Recommendation -- portable battery jumper

[SJ]

> From: "Lawrence Bardfeld" <larrybard at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Recommendation -- portable battery jumper
>
> [Yes, I really did make a good faith attempt to search the archives
first.]
>
> Can anyone recommend a portable battery jumper/booster (or whatever
they're
> called) -- or at least tell me what I should look for (e.g., peak amps, or
> specific manufacturers to avoid)?

Whats the matter with a good set of jumper cables?

If you insist on having a "battery booster", buy a battery, a battery
charger, and jumper cables. Probably will cost the same as some prepackaged
"Booster" gizmo, but will be more versatile and far more powerful.
Interstate battery is about $75
battery charger is about $15
Jumper cables are about $25 for a decent set - heavy gauge wire, fine
stranded.

Some junkyards have scrap wire. Not too long ago, I saw welding cable in the
junkyard. A huge load of it. Would have made mighty fine jumper cables. I'm
kicking myself in the ass for not getting some.

Why was your battery dead in the first place?

SJ
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