acox99 74 1 Cars Posted February 9, 2016 I am looking at buying a battery jump pack, I have up to £150 to spend one one but the market seems to be full of different options available. I don't particularly want a multi tool type thing with inflator and light, and I'd happily have a smaller unit, but they seem pricey. I obviously want something that has as much ampage as possible for my money. Has anyone had any personal experiences of anything currently on the market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted February 9, 2016 I've got a tiny modern thing, its about the size of 2 packs of cigs. I was a bit skeptical, but its an amazing thing. Will start a 205 with a totally dead battery. Mines a "Powervamp" branded thing but its about the same as many others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acox99 74 1 Cars Posted February 10, 2016 Is that the tb1600 Tom? I was sceptical about the smaller units also. Bluepoint do a similar unit to the one you describe. I think the smaller units are the way to go rather them some clunky old thing the size and weight of a battery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted February 10, 2016 No, its way way smaller than that! http://stores.ebay.co.uk/powervampracing/_i.html?_fsub=5193474014 Its tiny and I mean tiny! But it started my BMW 3.0 diesel so don't underestimate it for a moment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allanallen 528 2 Cars Posted February 10, 2016 Wow, that is small! Begs the question why are we still faffing about with lead/acid batteries at all nowadays?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted February 10, 2016 Al its mega, I'll show you next time you are at mine. Literally fits in your pocket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allanallen 528 2 Cars Posted February 10, 2016 Yeah you've got them deep Yorkshire pockets though haven't you 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hheppy 9 1 Cars Posted February 10, 2016 I just use a £25 trickle charger I bought from Halfrauds to keep the battery topped up and ready. we have short arms to go with those deep pockets though!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted February 10, 2016 Yeah you've got them deep Yorkshire pockets though haven't you You'll eat those words in a week or so! Wait and see knobhead! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allanallen 528 2 Cars Posted February 10, 2016 Oh god, what've you bought?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acox99 74 1 Cars Posted February 10, 2016 blimey, I think that's a no brainer then. I've used oddessy batteries before and they are very good. I imagine it's similar technology, you just have to keep them fully charged otherwise they fail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobboy 231 2 Cars Posted February 10, 2016 No, its way way smaller than that! http://stores.ebay.co.uk/powervampracing/_i.html?_fsub=5193474014 Its tiny and I mean tiny! But it started my BMW 3.0 diesel so don't underestimate it for a moment! I saw one of them turn over a mitsu L200 from flat today, the ignition lights wouldn't even light. It had it started within seconds, and as you say tiny, not much bigger than a large Dairy Milk. I don't imagine you want to be doing it too often to the same battery right enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omega 82 Posted February 10, 2016 ive got one of the little things parked my 406 v6 up on Friday and left the lights on came to it sunday dead no ign lights etc tried this and fired up first time. was gobsmacked to be honest.ive had those big jump packs they take up a lot of room in the car are always flat when you need them maybe its time to join todays world!!. ps havnt got a clue how it works but it does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallyeash 155 Posted February 12, 2016 I just bought one of the lithium little battery starters this morning from the electrical rep that comes into work. £45. I borrowed some random persons one after a weekend mountain biking / camping. Fired my Discovery 3 V6 diesel straight up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stufarri 98 3 Cars Posted February 12, 2016 I got one from Ebay £38 or so and it is awesome and very small as Tom has mentioned. Makes my 10 yr old booster box look 50 yrs old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskid 193 Posted February 13, 2016 http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/battery-power-packs/pitking-products-battery-jump-pack-multi-function-power-pack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Wow, that is small! Begs the question why are we still faffing about with lead/acid batteries at all nowadays?! 'Cause even putting together a decent sized lithium to suit a car will cost you nigh on 200 quid even if you DIY it (Guess who's building on for the buggy.... ) Great for track/race cars though as they'll hold their charge even if it's parked up half the year. Edited February 13, 2016 by Rippthrough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 122 1 Cars Posted February 13, 2016 600A right here for £60 delivered - added to my xmas list !! http://www.amazon.co.uk/DBPOWER-16500mAh-Portable-External-Smartphone-DJS30/dp/B00YDZR3ZI/ref=pd_cp_263_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=009NFKRVSZPHFQM42SNE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoodygoodwood 70 3 Cars Posted February 13, 2016 If you want to go for the standard booster type pack Halfords have one on sale at the moment , its down to about £35 iirc from about £60 .Its not very pretty but its cheap enough . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
