Mains power starter
Discussion
So I went to buy a battery starter power pack today and didn't end up buying one due to low stock. But it got me thinking. I actually don't need a 'portable' power pack. I am never that remote that I need a portable thing and the bloody things are useless unless you buy a decent one, then whenever I need it (my old one which got nicked) it was always flat!
So given that mains power is never far away. is there such a thing as a mains powered car starter?
Do they exist??
Thanks in advance.
So given that mains power is never far away. is there such a thing as a mains powered car starter?
Do they exist??
Thanks in advance.
Well the noco arrived yesterday and after a night on charge I gave it a good test today with my 3.6 Porsche 911 which hadn't been started in 2 months. Totally flat.
Started it without a problem. Took about 4-5 seconds to start but that was the lack of starting (fuel etc) rather than the noco. The point being it turned over as if it had a fully charged battery attached to it. I went to the petrol station for fresh fuel and of course it wouldn't start again. Connected it up and boom not a problem. Fired up first time.
Time will tell of course but it reckons 40 starts per charge! It certainly has the uuumph to get a large car engine started which was my main concern. Small enough to fit in the glove box and if it holds charge for over a year (which is what they say about these lithium ones) it's a winner.
Certainly can recommend one. It'd be interesting to see if the smaller one at only £60 could do the same. I went for the larger one as the reviews said the smaller on couldn't start a car with the battery totally disconnected, whereas this one could.
Very happy
Started it without a problem. Took about 4-5 seconds to start but that was the lack of starting (fuel etc) rather than the noco. The point being it turned over as if it had a fully charged battery attached to it. I went to the petrol station for fresh fuel and of course it wouldn't start again. Connected it up and boom not a problem. Fired up first time.
Time will tell of course but it reckons 40 starts per charge! It certainly has the uuumph to get a large car engine started which was my main concern. Small enough to fit in the glove box and if it holds charge for over a year (which is what they say about these lithium ones) it's a winner.
Certainly can recommend one. It'd be interesting to see if the smaller one at only £60 could do the same. I went for the larger one as the reviews said the smaller on couldn't start a car with the battery totally disconnected, whereas this one could.
Very happy
AW10 said:
That NoCo GB70 is well impressive. I can't seem to find an amp-hour rating for the battery though, even in their datasheet.
I don't think amp hours are important? It's the cranking amps which is and this one is supposed to be 2000amps! From what I've seen I wouldn't dispute that either. Gassing Station | Home Mechanics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff