battery booster

Post by **gcook** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:50 pm

Can anybody tell me if there is any reason why modern boosters (jump start packs) should not be used on an older moggy if her battery is flat??

Post by **ssnjimb** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:19 pm

not that i know of there are no moderm cpu's to be fried etc.

You can jump start it.

The AA jump started my midget with a booster pack

Jamie

Post by **andrew.searston** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:00 pm

theirs no reason why the cpu should frie from jump starting the car.
just acts as a temporary battery.
unless you get the leads the wrong way round then it will become expensive.

Post by **simmitc** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:46 pm

The Minor comes with an environmentally friendly zero energy consumption lead and acid free light-weight emergency starter. It's usually painted red and can double as a wheel brace. No need for any of those fancy electrickery devices

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:54 pm

Well put simmitc!
PS - If anyone is short of said item - I have a good spare one for sale for £5 plus postage! Or collect Central Ecosseland of course.

Post by **gcook** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:48 am

Thanks for the reassurance. Take the point about the starting handle, if you dont get the technique right they are not very user friendly!!!

Post by **Alec** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:09 pm

Hello Simmitc,

"zero energy consumption"

Doesn't that depend on the compression ratio?

Alec

Post by **MarkyB** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:30 pm

Those booster packs you can buy are fine but beware fast chargers that some garages use.
They may be fast but don't do the battery any favours.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:44 pm

Can also wreck alternators!