battery jump starter and charger

[goldie lox]

looking for a jump starter and a charger. any thoughts on this jump starter what other one do you like

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015TKUPIC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[AA/FC]

Are you looking for a jump pack, or a battery charger that has jump-start capabilities? The one you linked to is only a jump pack. The only charging capabilities it has is to recharge it's own battery. The title of this thread, and the product that you linked to are two different things.

 

[Parrothead]

looking for a jump starter and a charger. any thoughts on this jump starter what other one do you like

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015TKUPIC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I don't have the one you referenced but am VERY interested. I have the Stanley jump pack and I love it, but it's towards the end of it's life after way too much use. Mine is the 1000 peak amp jump starter and it works well.

 

[goldie lox]

Are you looking for a jump pack, or a battery charger that has jump-start capabilities? The one you linked to is only a jump pack. The only charging capabilities it has is to recharge it's own battery. The title of this thread, and the product that you linked to are two different things.

looking for one of each not a combo.

 

[Htruck]

For a jump box, the Jump-n-Carry model "JNC-660" has been the go-to for the road service industry for a long time. I think the biggest difference between the one you linked to and the JNC-660 is battery technology. The JNC has a small sealed lead-acid battery just like your car does. It doesn't have a memory, and you can leave it on charge all the time; it doesn't care. If the battery quits in a few years, I can (and have) go over to my local battery place and replace just the battery for forty bucks or so. I don't want to proclaim that the "NOCO" product you referenced is disposable, but I imagine you'd have a hard time finding the right LiIon battery or other parts for all the other stuff it advertises it does. If you just want a no-gimmicks no-fuss jump box that will stand up over time, I'd always recommend the JNC.

 

[theoldwizard1]

looking for one of each not a combo.

NOCO also make a full line of battery chargers.

 

[goldie lox]

For a jump box, the Jump-n-Carry model "JNC-660" has been the go-to for the road service industry for a long time. I think the biggest difference between the one you linked to and the JNC-660 is battery technology. The JNC has a small sealed lead-acid battery just like your car does. It doesn't have a memory, and you can leave it on charge all the time; it doesn't care. If the battery quits in a few years, I can (and have) go over to my local battery place and replace just the battery for forty bucks or so. I don't want to proclaim that the "NOCO" product you referenced is disposable, but I imagine you'd have a hard time finding the right LiIon battery or other parts for all the other stuff it advertises it does. If you just want a no-gimmicks no-fuss jump box that will stand up over time, I'd always recommend the JNC.

if i wanted to keep this in my vehicle for a just in case needed, would i have to take it and charge it every 30 days or so

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

The JNC is "big" and I wouldn't just keep one in the car... more for home/shop use. I'd use one of the small lithium jump packs. I picked up a Suaoki branded from Amazon to mess around with. Not bad for $40.

Personally never needed to jump my own car on the road... but I can see the use or peace of mind. Jumper cables definitely would be more reliable (no charging/maintenance), unless you truly out somewhere by yourself.

 

[atikovi]

Jumper cables definitely would be more reliable (no charging/maintenance), unless you truly out somewhere by yourself.

Haven't used jumper cables in 20 years since I've had jump boxes. Do you really want to beg somebody in a cold dark parking lot for a jump? And if you parked front end in with other cars on all sides, good luck having the cables reach the other car.

 

[goldie lox]

i stopped one time in a parking lot to give someone a jump and they said no, it would ruin their engine, i'm like what, ya my husband said if you jump a car it will ruin an engine. i'm like ok and went on my way

i'm thinking about mainly keeping it in the vehicle durning the winter months here when it gets really cold.

also with a lot of these newer cars you almost need a full tool box just to uncover some of the batteries to get to.

when my daughters got their first car, i made sure they each had a few basic items in their trunk and jumper cables were one of them.

 

[atikovi]

Most newer cars have rundown protection so if you leave a light on, it won't drain the battery. As long as you drive the car at least once a month and the battery is less than 3 or 4 years old, you won't have any starting problems.

 

[CJM8515]

Most newer cars have rundown protection so if you leave a light on, it won't drain the battery. As long as you drive the car at least once a month and the battery is less than 3 or 4 years old, you won't have any starting problems.

Some cars do that, mostly GM's. Everyone else not so much.

The little lithium packs do work, if thats all you are after. Me I was a tow truck operator and wont own anything but a JNC 660 or larger.It has so many uses its not even funny (least for a handy guy like me).

 

[rlitman]

Most newer cars have rundown protection so if you leave a light on, it won't drain the battery. As long as you drive the car at least once a month and the battery is less than 3 or 4 years old, you won't have any starting problems.

I can say for sure that my Honda and my wife's Subaru do not.

 

[bmrisko]

Has anyone tried the small, portable jump starter from Harbor Freight?

 

[atikovi]

I buy a new one of these every 5 years https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JFHNQA/?tag=atomicindus08-20 and manage to sell my old one for $40 or $50 on Craigslist.