Unusual Day - And Not in a Good Way
Apr 1, 2021 07:48:30 #
olddutch wrote:
Jerry I am amazed of that little storm cloud that follows you around.. Do you remember that little fellow in the Little Abner comics, whom had that Storm cloud following Him.. Wishing you better luck on down the road.. If you ever discover what has caused this , please let me know so I don"t make the same mistake.. thank you...
I always have an umbrella in the car.
Apr 1, 2021 07:49:16 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
Also check out the NOCO line of Genius jump packs. We sell them at Batteries Plus. Amazon also carries them.
Yes, I saw them, but the TackLife tested very well.
Apr 1, 2021 07:51:56 #
JimBart wrote:
I just carry a simple set of jumper cables in each car I have. There’s always someone around to give you a lift.
One of my vehicle batteries is in the floorboard under the passenger seat and another is in the drivers side wheel well.
One of my vehicle batteries is in the floorboard under the passenger seat and another is in the drivers side wheel well.
As I was sitting in the car, I thought about my jumper cables sitting in the garage. But then I realized that I'd have to walk around the parking lot, in the rain, looking for a car with someone inside. Remember these are people getting injections so they don't die from a disease they might catch from someone. My car was parked straight into the outer parking space, so no jumper cables would be long enough to reach.
Apr 1, 2021 07:54:45 #
Busbum wrote:
Jerry,
Here is what I use, for both my vehicles; https://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-1-portable-power-pack-with-jump-starter-64083.html
HTH
Here is what I use, for both my vehicles; https://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-1-portable-power-pack-with-jump-starter-64083.html
HTH
I used to have a similar one, but the battery finally died. Newer ones have lithium-ion batteries with high peak amp ratings and are very small. The one that arrives today has 1200 peak amps, although those ratings are always exaggerated.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BJMSSSX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Apr 1, 2021 07:57:07 #
Canonuser wrote:
... with flat batteries...
That made me check your location.
Our USA batteries become "dead."
Apr 1, 2021 07:59:46 #
Canonuser wrote:
Not when you forget to switch your headlights off they’re not.
The car should have told me!
I was thinking about getting one of those devices that cuts off battery power when it is getting too low to start the car. Too expensive, though.
https://smile.amazon.com/LI-LEAD-Starter-Battery-Protector/dp/B07LGCY3RR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=prevent+battery+going+dead&qid=1617278312&s=automotive&sr=1-2
Apr 1, 2021 08:01:26 #
LoisCroft wrote:
My daughter got me an emergency auto backpack for Christmas. I has most everything you would need in an emergency; flares, jumper cables, a canister to fix flats, shovel etc. I would highly recommend it. I never needed this stuff until the day after she gave it to me. It even has drinking water and first aid things. All in a compact backpack.
Very good idea. I've always carried a tire repair kit, tire inflator, and first aid kit.
Apr 1, 2021 08:02:14 #
Bridges wrote:
Jerry, you shop Sam’s Club, so go on their site and order the Stanley unit. Beside being a battery booster it has a pump for tire inflation and an LED light in case you need to change a tire at night I’ve had one for about five years and it holds a charge really well. I use it often to inflate bike tires.
Thanks!
Apr 1, 2021 08:03:01 #
Apr 1, 2021 08:05:15 #
pendennis wrote:
I opted for the TACKLIFE, and received it today. The battery was at 85%, so it's now being charged.
My only concern between the two was the fact that capacitors have to be reformed if not used for a period of time. On my electronic flashes, it's only a matter of a few pops periodically, but I just wonder about how to discharge the capacitor on one of the Autowizzes.
My only concern between the two was the fact that capacitors have to be reformed if not used for a period of time. On my electronic flashes, it's only a matter of a few pops periodically, but I just wonder about how to discharge the capacitor on one of the Autowizzes.
85% on arrival seems to be standard, from what I've seen on YouTube. I had the same concern about the capacitor unit - and it's more expensive.
Apr 1, 2021 08:06:02 #
mikee wrote:
I recently picked up a nice new set of jumper cables at a second hand store for $12. Cheap, reliable, and most people will allow you to use their battery if you have cables.
The cables are fine if one car can get close to the other.
Apr 1, 2021 08:38:51 #
DAN Phillips wrote:
I made it a habit a long time ago, always buy Delco batteries. They are the most reliable, period.
You are buying a label. Period!
"Middle East Battery Company manufactures batteries for General Motors parts supplier ACDelco. Middle East Battery Company is in Saudi Arabia;
https://www.reference.com/world-view/acdelco-batteries-6a5c06520e0bb477#:~:text=Middle%20East%20Battery%20Company%20manufactures,and%20investors%20own%2051%20percent.
I remember years ago when I was in retail, there were only seven battery manufacturers and over 100 brand names. GM divested themselves of many of their manufacturing units over the years.
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Apr 1, 2021 10:45:14 #
Wow, doenst everyone carry an extra battery?? I mean come on, extra battery , full can of gas, blankets, road flares, etc.etc....
Apr 2, 2021 00:03:14 #
Virgil
Loc: The Hoosier State
I have a "Battery Buddy" attached to my battery. It monitors the charge in the battery and when there is only enough juice left to start the vehicle, it shuts everything down. When you are ready to go you have to reset the unit, start up your vehicle and be on your way. About $70 or so.
Apr 3, 2021 08:33:43 #
Bill_de wrote:
You are buying a label. Period!
"Middle East Battery Company manufactures batteries for General Motors parts supplier ACDelco. Middle East Battery Company is in Saudi Arabia;
I remember years ago when I was in retail, there were only seven battery manufacturers and over 100 brand names. GM divested themselves of many of their manufacturing units over the years.
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"Middle East Battery Company manufactures batteries for General Motors parts supplier ACDelco. Middle East Battery Company is in Saudi Arabia;
I remember years ago when I was in retail, there were only seven battery manufacturers and over 100 brand names. GM divested themselves of many of their manufacturing units over the years.
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There are 3 manufacturer's in the U. S. Johnson Controls which makes most of the Interstate batteries, East Penn which makes a lot of the batteries you see at Sam's Club & Batteries Plus (Duracell branded), & Enersys. Enersys recently acquired Northstar who made a lot of high end AGM batteries under the X2 Power brand among otheres. Their main line is Odyssey in a red & black case. East Penn acquired a lot of the smaller manufacturers over the years. In addition to the Duracell branded batteries, they also manufacture for other smaller brands.
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