super light/small jump starter/ power pack

[Don 130]

I was talking to a mechanic today. he showed me one of these;

http://www.clalighting.com.au/Product%20Brochures/SMART%20START%20CHARGER.pdf

He didn't get it from the above link, I just found that example on the web.
What amazed me was the weight of the thing. It's about the size of a slightly long cigarette packet, but it's so light, and he said he'd started a 6 cyl Volvo that wouldn't even light up it's dashboard!!, and then he restarted it another 3 times. I don't think it would start a diesel, but would be a great backup power source for phone, laptop etc

[Tombie]

LiFePO4 battery in a box...

They're sold under a few brands for about $120.00

[BigJon]

The bloke that works for me bought one, cost $120 as Tombie said. I don't think he has had to use it yet. He just wants the peace of mind on car club runs (1963 Daimler 250 V8 and MGB).

[BMKal]

Think I read somewhere that they can also be used as a defibrillator in an emergency situation.

Clip one lead to each nipple ................................. :wasntme:

Don't know if it matters if you get positive and negative in the right order or not. :twisted:

[superquag]

Here's a whole page of them from evilbay.....:twisted::twisted::twisted:

lithium car jump starter | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_odkw=lithium+jump+starter&_osacat=0&_from=R40&LH_PrefLoc=2&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xlithium+cjum p+starter&_nkw=lithium+car+jump+starter&_sacat=0)

Wonder if they'd start a V8..... :angel:

[superquag]

Think I read somewhere that they can also be used as a defibrillator in an emergency situation.

Clip one lead to each nipple ................................. :wasntme:

Don't know if it matters if you get positive and negative in the right order or not. :twisted:

- Worst case scenerio.... heart starts in reverse.... and stuffs up all the non-return valves in your major veins. :o

[BMKal]

- Worst case scenerio.... heart starts in reverse.... and stuffs up all the non-return valves in your major veins. :o

And if your heart starts running in reverse - I'm not even going to try to imagine the impact that might have on your bedroom activities.

:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling: :wasntme:

[rrturboD]

I've been looking at these for a while, not so much as a jump starter but as a pocket USB charger. Jump starting is certainly justification for purchase and a great bonus. I can get the Monster (MOP-12) unit in Australia, and sell for about $165 inc delivery ... If EBay item ex Hong Kong at $100 inc postage, probably just as useful, and save $65 too! I have asked one of the suppliers for a 'bulk' price, so see what I get offered.