tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post1573918033279092581..comments2024-03-29T00:53:18.760-05:00Comments on PRACTICAL PARSIMONY: Cell Phones in an EmergencyLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-75043763624098295242015-03-29T14:53:16.870-05:002015-03-29T14:53:16.870-05:00Snowbrush,
Some car chargers only charge when the ...Snowbrush,<br />Some car chargers only charge when the car is running. I suppose those lighters don't work unless the key is at least turned. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-46544085801145990002015-03-29T13:42:21.585-05:002015-03-29T13:42:21.585-05:00"Do you know if the charger works when the ca..."Do you know if the charger works when the car is not running?"<br /><br />If your lighter is working, your charger should work.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-84797365959068029492015-03-28T21:05:54.069-05:002015-03-28T21:05:54.069-05:00Sonya Ann,
At least you have one car that will cha...Sonya Ann,<br />At least you have one car that will charge with the car off. I too want some sort of solar charger. Too rich for my blood too. My friend has a cell phone that has a solar charger built in. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-75615136181986674722015-03-28T18:43:11.242-05:002015-03-28T18:43:11.242-05:00I have a spare battery and a device similar to thi...I have a spare battery and a device similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Lipstick-Sized-Portable-External-Technology/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=zg_bs_7073960011_1 Will need to test my new car's charger.<br /><br />http://www.makingcentsofitall.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-51825074308356573132015-03-28T10:38:57.312-05:002015-03-28T10:38:57.312-05:00Den can charge his phone in his car with it off, I...Den can charge his phone in his car with it off, I can't in my van. I too, want one of the solar chargers but they are too rich for my blood. Maybe they will come down in price, fingers crossed for both of us. I long/hope for the day when we can get cheap window chargers and run a few things off of them. Sonya Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985227040902078422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-62693722294783224852015-03-27T16:17:13.399-05:002015-03-27T16:17:13.399-05:00Jackisue,
If you have a working cigarette lighter,...Jackisue,<br />If you have a working cigarette lighter, get a car charger to use in the cigarette lighter. It will work for you.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-85015137285793216772015-03-27T08:51:58.042-05:002015-03-27T08:51:58.042-05:00I need to get a car charger, but the old Mazda is ...I need to get a car charger, but the old Mazda is almost 20 years old, not even sure it's able to do that function..yellowdoggrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906624317290990109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-60047014079525516852015-03-27T03:54:33.818-05:002015-03-27T03:54:33.818-05:00I will have to check out that solar panel. Thanks....I will have to check out that solar panel. Thanks. It makes it handy to all use the same port. Instead of having proprietary chargers, there are now only three ports for all cell phones. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-78178712204634133952015-03-27T03:51:05.705-05:002015-03-27T03:51:05.705-05:00Sueue,
I do have a Big Lots near me. When I went t...Sueue,<br />I do have a Big Lots near me. When I went there, they were busy and could not help me, but they did say they were low on chargers because they redoing the display. I need to go back.<br /><br />I do know the faster a charger charges, the sooner the charge will be discharged. At least that is what my expert I consult tells me. Thanks for reminding me of Big Lots.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-80647282728043295612015-03-27T00:30:41.464-05:002015-03-27T00:30:41.464-05:00We have an emergency radio with a crank that will ...We have an emergency radio with a crank that will charge phones as well. We also have a goal zero portable solar panel. I haven't used it much, but it does what it is supposed to do. <br />My husband, my mom and I have phones that use the same style charging port, so we have a car charger in the all the cars.<br />Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316345355188384564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-28425061717528756472015-03-27T00:15:46.088-05:002015-03-27T00:15:46.088-05:00I have a windup charger as well. I have never used...I have a windup charger as well. I have never used it, so I don't know how much cranking is involved, but I figure if it is an extreme emergency, I can crank. Also, not all chargers are created equal. Some are more powerful and charge more quickly. I've noticed that they are finally identifying the voltage (or whatever it is) on the packaging, so look for the highest levels for the quickest charging. If you have a Big Lots near you, I find their prices and selection on chargers is very good. Sue Knott (formerly blogging as Mad Cow)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12578643260876466221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-64495412504978068992015-03-26T23:59:32.336-05:002015-03-26T23:59:32.336-05:00Janie,
It sounds like you have it covered. Thanks....Janie,<br />It sounds like you have it covered. Thanks. Now, I wonder if my windup flashlight will charge my cell. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-42528580619087884482015-03-26T23:58:11.905-05:002015-03-26T23:58:11.905-05:00Cherdo,
Yes, I m shocked how two bars disappears f...Cherdo,<br />Yes, I m shocked how two bars disappears from the house to the car. "Godsend" is correct. Thanks.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-55561774232655748582015-03-26T23:04:10.011-05:002015-03-26T23:04:10.011-05:00I have a car charger, but I need to replace it. It...I have a car charger, but I need to replace it. It doesn't work anymore. My emergency radio can charge my phone. If the batteries run out, the radio is solar powered, or it has its own little hand-cranked generator.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-64477199188208498482015-03-26T22:43:17.427-05:002015-03-26T22:43:17.427-05:00We have a car charger and it's a godsend! Some...We have a car charger and it's a godsend! Sometimes, you're surprised by how little of a charge remains on the phone.Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-53374804331053102162015-03-26T21:22:49.438-05:002015-03-26T21:22:49.438-05:00Anne,
The hand charger sound handy. Can you take t...Anne,<br />The hand charger sound handy. Can you take the cell out to the car and charge your cell phone? That is what I had to do when there was no electricity?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-15040559463237706062015-03-26T21:11:47.310-05:002015-03-26T21:11:47.310-05:00I bought a very simple hand crank charger. It tak...I bought a very simple hand crank charger. It takes a little time and effort to get a decent charge, but it is my extreme emergency charger.<br />I also have a charger that plugs into a USB port. I keep it charged as backup, but it will only provide a couple of hours of limited use charge. I only charge my phone in the car when the car is running. Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.com