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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 02:32 PM
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I'm looking into getting one of these, or if not a simple power pack for jump-starting etc, but theres so many out there its hard to know where to begin!

I've seen them with cranking boost of anything from 60amps to 2000amps.

Which would do the job for the average car at home? (mines a Skyline, but don't see it makes much diff......)

Anyone any ideas?

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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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machinemart.co.uk

bigger the better (make sure its single phase)

Only 12v needed...

How about http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product...0&r=2058&g=107
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 10:32 PM
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machinemart.co.uk

bigger the better (make sure its single phase)

Only 12v needed...

How about http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product...0&r=2058&g=107
Ta, that doesn't look too bad - but does joe publics car really need 400 amps of starting power? Obviously the bigger the better but I guess theres no need for overkill too
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 10:48 PM
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Spot the 205 owner
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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LOL!!! Its actually the Skyline LOL!

Its got a **** poor small battery to save weight and with the alarm on can go flat in 3-4 days if not started!

Though the Pug lasts about a week from drain until that goes too - however, as thats garaged and used infrequently I disconnect the battery, and so it always starts first time!
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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U must have a serious alarm mate.......a PP9 will power mine for a month!!

I suggesst if a 25mA LED can drain ya battery.........summin is wrong!!
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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Theres a drain somewhere - can't be assed to search it out! Normally not a prob unless car is left for a while.
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