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Phoenix Member Since: 16 May 2022 Location: Gone Posts: 1631 |
Yes, that's essentially how it works, once you press the 'power' button, it will detect voltage across the clamps and starts the timer, if the battery is so flat that it isn't detected, then press and hold the 'override' button to latch the power on, this also prevents the timer running - you'll need to manually power off the unit if you used the override. Also, be aware of the amount of time you leave the pack connected to the vehicle - you'll be putting alternator voltage directly across the Lithium battery, they'll tolerate it for a short period but not minutes at a time. A salesman where the Mrs. works borrowed a GB50 from one of the tech's and killed it by leaving it connected for 10-15 mins.
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1st Feb 2023 7:14pm |
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eggberttehgreat Member Since: 27 Feb 2023 Location: North East Posts: 1 |
I got a Noco GB70 for work and it has never failed to start anything I have ever put it on. Including a box transit van with two 95ah batteries. |
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20th Mar 2023 6:11pm |
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16284 |
My advice was slightly different... If your out in the field with a dead car, connect a jump pack and walk away for 5 mins and let the car battery recover somewhat before you try starting it... DON'T just connect up the leads and start it... FF's have upwards of 30 ecu's and jump-starting them can at best put an ecu into a distressed state. In earlier cars YES it very much can kill ecu's... |
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21st Mar 2023 12:37am |
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Gremlin500 Member Since: 11 Mar 2022 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 1436 |
Just to add to the good advice from Pheonix and Craig, it’s definitely a very good idea to buy a unit with a substantially larger capacity than required, especially if it must be stored in an unheated location.
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21st Mar 2023 7:26am |
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evotime Member Since: 02 Apr 2021 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 131 |
I use a GREPRO 2000A great bit of kit Around £65
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26th Mar 2023 3:30pm |
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