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[Closed] What could I do with 20+ usb power banks

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Through random circumstances I've ended up with about 20 usb power banks - good quality, 2000ish mah - they'll comfortably charge a phone.

A few are useful for their intended purpose for me and the family but beyond that I'm looking for some ideas on what to do with them - sensible, practical or silly, bike related or not...

I have seen usb mtb lights but I already have lights though I did wonder if I could mount them in series / parallel to make a bigger battery.

Thanks đŸ™‚


 
Posted : 08/09/2018 1:40 pm
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I use a power bank to keep a phone charged in the car while playing music, reason being because charging via a charger plugged into cig socket causes really horrible interference from the engine matched to engine speed.


 
Posted : 08/09/2018 1:51 pm
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Thanks but don't have that problem in my car


 
Posted : 08/09/2018 1:57 pm
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Short them


 
Posted : 08/09/2018 2:19 pm
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Take on Elon and start a Tesla rival.


 
Posted : 08/09/2018 2:43 pm
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Teethgrinder - er... đŸ˜‰

I've already got those leds but I guess I could use them away from power. Maybe on the bike for Xmas...

I do wonder if this is his tesla started đŸ˜‰


 
Posted : 08/09/2018 3:38 pm
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I use a power bank to keep a phone charged in the car while playing music, reason being because charging via a charger plugged into cig socket causes really horrible interference from the engine matched to engine speed.

If you are connecting to the stereo with a 3.5mm jack lead then get a lead with a ground loop isolator. They are a few quid on eBay. Should solve it (although I appreciate you already have a working solution)


 
Posted : 08/09/2018 4:19 pm
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do you want to sell any at mates rates?


 
Posted : 08/09/2018 5:16 pm
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eBike homebrew with black and decker drill...


 
Posted : 08/09/2018 5:25 pm
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Get a suppressor fitted or check your alternator has one that’s dodgy.


 
Posted : 08/09/2018 9:01 pm
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Any more ideas?


 
Posted : 11/09/2018 12:31 pm
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Dispose of in fire.


 
Posted : 11/09/2018 1:03 pm
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Send them to ygh by my hermes, one a day in a traceable sequence and see what order they arrive in?

https://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/myhermes-divide-by-zero/


 
Posted : 11/09/2018 1:11 pm
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Donate them to perople who could use them for intended purpose.


 
Posted : 11/09/2018 1:30 pm
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Set up a wind turbine / solar to charge them and then power your stuff for free *

* free at point of use - obviously there'll be a set up cost which will probably outweigh the free power but you know, it'll be a fun project.


 
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Willing to accept Hermes deliveries of combustible electronics


 
Posted : 11/09/2018 2:17 pm

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