So you need a jump starter or commonly known as booster or boost pack, which ever you prefer to call it, but with so many options to choose what do you decide to go with.
In a crowded market place it's easy to get bogged down with cheap models and headline statement capabilities, but is there a true dominant force in this space that delivers time and time again, a brand or model that has over the years proved they're worth.. Well yes there is and I am going to tell you all about them.
Any of you that have been in and around a workshop over the years may have seen these units, they are branded as something else from a company who you will know if you look closely, but the true identity of these units is from this company and they are known as POWER START.
A true power house excuse the pun within the automotive industry, a brand that has been around for many years with a tried and tested collection of jump starters ranging from 12v up to 24v, with two options for the heavy duty applications.
So let's take a look and see what the models look like and just what the options are.
The Smallest of the range and one that is used for most vehicle applications plus it boasts, most popular unit as used by, the UK’s leading national recovery operator!
This unit for it size packs a punch! Cranking Amps* 700A, Peak Amps** 1600A.
Next up the 800 model which is dubbed as the ultimate 12V starting solution for repetitive starts on even the heaviest 12V vehicles!
This beast of a unit has an impressive output of Cranking Amps* 1020A, Peak Amps** 2400A powered by 2x 20 AH batteries!
Here we step into the realms of mixing 12V & 24V into the same battery pack and these are Ideally suited for mixed fleets of 12V and 24V vehicles.
Due to the unique switch arrangement both batteries are utilised for all starts thus prolonging overall battery life.
This is where the power really starts to ramp up with some seriously impressive stats Cranking Amps* 1200A/700A, Peak Amps** 3200A/1600A.
Finally we look at the crown jewel in the collection, the beast of beasts, the daddy!! Designed specifically for 24V Heavy-Duty use but with the added capability of 12V starts, this unit offers diversity mixed with absolute power!!
The power outputs are exceptional and fill you with absolute confidence this vehicle, truck, tractor or lorry will 100% be starting.
Loaded with 2x 28 AH batteries this unit packs the biggest punch out of the range naturally with Cranking Amps* 1100A/1100A and Peak Amps** 3500A.
Over the years of selling directly to garages and selling 100's of these online, I can whole heartily say these are the absolute winners when it comes to reliability, functionality and warranty. Granted they are not the lightest when it comes to carrying and transporting, but they offer a confidence that you do not always get with the smaller more compact units of today.
Power start also offer a 2 year warranty and full in house service department to carry out any maintenance procedures. You can also purchase spares and accessories should you need them.
Well the million dollar question, where can I find them?
I hope you found this helpful and this eases your mind about what to get in terms of support for the roadside or in the workshop, my final piece of advice is from my own findings whilst out selling various tools and products..
The new smaller, lightweight compact units are nice and look lovely, but in reality would you want to get all the way to that breakdown and it let you down.....