12v Jump Starter Packs?

[inkey$]

What are people using and would recommend for 3 litre petrol cars and below?
Looking for something that is reliable, compact, not too heavy, usable USB ports etc. Seem to be a lot of choice out there.

This NOCO GB20 is in the lead so far...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NOCO-GB20-UltraSafe-Lithium-Gasoline/dp/B015TKPT1A/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=20DB1NIJKY8ZP&keywords=Noco+Boost+Sport+GB20&qid=1683735648&sprefix=noco+boost+sport+gb20%2Caps%2C425&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

[john-e89]

What are people using and would recommend for 3 litre petrol cars and below?
Looking for something that is reliable, compact, not too heavy, usable USB ports etc. Seem to be a lot of choice out there.

This NOCO GB20 is in the lead so far...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NOCO-GB20-UltraSafe-Lithium-Gasoline/dp/B015TKPT1A/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=20DB1NIJKY8ZP&keywords=Noco+Boost+Sport+GB20&qid=1683735648&sprefix=noco+boost+sport+gb20%2Caps%2C425&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

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I have that exact one Inks, works very well, small, light-ish, the leads are very thick and robust, no gripes with it.

 

[inkey$]

What are people using and would recommend for 3 litre petrol cars and below?
Looking for something that is reliable, compact, not too heavy, usable USB ports etc. Seem to be a lot of choice out there.

This NOCO GB20 is in the lead so far...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NOCO-GB20-UltraSafe-Lithium-Gasoline/dp/B015TKPT1A/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=20DB1NIJKY8ZP&keywords=Noco+Boost+Sport+GB20&qid=1683735648&sprefix=noco+boost+sport+gb20%2Caps%2C425&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

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I have that exact one Inks, works very well, small, light-ish, the leads are very thick and robust, no gripes with it.

A review good enough for me, John. Ordered

 

[john-e89]

What are people using and would recommend for 3 litre petrol cars and below?
Looking for something that is reliable, compact, not too heavy, usable USB ports etc. Seem to be a lot of choice out there.

This NOCO GB20 is in the lead so far...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NOCO-GB20-UltraSafe-Lithium-Gasoline/dp/B015TKPT1A/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=20DB1NIJKY8ZP&keywords=Noco+Boost+Sport+GB20&qid=1683735648&sprefix=noco+boost+sport+gb20%2Caps%2C425&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Screenshot 2023-05-10 at 17.23.28.png

I have that exact one Inks, works very well, small, light-ish, the leads are very thick and robust, no gripes with it.

A review good enough for me, John. Ordered

Highly doubt you'll be anything but very pleased with it Inks, the whole thing is very well made with the ports and leads all superb quality.

 

[N4LLY]

That does look dinkey inkey

 

[inkey$]

That does look dinkey inkey

:lol:

 

[pvr]

Bought it as well. It was £75 business only price, is that what you paid or is that Amazon - you-think-you-get-a-deal thing

 

[inkey$]

Bought it as well. It was £75 business only price, is that what you paid or is that Amazon - you-think-you-get-a-deal thing

I paid £89 delivered before 1pm tomorrow. You got filtered in the right way I think.

 

[DonDon]

Just seen this thread, an hour after my Grepro arrived from Amazon (£46). Obviously don't know if it's any good yet, but it looks the part.

 

[MikeyH]

How does this work on an E85? It can't be used on the actual battery can it, so it is connected to the in engine compartment connectors and if so will the wires reach? Sorry if this me sound stupid :headbang:

 

[TitanTim]

How does this work on an E85? It can't be used on the actual battery can it, so it is connected to the in engine compartment connectors and if so will the wires reach? Sorry if this me sound stupid :headbang:

Would be interested to know this too, I know when charging the battery if you have connectors in the engine compartment then you should always use these and not connect directly to the battery as it can potentially cause damage or the battery doesn't get charged correctly, might be different with jump starters :?

Tim.

 

[MikeyH]

How does this work on an E85? It can't be used on the actual battery can it, so it is connected to the in engine compartment connectors and if so will the wires reach? Sorry if this me sound stupid :headbang:

Would be interested to know this too, I know when charging the battery if you have connectors in the engine compartment then you should always use these and not connect directly to the battery as it can potentially cause damage or the battery doesn't get charged correctly, might be different with jump starters :?

Tim.

Someone on here will know :wink:

 

[john-e89]

How does this work on an E85? It can't be used on the actual battery can it, so it is connected to the in engine compartment connectors and if so will the wires reach? Sorry if this me sound stupid :headbang:

Would be interested to know this too, I know when charging the battery if you have connectors in the engine compartment then you should always use these and not connect directly to the battery as it can potentially cause damage or the battery doesn't get charged correctly, might be different with jump starters :?

Tim.

Someone on here will know :wink:

Positive to the jump terminal on the firewall as you know, but you're correct that you can't reach the cars earth stub so when I've used it I've clamped the earth to the strut brace nuts or somewhere down by the gearbox. And yes, don't connect to the battery, always use the positive connector in the engine bay.

 

[TitanTim]

Would be interested to know this too, I know when charging the battery if you have connectors in the engine compartment then you should always use these and not connect directly to the battery as it can potentially cause damage or the battery doesn't get charged correctly, might be different with jump starters :?

Tim.

Someone on here will know :wink:

Positive to the jump terminal on the firewall as you know, but you're correct that you can't reach the cars earth stub so when I've used it I've clamped the earth to the strut brace nuts or somewhere down by the gearbox. And yes, don't connect to the battery, always use the positive connector in the engine bay.

Thanks John

Tim.

 

[john-e89]

Someone on here will know :wink:

Positive to the jump terminal on the firewall as you know, but you're correct that you can't reach the cars earth stub so when I've used it I've clamped the earth to the strut brace nuts or somewhere down by the gearbox. And yes, don't connect to the battery, always use the positive connector in the engine bay.

Thanks John

Tim.

Have you still got that blue 135i Tim....? No reason other than idle nosy curiosity.... :lol:

 

[TitanTim]

Positive to the jump terminal on the firewall as you know, but you're correct that you can't reach the cars earth stub so when I've used it I've clamped the earth to the strut brace nuts or somewhere down by the gearbox. And yes, don't connect to the battery, always use the positive connector in the engine bay.

Thanks John

Tim.

Have you still got that blue 135i Tim....? No reason other than idle nosy curiosity.... :lol:

Yes John, just hit 900 miles :lol: July 2016 build, still smells new inside, it's the 140i, had a silver 135i before.



Tim.

 

[IRD]

Thanks for the info John. I have one of these which I have never needed to use, thankfully. I leave it plugged into a USB port in the garage so it is always ready should I need it. Now I know exactly where to attach the cables

 

[DonDon]

Thanks for the info John. I have one of these which I have never needed to use, thankfully. I leave it plugged into a USB port in the garage so it is always ready should I need it. Now I know exactly where to attach the cables

Best to keep it in the boot in case you get stuck away from home. I have a reminder in my calendar to charge it once every two months. Ironically, you can charge it from a USB port in the car!

 

[john-e89]

Thanks for the info John. I have one of these which I have never needed to use, thankfully. I leave it plugged into a USB port in the garage so it is always ready should I need it. Now I know exactly where to attach the cables

Best to keep it in the boot in case you get stuck away from home. I have a reminder in my calendar to charge it once every two months. Ironically, you can charge it from a USB port in the car!

Yep they're good bits of kit Ian, and tbh personally I hadn't considered keeping it in the car as Don says, good idea if you're disciplined enough to charge it regularly....which I'm not, but should be.... :roll: much better than a set of jump leads like in't olden days... :lol: