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BroncoAZ

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Portable Charger and Jumper Cables for 6.0L Gasoline and 3.0L Diesel Engines.​

So that should start almost any car then, correct?"​


I have a few of the GB40 units and a GBX45 for home and several GBX55 used commercially. I prefer the cable setup on the GB 55 for commercial use (can’t lose the cable attachment) but for 40% of the cost the GB 40 are well worth it. The GB40 are usually $70 on prime day or black friday.
 

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Have you used the override button? The instructions are very lacking. I figured you could hook it up as normal then hold the override but it seems like you have to hold the override then hook it up???
 

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I have a few of the GB40 units and a GBX45 for home and several GBX55 used commercially. I prefer the cable setup on the GB 55 for commercial use (can’t lose the cable attachment) but for 40% of the cost the GB 40 are well worth it. The GB40 are usually $70 on prime day or black friday.

I have several of the Noco Genius battery chargers and really like them. The only thing I didn't like was the proprietary connectors - I converted them all to SAE connectors, as I have several things already wired for SAE and it made sense to me. Now thinking about one of these jump boxes. Have you ever had issues with these connectors? Anything we should watch out for with these boxes?
 

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I have several of the Noco Genius battery chargers and really like them. The only thing I didn't like was the proprietary connectors - I converted them all to SAE connectors, as I have several things already wired for SAE and it made sense to me. Now thinking about one of these jump boxes. Have you ever had issues with these connectors? Anything we should watch out for with these boxes?
With a sample size of 10 units I’ve had one fail after about 45 days. At some point I’ll Amazon swap that unit. Otherwise they have been solid with no connector issues. I prefer the USB-C “X” part number units because they charge very quickly off the power cord for my MacBook, but the majority of the ones I use are the old micro USB connection and charge slow.
 

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With a sample size of 10 units I’ve had one fail after about 45 days. At some point I’ll Amazon swap that unit. Otherwise they have been solid with no connector issues. I prefer the USB-C “X” part number units because they charge very quickly off the power cord for my MacBook, but the majority of the ones I use are the old micro USB connection and charge slow.
Yes! USB-C is faster!
 

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If your OCD is compelling you to get an 1/8” socket here’s your chance for $1.52. I know you want an impact rated one, but you’re going to have to work on that hardware by hand. Power ratchet would be ok.

Genius Tools 1/4" Dr. 1/8" Hand Socket - 282504 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DD5YCRB/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Not really a deal per se, but if you want to go down the tiny socket rabbit trail, here's a 3/32" ...... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0076IAONC/?tag=atomicindus08-20
 
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RACO 768 4-in. Square Mud-Ring Cover for 1 Device, 5/8-in. Raised, 50-Pack, Gray, 50 Pack​

$16.23


Only 13 left in stock (more on the way)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JC6I1E/?tag=atomicindus08-20

YMMV but I bought these back in January and as I had hoped I received 50 pieces in the box. I always check the weight and size of the package before ordering to help prevent disappointment on these listings with multiple pieces.
 

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I bought the 1/8" socket, thanks!

Not to beat a dead horse, but to follow up on the Amazon troubles I've had - I had even more trouble with that very same order. This time, I was transferred to 'billing' - EXCELLENT person, who after I explained everything said (paraphrased) 'I can't speak plainly, but [in code] yes we're having personnel trouble in customer service', took immediate care of my issue, and told me to ask for billing if you have ANY trouble.

So, any troubles, ask for billing ;) Off topic over
 

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I bought the 1/8" socket, thanks!

Not to beat a dead horse, but to follow up on the Amazon troubles I've had - I had even more trouble with that very same order. This time, I was transferred to 'billing' - EXCELLENT person, who after I explained everything said (paraphrased) 'I can't speak plainly, but [in code] yes we're having personnel trouble in customer service', took immediate care of my issue, and told me to ask for billing if you have ANY trouble.

So, any troubles, ask for billing ;) Off topic over
OT but I just did a S&S order, said $19.95 S&S $23.00 on time purchase. Now my main S&S page shows $23.00 for my S&S order!
 

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OT but I just did a S&S order, said $19.95 S&S $23.00 on time purchase. Now my main S&S page shows $23.00 for my S&S order!


Annoying and it happens all the time. We pay the price on the day of shipping of the subscribe and ship item and it is invariably higher than the original price.
 

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I got 2 before; at 8$ they are a steal. They are big clamps.

Only let me order one as well, 11/15 prime delivery.
 

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I went back in. It still showed available, so I added to cart. It let me order another 1, but a Nov. 27th delivery date. We'll see if it arrives, I'll be happy.
 

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Back at $8.06 today. I placed two orders of two each with prime. Debating on ordering two more pairs.

ETA: I went back to get more and it would only sell one at a time. I grabbed two more as singles.

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