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Offline Grudgie

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Portable Jump Starter/Power Pack
« on: April 24, 2018, 01:06:29 PM »
I'm in the market for portable jump starter/Power pack and I figured I'd ask what you guys are using.

I'm looking for something that
-can jump start the majority of vehicle engines
-USB ports for charging electronic devices
-has cigerette lighter charging

Offline Jackalope

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Re: Portable Jump Starter/Power Pack
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2018, 04:20:31 PM »
   I have three different power packs.  I have one that I built using SLA batteries and a solar charge controller, this pack is kept on a battery maintainer all the time, but it as the option to connect to portable solar panels.  I have two others that are kept in Faraday enclosures. One is lithium jump start pack from Harbor Freight.  The price is reasonable and it gets good reviews.  I also have a first generation Revolt armored battery system from Hardened Power Systems: https://www.portableuniversalpower.com/revolt-g2/  It's a pricey battery pack, but it works very well.

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Re: Portable Jump Starter/Power Pack
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2018, 07:59:26 PM »
i use xantrex power pack on the job - somewhat pricey but they last a long time.
1500W built in modified sine 12VDC lugs and a lighter plug.  they are spendy but have been pretty solid for me.  https://www.amazon.com/Xantrex-802-1500-PowerPack-non-spillable-51-connector/dp/B001O294ZU/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_23_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ET5NT2GP65Z6CKZJBP8J

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Re: Portable Jump Starter/Power Pack
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2018, 06:06:34 PM »
   I have three different power packs.  I have one that I built using SLA batteries and a solar charge controller, this pack is kept on a battery maintainer all the time, but it as the option to connect to portable solar panels.  I have two others that are kept in Faraday enclosures. One is lithium jump start pack from Harbor Freight.  The price is reasonable and it gets good reviews.  I also have a first generation Revolt armored battery system from Hardened Power Systems: https://www.portableuniversalpower.com/revolt-g2/  It's a pricey battery pack, but it works very well.

Jack, would that gen 2 ReVolt work with these:

https://www.ebay.com/i/142737779112?chn=ps

I am a noob when it comes to anything electrical.