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Learning, Sharing, and Teaching => Do it Yourself Discussion! => Topic started by: Aggie1999 on January 29, 2018, 10:03:11 PM
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Let's discuss jump starters. Any particular models you would recommend?
Personally I am not sold on the lithium type. Lithium batteries don't like to be kept fully charged. They also don't like to be kept in a hot area (i.e. car in summer time). I'm considering going with one of the larger gel cell types. Specifically the Jump-N-Carry JNCAIR model:
https://www.amazon.com/Jump-N-Carry-JNCAIR-1700-Starter-Compressor/dp/B000KPU8F2?ref=ast_p_ep (https://www.amazon.com/Jump-N-Carry-JNCAIR-1700-Starter-Compressor/dp/B000KPU8F2?ref=ast_p_ep)
Seems to have a very good reputation. Battery is replaceable which is good. Also has a built in air compressor that seems decent based on the reviews. Any other comparable model in the $100 - $200 price range that you would recommend?
Update: Amazon currently has the model (JNC660) with less features (same amp rating, etc) for $99.
https://www.amazon.com/Jump-N-Carry-JNC660-1700-Peak-Starter/dp/B000JFJLP6
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I have an older version of this one:
http://amzn.to/2FsKUMz
Also a Jump-n-carry. Works great and is fine being left in the car and can jump a number of times before needing a recharge (at least that's our experience with a smaller car).
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These ones seem pretty good. I haven't bought one yet, but if I do, I'll probably go with the 18,000 MaH model.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvqwrVpuJB8
10,800 MaH charger - http://amzn.to/2CUSYZP
14,000 MaH charger - http://amzn.to/2CLm6i9
18,000 MaH charger - http://amzn.to/2CLnfWZ
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This morning Amazon lowered the Jump-N-Carry JNC660 model down to $99. I "jumped" on it. Same amps, etc as the higher priced JNC770 and JNCAIR models, just a slower charge rate and no air compressor. Was hard to justify twice the price for the built in air compressor.
https://www.amazon.com/Jump-N-Carry-JNC660-1700-Peak-Starter/dp/B000JFJLP6
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The one I use costs only $10, last forever in all kinds of conditions from bone chilling cold to extreme heat. It also never needs charging and never wears out.
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Jumper-Booster-Cables-Tangle/dp/B00NT6ELTS/
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The one I use costs only $10, last forever in all kinds of conditions from bone chilling cold to extreme heat. It also never needs charging and never wears out.
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Jumper-Booster-Cables-Tangle/dp/B00NT6ELTS/
Only downside is not to useful if your in a situation where there is nobody to jump you off...
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The one I use costs only $10, last forever in all kinds of conditions from bone chilling cold to extreme heat. It also never needs charging and never wears out.
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Jumper-Booster-Cables-Tangle/dp/B00NT6ELTS/
Only downside is not to useful if your in a situation where there is nobody to jump you off...
Or if it's the middle of winter and while you'd love to jump car A with car B, car B's hood is frozen shut... I've been there.
I bought this one last year and it's been solid. https://www.amazon.com/14000mAh-12-Volt-Portable-Emergency-Flashlight/dp/B01ERIFR3K/
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The one I use costs only $10, last forever in all kinds of conditions from bone chilling cold to extreme heat. It also never needs charging and never wears out.
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Jumper-Booster-Cables-Tangle/dp/B00NT6ELTS/
I've found that those can't seem to hold a charge at all.