December 2022 - 23

Clore Automotive
SOLAR 12V 100A Flashing Power Supply
and 100/40/10A Battery Charger
Reviewed by Eric Moore, fleet manager at Griffin Pavement Striping in Columbus, Ohio.
Q: How did the tool function
as far as saving you time?
A: This power supply is fantastic for ensuring
that voltage is maintained at a constant
level while performing critical updates, or
flash programming. Without the variations
in voltage to interrupt the process, things
proceed smoothly and quickly. The capability
of recovering and charging batteries
is also extremely convenient, especially
the 100A option.
Q: What features did you like?
A: Being able to recover discharged batPRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
The Clore Automotive SOLAR 12V
100A Flashing Power Supply and
100/40/10A Battery Charger, No.
PL6800, is designed to provide stable
power, on-demand up to 100A, to a
vehicle electrical system to support
module reprogramming.
It's also
designed specifically for fleet service
battery charging with a maximum
charge rate of 100A to quickly bring 4and
8-battery Group 31 packs back to
full charge. In power supply mode, the
unit provides power to maintain vehicle
electrical system voltage at a preset
level, increasing its output in response
to system load increases to maintain
a stable power environment for successful
reprogramming. It features a
voltage output range of 13.1 to 14.9V,
adjustable in 0.1V increments allowing
the operator to dial the output in.
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Q: What kind of setup was involved
before using the product?
A: The power supply comes with a special
AC cord that your typical outlets may not
accept. We decided to outfit a 24 " , 12-gauge
extension cord with the correct end to accept
the plug. We also keep the extension cord in a
secure location. This way the power supply is
less likely to be used incorrectly by staff not
instructed in its proper use.
Q: Is there any way you could think
to improve or add to this tool?
A: My only " complaint " is that the clamps
could have stiffer springs. They are actually
teries is a great feature, it saved us a few
dollars by not replacing batteries that we
considered unusable. The smart features
on the unit allowed our techs to set it up
and walk away while it was either charging
or providing power. Previous tools
or chargers always needed babysitting to
ensure they hadn't timed out or weren't set
up incorrectly. Not to mention the fluctuating
voltages when trying to use a battery
charger as a power supply.
very good, but I just prefer a more robust
clamp when it comes to connecting to batteries.
We will likely upgrade the unit with
the heavy duty style clamps we use on our
jumper cables in the shop.
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would
you rate this tool overall? Why?
A: With today's vehicles being electronically
focused and reliant, the need for clean, constant
power when diagnosing or updating
them is critical. I have a hard time not recommending
that this be an essential tool for
any shop. That makes it a 10 in our book.
ERIC MOORE began his career
working on cars at several franchise
dealerships. Initially, he
leaned towards smaller vehicles,
settling into Powersports vehicles,
where he stayed for over
20 years. Then, Moore went the total opposite
direction, landing at a medium and heavy duty
truck dealership. Eventually, he moved into
management and has performed most roles at
the dealership level except for owning his own
franchise. Currently, he is the fleet manager at
Griffin Pavement Striping, belonging to the Frontline
Road Safety group of companies.
This product was given to the reviewer free of charge from the manufacturer.
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