Basil Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hi Frank, Re your comment Maplins versus Makro's, they are identical and the specs i.e. 17AH 400A Cranking, are the same too. Still not made up my mind though Daves comment is of interest. Bas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 We have one of those starter batteries and think it is the best thing since sliced cheese! I don't know why ours is different to the ones some of you have used, but we had to use it 4 times this weekend as the van battery has developed a fault and gone completely dead (not even trying to crank the engine). Admittedly we only have a two litre petrol engine, so this may be the difference, but I do know you have to spend more to get a powerful enough unit. As with previous occurences, the battery started the van immediately, and at least 4 times on one charge.As to using them to run laptops etc, they will only last a couple of hours, engineered for power not longevity (excuse my ignorance of the technical bits!). Ours is an "NVP" 400 amp and cost around £40 when we bought it a year ago.I carry mine in the van at all times. It is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred grant Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 hes no one heard of a crank andle? i uses one to start the tracter every day. No problem, summer or winter. weell maybe a bit of eezy start now and egain. frank keep takin the pills - just make sure theys the wright ones....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 fred grant - 2007-01-15 7:22 PM hes no one heard of a crank andle? i uses one to start the tracter every day. No problem, summer or winter. weell maybe a bit of eezy start now and egain. frank keep takin the pills - just make sure theys the wright ones....... You need a JD, no messing with crank handles, just pull it over on the flywheel :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 ... or always park face down on hills. Then there's no need for any of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertractorman Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 For cheap jump leads go to your local commercial vehicle breaker and get 2 old battery leads and they will be long as most truck batteries are mounted mid point on the chassis. Purchase 4 large alligator clamps ( Make sure the handles are insulated ) and your in business and they are heavy duty. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 Cheers. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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