Power Chords for HB Users

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10-21-2008, 07:52 AM
CrappieHound

Power Chords for HB Users

Talked to a customer rep. yesterday and asked why HB doesn't have a regular power chord for thier units that can simply be plugged into the wall so that units can be used in the house for updates, working with waypoints or working through tutorials.

She said that the FCC regulates power chords and that the reason the power chord situation is like it is.

I didn't understand this because my Garmin 178C has a regular power chord that hooks from the wall to PC and I don't see any big differences in the two.

Oh well, I tried.

The Hound
10-21-2008, 08:36 AM
Wannabe...

Actually, I seem to remember someone posting a link for a source for exactly what you're talking about. Pretty cheap too. I'll see if I can find it for you.

Wannabe...
10-21-2008, 08:40 AM
Wannabe...

Found it.

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/fishi...one-these.html

What the HB rep told you has got to be bogus. How do they power the units on display in the stores if you can't get an AC adapter for it?

Wannabe...
10-21-2008, 09:04 AM
rockmike

I bought a power unit for mine on EBAY. Works fine. Didn't cost much.
10-21-2008, 09:40 AM
CrappieHound

Cool. Does it have the power chaord plus the PC connect?

I would like to have one.

The Hound
10-21-2008, 09:52 AM
rockmike

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrappieHound

Cool. Does it have the power chaord plus the PC connect?

I would like to have one.

The Hound

Mine was strictly the power unit.
10-21-2008, 11:46 AM
CrappieHound

I guess that would be okay just use the sd card to transfer stuff back and forth.

The Hound
10-21-2008, 07:54 PM
Ranger690

I have one like in the link above. Works fine. But know that it is not what you see in the pic. You get only the wall plug and cord, not the depth finder stand that is in the pic. It is just the power cord.

Dayton
10-21-2008, 08:41 PM
jaxsprat

Be on the safe side & place a inline 3 amp fuse before unit.
10-22-2008, 09:39 AM
Wiskers

I've got 2

I posted an ebay link on here a month of so ago. I found them by accident. They work great. They are the same thing that stores like GM, BPS, Cabela's all use for their demo units.

I bought 2 for me abd 4 of my buddies have bought them also.

You can get them "Buy It Now" for like $9.99 + $5.75 Shipp'n. Ive saved that much on batteries since I got mine.
10-22-2008, 11:54 AM
CrappieHound

Thanks guys

The Hound
10-22-2008, 04:17 PM
Cane Pole

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrappieHound

Talked to a customer rep. yesterday and asked why HB doesn't have a regular power chord for thier units that can simply be plugged into the wall so that units can be used in the house for updates, working with waypoints or working through tutorials.

She said that the FCC regulates power chords and that the reason the power chord situation is like it is.

I didn't understand this because my Garmin 178C has a regular power chord that hooks from the wall to PC and I don't see any big differences in the two.

Oh well, I tried.

The Hound

It costs money to get an a/c adapter certified/approved. These things (cords) are a big source for law suits.;) HB covering their tail.....
10-22-2008, 04:37 PM
Barnacle Bill

Do a little searching and you will be amazed at how many power packs, cords and battery packs that have been recalled.
10-22-2008, 04:43 PM
Cane Pole

Quote:

Originally Posted by IBNFSHN

Do a little searching and you will be amazed at how many power packs, cords and battery packs that have been recalled.

Absolutely. I sure don't fault HB here.

However, that two 9v power rig is a Rube Goldberg kindergarten rig. Mic...key...mouse.