Jump starter
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pgtips

Original Poster:

181 posts

246 months

Monday 10th December 2012
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Hi, I have to jump start the D90 reasonably frequently (it is left sitting for 6 weeks plus). Can anyone reccomend a decent battery powerpack / jump starter? I had a cheapo one a few years back which was next to useless so want to get a decent one this time around. Probably needs high power output,

thanks

Lanby

1,106 posts

244 months

Thursday 13th December 2012
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Why not get a battery charger/conditioner like a CTEK 3600 that is designed to be left on charge long term so no flat battery?

pgtips

Original Poster:

181 posts

246 months

Thursday 13th December 2012
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Lanby said:
Why not get a battery charger/conditioner like a CTEK 3600 that is designed to be left on charge long term so no flat battery?
There is no electrical mains nearby. The car is left unattended in a remote location for several weeks at a time. The jump starters work well, but just want to buy the same type as the AA, RAC use (or rather avoid the crappy one I git frin Halfords previously)

Bill

58,755 posts

285 months

Thursday 13th December 2012
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Why's the battery going flat? It might be worth fitting a battery isolation switch.

piecost76

294 posts

204 months

Monday 17th December 2012
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Or a solar charger stuck to the windscreen?

Maplins sell them cheaply!

miniman

30,117 posts

292 months

Monday 17th December 2012
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Clarke Jump Start 4000, from Machine Mart.

pgtips

Original Poster:

181 posts

246 months

Monday 17th December 2012
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piecost76 said:
Or a solar charger stuck to the windscreen?

Maplins sell them cheaply!
Perfect - many thanks