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mains operated jump starter?

  • 08-08-2017 10:05am
    #1
    session savage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 861 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    Im looking to get a jump starter that works off the mains. All I can find are portable battery packs and I dont want one of those.
    Something like this, but surely theres cheaper out there?
    http://www.argos.co.uk/product/3659630

    Im not concered with charging, just jump starting.

    Any ideas?


Comments

  • #2
    Ubbquittious
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,292 ✭✭✭Ubbquittious


    It is expensive enough to build a power supply that can provide 100s of amps at 12v

    I don't think there is an easy way around it


  • #3
    session savage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 861 ✭✭✭session savage


    Really? Crap.
    I know nothing about electricity really. Just presumed if you can get a battry powered jump starter you could surely get a plugged in one.
    Ill just have to get the pricey one so. Thanks.


  • #4
    BrianD3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,513 ✭✭✭BrianD3


    I have this one it's a few quid dearer but Amps seem to be higher. 80 amps vs 75 amps jump start and 20 amps vs 12 amps fast charge.
    http://www.halfords.ie/motoring/bulbs-blades-batteries/car-battery-chargers/ring-rcb320-battery-charger

    If you have an AXA card you might be able to get 10-15% off the above price.


  • #5
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    I'd recommend a c-tek charger they're brilliant. Leave it on a dead battery for 15 to 20 mins take it off and you're ready to go. It isn't what they're designed for but it's never failed me yet. Leave it on a marginal battery overnight it will be like new.


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