Portable Jump Starters

[Joe 90]

https://uk.bestreviews.guide/jump-s...JxOXAh1LZrBQmn6DmMMW-3bDp4uQuZABoCvfwQAvD_BwE
I'd my homework done. Best value jump-starter in UK. That exact model I got. Capable of starting 3 litre diesel, well beyond what I needed. I stick by my statement, they are a bit of a gimmick, only a year guarantee and a lot of money to go wrong if only for emergency.

 

[Ashley Burton]

https://uk.bestreviews.guide/jump-s...JxOXAh1LZrBQmn6DmMMW-3bDp4uQuZABoCvfwQAvD_BwE
I'd my homework done. Best value jump-starter in UK. That exact model I got. Capable of starting 3 litre diesel, well beyond what I needed. I stick by my statement, they are a bit of a gimmick, only a year guarantee and a lot of money to go wrong if only for emergency.

The GB40 is a low model in their range & I believe it was GB60's which had quite a few issues with also

 

[Joe 90]

Yes it is a low model but it states it starts 3.0 diesels. For me it wouldn't start a 1.8. You shouldn't have to buy one with specs to start a tractor to be able to start a small engine.
If it can't do what it states it can then its not fit for purpose.

 

[Ashley Burton]

Yes it is a low model but it states it starts 3.0 diesels. For me it wouldn't start a 1.8. You shouldn't have to buy one with specs to start a tractor to be able to start a small engine.
If it can't do what it states it can then its not fit for purpose.

I agree with you

 

[Barking Mat]

One coming up in Lidl France next week, probably Europe, 55 euros.

Doesn't really give much details, here's a photo of the advert.

 

[Barking Mat]

12mAh.

 

[Ashley Burton]

@barking mat just difficult to judge if they're any good

 

[Barking Mat]

@barking mat just difficult to judge if they're any good

Looks a bit pants to me.

Just a heads up.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

& pay PayPal with my Credit Card.

Aye, that' exactly what I do - for all my online purchases, wherever possible.

 

[badabec]

Aye, that' exactly what I do - for all my online purchases, wherever possible.

Hello, I do the same, unless it is for purchases over £100, then I use a credit card for the Section 75 backing. I always though I'd get double the 'cover' if things went pear shaped, but I was wrong. If you use PayPal, the cover provided by Section 75 of the credit card no longer applies.

PayPal Credit does seem to give the best of both worlds, Section 75 and PayPal's own system.

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/c...n75/?msclkid=0ca384c6b1bc1484a510db4e0e6b1158

If you are using both to add extra layers of security then ignore all the above

 

[slim_boy_fat]

If you use PayPal, the cover provided by Section 75 of the credit card no longer applies.

Aye, I suspected that to be the case, but wasn't 100% sure so didn't include it for fear of looking more stupid than I am....

 

[Dutch Welder]

The Noco is usually quite capable of powering even an almost dead battery, the only thing you need to do is put it in advanced mode.
The manual explains how, and it IS NEEDED for cars that have a battery so flat the Noco's auto mode (which is safe, with reverse polarity protection etcetera) will not work.

 

[Wallace]

This is the one we have at work, I have not read the instructions to see all the features. Reading the bumf on the last photo I see it has a multi voltage laptop port. This one works ok but I prefer the Noco my friend has due to the Micro USB charging, this has a dedicated power supply. I should check to see if it has a car charger in the case but as it is workshop based there has been no need. I have jump started 5 litre Ford V8’s from it and borrowed for plant, Transit’s etc.

EDIT: I checked the website and they no longer list this one as there seems to be a new range.

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Well this died a death as the boss smoked it on a 427 Cobra before Christmas! I have it tucked away to look at and see if it is repairable, at the very least I can repurpose the croc clips.

 

[Woody.v8]

Got this one recently, it started a discovery today with a totally knackered battery that had been stood for a year, no problem at all.

 

[Wallace]

Got this one recently, it started a discovery today with a totally knackered battery that had been stood for a year, no problem at all.
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Noco would be my choice at the moment if I went to buy one.

 

[Ashley Burton]

I'm looking forward to some feedback from @slim_boy_fat But I bet he hasn't started a vehicle with his yet

 

[Wallace]

Perhaps using it to jump start himself first, if it jump starts him he can try jump starting me next.

@slim_boy_fat uses Single Malt as Eazistart.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

But I bet he hasn't started a vehicle with his yet

Not needed to so far, but I'll let the Collective know.

 

[Kayos]

I tried to start a 3 cylinder diesel with one, managed to explode it.

 

[mm289]

Got this one recently, it started a discovery today with a totally knackered battery that had been stood for a year, no problem at all.
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£160 in Halfords if you have a trade card - about the cheapest I have been able to find. Quite tempted.....



Cheers,

MM