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battery booster
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:50 pm
by gcook
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??
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:19 pm
by ssnjimb
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
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:00 pm
by andrew.searston
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.
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:46 pm
by simmitc
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
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:54 pm
by bmcecosse
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.
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:48 am
by gcook
Thanks for the reassurance. Take the point about the starting handle, if you dont get the technique right they are not very user friendly!!!
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:09 pm
by Alec
Hello Simmitc,
"zero energy consumption"
Doesn't that depend on the compression ratio?
Alec
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:30 pm
by MarkyB
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.
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:44 pm
by bmcecosse
Can also wreck alternators!