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Related: About this forumCar battery jump starters. Many, many small models. Can they really do it? Do they have the oomph?
Car battery jump starters.
Many, many small models.
Can they really do it? Do they have the oomph?
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=battery+jumper+starter+portable&page=2&crid=1X77B988H9EX0&qid=1716824067&sprefix=battery+jum%2Caps%2C272&ref=sr_pg_2
Walmart has this one for $50
https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-J7CE-Maxx-800-Peak-Amp-Jump-Starter-with-120-PSI-Compressor-Pivoting-LED-Light-3-USB-Ports/941316836?athbdg=L1102&from=/search
indigoth
(162 posts)Ive been highly suspicious. However. Two friends have them and rely on them, heavily. Ive seen one start a Toyota with a totally dead battery in -10F temperatures. After seeing that, I do think, if sized reasonably well, theyd serve their intended purpose acceptably.
Shellback Squid
(9,071 posts)I bought this one:
Schumacher Electric SL1639 Lithium Portable Power Pack and Jump Starter for Car, Motorcycle, Truck, and Boat Batteries, 1000 Amps, 12 Volt, Red and Black, 1 Unit
QED
(2,931 posts)I have cables but no one in the neighborhood was home. The tow truck guy said cables were becoming obsolete because the small hand held devices were more convenient.
I found a device at Costco that is a combo air compressor and jump starter for about $100. The two truck charged $65.
https://www.costco.com/UltraPro-Elite-1200A-Jump-Starter,-Air-Compressor,-LED-Light.product.1701431.html
Ialwaysvote
(12 posts)keithbvadu2
(39,928 posts)I bought that battery jumper from Amazon. Works great! Small wires. You can only use it for a short time and then let it cool off.
It came with 75% charge and started the engine three times I think.
The one from Costco looked good but would get it around June 4th.
Amazon was one day.
keithbvadu2
(39,928 posts)JohnnyRingo
(19,284 posts)The general rule applies: Don't buy the cheapest one or the most expensive one.
One that says it will start full size trucks is a good idea. Probably talking about $125 at the most.
3Hotdogs
(13,345 posts)I have one to help other peeps in parking lots. I have a hybrid so I can't use it on my car. My car has its on internal jump start mechanism. It too, works.
I also carry an electric jack, full array of lug sockets and 1`8" brakes bar to help people on the road. I also carry a tire patching kit for my car and other people.
keithbvadu2
(39,928 posts)Much power but very briefly.
usonian
(13,550 posts)I had let the charge run down to 80%. Oops.
Cables did the job.
Check everything!
Audew rated well in a comparison I did a few years ago.