Are you the type of person who is always on the go? A wanderlust, one who finds more peace and quiet in front of the wheels than the comfort of his own home. Imagine yourself just having the weekend you so much anticipated from a dreadful workweek.
You are then driving your freshly car-washed HiLux, sipping your favourite cappuccino. You look outside the window and see the sun just shining from the horizon. You get your phone to capture the memory, but bugger, your battery’s dead!. So what will you do? Odds are you will plug it in your car’s USB port or in the cigarette lighter. But wait, is charging your phone in a car really safe? It may seem harmless but it is not.
Less Electricity
Aside from using the USB port to plug your phone to listen to music and transfer data, it is also a convenient means to charge your phone. However, as it is mainly designed for data transfer, it provides less electricity than your phone needs to be charged. This usually results in slow charging or failure to charge at all.
According to Reader's Digest’s interview with Brad Nichols of Staymobile, many people observed that after a 30-60 minute drive, their phones barely charged or did not even charge at any rate. “This is mostly due to the fact that the phone is using more power than the car charger is supplying it” Nichols was quoted as saying.
Too Much Power
Older car models typically provide a socket or two for cigarette lighters. These sockets usually are 12V and can provide up to 10amps which is excessive compared to one to three amps provided by chargers. Cigarette lighter provides too much power which can cause damage and malfunction to your adapter which can subsequently result in inconsistent power supply to your phone.
Using defective or faulty chargers often result in irreversible ramifications like sudden spike or surge, overheating, damage to the internal components and worst, destroy the device. Moreover, using an adapter that is not made by your phone’s manufacturer also leads to damages mentioned above. The adapter that comes with your phone is specifically designed to safely regulate the power that goes to your device, and using otherwise can initially damage your phone battery diminishing its health.
If you are really concerned about your phone being damaged, it is important to have a little research on how to maintain your device’s health. Joshua Sutton of uBreakiFix told Reader's Digest that in order to answer your problem with power output, he recommends investing in Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter . It is very helpful especially with cars that have cigarette lighter sockets used as charging ports as it can detect any rapid changes in power output from the car’s power outlet and safely regulate the power your smartphone receives.” Sutton says.
Elinz 1000W / 2000W 12V-240V Power INVERTER Modified Sine Wave Camping Caravan Boat
Draining Your Car’s Battery
Charging your device in your car also drains the latter’s battery whether you plug it in the USB port or in the cigarette lighter. When your car’s engine is off, or is running “on accessory”, your phone drains your car’s battery especially if it is an older model. It is mainly not a problem for newer car models with healthy batteries.
So if it is not safe to charge your phone in your car, what should you do?
In today’s world where phone devices have become an essential part of our lives, it is important to always ensure that our phones have enough power to last the day. However, it is not always convenient to carry a charger and look for wall outlets to recharge your phone. This is where a POWER BANK becomes one’s lifesaver.
What makes power banks convenient to use is that it is portable and lightweight , like you can carry it anywhere you go. It saves you from any dilemma when your phone suddenly dies down when you need it the most. Just like your phone being chargeable, so do power banks which make them very much efficient. And your concern about leaving your device charged overnight to a power supply? You can never go wrong with a power bank as it is safe without problems of overheating as it will automatically turn off when the charge is complete, cooling the device down.
It is important that our device is supplied with the right voltage it requires to maintain its battery life. Therefore it is important to choose high-quality but affordable power banks to purchase that have been checked for features like over-current protection, overcharge protection, short circuit protection, over discharge protection, or high-temperature protection. This is where Elinz takes pride in its products which are guaranteed high-quality, safe and dependable to use.
Take a look at what Elinz has to offer with some of its best Power Banks
Maxxlee 10000mah Power bank with slim design and Grade A Li-Polymer battery. With its dual USB port you can charge 2 devices simultaneously. This 10000mah power bank is safe to use with its multi-protection feature.
It has a light indicator that enables you to monitor the amount of power or charge available in your powerbank. With a slim and compact design which fits easily in any bag or pocket, a perfect charger for anywhere your phone needs a boost. You can even choose from the different colours available black and white.
Slim 10000mAh Power Bank that could charge your smartphone at least 1-3 times. With its slim design, you can easily fit it in your bag or pocket to bring it anywhere. This power bank has four small LED light indicators (100% 75% 50% 25%) so you can monitor the amount of power or charge remaining in your power bank.
Charging is safe with its Multi-Safety Protection that protects your devices against overcharging, overheating, short circuits, and excessive current.
Maxxlee 10000mAh Qi Wireless Power Bank Dual USB Battery Charger 18W PD Type C QC 3.0 Fast Charging
The Maxxlee 10000mAh Qi Wireless Power Bank is a great addition to bring along with you anywhere you go to keep your mobile devices charged up. It has a high battery capacity of 10000mah Grade A Li-Polymer battery which can deliver 18W power technology where you can charge devices via 2x USB Type-A and 1x USB Type-C ports. It also has quick charge 3.0 ports that charge up to 4 times faster than conventional charging.
It supports charging up to 4 devices simultaneously. You may easily monitor the power bank charge with its digital monitor. You may also use its LED light for emergency power outages.
Wireless charging for your mobile devices anytime anywhere is what this 20000mah Solar Power bank offers you. This power bank supports over charge and discharge, over voltage, over current, and short circuit protection to safely charge your mobile devices. It supports Qi wireless charging with 10W faster wireless charging. Type-C Input/Output that can supply up to 18W to your USB-C laptop or tablet.
Supports fast charging on compatible USB devices *Type-C cable not included. Powerbank has LED flashLight which can be used as an emergency light in the dark. You can even use different modes: normal, strobe or SOS. With a metal hook to easily hang your power bank to get charged by the sunlight or hang on your bags to bring it along with you. This unit is rated IP64 making it splashproof and safe from rain, dust, crashes or drops.
So, the next time you are driving, stuck in traffic or on your way to your most awaited weekend get away and your phone battery drains out, you now know that power banks always got your back. By using power banks, your phone’s health is not compromised, your car’s battery is unconsumed and all that you need is just to enjoy the rest of the day.
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