FAQ
<details open><summary>Question: What does "electric" suction mean — is it active?</summary><div>Answer: Yes — there's a small internal pump that automatically maintains vacuum. If the seal weakens (vibrations, temperature change, a slow leak), the pump re-engages and pulls the suction back to full strength. A passive lever suction cup can't do that, which is why this one stays stuck longer in real-world car use.</div></details>
<details open><summary>Question: How much weight can it hold?</summary><div>Answer: Max suction force is 1kg / 2.2lb. That covers a phone, action cam, or small mirrorless — enough for GoPro Hero, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone, or a Sony ZV-E10 with kit lens. Don't mount a full-size DSLR with a heavy lens on it.</div></details>
<details open><summary>Question: What surfaces does it stick to?</summary><div>Answer: Smooth, non-porous surfaces: car sunroofs/dashboards/windshields, glass doors, tile walls, monitor backs, treadmill screens. The Φ58mm cup needs a flat patch about 6cm across. Rough textured plastic, fabric, and unfinished wood won't seal.</div></details>
<details open><summary>Question: How does it charge and how long does it run?</summary><div>Answer: Type-C input, 5V/1A. Ulanzi doesn't publish runtime or mAh on this generation, but in active "maintain" mode (re-pumps only when needed) most users get several days off a charge. The pump only kicks in when suction drops, not continuously.</div></details>
<details open><summary>Question: What's the difference between the three kit variants?</summary><div>Answer: <b>Electric Suction Base</b> ($21.99) is the suction puck only with a 1/4"-20 + ARRI thread on top. <b>Action Camera Suction Kit</b> ($27.99) adds a GoPro-style mount (3058). <b>Magnetic Car Phone Holder Kit</b> ($44.99) adds the magnetic phone mount (3058+2575) for MagSafe iPhones. Pick the base if you already own the upper mount you want.</div></details>
<details open><summary>Question: How is it different from a mechanical suction cup like the TB15?</summary><div>Answer: The TB15 uses a manual lever-pump cup and rates much higher load (18kg horizontal). The SK-23 is smaller, lighter, and "set-and-forget" — better for phones and action cams that need to stay stuck for hours without re-pumping. The TB15 is the choice for windshield action-cam rigs at speed; SK-23 is the choice for daily phone/dashcam use.</div></details>
<details open><summary>Question: Will it scratch my car's dashboard or glass?</summary><div>Answer: The cup is silicone-faced and designed for glass/painted finishes; it lifts cleanly without residue. The air-release side button prevents the "yank-off" that can pull paint or trim. Always clean the surface before mounting — dust is what causes premature leaks.</div></details>
<details open><summary>Question: How heavy is the unit?</summary><div>Answer: 56g / 0.12lb. Φ58 × 33mm. About the size of a hockey puck and lighter than the phone you'll mount on it.</div></details>