power packs
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 21:10
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GQ again
what is a good brand of power pack which will jump start a 6cyl patrol and how much would i have to part with for a good one
i think it would have to be more than the 600amp one but i could be wrong
i know supa cheap has these things for $40 but i think it would be a bit unrelieable
Reply By: Brian B (Mackay Qld) - Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 21:15
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 21:15
I rely on a 900A powerpack from supercheap to start a diesel cruiser ute and 70hp outboard.
I havent used it for myself yet, only on everyone elses vehicles and for camping, blackouts, etc.
It has started a V6 petrol motor in an old modified landcruiser.
I wouldnt get buy anything smaller than a 900A.
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Reply By: Time - Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 21:35
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 21:35
I have a 600 amp superclap item I use for the
camp light and 12v shower. It wouldn't start a 4 cyl petrol motor let alone a diesel. Don't know about their 900 amp jobbie.
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Reply By: mchapo - Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 23:39
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 23:39
G'day GQ
I've had a Projecta for about 9 years, been a beauty.I run my versa lights and shower off it and have used it many times to start my boat and other peoples cars.I cant remember how many cranking amps it produces but has a 17 amphour battery.On special at Repco for about $99
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Reply By: aka - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 09:20
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 09:20
I bought one of graysonline I dont know the technical details of it but it will start my deisel prado it also has a compressor and 3 outlets on it . I paid about $60 dollars for it aka
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Follow Up By: GQ again - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 14:54
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 14:54
is graysonline a web site
where could i purchase one from - repco or anywhere like that
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 09:25
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 09:25
The Projecta brand "Jump Starter" are OK for the occasional emergency boost to a flat starting battery but be aware they only provide a maximum of about 475 CCA and would be unlikely to be good enough for a deisel, etc.
There is a difference in their rating of say "900 amps" and what their Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) or Amp Hour (Ah) output is.
They also have a capacity of around the 17 A/h mark which would be useless for anything other than running a couple of fluro lights, or similar low drain devices.
A "good" brand of Power Pack?
The "Blue Apple Thumper" if you can justify the cost.
Nothing else even comes close with up to 1200 Cold Cranking Amps of grunt to start the biggest of Deisel engines.
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 13:57
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 13:57
Aw Rats!
I must attempt to use spell checker. I misspelled "diesel".
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Follow Up By: GQ again - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 14:55
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 14:55
how much would a blue apple thumper be
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Follow Up By: Redback - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 15:28
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 15:28
I have the Projecta 400CCA jumper pack, i can for sure it will start a TD5 Disco, i know this cause i started
mine at Cadelga
Ruins when i flattened my main battery, i don't think it would do it twice though if i happened to stall it after starting it, as it only managed do turn
mine just enough to start it.
Oh the Disco TD5 uses a 860CCA battery as standard.
(I forgot to isolate my dual batteries)
Baz.
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Follow Up By: Redback - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 15:31
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 15:31
"That's, i can TELL YOU for sure it will start a TD5"
Doh!!!
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 16:11
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 16:11
GQ,
It depends on what your requirements are for Amp hour capacity as
well as Cold Cranking Amps.
They have units ranging from a 30 Ah high cranking Outback at $529 retail to the 105 Ah high cranking Thumper at $949.
As far as I know, all units come with an in-car charging kit.
Homeof12volt
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Follow Up By: StephenF10 - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 17:05
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 17:05
For Blue Apples go to
Home of 12v. They make them, and also have "seconds" available for a reduced price.
Stephen.
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Reply By: Noldi - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 09:43
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 09:43
I have a projecta (original cost around $140) which I purchased 3 years ago. Its started my 6 cyl petrol jack when the battery went west. started my daughters car several times until she learnt where the light switch was, starts my sons car frequently (he's away 2 out of 3 weeks) and regularly runs my light when out camping. after 3 years I'm waiting for it to pack up and I'll go and get battery world to replace the batteries. More than happy with the unit
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Reply By: aka - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 14:04
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 14:04
sand man is a smart a----s
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 16:14
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 16:14
aka?
Do you care to elaborate buddy.
The poster asked for advice on a "good" unit and I'm giving it based on experience and ownership of both a Projecta 17Ah unit and a 75 Ah Thumper.
What's your "claim to fame"?
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Reply By: Alloy c/t - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 17:50
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 17:50
The best power pack to jump start a 6cyl patrol ??
simple realy , a Toyota Landcruiser ,!!!!! LOL.
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Follow Up By: GQ again - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 17:59
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 17:59
pretty expensive 2nd battery to tow a bleep house landcruiser all over the country
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Follow Up By: Alloy c/t - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 18:20
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 18:20
Good to see that you have a sense of humour GQ , but best is still "best" ,LOL.
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Follow Up By: GQ again - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 18:34
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 18:34
well i always say its the driver of the vehicle not the vehicle, i have seen some pretty ordinary drivers in top vehicles get stuck and also break things
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Follow Up By: Alloy c/t - Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 19:00
Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 19:00
True ,to true ,have yet to see any vehicle drive itself without human input so "best" becomes a very subjective theory at "best".
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Reply By: aka - Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 20:53
Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 20:53
www.graysonline.com.au/ this is the site at the moment they have the power packs on again also some other 4wd stuff you have to bid but also check the postcode box as the delivery can sometimes be a bit pricey aka
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Reply By: aka - Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 20:57
Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 20:57
to sandman I don't claim any fame just an ordinary bloke who misspelled deeseel
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