Car Jump Starter

Duracell DPP-600HD Powerpack 600 Jump Starter & Emergency Power Source with Radio

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:21:19 +0000

There are many times when extra power is needed for your tools or accessories, but none is available. If an outlet is not in reach or plugging into the dashboard cigarette lighter is simply not an option, the Duracell Powerpack 600 is the perfect solution. Brought to you by Duracell and Xantrex, an innovator in portable and backup power products for nearly 25 years, it comes with a multitude of safety and emergency features, and is powerful enough to start your car and robust enough to provide portable power for small appliances. The Power to Get the Job Done Safely The heart of the Duracell Powerpack 600 is a sealed, non-spillable 28 amp-hour AGM battery. It can be safely and conveniently recharged from any household AC outlet or DC cigarette-lighter outlet, making it ready to go whenever you need it. This robust battery is tied to a power inverter that provides 600 watts of power to its three grounded AC outlets and one DC socket. Multiple outlets give you the flexibility and convenience to operate several appliances at once, while the 3-digit barragraph LED indicator dynamically monitors the Duracell Powerpack's battery charge level. Internal circuitry ensures long inverter life by protecting against overload and over-temperature conditions. An audible alarm also signals during overheating and under-voltage situations, alerting you to any possible safety concerns. The Duracell Powerpack 600provides long lasting on-the-go power. View Larger Duracell Powerpack 600 Protects You On the Go Duracell Powerpack's 28-amp battery can jump start most 8-cylinder engines with its included jumper cables. A reverse polarity detector further ensures your safety by disallowing power transfer in the event that the jumper cables are connected to the incorrect battery terminals. Duracell Powerpack 600 also provides ample power to recharge cordless and cellular telephones. At the same time, it can operate emergency lights, televisions and a wide range of DC-powered products. A built-in AM/FM clock-radio provides access to news and emergency broadcasts, while the built-in emergency light provides extra illumination to keep you out of the dark and to signal to others if you are stranded. Perfect for Outdoor Adventures From remote job sites to the family picnic, Duracell Powerpack's portability makes it an excellent choice for any outdoor adventure. It is mighty enough to run power tools and equipment in the wilderness. The 600-watt power inverter also lets you bring some of the comforts of home to your campsite or outing. Small appliances, portable coolers, laptops, televisions and gaming consoles will run for hours. Duracell Powerpack 600 means you'll never be left in the dark. Constructed by Industry Leaders Duracell is brand trusted in households around the world because of their high-quality, long-lasting batteries. They have collaborated with Xantrex, a company that has been constantly innovating new portable and backup power units for nearly 25 years. Working together, they bring you a highly reliable, long-lasting portable power solution that you can count on. From power outages and roadside emergencies to remote jobsites and the great outdoors, the rugged Duracell PowerPack 600 will be there to give you the power you need. What's in the Box? The Duracell Powerpack 600 includes several convenient accessories. Compatible jumper cables allow you to jump start your vehicle. The AC adapter recharges the unit from any standard wall outlet and stows away inside the unit when not in use. A DC charging cable can be inserted into any standard cigarette-lighter outlet, providing rechargability on-the-go in any automobile, boat, or RV. A versatile accessory bag is also included for storage.

12 Safety Tips when Jumpstarting a Car

admin — Wed, 04 May 2011 05:00:55 +0000

You are ready to jumpstart your car with the flat battery, but wait a minute! Safety comes first, read the followings first before causing permanent damages to yourself, your car and others.

Safety measures when jumpstarting your vehicle, the do’s and dont’s:

Wear eye protection and distant your self from the battery compartment when jumpstarting. There are possiblities of explosion and acid splash that may cause serious burns and injuries.
Ensure that the two vehicles do not touch under any circumstances.
Ensure you can safely do the jumpstart procedures. If you’re on the road side, check all potential hazards of incoming traffics. Install the safety triangle facing the direction of vehicles coming your way. Always make sure you’re safely out of any vehicle’s way.
Check the DIN strenght of your jumper cable is suitable to your car’s electrical system. DIN 72 553 is the normal length and diameter of the cable, the clamping force and isolation of the pole terminals. Other known standard is ISO 6722. Never use worn out or leaking cable. Ensure on heavy duty and well insulated cables.
Have your vehicle fully back up, pull the hand brake and free your gear.
Turn off the ignition on both vehicles before connecting the cables.
Extinguish cigars, cigarettes and other ignition sources or flames. Remember that explosive mixtures containing hydrogen are still present in the battery cells.
Avoid loading or troubleshoot a frozen battery.
Ensure both the donor battery and the flat battery has the same voltage, which usually is 12v.
Only do the jumpstart if you are sure that the battery is drained of it power. Never jumpstart a broken or defective battery, this could result to an explosion or even causing damage to the donor car and/or battery. Important! Check for sign of damages, leaks, rust or cracks on your battery.
Only do the jumpstart if you understood all the risk involved. If not, just call in your mechanic or have your vehicle towed to the garage.
Refer to the manual maintenance of the vehicle / equipment to determine any other specific requirements.

Make sure the exposed cables do not touch the chassis or bodywork of vehicles to avoid sparks that could cause an explosion. Most quality jump cables have the clamps coated with plastic so there is less chance for this to happen.

* When disconnecting cables, be careful not to touch the running cooling fans or any other moving parts in the engine bay.

How to Jumpstart a Car

How to Jumpstart a Car

admin — Sun, 01 May 2011 04:24:17 +0000

Have you ever come out bright and early to start your car, and when you turn on the ignition; all you hear is this sound of pathetic annoying buzzer in the dashboard. You’ll soon realized that you accidentally left some of the lights in your car overnight and it consumed the entire life of the battery. The battery is now completely flat. You are now caught with a vehicle that has a flat battery and you have no spare batteries available.

This could happen to anyone. A car with a flat battery is a big problem, especially if you are in a rush to get to other places to perform your responsibility.

There are five ways how you can get out of this predicament;
1. Immediately call a taxi as an alternative means of transport if you’re in real hurry.
2. If you drive a manual transmission car, call up your closest buddies and have them push your car to force start it.
3. If you have a portable car jump starter, you can jumpstart the battery/vehicle yourself.
4. Call and wait for your emergency roadside breakdown assistance that is sometimes provided by your car insurance policy or if you are subscribed to an auto club.
5. If you have a set of jumper cables with you, you could try to jumpstart using live battery from other vehicle.

Jumpstart Your Vehicle

If you found another car that has a charged battery, then you can bring your own car battery life. If you must use jumper cables and then here is the right way to do it. It is pretty simple and safe if you follow these instructions:

1. Position the two cars close to each other so the cable can reach both batteries.

2. Then connect the car battery jumper cables in this order;

A. Connect positive (+) red cable to the (+) positive terminal of the flat battery.
B. Connect the other end of the positive (+) red cable to the (+) positive terminal of the donor the car.
C. Connect (-) negative black cable to the (-) negative terminal on the donor car.
D. Connect the other end of the (-) negative black cable to the unpainted metal on the engine block or chassis of flat battery car. It is intentional not to have direct connection to the (-) negative terminal of the flat battery to avoid sparking an explosion from escaped hydrogen gas from the cells!

If the battery terminals are dirty and corroded, they must first be cleaned so that the clamps on the jump cables will get a good clean connection. Read here on an easy way how to keep your battery clean.

WARNING:

First, read the 12 Safety Tips when Jumpstarting a Car.

To connect and disconnect the jumper cables, be very careful in handling the connection clips.

3. You are now ready to begin jumpstarting the other car’s engine. Turn off all electrical devices on the donor car (heating, lighting, aircond, radio, etc.), so that the battery is fully dedicated to launch the flat battery. Start the car and let it idle for at least a minute with all the cables intact before you try to jumpstart. Revving the engine will produce more currents and help to charge the other battery.

4. Now try to start the flat battery vehicle by turning the engine ignition on. You should now be able to start the vehicle.

5. When the engine has started and is running, remove the jump cables. Do this in reverse order:

A. Disconnect negative (-) black wire on the terminal on the chassis or engine block of (flat) battery car.
B. Disconnect negative (-) black cable on the (-) negative terminal on the donor car.
C. Disconnect positive (+) red cable on (+) positive terminal on the donor car.
D. Disconnect positive (+) red cable on (+) the positive terminal of the battery.

When disconnecting cables, be careful not to touch the running cooling fans or any other moving parts in the engine bay.

Let your flat battery car idles a while so that it can start recharging the battery. If the flat battery does not start the car after following the above procedures, then the battery could possible be damaged and defect from the inside. Either way, make sure you consult your mechanic what is wrong with your vehicle and whether or not to replace your battery.

12 Safety Tips when Jumpstarting a Car

K&K Jumpstart 990056 Jump N Carry 4000 12 Volt Jump Starter

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:03:22 +0000

The K & K Jumpstart Jump-N-Carry 4000 portable battery booster pack is easy to use and lightweight and is the ideal entry-level professional unit, the JNC4000 combines power and ease-of-use in a durable, reliable unit. With a built-in charger, convenient battery status gauge, impact resistant case and 1100 Peak Amps of starting power, it meets a variety of shop needs. The internal battery is a sealed lead acid (AGM) battery with a self contained 500mA charger. Weights 18 pounds.

K&K Jumpstart 999058 Jump N Carry 1224 12/24 Volt Jump Starter

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:03:22 +0000

The K & K Jumpstart Jump-N-Carry 1224 portable battery booster pack is a powerful, multi-volt charging in a portable unit. The JNC1224, with an easy change between voltage settings, packs a heavy-hitting 3400 Peak Amps of starting power in 12 Volt mode and 1700 Peak Amps of starting power in 24 Volt mode. Its onboard automatic charger can provide up to 24 Hour/365 Day continuous charging. The internal battery is a sealed lead acid (AGM) battery with a self contained 1 amp automatic charger. It weights 40 pounds.

Cobra CJIC 350 1800-Watt Jumpstarter Powerpack with Air Compressor

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:29:28 +0000

The Cobra Jump Starter Powerpack means you'll never be stranded or without emergency power again. The Jump Start Powerpack contains a maintenance-free, high-efficiency sealed lead acid battery with 1800 Watts of power to jumpstart your vehicle without the safety and mechanical risks inherent with the old style of vehicle-to-vehicle jumper cables. The Reverse Polarity Indicator lets you know when the proper connection to the battery has been made. Then, the jump starter safety switch safely transfers power to the high-efficiency heavy-duty booster cables. The Jump Start Powerpack also comes with a convenient 12-Volt DC output and a 5-Volt USB output to power and charge mobile electronic devices such as iPods, PDAs, and DVD players when you're at the work site, on the road, or camping. Additionally, it contains a 400-Watt/110-Volt AC Outlet for operating household appliances anywhere that traditional electricity isn't available. The ultra-bright LED light can be used either at work or in an emergency, and the on-board 260 PSI air compressor is a must-have for flat tires, inflating sports equipment, or getting the air mattress set for camping. When the battery status LED lights up, simply use the included AD/DC charging jack to bring your unit back to full power and ready for the next incident.

Cobra CJIC 250 Jumpstarter Powerpack

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:29:28 +0000

With the Cobra Jump Starter Powerpack, you'll never be stranded or without emergency power again. The Jump Start Powerpack contains a maintenance free, high efficiency sealed lead acid battery with 1200-Watt of power to jumpstart your vehicle without the safety and mechanical risks inherent with the old style vehicle to vehicle jumper cables. The Reverse Polarity Indicator lets you know when the proper connection to the battery has been made. Then, the jump starter safety switch safely transfers power to the booster cables, which are heavy duty and made to transfer power more efficiently. The Jump Start Powerpack also comes with a convenient 12-Volt DC output and a 5-Volt USB output to power up and charge mobile electronic devices such as iPods, PDAs, and DVD Players when you're at the work site, on the road, or camping. Additionally, it contains a 100-Watt/110-Volt AC Outlet for operating household appliances during storms, or anywhere that traditional electricity isn't available. The Ultra Bright LED Light can be used either at work or in an emergency, and the 260 PSI Air Compressor is a must have for those road side flats, inflating sports equipment, or getting the air mattress set for camping. When the Battery Status LED lights up, simply use the included AD/DC charging jack to bring your unit back to full power and ready for the next incident. This product is a must have for every household and vehicle, because when it comes to your emergency, safety, and power needs, "Nothing comes close to a Cobra".

Cobra CJI 150 Jumpstarter Powerpack

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:29:28 +0000

With the Cobra Jump Starter Powerpack, you'll never be stranded or without emergency power again. The Jump Starter Powerpack contains a maintenance free, high efficiency sealed lead acid battery with 1200-Watt of power to jumpstart your vehicle without the safety and mechanical risks inherent with the old style vehicle to vehicle jumper cables. The Reverse Polarity Indicator lets you know when the proper connection to the battery has been made. Then, the jump starter safety switch safely transfers power to the booster cables, which are heavy duty and made to transfer power more efficiently. The Jump Starter Powerpack also comes with a convenient 12-Volt DC output and a 5-Volt USB output to power up and charge mobile electronic devices such as iPods, PDAs, and DVD Players when you're at the work site, on the road, or camping. Additionally, it contains a 100-Watt/110-Volt AC Outlet for operating household appliances during storms, or anywhere that traditional electricity isn't available. This unit also has an Ultra Bright LED Light that can be used either at work or as an emergency light. When the Battery Status LED lights up, simply use the included AD/DC charging jack to bring your unit back to full power and ready for the next incident. This product is a must have for every household and vehicle, because when it comes to your emergency, safety, and power needs, "Nothing comes close to a Cobra".

Black & Decker VEC1095ABD Smart Battery 25/10/2 Amp Battery Charger

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:35:18 +0000


The Black & Decker automatic Smart Battery charger is spark-resistant and features a reverse hook-up, overcharge protection, and solid state circuitry. It features three-stage, automatic, high-frequency charging technology for quick and easy charging.

Black & Decker VEC1093DBD Smart Battery 40/20/10/4 Amp Battery Charger

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:35:18 +0000

When your car battery goes dead, a jump-start is only a quick fix for the problem that may reoccur. The solution is to recharge the battery, using a product like the Black & Decker Smart Battery Charger. Fully Automatic Charging The Smart Battery Charger is fully automatic and electronic, with a Digital Smart microprocessor control and an LED indicator for selecting your charging rate. The three stage automatic rapid charging operates at 40 amps, 20 amps, 10 amps, and 4 amps, with an average 5 minute engine start time and 4.5 hour full battery charge. The Smart Battery Charger features 3-stage recharging technology. View larger. This device also features a reverse hook-up warning alarm. The LED display lets you know when the battery is fully charged. Works with Any Vehicle The Smart Battery Charger is ideal for any 12 volt lead-acid battery types, including those that power cars, boats, lawn mowers, RVs, ATVs and more. State-of-the-Art Technology It uses a 3-stage automatic high-frequency charging technology to build the battery back up to its normal output level, making it more efficient at charging than conventional model chargers. Built-in Safety Precautions The Smart Battery Charger also has a spark-resistant reverse hook-up and overcharge protection circuit built into it to insure that the clamps are not accidentally affixed to the opposite terminals, which would damage the battery. The automatic float mode monitoring tells the unit when the battery is ready to avoid overcharging. Warranty Black & Decker offers a full 2-year warranty. What's in the box The Black & Decker Smart Battery Charger unit and heavy-duty cables and clamps.