battery booster pack recommendations?

Rick-sta · 4th February 2019, 21:44

Looking to buy a car battery booster pack powerful enough to jump start a car with a dead battery. As a couple of our cars aren't used often at the moment I keep having to jump start them, so would be useful to have one of these.

Any recommendations?

Thanks

drjonts · 4th February 2019, 23:14

I've got a Suaoki starter pack which has fired up my ZT-T (V6 160)on 2 occasions Rick. I got one like this but orange. It also fired up a completely dead T4 VW and has been a useful backup power source for my laptop, torch and a top up pump for the tyres!

Need to check instructions as I had to download an updated set of instructions regarding jump starting.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Suaoki-Star...dp/B017IJ9IYE/

Jonty

steveo · 5th February 2019, 04:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick-sta

Looking to buy a car battery booster pack powerful enough to jump start a car with a dead battery. As a couple of our cars aren't used often at the moment I keep having to jump start them, so would be useful to have one of these.

Any recommendations?

Thanks

Hi

Use trade card though !

https://www.halfords.com/workshop-to...o-jump-starter

Cheers
Steve

coab · 5th February 2019, 05:07

Bought one of these for around £90 on ebay and its superb. No waiting hours to charge it as it says. Used it numerous times and never failed me.
https://www.its.co.uk/pd/ESTART800-S...AESTART800.htm

Simondi · 5th February 2019, 06:26

I use thiis a RoyPiw unit. Absolutely brilliant.

bendrick · 5th February 2019, 11:17

Just bought both of these after researching specs and reviews etc.

Got left with a flat battery last week despite having a new Yuasa fitted only three months ago after my car usage has declined to pretty minimal mileage over the last couple of months. Mainly popping down the shops or bank a mile away and back.

With all the heaters, heated seats, FBH, lights, radio etc going fill blast in the cold weather the battery took a hammering with all the minimal distance runs round town I suppose, never recharging what was taken out of it on starting etc and dipped to 11.7V leaving me calling out the breakdown people one morning last week.

I went straight out and ordered the items below. The battery charger is great having used it already to restore my battery to full power and I intend to use it once a fortnight or so to top up whilst my mileage remains minimal during the winter. Really simple to use, well made with clear illuminated digital display of progressing charging AH and voltages etc with a number of safety protection features.

I haven't used the jump starter pack yet ( and would be delighted if I never have to on my owm car although of course I'm dying to start someones car with it to see it in operation) but it's now residing in my boot after a brief inspection following delivery. Looks a nice piece of kit, there are youtube videos showing it in use.

I might have gone a touch full bore but I though for just under £100 I might as well be confident of not being left stranded waiting for breakdown in the future when such a scenario might be a disaster if missing an important appointment, meeting or function.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SUAOKI-2000...0+jump+starter

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SUAOKI-Main...and+maintainer

SCP440 · 5th February 2019, 16:22

I have one of these compact style booster packs, I find it very useful when I travel as it is chargeable from almost any socket and voltage and it can be used to charge other devices.

Last year I used it in Canada for a week to keep my mobile topped up and when I returned to the UK luckily my car started on its own battery but the car behind me was not so lucky, I offered my boost pack and he looked doubtful if it would work on his E class Merc, I connected it up and waited 30 seconds for it to do its job and the Merc started as if it had a fully charged battery.

He was so impressed he took a picture of it saying he was going to buy one. He even offered me £20 as a thankyou but I declined.

Rick-sta · 5th February 2019, 17:46

Thanks all for the replies, quite a few options there at various price ranges. Will have to look into which one to choose. Thank you

Comfortably Numb · 5th February 2019, 21:35

Boosters are a great thing for those emergency starts, when you have accidentally flattened your battery. But it is not a good idea to simply allow a little-used car's battery to go flat, knowing you can start it when you need it with your booster. That way lies the rapid demise of your battery. Better to either disconnect the battery, having ensured it is fully charged first, or connect it to a smart charger, which will put in a maintenance charge at exactly the right level. Starter batteries are not deep cycle batteries, and sulphate up if left discharged for long periods. Better to invest in one of the new technology Bosch or Valtra leisure batteries, - deep cycle AND plenty of cranking amps.

4th February 2019, 21:44	#1
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5th February 2019, 17:46	#8
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,534 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	Thanks all for the replies, quite a few options there at various price ranges. Will have to look into which one to choose. Thank you __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

4th February 2019, 23:14	#2
drjonts Loves to post MG ZT-T 160 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 288 Thanks: 179 Thanked 70 Times in 53 Posts	I've got a Suaoki starter pack which has fired up my ZT-T (V6 160)on 2 occasions Rick. I got one like this but orange. It also fired up a completely dead T4 VW and has been a useful backup power source for my laptop, torch and a top up pump for the tyres! Need to check instructions as I had to download an updated set of instructions regarding jump starting. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Suaoki-Star...dp/B017IJ9IYE/ Jonty

5th February 2019, 05:07	#4
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Bought one of these for around £90 on ebay and its superb. No waiting hours to charge it as it says. Used it numerous times and never failed me. https://www.its.co.uk/pd/ESTART800-S...AESTART800.htm

5th February 2019, 11:17	#6
bendrick Gets stuck in Ex CDT Auto Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Barry Posts: 655 Thanks: 76 Thanked 266 Times in 155 Posts	Just bought both of these after researching specs and reviews etc. Got left with a flat battery last week despite having a new Yuasa fitted only three months ago after my car usage has declined to pretty minimal mileage over the last couple of months. Mainly popping down the shops or bank a mile away and back. With all the heaters, heated seats, FBH, lights, radio etc going fill blast in the cold weather the battery took a hammering with all the minimal distance runs round town I suppose, never recharging what was taken out of it on starting etc and dipped to 11.7V leaving me calling out the breakdown people one morning last week. I went straight out and ordered the items below. The battery charger is great having used it already to restore my battery to full power and I intend to use it once a fortnight or so to top up whilst my mileage remains minimal during the winter. Really simple to use, well made with clear illuminated digital display of progressing charging AH and voltages etc with a number of safety protection features. I haven't used the jump starter pack yet ( and would be delighted if I never have to on my owm car although of course I'm dying to start someones car with it to see it in operation) but it's now residing in my boot after a brief inspection following delivery. Looks a nice piece of kit, there are youtube videos showing it in use. I might have gone a touch full bore but I though for just under £100 I might as well be confident of not being left stranded waiting for breakdown in the future when such a scenario might be a disaster if missing an important appointment, meeting or function. https://www.amazon.co.uk/SUAOKI-2000...0+jump+starter https://www.amazon.co.uk/SUAOKI-Main...and+maintainer

5th February 2019, 16:22	#7
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I have one of these compact style booster packs, I find it very useful when I travel as it is chargeable from almost any socket and voltage and it can be used to charge other devices. Last year I used it in Canada for a week to keep my mobile topped up and when I returned to the UK luckily my car started on its own battery but the car behind me was not so lucky, I offered my boost pack and he looked doubtful if it would work on his E class Merc, I connected it up and waited 30 seconds for it to do its job and the Merc started as if it had a fully charged battery. He was so impressed he took a picture of it saying he was going to buy one. He even offered me £20 as a thankyou but I declined.

5th February 2019, 21:35	#9
Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	Boosters are a great thing for those emergency starts, when you have accidentally flattened your battery. But it is not a good idea to simply allow a little-used car's battery to go flat, knowing you can start it when you need it with your booster. That way lies the rapid demise of your battery. Better to either disconnect the battery, having ensured it is fully charged first, or connect it to a smart charger, which will put in a maintenance charge at exactly the right level. Starter batteries are not deep cycle batteries, and sulphate up if left discharged for long periods. Better to invest in one of the new technology Bosch or Valtra leisure batteries, - deep cycle AND plenty of cranking amps.