OT: Battery Jump Starters...any favorites?

[cp43]

Originally Posted by pasadena

They use a capacitor to hold energy, not a battery. No acid.

They hold charge for months, and you can check it periodically. Easy to top up just like a phone.

The portability factor makes them just great to have. Yes, it works.
I got one from Costco a year ago.

Weego lists: "Battery Type: Lithium-polymer"

It's not a capacitor, it's still a battery, but not a big lead acid battery. It's a bigger version of the battery that's in your cell phone. So still no acid to leak.

Chris

[pasadena]

Originally Posted by cp43

Weego lists: "Battery Type: Lithium-polymer"

It's not a capacitor, it's still a battery, but not a big lead acid battery. It's a bigger version of the battery that's in your cell phone. So still no acid to leak.

Chris

the super capacitor chargers are the ones to get. I don't know anything about Weego
the small super-cap charger is what I got and it's great.

something like this
https://www.amazon.com/autowit-Porta...dp/B086L29DL9/

[Ozz]

Originally Posted by pasadena

the super capacitor chargers are the ones to get. I don't know anything about Weego
the small super-cap charger is what I got and it's great.

something like this
https://www.amazon.com/autowit-Porta...dp/B086L29DL9/

Well that is pretty cool....good info to have (yesterday!)!

Scotty Kilmer: The Best Car Jump Starter in the World and Why

A little pricier than the lithium battery ones, but not too bad.

[eippo1]

I have this one. Haven't had to use it yet, but thanks for the reminder to bring it in to top it off since it's been a few months. It specifically said that it needs to be charged periodically or else it won't have what you need when you need it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Got it after my battery died at a ski resort this winter. Call to my wife: "I'll be home in a couple hours...nope, I'll be home today hopefully."

[cp43]

Originally Posted by pasadena

the super capacitor chargers are the ones to get. I don't know anything about Weego
the small super-cap charger is what I got and it's great.

something like this
https://www.amazon.com/autowit-Porta...dp/B086L29DL9/

Thanks for the info, I had no idea those were out there.

Chris

[pasadena]

They're great to have in the trunk. Never have to worry, like a battery.

[alancw3]

Originally Posted by Ozz

Well that is pretty cool....good info to have (yesterday!)!

Scotty Kilmer: The Best Car Jump Starter in the World and Why

A little pricier than the lithium battery ones, but not too bad.

informative. so is there an advantage/disadvantage to getting the larger model? for an extra $20 might be worthwhile unless it needs more juice from the dead battery to create a charge. anybody know?

[Ozz]

Originally Posted by alancw3

informative. so is there an advantage/disadvantage to getting the larger model? for an extra $20 might be worthwhile unless it needs more juice from the dead battery to create a charge. anybody know?

I think it has to do with the size engine you anticipate jump-starting....bigger engine needs more power to crank over.

[pncguy]

Originally Posted by azrider

No complaints with BEATIT charger. We have one in each car. Can start 5.5L gas or 4.0 diesel so it’ll jump your Prius piece o cake.

We have a Beatit, too. The wife LOVES it.