Hey guys. Just to followup on your questions.
1) Swifty: Yes, this charger needs to be plugged into a wall outlet.
2) HPF_E92 - I just found it again on Canadian Tire's site. Guess what. It's on sale for ½ price. Don't know if I can post links, but here goes:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mo...l#.UrjKjXnGbOg
An absolute bargain at that price.