Tacklife Battery Jumper
Apr 11, 2021 10:37:23 #
My car will not allow an accessory left on to discharge the battery - when the battery voltages drops below a certain threshold, it disables everything except the starter, engine and door locks - i wish all cars had this feature. My wife’s doesn’t, and I think one of these chargers might be a good investment.
Apr 11, 2021 10:53:35 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
Jerry, I would get a new battery. When a batter run's out you need to replace it as it never is the same.
Apr 11, 2021 11:34:53 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Gasman57 wrote:
Super capacitor is the way to go. It's the newest technology that doesn't need to stay charged. They're about $130 on Amazon. I have the Autowit. Check out the reviews. You'll never buy a Lithium Ion or lead acid power pack again. Progress marches on.
I have looked at those, how long will it maintain charge capability if used often in real life scenerio?
Apr 11, 2021 12:31:59 #
[quote=olemikey]I have looked at those, how long will it maintain charge capability if used often in real life
The manufacturer claims a 10 year lifespan. That's better than a 3 year lead acid battery and at least twice as long as a lithium battery. Throw it and the trunk and forget about it until you need it.
The manufacturer claims a 10 year lifespan. That's better than a 3 year lead acid battery and at least twice as long as a lithium battery. Throw it and the trunk and forget about it until you need it.
Apr 11, 2021 12:37:08 #
jerryc41 wrote:
About a week ago, I bought a Tacklife battery jump... (show quote)
I bought one from Costco probably 10 years ago. Still works, holds a charge for months also inflates tires. I'm using it off and on to inflate the Firestone air bags on my Ram 2500, adding air to tires and an occasional battery jump for myself or to help a stranded driver in a parking lot. Great tool.
Apr 11, 2021 12:53:50 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
[quote=Gasman57]
Thanks... I'll have to look at them again when my old Matco Jump Box gives it up. I have approx 8/10 yrs. on it, still works, just have to remember to charge it twice a year now. During hurricane/weather outages they are great (power banks/jump boxes/charging stations) for lighting/fans/tv/computer - and for long outages we have a small quiet generator, and a big honkin job if needed.
olemikey wrote:
I have looked at those, how long will it maintain charge capability if used often in real life
The manufacturer claims a 10 year lifespan. That's better than a 3 year lead acid battery and at least twice as long as a lithium battery. Throw it and the trunk and forget about it until you need it.
The manufacturer claims a 10 year lifespan. That's better than a 3 year lead acid battery and at least twice as long as a lithium battery. Throw it and the trunk and forget about it until you need it.
Thanks... I'll have to look at them again when my old Matco Jump Box gives it up. I have approx 8/10 yrs. on it, still works, just have to remember to charge it twice a year now. During hurricane/weather outages they are great (power banks/jump boxes/charging stations) for lighting/fans/tv/computer - and for long outages we have a small quiet generator, and a big honkin job if needed.
Apr 11, 2021 13:29:22 #
I use Battery Tender, have done for many years, on motorcycle, mower, truck and cars.
https://www.amazon.com/Deltran-Battery-Tender-022-0211-DL-WH-Selectable/dp/B01L0HTX72/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=battery+maintainer&qid=1618162068&sr=8-13
https://www.amazon.com/Deltran-Battery-Tender-022-0211-DL-WH-Selectable/dp/B01L0HTX72/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=battery+maintainer&qid=1618162068&sr=8-13
Apr 11, 2021 13:41:04 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
limeybiker wrote:
I use Battery Tender, have done for many years, on motorcycle, mower, truck and cars.
https://www.amazon.com/Deltran-Battery-Tender-022-0211-DL-WH-Selectable/dp/B01L0HTX72/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=battery+maintainer&qid=1618162068&sr=8-13
https://www.amazon.com/Deltran-Battery-Tender-022-0211-DL-WH-Selectable/dp/B01L0HTX72/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=battery+maintainer&qid=1618162068&sr=8-13
Another great product...still have one from my mc days!
Apr 11, 2021 18:36:35 #
Apr 11, 2021 18:48:49 #
Jerry, have you had any more failures with your vehicle battery? If not, you may be good to go.
Apr 12, 2021 08:28:02 #
I think the supercapacitor jump is brilliant. I was not aware that a product like that was on the market. Right away I am thinking I want a hybrid or a two-part system that integrates a smaller, lighter battery with a supercapacitor. Imagine retrofitting that into millions of vehicles.
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