Jump leads

[RZ1]

I need to get a new set of jump leads. My current ones, which I got a few years ago seem to be rubbish. Got very hot whilst trying to jump start the shogun. Any recommendations?

I also need to get a new battery charger, what’s good?

[jkh112]

Jump leads, look for the thickness of the core. They get hot because they are too thin, so the thicker the better.

If you need a battery maintainer then I have always had good experiences with Accumate or Optimate but I jear good things about Ctek. I have also used the cheap ones from Aldi or Lidl and they worked fine for about 4 years. Many of these will not actually charge a completely discharged battery though,for that you will need a full battery charger to get at least some charge into the battery (or charge it a bit from a running car using your thick jump leads) and then stick it on the battery maintainer which will then charge it (but slowly).

[Josho]

Also the shorter the better in terms of cranking power.

[Decky_Q]

Motor factors will usually make up a set for you, or you can buy the cable and clamps and crimp them on yourself with a pair of ordinary pliers. I usually used 35-40mm2 cable as its good for 24v 350A which I occasionally need, all in cost me about £20 (£16 for clamps/£4 for cable).

As already said Lidl charger is good but doesn't do a fully drained battery(or anything less than 3v). Sealey 16A charger will charge fully drained battery but is double the price of Lidl.

[Penelope Stoppedit]

Good afternoon, here you go, shop around for the best price
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flexible-PVC-Battery-Wel...

I suggest 2 Meters red and 2 M black @ 60 mm squared 415 AMP

Now get something like these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/croc-clip-PAIR-of-CROCOD...

Now look at all the scams on Ebay that quote Jump Lead Set 50mm cable 1000 + AMPS

Ebay is funny