Mini jump starters

[fayeslane]

Been discussing these mini jump starters on ADVRider Oz. I finally bit the bullet and bought one - $79. It's about as big as 2 packets of smokes and has the capacity and connectors to charge phones, laptops etc. To test it I discharged the battery in the 80g/s until there was no life at the starter button. Hooked up this little box and it spun up like a new battery other blokes have reported starting 4 cylinder diesels no probs. With 5 bikes & 3 auto cars it'll be a handy addition and I'll carry it on the bike when travelling. They are advertised all over the place.

 

[JJH]

Nice test but would it not have been better just to disconnect the battery? JJH

 

[Jeremy Wilton]

Been discussing these mini jump starters on ADVRider Oz. I finally bit the bullet and bought one - $79. It's about as big as 2 packets of smokes and has the capacity and connectors to charge phones, laptops etc. To test it I discharged the battery in the 80g/s until there was no life at the starter button. Hooked up this little box and it spun up like a new battery other blokes have reported starting 4 cylinder diesels no probs. With 5 bikes & 3 auto cars it'll be a handy addition and I'll carry it on the bike when travelling. They are advertised all over the place.

Send a link mate! Sounds good to me...

 

[fayeslane]

Nice test but would it not have been better just to disconnect the battery? JJH

Trying to replicate a typical situation where this unit would come into play.

 

[Blackal]

Send a link mate! Sounds good to me...

There's a thread on here concerning these units.

Should be in the "vendors" section, or search for the word "costco" - that should cough it up.

Al

 

[Blackal]

Or - check out Ebay.............

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291312359840?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Al