Portable Jump Start Packs

[angellonewolf]

I previously resisted as the big ones were just too expensive, even at £80. Also the GooLoo had a more expensive version with usbc fast charging, which I also wanted.
My brother has Yaber branded small one, which seems to work well enough, but there is a big version of it I have been watching similar spec to the GooLoo (I am ignoring the silly numbers, instead looking at battery capacity of 26.8Ah)

Well now we are into spring, prices have dropped a bit. 10% discount and a £25 voucher brings it to £65 and I have bought one.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CFQ254VW

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update on this i grabed a yabber same as this when they had the 25 quid voucher off

its worked very well ive started quite a few cars with it even a tractor with a dead battery only thing i do is every month or so charge it over night to the 100 percent its been 6 months or more since ive bought it

 

[Kram]

@angellonewolf would you mind trying the DC output? It comes with a cigarete socket adaptor. Mine cuts out if I try anything in the socket. I have to charge the starter to reset it.
One of the reasons I got this one was the dc output. You can use the starter for DC but only lasts 30 seconds.

I have only used mine once to start a strangers car which it did effortlessly. They were previously trying to use jump leads but possibly doing it wrong so I used this.

 

[skotl]

@angellonewolf would you mind trying the DC output? It comes with a cigarete socket adaptor. Mine cuts out if I try anything in the socket. I have to charge the starter to reset it.
One of the reasons I got this one was the dc output. You can use the starter for DC but only lasts 30 seconds.

I have only used mine once to start a strangers car which it did effortlessly. They were previously trying to use jump leads but possibly doing it wrong so I used this.

I wonder whether there's not enough current draw to keep it turned on? I have this with some smaller battery packs - they will charge an iPad no problem but if I plug an ESP32 (tiny Arduino like thing) into it, it only powers it for 30 seconds then shuts down.

 

[Kram]

No, the jump start side just has a 30 second time limit and you have to keep pressing the button for it to stay longer.

The DC out, even with a tiny load, causes the thing to shut down. It wont turn on again until briefly plugged in to charge.

 

[fizzy]

No, the jump start side just has a 30 second time limit and you have to keep pressing the button for it to stay longer.

The DC out, even with a tiny load, causes the thing to shut down. It wont turn on again until briefly plugged in to charge.

I was considering one of these - and yes the DC power out would be the most used feature!

 

[awemawson]

I have to say my Gooloo 4000A has been fantastic. Starts anything I tried it with including tractors on very cold days, and it seems to hold it's charge very well. I've done multiple starts on different vehicles within minutes of each other without recharging and the 'charge state' bars have only gone down to 3/4. I've put it on a shelf with a 'last charged' label and put it on charge every few months. Excellent kit.

 

[8ob]

I have to say my Gooloo 4000A has been fantastic. Starts anything I tried it with including tractors on very cold days, and it seems to hold it's charge very well. I've done multiple starts on different vehicles within minutes of each other without recharging and the 'charge state' bars have only gone down to 3/4. I've put it on a shelf with a 'last charged' label and put it on charge every few months. Excellent kit.

Same here, had mine long enough for it to have justified its existence. Have found that anything less than three bars means it won’t spin over the bigger bits of kit, fully charged it hasn’t failed on anything.

Bob

 

[Migmac]

Same here, had mine long enough for it to have justified its existence. Have found that anything less than three bars means it won’t spin over the bigger bits of kit, fully charged it hasn’t failed on anything.

Bob

I watched a review on YouTube about the Gooloo, it started several big American pickups one after the other with no problem

 

[angellonewolf]

@angellonewolf would you mind trying the DC output? It comes with a cigarete socket adaptor. Mine cuts out if I try anything in the socket. I have to charge the starter to reset it.
One of the reasons I got this one was the dc output. You can use the starter for DC but only lasts 30 seconds.

I have only used mine once to start a strangers car which it did effortlessly. They were previously trying to use jump leads but possibly doing it wrong so I used this.

Yes can do I've never used it nit even sure what that parts for

 

[addjunkie]

I have to say my Gooloo 4000A has been fantastic. Starts anything I tried it with including tractors on very cold days, and it seems to hold it's charge very well. I've done multiple starts on different vehicles within minutes of each other without recharging and the 'charge state' bars have only gone down to 3/4. I've put it on a shelf with a 'last charged' label and put it on charge every few months. Excellent kit.

Id agree with this, used mine a few times, very good and holds charge well. Couple of tractors no issue.

 

[Seadog]

Mr. Hewes seems to do OK with Dürer jump packs starting large bit of kit.

 

[angellonewolf]

@angellonewolf would you mind trying the DC output? It comes with a cigarete socket adaptor. Mine cuts out if I try anything in the socket. I have to charge the starter to reset it.
One of the reasons I got this one was the dc output. You can use the starter for DC but only lasts 30 seconds.

I have only used mine once to start a strangers car which it did effortlessly. They were previously trying to use jump leads but possibly doing it wrong so I used this.

I used a tyre air compresser on it for a 1 min was working fine and kept going only thing I done was kept the finger over the outlet to imitate connected to a tyre to produce and pressure

 

[Trevorleach]

The little Durite ones are getting really good reviews in the hgv world, even my boss has bought one.

 

[Kram]

I used a tyre air compresser on it for a 1 min was working fine and kept going only thing I done was kept the finger over the outlet to imitate connected to a tyre to produce and pressure

Thats good, and using the cig lighter adaptor?

In that case mine is faulty as it turns off straight away. I will see if they can do a replacement.

 

[MattF]

@MattF will meet you at the entrance

Bitch.

 

[angellonewolf]

Thats good, and using the cig lighter adaptor?

In that case mine is faulty as it turns off straight away. I will see if they can do a replacement.

Yes using the socket adaptor

 

[skotl]

Bitch.

On the ball, Matt - that's a ten month delayed witty comeback

 

[MattF]

On the ball, Matt - that's a ten month delayed witty comeback

I've never really been on the ball, as you may have noticed, but better late than never.

 

[MattF]

I've ordered one of these. They were on a deal price at just less than the 5000 model.

https://amzn.eu/d/f4av3T2

 

[skotl]

Just an update re my Noco GBX45 booster.

I think I suggested earlier in the thread that this needed recharged every few weeks and was rightly brought up by people who thought that wasn't a great performance.

Well, yesterday I happened to check the unit and it was still showing 100% charge after probably 3 or 4 months in the boot. Then today I came across a stranded Escort van... pushed him onto the pavement (sad how many people put up with a two mile tailback, only to sail on past without offering to help), got the Noco out and one burst and he was gone.

So despite what I might have earlier said, the Noco unit seems to hold its charge for several months. Still think it's highly recommended.