{"id":32450,"date":"2018-05-23T10:37:32","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T14:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=32450"},"modified":"2018-05-23T10:37:32","modified_gmt":"2018-05-23T14:37:32","slug":"norshire-is-an-able-assistant-for-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/norshire-is-an-able-assistant-for-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Norshire is an able assistant for your car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s rare that you can find a multipurpose gadget that really offers needed functionality and is always available when you need it.\u00a0 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/norshire-portable-car-pressure-washer-jump-starter-cars-camping#\/\">Norshire<\/a> is an exception and it\u2019s something you might consider to be a permanent resident in your vehicle\u2019s trunk.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Norshire \u2013 4 Functions for your car<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q73E21-URaU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Jump starter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Simply connect the supplied red and black clamps to your battery\u2019s terminals and then plug the adapter into the face of the Norshire. The Norshire has the strength to start just about any gas or diesel car with its 11,000mAh battery.\u00a0 They claim it can jump start a car up to 30 times if fully charged with its 12.6 volts and 400A of current.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32458 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8430-1-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"Norshire jump starter starting a van with a dead battery\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8430-1.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8430-1.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8430-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8430-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8430-1.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8430-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8430-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Power Bank<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With 11,000mAh of power stored in the Norshire, you\u2019ll easily be able to charge your phone multiple times, or your phone and your tablet simultaneously. It\u2019ll also recharge your USB chargeable devices like fans, lanterns, flashlights, etc.\u00a0 Dual 2amp outputs will take your most power-hungry devices.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32459 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8432-1-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"Norshire recharging both an iPhone and an iPad simultaneously\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8432-1.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8432-1.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8432-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8432-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8432-1.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8432-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-8432-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Warning sign<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re broken down along the road, or if you encounter an accident, the bottom of the Norshire is printed with the universal emergency warning triangle, and can be set out to warn oncoming motorists.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also notice some perforated holes here on the underside of the Norshire.\u00a0 This is the speaker, where Norshire will give voice commands regarding its battery life and procedures for starting the washing compressor.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32461 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9167-1-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"Norshire has a warning sign printed on the bottom of the unit\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9167-1.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9167-1.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9167-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9167-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9167-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9167-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Car washing kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the Norshire power unit, you\u2019ll receive a host of car washing essentials.\u00a0 It comes with a five-foot input hose and filter so you can draw water from a bucket or pail.\u00a0 It is not advised to hook it directly up to a garden\u00a0hose, since the hose pressure could damage the internal components of the pump.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/norshire_acessories-1280-900x392.png?resize=900%2C392\" alt=\"Norshire with its washing brush and high-pressure nozzle accessories\" width=\"900\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/norshire_acessories-1280.png?resize=900%2C392&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/norshire_acessories-1280.png?resize=150%2C65&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/norshire_acessories-1280.png?resize=300%2C131&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/norshire_acessories-1280.png?resize=768%2C335&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/norshire_acessories-1280.png?resize=1080%2C471&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/norshire_acessories-1280.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I found that the filter at the end of the supply hose had a tendency to rise to the top of the pail, so I weighted it down with a couple large metal nuts and bolts. Now it always stays right on the bottom and I get to use all the water in the container.<\/p>\n<p>I actually pack all the car washing gear in a plastic container we got at Costco, loaded with 12.5 pounds of unpopped popcorn.\u00a0 It\u2019s just the right size to hold all the accessories and doubles as a water bucket when I\u2019m washing the car.\u00a0 Two fills usually completes the entire washing process.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32460 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9162-1-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"All the Norshire high pressure car washer acessories fit in this plastic jug\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9162-1.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9162-1.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9162-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9162-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9162-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/180423-9162-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Norshire is also set up to enable you to screw a bottle of water directly into the center of the unit, but this didn\u2019t work for me.\u00a0 I tried three different brands of water bottles and none fit securely enough to enable the pump to generate sufficient pressure. Even if it had fit properly, a small water bottle like that would have only provided for about one minute of washing.\u00a0 From my experience, you need about five gallons to completely wash a car.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32463\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Norshire_high_presssure_car_washer-900x548.png?resize=900%2C548\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Norshire_high_presssure_car_washer.png?resize=900%2C548&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Norshire_high_presssure_car_washer.png?resize=150%2C91&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Norshire_high_presssure_car_washer.png?resize=300%2C183&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Norshire_high_presssure_car_washer.png?resize=768%2C468&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Norshire_high_presssure_car_washer.png?resize=1080%2C658&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Norshire also comes with a 5m (16\u2019) hose that attaches to the high-pressure washer or soap brush accessories.\u00a0 Setting it at one corner of the car, it\u2019s long enough to do the front or back and one side of the car.\u00a0 Then usually when I refill my water jug, I relocate the Norshire to the opposite corner and do the other side of the car.\u00a0 My car wash is done in minutes and I can do it anywhere since there is no electrical outlet needed.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Portable<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can easily stow the Norshire unit and all its accessories in the trunk of your car, or possibly under the seat.\u00a0 The power unit is only 10\u201d across and not quite 2-1\/2\u201d tall, It weighs just over three pounds.<\/p>\n<p>You can fully recharge the unit in less than three hours, so there\u2019s never a reason to be without power while you travel.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/norshire-portable-car-pressure-washer-jump-starter-cars-camping#\/\">Norshire portable pressure washer and jump starter for your car or for camping<\/a> is available now on Indiegogo in an already almost 200% funded campaign.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclosure:\u00a0 We were provided with a Norshire unit to test for this review, but, as always, our opinions are strictly our own. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s rare that you can find a multipurpose gadget that really offers needed functionality and is always available when you need it.\u00a0 The Norshire is an exception and it\u2019s something you might consider to be a permanent resident in your vehicle\u2019s trunk. 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rare that you can find a multipurpose gadget that really offers needed functionality and is always available when you need it.\u00a0 The Norshire is an exception and it\u2019s something you might consider to be a permanent resident in your vehicle\u2019s trunk. Norshire \u2013 4 Functions for your car &nbsp; Jump starter Simply connect the supplied red and black clamps to your battery\u2019s terminals and then plug the adapter into the face of the Norshire. The Norshire has the strength to start just about any gas or diesel car with its 11,000mAh battery.\u00a0 They claim it can jump start a&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"1 comment","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Norshire_high_presssure_car_washer.png?fit=300%2C183&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Norshire_high_presssure_car_washer.png?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Norshire_high_presssure_car_washer.png?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Norshire_high_presssure_car_washer.png?fit=2071%2C1261&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">car wash<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">jump starter<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">portable power<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">power bank<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">car wash<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">jump starter<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">portable power<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">power bank<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":1,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 8 years ago","modified":"Updated 8 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on May 23, 2018","modified":"Updated on May 23, 2018"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on May 23, 2018 10:37 am","modified":"Updated on May 23, 2018 10:37 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-8ro","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":32023,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/all-in-one-auto-device-jolt-all-purpose-jump-starter\/","url_meta":{"origin":32450,"position":0},"title":"All-in-one auto device \u2013 Jolt All-Purpose Jump Starter","author":"Doug","date":"February 1, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"If you\u2019ve ever been without power, you know the feeling.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t matter whether it\u2019s your phone that just ran out of juice or your car\u2019s battery that drained and you can\u2019t start your car.\u00a0 Both result in a feeling in the pit of your stomach that isn\u2019t good.\u00a0 With\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Jolt - flashlight and jump starter","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Jolt-ToughTested-by-Mizco-8253.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Jolt-ToughTested-by-Mizco-8253.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Jolt-ToughTested-by-Mizco-8253.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Jolt-ToughTested-by-Mizco-8253.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Jolt-ToughTested-by-Mizco-8253.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":107037,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/vtoman-power-stations-versatile-energy-solutions-for-every-need\/","url_meta":{"origin":32450,"position":1},"title":"VTOMAN Power Stations: Versatile Energy Solutions for Every Need","author":"Doug","date":"June 29, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"The easiest way to keep your gadgets powered for the long term. 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