Thread: A different approach to a 2nd Battery?

Hi Gavin, I’m not sure of the specs for your unit, the adds for it don’t give much in the way of useful info, but I’m working with some of these booster packs ( different brand ) right now and one of the modifications I’m doing is adding a 50 amp Anderson plug.

This is being done for two reasons. The first and obvious, it to allow the use of anything with a 50 amp Anderson plug on it can be used with the booster pack and to allow the booster pack to be charged at a faster rate.

While you can use the cigarette power socket to charge the booster pack, you need to look into how much power it draws while charging this way.

Most of the booster packs I’ve come across take days to recharge from a low state when using the cigarette power socket as the recharging source.

Originally Posted by drivesafe

Hi Gavin, I’m not sure of the specs for your unit, the adds for it don’t give much in the way of useful info, but I’m working with some of these booster packs ( different brand ) right now and one of the modifications I’m doing is adding a 50 amp Anderson plug.

This is being done for two reasons. The first and obvious, it to allow the use of anything with a 50 amp Anderson plug on it can be used with the booster pack and to allow the booster pack to be charged at a faster rate.

While you can use the cigarette power socket to charge the booster pack, you need to look into how much power it draws while charging this way.

Most of the booster packs I’ve come across take days to recharge from a low state when using the cigarette power socket as the recharging source.

Hi and thanks for prompt reply. Sounds like the Anderson plug might be the go.

For the record it's the LS1224Mig unit towards the end of this link Jumpstarters « Porta Power. I've used the welder a couple of times for emergency repairs - works pretty well. I note the 12V charging has a 20 amp automatic reset breaker.

One thing I don't know the anwer to is whether while connected for charge mode, if for example using a winch, or the main battery carked it, would the car system allow access to the truck starter battery for additional amps should such a situation arise/eventuate?