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Bryan
Im going camping and its quite hot, is there a battery powered outlet i can plug a fan into?
By that i mean is there a battery powered outlet I can buy at a store.
Answer
Many manufacturers make portable 12V power packs you can recharge at home or in your vehicle and then run small items like a fan, lighting, laptop, satellite phone, etc for several days before recharging. They feature a 12V accessory outlet like the cigarette lighter outlet in a vehicle, and a built-in, rechargeable battery. Many also include a 120V or 240V AC outlet (depending on the standard in your country) with the necessary inverter circuit to convert DC to AC power. Xantrex, Wagan, Duracell, Diehard, and RoadPro are some of the name brands to consider.
The key to selecting a power pack is to know how much power you need for how long. For example, if you are going to run a fan for 8 hours per day that draws 0.5 Amps you will need 4 Amp/Hours per day (0.5 x 8), or 20 Amp/Hours for a 5-day stay (8 x 5 = 40). Likewise, running a laptop that needs 1 Amp for 4 hours a day during a 5-day trip will need 1 x 4 x 5 = 20 Amp/Hours.
Smaller power packs are rated in mAh (milli-Amp hours), so you need to divide by 100 to convert to Amp Hours (e.g., 2500mA/hr = 2.5A/hr); these units are usually only good for recharging cell phones or MP3 players. Some power packs are rated in Watts instead of Amps; to convert you divide by the voltage, in this case 12 for 12 volt units, so a 600 Watt unit would yield 50 Amps (600/12=50). Likewise, some appliances are rated in Watts, and you use the same formula (Watts/voltage) to convert to Amps.
While the units that can run 120V or 240V AC appliances might cause you to consider bringing a standard household fan, understand that the conversion from DC to AC will eat some power due to circuit inefficiency, as much as 40%. So sticking with 12V DC appliances would provide better run times.
12V portable power packs are available at Sears, WalMart, and many other local retail stores, as well as on-line on Amazon and many other ecommerce sites. They range in price from $40 and up, depending on the brand name, capacity and features. Understand that these units are very heavy due to the weight of the batteries needed to provide the capacity, so this isn't something that would be usable for backpacking. Making one yourself from a 12V deep-cycle battery (aka "marine battery"), clip-on cigarette lighter outlets and a suitable container is not difficult.
12V DC Fans are also widely available at auto-parts stores and truck stops, as well as on-line.
I have a small 12V power pack I bought on close-out at Walmart for $25. I use it to run a 12V refrigerator at camp while off driving during 4WD trips, simply recharging it from the Jeep when I return to camp.
Many manufacturers make portable 12V power packs you can recharge at home or in your vehicle and then run small items like a fan, lighting, laptop, satellite phone, etc for several days before recharging. They feature a 12V accessory outlet like the cigarette lighter outlet in a vehicle, and a built-in, rechargeable battery. Many also include a 120V or 240V AC outlet (depending on the standard in your country) with the necessary inverter circuit to convert DC to AC power. Xantrex, Wagan, Duracell, Diehard, and RoadPro are some of the name brands to consider.
The key to selecting a power pack is to know how much power you need for how long. For example, if you are going to run a fan for 8 hours per day that draws 0.5 Amps you will need 4 Amp/Hours per day (0.5 x 8), or 20 Amp/Hours for a 5-day stay (8 x 5 = 40). Likewise, running a laptop that needs 1 Amp for 4 hours a day during a 5-day trip will need 1 x 4 x 5 = 20 Amp/Hours.
Smaller power packs are rated in mAh (milli-Amp hours), so you need to divide by 100 to convert to Amp Hours (e.g., 2500mA/hr = 2.5A/hr); these units are usually only good for recharging cell phones or MP3 players. Some power packs are rated in Watts instead of Amps; to convert you divide by the voltage, in this case 12 for 12 volt units, so a 600 Watt unit would yield 50 Amps (600/12=50). Likewise, some appliances are rated in Watts, and you use the same formula (Watts/voltage) to convert to Amps.
While the units that can run 120V or 240V AC appliances might cause you to consider bringing a standard household fan, understand that the conversion from DC to AC will eat some power due to circuit inefficiency, as much as 40%. So sticking with 12V DC appliances would provide better run times.
12V portable power packs are available at Sears, WalMart, and many other local retail stores, as well as on-line on Amazon and many other ecommerce sites. They range in price from $40 and up, depending on the brand name, capacity and features. Understand that these units are very heavy due to the weight of the batteries needed to provide the capacity, so this isn't something that would be usable for backpacking. Making one yourself from a 12V deep-cycle battery (aka "marine battery"), clip-on cigarette lighter outlets and a suitable container is not difficult.
12V DC Fans are also widely available at auto-parts stores and truck stops, as well as on-line.
I have a small 12V power pack I bought on close-out at Walmart for $25. I use it to run a 12V refrigerator at camp while off driving during 4WD trips, simply recharging it from the Jeep when I return to camp.
I want to go to Baguio, how do I commute?
kalabasssa
Are there buses going to Baguio in Buendia?
What hotels are nearest the tourist attractions, are peaceful and quiet, and are sold at reasonable prices? I don't want a cottage or house thank you.
Will be traveling alone.
Where should I stay? Does anyone know someone that would give me a tour?
Where should I stay? Does anyone know someone who would give me a tour?
Answer
You can go to Victory Liner buses terminal at either Edsa or Cubao. Baguio trips leave every hour.
The cheapest inn I know is the 456 inn at Session Road which is very close to SM mall, Burnham Park, ukay-ukay, market area for pasalubong, and the central business district area. The rate starts from PhP 700 and up. Each room has TV and own bathroom. It's not much of furniture and services but if you're in a low budget for lodging, then it's the place to go.
Supreme Hotel is a convenient place to stay. It is along Session Road as well. Rates start PhP 2000 with free breakfast. You can get a room with a balcony so at night and in the morning; you can view Session Road while sipping coffee.
Venice Hotel is a great choice too. It's a big building, easy to spot. It is also located downtown but trust me, you won't hear cars and outside noise in your hotel room.
But if you really want a hotel that is so quiet, go to Concorde Hotel at Legarda Road - a little bit far from downtown but not too far. You'd feel like in a Southern home/ cabin with its interior designs and furnishing, pine scented breeze on the outside.
Forest Inn is also an alternative for an inexpensive hotel, it is in Legarda Road as well. Rates start at PhP 600.
Check in and check out time for Baguio hotels is 12:00 noon.
You don't necessarily need a tour guide in Baguio. Just know where you want to go and tell it to the taxi driver. Places to go are: Pacdal Circle for horse back riding and if you go further, the Mines View Park. You can also take a stroll at the Camp John Hay picnic ground in the afternoon. If you want to go to PMA, you can either take a taxi or pay only a quarter of what you're going to spend for a taxi by taking the jeep bound to PMA. It's at Burnham Park, at the overpass downtown, you won't miss it. The jeeps parked beside the overpass and Hotel Veniz are all bound to PMA, the jeep stops at the PMA itself so when you step down, you'll start strolling the PMA grounds. Don't bother to go to the Strawberry Farm if you're alone, it won't be as much fun picking strawberries alone as picking and having fun as a group.
By the way, taxi cabs are all metered and taxi drivers will give you exact change, unlike in Manila.
Be mindful of pickpocket when strolling downtown. Don't carry a backpack. It will be unzipped by thieves without you knowing.
Have fun, take a lot of pictures.
You can go to Victory Liner buses terminal at either Edsa or Cubao. Baguio trips leave every hour.
The cheapest inn I know is the 456 inn at Session Road which is very close to SM mall, Burnham Park, ukay-ukay, market area for pasalubong, and the central business district area. The rate starts from PhP 700 and up. Each room has TV and own bathroom. It's not much of furniture and services but if you're in a low budget for lodging, then it's the place to go.
Supreme Hotel is a convenient place to stay. It is along Session Road as well. Rates start PhP 2000 with free breakfast. You can get a room with a balcony so at night and in the morning; you can view Session Road while sipping coffee.
Venice Hotel is a great choice too. It's a big building, easy to spot. It is also located downtown but trust me, you won't hear cars and outside noise in your hotel room.
But if you really want a hotel that is so quiet, go to Concorde Hotel at Legarda Road - a little bit far from downtown but not too far. You'd feel like in a Southern home/ cabin with its interior designs and furnishing, pine scented breeze on the outside.
Forest Inn is also an alternative for an inexpensive hotel, it is in Legarda Road as well. Rates start at PhP 600.
Check in and check out time for Baguio hotels is 12:00 noon.
You don't necessarily need a tour guide in Baguio. Just know where you want to go and tell it to the taxi driver. Places to go are: Pacdal Circle for horse back riding and if you go further, the Mines View Park. You can also take a stroll at the Camp John Hay picnic ground in the afternoon. If you want to go to PMA, you can either take a taxi or pay only a quarter of what you're going to spend for a taxi by taking the jeep bound to PMA. It's at Burnham Park, at the overpass downtown, you won't miss it. The jeeps parked beside the overpass and Hotel Veniz are all bound to PMA, the jeep stops at the PMA itself so when you step down, you'll start strolling the PMA grounds. Don't bother to go to the Strawberry Farm if you're alone, it won't be as much fun picking strawberries alone as picking and having fun as a group.
By the way, taxi cabs are all metered and taxi drivers will give you exact change, unlike in Manila.
Be mindful of pickpocket when strolling downtown. Don't carry a backpack. It will be unzipped by thieves without you knowing.
Have fun, take a lot of pictures.
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