Will these jump leads be any good
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https://www.aldi.co.uk/auto-xs-car-jump-leads/p/09...
Need a longer set than my current 2m pair
Will these be s
te?
I have a 2.0 modern diesel turbo
And a 1.6 petrol na
Need a longer set than my current 2m pair
Will these be s
te?I have a 2.0 modern diesel turbo
And a 1.6 petrol na
stevensdrs said:
£10 cables won't be the best quality. They will work but are unlikely to last very long. My jump cables are at least twice the diameter of those ones with much bigger and stronger clips.
Yes but how often do jump leads really get used? To chuck in the boot as a "just in case" they're ideal.
If they have loop leads from one side of the clip to the other which makes them good clips as they then don't rely on the hinges to carry any current......yes they will do in an emergency but you would need to run the jump vehicle to charge the other vehicles flat battery for a while before attempting to start it.....to be on the safe side
The leads are thin hence the above
The leads are thin hence the above
From the spec, I'd say they're cheap because they're made from aluminium cable. Aluminium is lighter than copper (which gives it an advantage for some applications) but it only has about half the conductivity for a given cross section area compared to copper. I'd say those wires were pretty scrawny if they were made from copper, let alone aluminium.
Squishey said:
stevensdrs said:
£10 cables won't be the best quality. They will work but are unlikely to last very long. My jump cables are at least twice the diameter of those ones with much bigger and stronger clips.
Yes but how often do jumbp leads really get used? To chuck in the boot as a "just in case" they're ideal.Squishey said:
stevensdrs said:
£10 cables won't be the best quality. They will work but are unlikely to last very long. My jump cables are at least twice the diameter of those ones with much bigger and stronger clips.
Yes but how often do jumbp leads really get used? To chuck in the boot as a "just in case" they're ideal.Had a pair with the same plastic ends, they work once or twice the plastic ends fail, either the fall apart and don't clip or the plastic softens so the metal disappears into it. Either way you then need four hands, one for each connection, and a fifth to turn the key, sh ite....
... halfords own brand are now insulated metal ends or where a few years ago and have done me proud. They also state the cable size ( thickness, in mm^2 ) as well as length, which is what you actually want.
So depending on if your after £10 single use or £20 will last you a lifetime, don't get those ones.
Most town markets also have a £6 set which are all metal and will start most cars if the donor car is running you give it a minute charging, but will likely only be 2m long. I have a set of these in the car itself, and a 3m halfords set in the garage for the kitcar, projects and recovering freinds!
Daniel
... halfords own brand are now insulated metal ends or where a few years ago and have done me proud. They also state the cable size ( thickness, in mm^2 ) as well as length, which is what you actually want.
So depending on if your after £10 single use or £20 will last you a lifetime, don't get those ones.
Most town markets also have a £6 set which are all metal and will start most cars if the donor car is running you give it a minute charging, but will likely only be 2m long. I have a set of these in the car itself, and a 3m halfords set in the garage for the kitcar, projects and recovering freinds!
Daniel
Most stuff sold by Aldi that is for automotive use is normally TUV approved, so will be fit for intended use by the general public . It wont stand up to commercial wear and tear or constant use .
If you have to use them connect up and run the donor for 10 minutes to put charge in the flat battery then attempt to start it .
If you have to use them connect up and run the donor for 10 minutes to put charge in the flat battery then attempt to start it .
When you zoom in a bit it says they are aluminium/copper, will be suitable for 5.5l petrol/3l diesel engines, are TUV approved (as you would expect as Aldi are German) & can flow 350 A.
Based on those specs they will be absolutely fine for most people for most of the time.
If it were me I would keep them in the pack in the boot as aluminium has the dubious accolade of being easy to stress fracture, but used infrequently packed away & looked after they will out live you & I.
Based on those specs they will be absolutely fine for most people for most of the time.
If it were me I would keep them in the pack in the boot as aluminium has the dubious accolade of being easy to stress fracture, but used infrequently packed away & looked after they will out live you & I.
Yeah I mean there is no point in carrying jumpleads round for 10years and then needing them and they dont work.
That said, if they are going to be very infrequently used, lighter is better for carrying and you can maybe tolerate a bit of faff.
However the plastic ends to me are the wrong material. I would rather have even cheap pressed metal ends.
Daniel
That said, if they are going to be very infrequently used, lighter is better for carrying and you can maybe tolerate a bit of faff.
However the plastic ends to me are the wrong material. I would rather have even cheap pressed metal ends.
Daniel
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