5 comments about Black and Decker PS140 FireStorm 14.4-Volt 1.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery.

1. I received this product quickly and it was exactly as described. It is what I needed and priced reasonably compared with other purchase options.



2. The two batteries each arrived in original manufacturers sealed plastic and easily charged to full capacity. Less than half the price of local purchase ... if you could find them. Powered new life into my older 14.4 volt tool set.



3. The purchase of these batteries made my 7 year old tools work like they were brand new the date stamp was current. They were brand new and fresh and not brand new old stock like some people sell. I wish I would have bought a new battery charger too.



4. I'm really glad that I found this battery pack because you can't find some in stores anymore and the shipping was free and fast delivery.



5. I bought a DeWalt Model 9116 charger because so many people in the reviews recommended it for this B&D Battery . As Soon as the charger arrived, without any info. or instruction manual , I looked on the Internet for one . There was none there . It was not even listed on the offical DeWalt site . I did find that this charger had been RE-CALLED, due to the risk of a shock hazard . I have received several bad reviews or comments of my review about this charger , most sarccastic ones, but this does not change the fact that I copied and pasted the RE-CALL info. exactly as I found it , in a review I wrote about the DW9116 . This Charger from LOCOMODEM, which cost only 11.95 as compared to some places charging as much as 65 to 80 dollars , on the Internet should have been my warning that this company bought and sold , in bulk form, the old bad and dangerous chargers . How else could you explain the much ,lower price, the lack of a manual, and the packaging in a plain unmarked box ? Anyway, this charger completely ruined the almost new batteries I already had . Anyone not believing me deserves what they get too, if they listen to the reviews and don't look for the RECALL info. or read it in my review of the DeWalt 9116 Charger . I will assume the Battery is OK , since it came only partially charged , after the Charger arrived . I wouldn't risk ruining an almost 32 dollar battery in this piece of junk Charger . I will wait until I can order a B&D charger, made for this battery . If you don't believe my review or the info. I pasted , simply put into Google the phrase " DW9116 Battery Charger Recall" and see for yourself . I have no reason to lie and will leave it to your descretion . I will never make a purchase from any SELLER on Amazon again, and unless it is sold by Amazon I won't even consider purchasing it. I have been screwed by SELLERS on Ebay and now Amazon and will never let it happen again . PS: The chargers were supposed to be repaired and some who liked them may have gotten one of these . I certainly did not , and ruined over 120 dollars worth of batteries for my mistake .

5 comments about Flowtron Model BK-15D Electronic Insect Killer (1/2 Acre Coverage).

1. It's a good unit it attracts the mosquitos and zaps them dead.
   I would buy this item again.



2. I have a mulberry tree next to my driveway and for six miserable weeks each summer, I have berries dropping all over the place. Of course, the flies eventually show up to feast on them. This year was particularly bad, and we even had a horde of moths show up. It got so bad that when we would drive up at night, we had to drive through a cloud of insects, which is when I decided to buy this Flowtron product. I have had similar products before and they all seem to work pretty much the same. I mounted this one about four feet high near the driveway and turned it on. It instantly attracted the moths and within a day or two, they were no longer a problem. The flies were a bit harder to get rid of, because they hatch new flies every week or so. But this product thinned out their numbers to an acceptable level until the berries stopped falling. Next year I will put this in place early and hope to prevent the insect explosion that I experienced this year.



3. I bought this two weeks before my backyard bbq and it was a great help. Before I had it, as soon as I stepped outside, mosquitos would start biting me if I had no repelant. But within a week the Flowtron had minimize the pests. I had about 50-60 people at my bbq and no one complained of getting a mosquito bite. Unfortunately it kills all bugs,so I have no more lightening bug flying around. I liked those bugs. But to good, sometimes have to suffer for the bad.



4. For all the negatives, I am giving it 4 stars because it does it job so well.
   
   Pros:
   -It does it job well.
   
   Cons:
   -Power cord is not even a foot long. You will always need an extension.
   -Loud, but I don't know any effective zappers without that kind of noise especially when it get bigger insects
   -It does not have a pan to catch the insects so expect to see a little mess at the foot of the zapper.
   -Not a very attractive design



5. We live within 30 feet of a north Florida wetland and we were besieged by mosquitos especially after tropical storm 'Fay'. After a lot of research,I ordered this product. I have found it very effective in 'moving' the bugs away from my patio deck and where people congregate. You can't 'Zap' them all and there are always stragglers so keep it away from people!! I can now go out on my patio 'bug free',but I don't go near the Flowtron (w/octenol) unless I want to be bitten. I have tried running it all night and I found it coated with dead mosquitos-thousands. My patio is now mosquito free. On the patio and within 60 feet of the Flowtron is another collection device - a Dynatrap which I later placed to catch stragglers. But the biggest collector by far is the Flowtron. Placing the traps 60 feet apart has been highly effective with the Dynatrap being within 10 feet of the patio, and the Flowtron w/octenol 50 feet away. Octenol is a great mosquito lure and also used in county mosquito control traps.
   

5 comments about VideoSecu Tilt Wall Mount Bracket for Plasma TV LCD Flat Panel Screen 1GR.

1. I don't know how these things can cost $200 at the brick & mortar stores! The quality is the same and it's a fraction of the cost. OK the instructions are a little bit lacking but it comes with every screw and bolt you could possibly need. My Panasonic 42" Plasma is securely fastened to the wall. I did drill the holes in the studs one size larger than the instructions recommend due to some of the previous post. If you have to use a lot of force to tighten the wall bolts, stop and drill the holes one size larger. Mine came from Real Home Theaters and arrived before the estimated delivery date.



2. The quality is great. It comes completely assembled. Once I found the center of the wall studs, total time to mount my 52" Phillips LCD was about 10 mins. You won't find a better mount for 5 times the price. Buy this product with confidence.



3. Why, oh why, can't they seem to make a reasonably priced wall mount that spans three studs of your wall? The wall I'm mounting my 50" Samsung plasma on has the standard 18" centered studs, one of which is centered almost in the middle of the area the TV has to go. This mount's wall bracket, as well as almost ALL the others on Amazon, only spans 31 inches. This means my 150 lb TV has to dangle all the way over on the right side of the bracket while the lag bolts fit the left two studs. This is a ridiculous and stupid design that leaves my $[...] plasma TV insecure, all because the manufacturer was too tight to add another inch or two of metal to the mounting bracket. No thanks. I'm sending it back and ordering the Peerless 670P, which spans three studs with room to spare. I'd recommend you shop VERY carefully if you want a wider mount--for any TV over 40 inches--because Amazon often has no or inaccurate information on their mounts. I found this out when I ordered another one after actually talking to a human at Amazon and STILL got the wrong size. Fortunately, [...] took pity on me and exchanged at a great price.



4. I have a 50 inch Panasonic and the mount worked perfectly. Easy to install and they provide screws for all surfaces you would mount to. You need to be able to find the studs in your wall, and once the TV is mounted plugging in new plugs is hard. It is best to plug things in before you put it on the wall. Mount works great though would recommend



5. This mount was everything promised and more. For one fourth the price in the stores the mount was sturdy and easy to install. 20 minutes out of the box onto the wall. No complaints!

5 comments about Delonghi TRD0715T Safe Heat Oil-Filled Radiator.

1. DeLonghi TRD0715T oil-filled radiator. This works pretty well in a basement room once it gets up to temperature - which is about one hour. If you need immediate heat, then this would not be a good choice.



2. This oil-filled radiator heater costs more than cheaper models of the same brand because of the safety top.
   This is the second one I have purchased in the last 12 months.
   No noise and no problems.



3. Followed advice from the other reviews-put it outside for an hour with the heat up to medium or so. The new smell pretty much went away after that. A little difficult to understand how to get it started at first, but that is not a problem now. Got it for my 95-year old mother to keep her warm, and it does fine in a medium size bedroom. Quiet and no problem about touching it while it's on-no surface is too hot.



4. Easy to use. Good output of heat without dangerous electrical elements. Economical because there's no motor or fan. Only negative is that the timer is mechanical so you can hear it click on or off. But it does a good job heating our bedroom that is usually cold downstairs.



5. This heater is one of their best. We live in an old house with high ceilings. This heats of the whole room in no time. The burn off smell was not as bad as previous owned oil filled heaters. This was a big plus as well. Be sure to follow the instructions. If you are not using the timer make sure you turn the unit off and unplug it .To avoid burning out the timer mechanism which will cause the unit to fail.

5 comments about American Lawn Mower Company Reel Mower Sharpening Kit #SK-1.

1. Part of owning a reel mower is sharpening the blades. It cuts better and requires less energy from you to do a good job.
   
   All this kit provides is a paste that is the same as valve lapping compound from a FLAPS (friendly local auto parts store) and a handle.
   
   I think you'll find that a jar of valve lapping compound will work just fine at a lower cost. You can use a 1/2" drill to turn the reel blades or roll the mower around.
   
   Just Google up the instructions for sharpening a reel mower for best results.
   
   For those who don't know valve lapping compund is an abrasive mixed with a grease to make a paste which slowly grinds the surfaces between two metal components. You are painting this paste on your mower's blades. The rotation of the reel causes the two cutting surfaces to machine each other to a fine cutting edge.
   
   You'll need to do this from time to time to make a reel mower do a good job with a minimum of effort from you. I sharpen my mowers at the beginning of each season.



2. Go to your auto parts store and get some grinding compound for a fraction of the cost.
   
   Also, for a much quicker sharpening session, remove both wheels, swap the gears so that the reel turns backwards, apply the compound, and walk the mower up and down the driveway. The backwards operation provides the backlapping to sharpen the reel and blade. Clean up the excess, and swap the gears back. Total time: less than 10 minutes.



3. did what it was suppose to mdo really worked well on sharping the blades on out reel mower



4. I only gave it three stars and perhaps I'm not being fair but here's why I'm not pleased with it: I bought the Gilmour 20" reel mower from Amazon.com and at the time of my purchase, they suggested I buy the sharpening kit too. Well, the hand crank from the sharpening kit does not fit the Gilmour mower. I'm sure it fits all the rest and probably works fine but I'm a bit ticked off at Amazon suggesting that I buy it. PS: The Gilmour did a great job for 15 - 20 cuts and then since then it seems like it needs to be sharpened because it's missing too much of the grass.



5. This kit is essentially what anyone can do on their own but it is conveniently packaged. The goop everyone is referring to is essentially the same as automotive valve grinding compound (which you can get at most auto parts stores). I like the idea of using a power drill to turn the reel while it sharpens - so here's an alternative for anyone who feels like taking a DIY approach:
   
   1. Prop up the lawn mower so you can turn the reel by twirling the wheels.
   
   2. Check the blades for nicks and burrs. If you find any, remove them with a file (hold file flat against blade and push away from spindle). I use a sharpening stone that fits my power drill but that's b/c I'm lazy.
   
   3. Check your bar alignment, it'll be obvious if it's off - it will hit the guide bar. If alignment is off, you need to fix the alignment with the screws at the end of the bar but hopefully it's fine (if it turns with that cool whispy sound, then you're fine).
   
   4. Spread a thin & even coat of auto valve-grinding compound.
   
   5. Take off a wheel and affix your power drill so that the blade turns and the grinding compound squeezes between the blades and the cutting bar. Go a few dozen times.
   
   6. I reapply the grinding compound and do it again.
   
   7. Check out the blades, which should be sharper then rinse the valve compound off the blades.
   
   This is EASY and quick. I really like how the kit makes it a no brainer exercise and if you're going to use a reel mower, use one with sharp blades.

5 comments about Xantrex Technologies XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter #851-0400.

1. This inverter worked great with an Xbox (v1, haven't tried it with a 360 yet). Just plug a power strip into it if the sockets are too close together :)



2. Good, solid charger. Sometimes makes some fan noise, if my laptop starts pulling hard. No real complaints.



3. This little device can replace all of those specialty adapters for your portable game machines, cell phones, etc. When taking a trip recently my son was able to pacify himself with his laptop and gameboy while staying connected to this handly little device. With two connections you can have more than one device connected simultaneously.
   
   It works exactly as advertised. This is a little know secret and if more widely know would replace all of those other mobile adapters that individually cost as much as this device alone.
   
   It is easy to install, not very large and very little noise. The only noticeable noise was when it heated up there was some fan noise but not loud enough to be disturbing.



4. I purchased this for an RV trip. We didn't want to run the loud generator while we were driving, but did want access to some electronics like TV and video games. The unit performed great. It has a toggle switch for on/off as well as an LED light to indicate its on. I don't understand the technical details of how this works, but every so often it would run h-o-t, so keep it somewhere well ventilated and away from hands/feet.



5. This 400 watter suits me well with its dual 3-prong AC outlets, fan equipped, aluminum body, and reasonable price.

5 comments about Black and Decker FSB18 FireStorm 18-Volt NiCad Slide Style Battery.

1. Fortunately, I now have (4) FireStorm batteries as I have the 18volt trimmer/edger and the 18 volt driver/drill--this gives me an advantage when using my equipment--always a battery ready for use--------------



2. Just great to have an extra battery for my cultivator. Now i can work twice as long!



3. The firestorm version of this 18v battery is much better and lasts longer than the older version. You have to make sure though that you use the recommended charger and not the older Blacker & Decker chargers because you won't get the full charge. I have a pretty big backyard with lots of trimming and shrubs and one battery can last through trimming the entire yard where previously it took two!



4. This worked perfectly to replace the orginal battery on our cordless lawn trimmer. The lawn trimmer runs better then ever, it makes me wonder if the original battery was defective.



5. What can I say,a second or spare battery is as far as I'm concerned a must...But I did recieve the primary purchase well before the spare battery for it which led to my having to spend more time on my project waiting for the OE battery to recharge..

5 comments about Bosch DLR165K Laser Rangefinder Kit.

1. I am a real estate appraisers, this is a GREAT TOOL.. It can even measure to glass windows. It triangulates, which is great to find out the measurements of walls you can't get to(rosebushes). Anyways, I have nothing but positive things to say. I got a $20 rebates from Bosch's webpage that only took about 2 weeks to receive. Great. One thing, this has not taken the place of my tape 100% but it has sure made measuring easier in some areas.



2. This cute little device works well, as well as the somewhat bigger A3 and D3 and seems to return reliable numbers in return for a LOT less space in my cave pack. Don't know about durability yet.



3. I am totally pleased with this new measuring device. It has exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend it to Interior Designers!



4. Bosch DLR165K Laser Rangefinder Kit
   
   I found the DLR165K to be a well constructed, easy to use and very accurate. The instructions are excellent (apparently no translation to English involved). The device measurement reference options are very handy and provide accurate measurements under a variety of situations. Further, for those having a good eye for a 90 degree angle, indirect horizontal measurements using the Pythagorean Theorem feature (intended for measuring heights) can be made with a fair degree of accuracy (accuracy depends on the accuracy of forming the 90 degree angle). Overall, an excellent tool for measurements up to 100 feet without a helper.



5. The product works great! Much better than the Stanley laser, which I tried and returned to store.

5 comments about Flowtron Model BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer (One Acre Coverage).

1. Flowtron Model BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer (One Acre Coverage)This little beauty has been working overtime. It really attracts the bugs. I have had to clean it every week since I got it, as it does a bang up job on those pesty little bugs. I would recomend this product to anyone.



2. This product works good. It hasn't gotten rid of all the little devils, but the number is reduced. I have such an allergic reaction to mosquito bites that I have more of a problem than everyone else. I personally still need spray (which I hate) but no one else seems to need it.



3. Excellent product for the price. Purchased 2 for my dtg and her family.
   One is used outside the work barn and one in the shop. My grandson love to hear the bugs get "Zapped"



4. I purchased this product for my pool/deck area. We were constantly bothered by mosquitos. Since I have installed this Flowtron, I have noticed a reduction in the amount of mosquitos-- even after dark. I would recommend this to anyone and already have had some family members purchase it..



5. I spent the money on it and the holder, but the result is far away from what I expected. Maybe my mosquitos are too small to fly on the height of the lamp?)) looks like they hide in the grass and bite my legs! And also it is so-so effective only during night time, dusk - no use, I have to spray myself anyway((

5 comments about Peltor WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector with Digital Tuning #90541.

1. I am pleased with the Peltor Work Tunes AM/FM headset with digital tuning and would recommend it to anyone who wants adequate hearing protection while working along with the ability to simultaneously listen to AM or FM radio. The reception is good and meets my expectations.



2. I live in northern Vermont and there is not many radio stations to choose from, but the only one i get in is broadcast about 3 miles from my house. Any others dont come in at all.



3. Works great. Really makes mowing and splitting wood much more enjoyable. It would have gotten 5 stars but the reception is not always perfect. Some slight movements sometimes is enough to add static to the music. Came with the cord required to add an mp3 player also.



4. It is great to use when sanding and doing no brainer tasks but when using the table saw or joiner I would not use the radio. I was somewhat disappointed with the reception as I could not get the weaker stations that I can get in the car, come to think of it my home radios have the same trouble with those stations. I don't regret the purchase and will be using them. I have not used my Ipod with them at this point.
   Ron



5. I love these headphones, work perfectly and cancel out a lot of sound. Worked great for my summer landscaping job.