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Are electric jump starters worth it?
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:05 pm
I was thinking of getting one for the truck/boat. Do they work well? Which ones have plenty of power to jump a truck or boat up? How often do you have to recharge them?
This post was edited on 7/2/19 at 12:07 pm
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Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:10 pm to Uncle JackD
Yes. Great. Many of them you can use as a battery to charge your phone or what not also.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:15 pm to Uncle JackD
i've had one for 4 years now. Still going strong. Has a lithium battery so no need in keeping it charged unless you use it. I use mine all the time around the mechanic shop and carry it with me on fishing trips just in case.
I have the original small jump box made by Micro-Start
I have the original small jump box made by Micro-Start
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:18 pm to Uncle JackD
pretty sure that won't jump off a diesel
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:20 pm to Uncle JackD
One of the best things you can keep in your vehicle besides fuel. I paid $80 for one from walmart and it jumped started a silverado 2500. Anything smaller is cake. Mine has teo usb ports and a flashlight with emergency strobe.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:24 pm to Bedhog
quote:Guy at the launch swore by his and said it cranked his diesel on multiple occasions.
pretty sure that won't jump off a diesel
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:26 pm to Uncle JackD
All wives and daughters should have one honestly. No need to worry about someone else helping them if their battery dies.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:34 pm to baldona
Fortunately/Unfortunately few modern cars will run with a dead battery meaning if it won’t hold a charge jumping it isn’t going to get you far.
I have the same noco I keep in the boat but if my alternator won’t keep battery at 12.1 the boats not moving.
I have the same noco I keep in the boat but if my alternator won’t keep battery at 12.1 the boats not moving.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:37 pm to Uncle JackD
quote:if you look on the net you can find some kind of reviews on them. I think the ones made for jumping off diesels are like 14000 watts or amps or something like that
Guy at the launch swore by his and said it cranked his diesel on multiple occasions.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:42 pm to Bedhog
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pretty sure that won't jump off a diesel
Depends on the size of the engine. It references a 3L diesel which is very possible.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:45 pm to Uncle JackD
My wife keeps one in her car and it’s saved me a few trips out to her office when she leaves her lights on. Well worth it.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:46 pm to Drunken Crawfish
quote:Yup... I’m ordering 2
My wife keeps one in her car and it’s saved me a few trips out to her office when she leaves her lights on. Well worth it.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:55 pm to Uncle JackD
Absolutely. They are worth much more than what you can get one for. Have used mine many times.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:55 pm to Uncle JackD
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NOCO Boost Plus GB40
I have had one of these for about 2 years. It will jump off my V8 Tundra. The majority of the times I use it are for ATV, Riding Mower, Boat, etc. Usually things I own that the battery has discharged due to lack of use. It's a hell of a lot easier to use than jumper cables or a traditional battery jump pack.
I bought mine on sale from Amazon for $79.99. If your thinking about buying one I would wait until July 15-16 and see if Amazon puts them on sale for Prime Day.
This post was edited on 7/2/19 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 7/2/19 at 12:59 pm to weadjust
Watching the reviews on that one now... That lil frickers impressive. I’m sold
Posted on 7/2/19 at 1:13 pm to Bedhog
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pretty sure that won't jump off a diesel
If you get one big enough it will.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 1:33 pm to Uncle JackD
The fact that these don’t come standard in cars (built in to a charging port in the car) is a disgrace by car companies. Every car should have one as they make jumper cables completely useless
Posted on 7/2/19 at 1:47 pm to Uncle JackD
I have one for each car and the boat. They are bad arse
Posted on 7/2/19 at 1:50 pm to Eighteen
You dang right they are worth every cent. Have jumped off everything from a lawn mower to a D7 Dozer and a 400 series Cat excavtor with mine. Stays in my truck or on my boat.
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