Mobile jump starter
- Thread starter j7agy
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Hi John
If you’re not put off by your first experience, Then the link below may be of interest.
http://www.autoexpress.co...ump-starter-packs-2017
If you’re not put off by your first experience, Then the link below may be of interest.
http://www.autoexpress.co...ump-starter-packs-2017
AndrewCS
Active member
I can recommend the https://www.britpart.com/parts/miscellaneous/portable-powerpacks/da1239/
Have used on ~ six occasions on my 2.7 TT V6 S4 ... still has the full initial charge.
Have used on ~ six occasions on my 2.7 TT V6 S4 ... still has the full initial charge.
I am interested in experiences any of you have with these small lithium based units also. The review is a nice starting point however it is a shame they didn't give more info on the amps that were output and they didn't test on the kind of engine size we are likely to be interested in... wonder how it would fare on the 3+ litre Carerra/ Boxster/ Cayman and especially the 4.5+ litre Cayennes.
Yes thanks for the link to that article and the Britpart item looks like it might just about scrape by for the 3.4 996 due to their website saying it is rated at peak current of 600A. I would suggest it is on the limit when the weather gets cold.. and let's face it, that is the crucial time.
The issue is being able to compare these products properly, as they often quote the figures which suit them most, such as starting current or peak current.
We really want them all to quote their CCA but lots do not. CCA is at 0 degrees which is realistic for the conditions we expect these devices to be needed most.
My 996 was okay on a 640CCA battery but it's the smaller sized option for those cars and a lot of owners rightly decide to fit the bigger footprint batteries when they've had enough of the 640CCA 70 Ah ones being barely good enough.
The point is that most of these lithium jump packs in the review would be struggling with cars that are a bit on the larger side (as ours are) with a 50% discharged battery as they often have a starting current listing in the region of 300A-400A which means the CCA would likely be lower still.. hence they often forget to specify the CCA.
I just feel that the AutoExpress 'review' could do a much better job as their top rated produce is actually suggested on the Sealey website as suitable for 'petrol 2ltr & diesel 1.6ltr which is fine for a lot of the average cars in the road but not great for any Porsches... particularly when it hits 0 degrees and that oil gets nice and thick!
I may give one of them a shot, but I have concerns and will keep the jump leads inside a daily car just in case!
James
The issue is being able to compare these products properly, as they often quote the figures which suit them most, such as starting current or peak current.
We really want them all to quote their CCA but lots do not. CCA is at 0 degrees which is realistic for the conditions we expect these devices to be needed most.
My 996 was okay on a 640CCA battery but it's the smaller sized option for those cars and a lot of owners rightly decide to fit the bigger footprint batteries when they've had enough of the 640CCA 70 Ah ones being barely good enough.
The point is that most of these lithium jump packs in the review would be struggling with cars that are a bit on the larger side (as ours are) with a 50% discharged battery as they often have a starting current listing in the region of 300A-400A which means the CCA would likely be lower still.. hence they often forget to specify the CCA.
I just feel that the AutoExpress 'review' could do a much better job as their top rated produce is actually suggested on the Sealey website as suitable for 'petrol 2ltr & diesel 1.6ltr which is fine for a lot of the average cars in the road but not great for any Porsches... particularly when it hits 0 degrees and that oil gets nice and thick!
I may give one of them a shot, but I have concerns and will keep the jump leads inside a daily car just in case!
James
thirteeneast
New member
I use the Noco all day long every day and highly recommend them.
Lots of Noco models to choose from on Amazon.
Lots of Noco models to choose from on Amazon.
thirteeneast
New member
Noco will start no problems at all, that act I suggested it[
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