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    Recommendations for portable jump starter?

    Was looking into getting one of those portable jump starter pack - the kind of thing where it contains a battery and you can start a vehicle with it in an emergency. Not for the DeLorean, but actually for my company vehicle. Had an incident Friday and almost got stranded. Luckily, there was another vehicle there and we had jumper cables. But that was rare, usually it's just me.

    Anyway... Started looking into them and there are so many brands/types/sizes/etc. Wondering what others have used and found that works! Some things I would like:

    1.) One I can leave plugged into the vehicle/house without worrying it's going to overheat or overcharge.

    2.) Small as possible while still able to do the job. Saw a couple of those "fits in your glove box and just plug into the cigarette lighter" types - they look like a joke! Hard to believe something like that would actually turnover an engine!

    3.) Price, would like to keep it as inexpensive as possible without skimping on quality.

    4.) See a lot with built in air compressors, lights, usb ports, toasters, etc. Not really interested in the bells and whistles, just need to start the car!

    Recommendations?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Notifier View Post
    Was looking into getting one of those portable jump starter pack - the kind of thing where it contains a battery and you can start a vehicle with it in an emergency. Not for the DeLorean, but actually for my company vehicle. Had an incident Friday and almost got stranded. Luckily, there was another vehicle there and we had jumper cables. But that was rare, usually it's just me.

    Anyway... Started looking into them and there are so many brands/types/sizes/etc. Wondering what others have used and found that works! Some things I would like:

    1.) One I can leave plugged into the vehicle/house without worrying it's going to overheat or overcharge.

    2.) Small as possible while still able to do the job. Saw a couple of those "fits in your glove box and just plug into the cigarette lighter" types - they look like a joke! Hard to believe something like that would actually turnover an engine!

    3.) Price, would like to keep it as inexpensive as possible without skimping on quality.

    4.) See a lot with built in air compressors, lights, usb ports, toasters, etc. Not really interested in the bells and whistles, just need to start the car!

    Recommendations?
    I work for Interstate Batteries and we have a jump pack made by Quick cable that is very nice. I have one in my truck and my 16year old daughter keeps one in her Mini Cooper for an unexpected emergency. If you contact an Interstae battery distribution center near you they could get you one. I have a link posted below that will show you the details on the the pack. Hope this helps

    http://www.bing.com/shopping/quick-c...pack&FORM=HURE

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    So odd that you posted this, I just bought one a few hours ago at Orileys auto parts. I have been in the market for one, so when I saw this one on sale for 70.00 I got it. Like you I got it for my business, but will definitely keep it in our Volvo daily driver when we drive to Baltimore next month. It has 1000 peak cca, built in air compressor, 2 12v outlets, and a 6 led work light. Not bad for 70.00.
    http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...2157&ppt=C0005
    Sorry, I can't give you a review as I haven't even charged it up yet. I can tell you it charges with an 110 AC plug lead(included). You can't leave it on charge all the time, 48 hrs max, but according to the manufacturer, it only needs charging every 2 months...assuming you don't use it.
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    Though I can't recommend a portable one, I CAN recommend this one for your garage.



    I think I spent $50 on it about a year ago. Great for keeping your off season stored car's battery healthy.



    Duracell 15 Amp Battery Charger

    "The Duracell 15 Amp Battery Charger rapidly charges all of your vehicle batteries. It is ideal for rapidly charging, maintaining and extending the life of your ATV, snowmobile, motorcycle, personal-watercraft, lawn tractor, car and truck batteries when they are not in use. During cold weather periods, your batteries are kept fully charged reducing the need and cost to replace them."

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    This really is very good timing. I was just looking at a black and decker unit in the paper, and was going to toss it into the trunk just in case...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Batterman View Post
    I work for Interstate Batteries and we have a jump pack made by Quick cable that is very nice. I have one in my truck and my 16year old daughter keeps one in her Mini Cooper for an unexpected emergency. If you contact an Interstae battery distribution center near you they could get you one. I have a link posted below that will show you the details on the the pack. Hope this helps

    http://www.bing.com/shopping/quick-c...pack&FORM=HURE

    Have you ever had to use it?

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    Just reviving an older thread I happened to find come across while doing a quick search.
    I'm also in the market for one of these to use when my car battery runs down; unfortunately, I've had to ask for too many jump-starts lately...
    What's the best current flow (in Amps) to look for to recharge a 12-Volt battery as soon as possible? I see quite a range while doing a search on Ebay...

    Thanks a lot!
    Scott
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    Can't really comment on any other brands but I have Matco tools mini jump deal (my dad was a dealer, but I know others have the same unit but cheaper)
    Anyways it's about the size of your hand, and will actually start your car without a battery, tested it on my d no problem, even started the big block in my dads Shelby . Love the thing

    http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/pr...ND-JUMP-START/

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    jumper box

    Coming back from Houstons open house I left a light on and ran the battery flat overnight at the motel. Got the maintenance
    man to give me a jump and took off for Minnesota. About a mile away I ran into a monster rainstorm. The DeLorean quit a 100 feet from a overpass.
    After pushing the car under the bridge, I call AAA. A guy shows up and saunters over with this funny little box. " Arn't you going to jump it?"
    "nope, this will do it".......and it did. Pulled into next big town and bought one. Been on every trip since.

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    Try to get as big a pack as you can. Size does matter. It is also very useful to have a compressor in it to pump up tires. The cig outlet is handy in a power failure to recharge phones and stuff. Don't forget to keep the pack fully charged. I plug mine in for 1 day every month and after each use. They do not last forever but the last one I had lasted around 7 years. Much safer that jumping with the newer cars and all of the computers. One wrong move and you can blow the computers in BOTH cars! NEVER try jumping a battery that has frozen. If the case is bulging or you suspect the battery froze do not even try jumping it, it can explode.
    David Teitelbaum

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