spruecutter96 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I want to buy a small- to medium-sized USB Power Bank. I've looked on E-Bay and the prices seem to vary enormously. I would take a guess that the combination of very low-price and huge capacity is a definite warning-sign. I would expect these 'Banks to fail after a few charges. Does anyone recommend one brand? Any makers to be avoided? Thanks, in anticipation of your replies. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy da fish Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 What do you use a power bank for in modelling? I am intrigued. Sammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) Unfortunately I have found that most available for sale are just generic items from the Far East with random branding. I have had a few, all from Amazon, which have performed fine - if you look for items sold by Amazon UK then at least you can be relatively assured of their compliance with UK/EU quality laws, moreso than something from eBay and you have easier returns arrangements if they do fail. 10 hours ago, sammy da fish said: What do you use a power bank for in modelling? I am intrigued. Sammy Don't know about the OP but I have some USB plug-in neon lights (sold for lighting up you car interior for some reason) that I am embedding into a diorama base and for display purposes would fit to a power pack since most model shows don't have plug-in power sources available at the tables. Edited October 29, 2021 by Tim R-T-C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Not actually using them in modelling. Will be using it for powering various items during video shoots. Cheers for the replies, everyone. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tijuana Taxi Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) The size powerbank you need depends on the function. If its for powering something like a phone or tablet the usual suspects are fine. For operating a camera via usb-c you will need one with a higher amp output. Edited November 4, 2021 by Tijuana Taxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 Thanks for the tip, tijuana taxi. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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