sonic113 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Looking for a compact decent jump starter to keep in the boot for the winter months and came across these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Starter-External-Automotive-Motorcycle-Flashlight/dp/B01DVSSCG6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467857859&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=jump+starter&psc=1 any one any experience with these and are they worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I find it hard to believe something with such a small battery could jump start a car. Reviews are also dubious IMO. I've got a Clarke jump start 900, not had to use it yet though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Autoexpess did a review a while back, and I was a bit surprised not to see the whole lot slagged off as inadequate for the task at hand, but they weren't. t s a whole load easer to see how one of the traditional pressure pump/torch/jump starter things works. Haven't any personal experience though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Like Alex I to find it hard to believe something with such a small battery could jump start a car. But the reviews from auto express seems to be decent and these small jump packs seem to be the going thing now but I need to find out more about them before I invest in one over a older larger Jump back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 My brother in law has one , and it started his 6litre 6cyl pick up without the original battery fitted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 The small jump packs with capacitors in really do pack a punch, you'd be surprised. Have a search on YouTube and you'll see :) www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanW Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I have one very similar. It's handy to have! It will start my car, but not if the battery itself is knackered (yeah...oops). Nor will it start a boat when the starter has been submerged and is consequently seized. But other than that, it's a cracking little thing!! As well as 12v starting, mune has 2.1A USB slots and a 19V laptop plug (with a variety of ends on it) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 2 hours ago, SeanW said: I have one very similar. It's handy to have! It will start my car, but not if the battery itself is knackered (yeah...oops). Nor will it start a boat when the starter has been submerged and is consequently seized. But other than that, it's a cracking little thing!! As well as 12v starting, mune has 2.1A USB slots and a 19V laptop plug (with a variety of ends on it) sean what one do you have and do you think they are a waste of money or the next tech jump starter? 4 hours ago, iantt said: My brother in law has one , and it started his 6litre 6cyl pick up without the original battery fitted. Ian do you know what model of one he has and whats your opinion on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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