Powerbank and Jump Start from Lidl

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

Not one of these, but I have an Energizer, with the same output of 12000mAh.
They claim it with jump engines up to 5 litre petrol and 4 litre diesel.

I have jump started a totally dead 2 litre diesel with it.
I was expecting the device to be flat after that, but it didn't even touch it and was still reading 100%.
I recon it could have gone on and jumped a few more engines if needed.
So it would be okay for a 1.8 petrol.



That is a great price from Lidl for a jump starter.
My Energizer was about £130! But, at least I got a carry case with it.

I have something similar Bob made by Black and Decker 350 amperes but I am going to take it the recycling today and will dispose of it there. I like the Lidl for its price, safety features and size. I might get a Lidl one to take back to Africa.

[tourer]

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

I have something similar Bob made by Black and Decker 350 amperes but I am going to take it the recycling today and will dispose of it there. I like the Lidl for its price, safety features and size. I might get a Lidl one to take back to Africa.

As it is going to recycling, I assume it is now past it's useful life.
How many years has it lasted?

[75c]

Originally Posted by tourer

Has anyone tried these small lithium battery packs on a 2 litre diesel with a flat battery?
I wonder if they have the balls to do the job?

Yes last winter I had a power drain that I couldn't track down. The tractor I had then was flat every day for about a month. I used one of these until my o/h finally got round to getting the drain found.


I've since used it to start a completely flat navaro 2.5 that hadn't started in months. They've got plenty of punch.

[DerekS]

Guys I have no interest in these devices , but reading the posts , note that some refer to 1500MaH and others to 15000MaH ... Big difference !

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by tourer

As it is going to recycling, I assume it is now past it's useful life.
How many years has it lasted?

I am doing loft clearance. I only ever used the starter once. Not sure how old it was. Yesterday, I gave a charity shop, a Bosch jig saw and a Bosch drill, tomorrow they are getting two electric sanders and a body shop car polisher. I took some stuff to a car meet and no one was that interested in having what I wanted to part with. Today I disposed of the Black and Decker car starter at recycling, it has gone. Tomorrow a neighbour is going to help me bring down the ladder, some heavy furniture from the loft and a brand new Mark one front bumper colour coded in Wedgwood, which I bought as a spare many years ago.

[squire]

I would have had the bumper off you if I'd been closer , I get to Watford from time to time but won't be down till just before Xmas now. Is it the later Wedgwood blue used on the Longbridge cars? Seems a shame just to scrap it .
Martyn

Just noticed your 75 is a S reg, so it's probably a Cowley Wedgwood blue.

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by squire

I would have had the bumper off you if I'd been closer , I get to Watford from time to time but won't be down till just before Xmas now. Is it the later Wedgwood blue used on the Longbridge cars? Seems a shame just to scrap it .
Martyn

Sorry to disappoint you, I never said I am scrapping it, a neighbour is helping me to bring it down from the loft. It is JEL coded and is highly protected in acid free paper and bubble wrap, not a mark on it. It would be a crime to scrap it and sods law, the next day the car would in a smash.

[squire]

Not disappointed, just didn't want to see a good bumper scrapped. Hope you keep it because the moment you don't is when you'll need it (hopefully not).
All the best with the clear out, got our loft to do oneday
Regards,
Martyn

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by squire

Not disappointed, just didn't want to see a good bumper scrapped. Hope you keep it because the moment you don't is when you'll need it (hopefully not).
All the best with the clear out, got our loft to do oneday
Regards,
Martyn

Thank you very much Martyn for those kind thoughts. I am moving to Bristol where there is another loft My DIY days are over and my wife has told me to ditch my tools. That is a hard instruction to have to follow. Despite her instructions, I am taking 3 tool boxes with me. When Woof25 passed away 2 years ago, being a mate, he bequeathed all of his car tools to me. I am visiting Bristol on Thursday to see if the new loft is going to be able to take the bumper. All the best in find the right bumper for yourself. Another mate, a banned member has 27 Rover 75 bumpers in his loft. Would you like me to ask him to help you out? If so, drop me a pm

[coab]

Just bought one of these this morning..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3435InZF8E

£72.99 on ebay using an extra discount code PAYME20 Will let you know when it comes and tested it.