it!
@pmarin Crap
Who buys this crap? Nobody buys this crap.
@Bumplepimp Meh did. By the truckload. Hence, today’s deal.
Come on meh, give me something worth my hard-earned dollar.
This will not ‘Secur’ my money. Looks like dollar store lightsaber flashlight.
I bought a pair, I have no intention of even taking them out of the box. White Elephant season is coming and it’s time to start preparing my junk.
Wouldn’t you be better with a Swiss Army Knife and one of those Maglite mini’s? It just seems to be the worst of both worlds. It’s kind of like the thing you hope you would never have to rely on. 150 lumens needs a hi-lo switch? Really?
@Dog19026 But would a stand-alone flashlight and Swiss Army knife help power your phone or break your car window in an emergency?
@Gypsigirl213 #1 No but it’s a great deal of if’s to make the phone thing happen Not sure this thing has enough portable juice to make a difference anyway… #2 Heck yes. Don’t you watch MacGyver for that matter anyone who made it through scouts could.
I looked at the manual and I might pick these up. You can plug it into the cigarette lighter to keep charged and the output from the USB port is then 2A, apparently it’s only 1A off the battery. This could be considered a car phone charger with extras. The primary drawback is then the seatbelt cutter is no longer attached since it’s part of the cover that goes over the cigarette lighter plug.
Great to have in my Kawasaki Mule for checking goats at night! Lol.
Does it only break my car window, or can it be re-purposed to break other people’s car windows?
Asking for a friend.
My the size of my existing flashlight hoard has finally, mercifully triggered flashlight numbness. Probably a healthy thing.
@RedOak Ha. Same.
These will be good to keep in Mom and Dad’s cars. In for two, in yellow (it stands out!).
/image nasty-daffy-ranger
i was secretly hoping red LED wouldn’t be flashing
also holy nesting boxes.
Just received mine… great little tool with a quality feel! VERY bright flashlight, (with 2 brightness levels… why?), VERY bright flashing red light for emergencies, and a magnet to stick it to the hood or roof of your car. Then you get a charger, power bank, seatbelt cutter, and a window buster on top of all that… no complaints, except what do I do with the 2nd one… wait for the first one to fail? Stocking stuffer?
@toddthur One for inside the car, and one for outside the car, like in the trunk.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@therealjrn Oh right… for, like when I get locked in there… that flashing light will help then.