Wind up phone chargers
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Wind up phone chargers
1. Did I dream of their existance?
2. If they do exist outside of my Lovecraft-esqe dream mind, are they any good?
3. Where does one procure one of the beasties?
Thank you.
2. If they do exist outside of my Lovecraft-esqe dream mind, are they any good?
3. Where does one procure one of the beasties?
Thank you.
QuakerBear
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they do exist - there were a stack of them in our local garage a few weeks ago - wind-up torch and 'phone charger, for under a tenner!
Having had a wind-up torch handle come off in my hand at the BGG, I do doubt their long-term abilities - but fine for occasional use!

Having had a wind-up torch handle come off in my hand at the BGG, I do doubt their long-term abilities - but fine for occasional use!

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what make was the one that fell apart Martin?
We have recently got a freeplay lantern and cashed in some loyalty card points for a freeplay windup and solar power radio, they both seem really sturdy to me... was it a cheapo make?
We have recently got a freeplay lantern and cashed in some loyalty card points for a freeplay windup and solar power radio, they both seem really sturdy to me... was it a cheapo make?
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typical unbranded one - local garage job - very much at the cheap end! 

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there is another way.........
If there is a car in the family that has a "cigar lighter" socket you can get "car chargers" for most mobile 'phones, so you can charge while you drive!
I know one chap who plugs in a small inverter, then runs several mains chargers while he's in transit - when he gets home, all his rechargeables are full!

If there is a car in the family that has a "cigar lighter" socket you can get "car chargers" for most mobile 'phones, so you can charge while you drive!
I know one chap who plugs in a small inverter, then runs several mains chargers while he's in transit - when he gets home, all his rechargeables are full!

http://solarwind.org.uk - a small company in Sussex sourcing, supplying, and fitting alternative energy products.
Amateurs encouraged - very keen prices and friendly helpful service!
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Re: Wind up phone chargers
1. No you didn't dream, I have one.QuakerBear wrote:1. Did I dream of their existance?
2. If they do exist outside of my Lovecraft-esqe dream mind, are they any good?
3. Where does one procure one of the beasties?
Thank you.
2. They do work providing you have the right connection for your model of phone. You will soon get RSI if you rely on it. I keep mine in the car just in case my phone runs out in an emergency (I don't have a car charger for my phone. Anyway that just uses petrol).
3. No idea, sorry. Someone gave me mine as a present.
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I've got one - bought it from B&Q a few years ago.. it came with a bunch of adapters. its not really that great for everyday use, as you have to wind alot for a small amount of charge (better to look at one of those solar powered ones for that I guess) - but my wind up charger is very small, and is great for festivals.. during a boring bit you can sit on your blankie.. winding, and get enough charge to call home, send a text... etc...
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Oooo! You can get solar powered ones? Where does I get one, I mean, do I get one.
I found one in the walking shop and like others have said here it took allot of winding for a little charge. It made me realise just how much energy comes out of the socket in the wall. Just think how much winding with a little handle it would take to power a house.
I found one in the walking shop and like others have said here it took allot of winding for a little charge. It made me realise just how much energy comes out of the socket in the wall. Just think how much winding with a little handle it would take to power a house.
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hereis one from firebox. I have no personal experience of them tho.
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I used a Sidewinder: http://www.solarhome.org/index.asp?Page ... ProdID=601
But, it takes a lot of cranking to get even 5 minutes worth of talking. Fine for emergencies, but not for regular use.
One gadget I haven't tried, but would like to, is the Solio Charger: http://www.skymall.com/shopping/detail. ... 2251004&c=
It folds down to about the size of a deck of cards.
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But, it takes a lot of cranking to get even 5 minutes worth of talking. Fine for emergencies, but not for regular use.
One gadget I haven't tried, but would like to, is the Solio Charger: http://www.skymall.com/shopping/detail. ... 2251004&c=
It folds down to about the size of a deck of cards.
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I bought DH a solar powered multi charger for Christmas from Oxfam (new)QuakerBear wrote:Oooo! You can get solar powered ones? Where does I get one, I mean, do I get one.

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