K-TOR Pocket Socket Hand Crank Generator Portable Power Supply 10 Watts 120 Volts Made in the USA

by K-TOR

• portable, lightweight, easy-to-use, this hand crank generator provides power when you need it most
• generates electricity for flashlights, mobile phones, radios, cameras, rechargeable lights and other critical devices
• a large crank arm and easy-to-grip knob make generating electricity a breeze
• weighs less than a pound and is the size of a water bottle
• standard two-prong outlet interface, international converter available

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 2.2 x 2.5 inches ; 14.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00658Z3UI
• Item model number: Pocket Socket
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #91 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Batteries, Chargers & Accessories > Power Strips
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 9, 2011

Product Description

The Pocket Socket is a hand-crank generator that provides 10 Watts of power at 120V via US standard outlet interface. For times when you need quick access to power and situations where there is none - the Pocket Socket is your solution.

From business travelers to outdoor enthusiast's, commuting student's to emergency personnel, the Pocket Socket is an eco-friendly source for emergency or backup power.

Fully functional anytime, anywhere, it lets you charge a wide variety of electronic devices, including, but not limited to: smart phones (iPhone® & Android compatible) cell phones, sat phones, mp3 player's, digital cameras, video cameras, GPS navigation, tablets (iPad®), handheld radios, lights, spare batteries, and much more.

European adapter and international converter sold separately.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

78 of 81 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Charges Apple products, does what it claims, well made November 22, 2011

By y2kdaddio

Amazon Verified Purchase

I ordered the K-Tor Pocket Socket after being without power for three days (snow storm) and finding out that my Eton crank radio could not charge our iPhones (thanks A LOT Apple!! Not supported!!). The item was shipped the same day I ordered it and arrived considerably before I expected it and in good shape. The item is well made and it does what it claims to do. I tested it on my iPod 4G; have not on my iPhone 3G yet but see no reason it should not charge that also. Be aware that there is some serious resistance when turning this crank. I found the crank turns quite easily when you start but resistance is felt as soon as the charging process begins. It is not like turning the crank on an Eton radio and you will tire out more quickly than cranking a "doomsday radio". You will want to turn at a consistent rate rather than try charge your device quickly. All in all, a good product and a great feeling to buy something made in America again.

102 of 113 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Works very well - with some limitations. January 29, 2012

By B. Jones

Amazon Verified Purchase

We got two of these generators for use for demonstrations in science classes. We tried running all sorts of things with them, and found very odd results. We could run certain things very well, but not other things. And then we figured out why: The plug on the device LOOKS like a standard outlet, but it provides electricity that is VERY DIFFERENT than what comes out of the wall. It's DC, not AC. Some devices work very well with DC, others... not so much.

Most people will use this to run phone chargers. For this purpose, it will be just fine, as long as you have a phone (and a charger) that is relatively modern.

So: Great device, but it does have some limitations.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars a better crank dynamo January 4, 2013

By DW

American build quality. It feels solidly built. Heavy duty plastic greased gears inside.

It generates 120 volt DC, not AC. Only works with usb chargers and some aa battery chargers. it cannot charge a netbook computer. it can charge an android tablet, also smartphones. not able to power 13w compact flourescent bulbs. it can dimly light a standard incandecent bulb.

After rotating crank, a 120 volt charge remains stored at the outlet. don't touch prongs of cord partially inserted. it can shock. it has a mini dynamo, like vcr head motor. this charge is stored in capacitor up to 12 volts then boosted up to 120 volt DC and stored in the outlet terminal capacitor.

Best charging method is go faster until no more drag and easier cranking. otherwise slow cranking causes undervoltage to ouput device.

It is noisy cranking.