Interesting jump starter comparison video

[BroncoHauler]

Just a heads-up, according to the product manual;
"Do NOT store in locations where the temperature may exceed 60℃" [140 degrees F].

Most of the lithium battery jump starters I've seen have similar warnings. I've personally seen jump starters where the battery packs have swollen due to the heat inside vehicles or vehicle trunks. That said, most of my vehicles have a jump start pack stored in them.

Herb

[daveb]

Originally Posted by BroncoHauler

Just a heads-up, according to the product manual;
"Do NOT store in locations where the temperature may exceed 60℃" [140 degrees F].

Most of the lithium battery jump starters I've seen have similar warnings. I've personally seen jump starters where the battery packs have swollen due to the heat inside vehicles or vehicle trunks. That said, most of my vehicles have a jump start pack stored in them.

Herb

That is very important. My Anti-gravity jump starter did swell enough that it's starting to split the case. It started after siting in a black car during summer.

[Kibo]

Originally Posted by daveb

That is very important. My Anti-gravity jump starter did swell enough that it's starting to split the case. It started after siting in a black car during summer.

Out of curiosity, did your anti-gravity have a case, or was it sitting out in the open? I admittedly haven't adhered to Li polymer safety precautions with my existing jumper, but I'm definitely thinking about it now!

[daveb]

Originally Posted by Kibo

Out of curiosity, did your anti-gravity have a case, or was it sitting out in the open? I admittedly haven't adhered to Li polymer safety precautions with my existing jumper, but I'm definitely thinking about it now!

It was in the supplied soft case with the charger, adapters and battery clips. It spent time both in the trunk and the cab before I noticed the plastic case splitting. If I do it again I might put it in a lipo fire bag and try to use insulation so hopefully it maintains a more reasonable safe storage temp. I'd rather keep it in the vehicle fully charged for obvious reasons.

[Cyrull]

I have a NOCO and happy with it so far. It started my completely dead 5.4, battery had less than 4 volts.

[Kibo]

Originally Posted by daveb

It was in the supplied soft case with the charger, adapters and battery clips. It spent time both in the trunk and the cab before I noticed the plastic case splitting. If I do it again I might put it in a lipo fire bag and try to use insulation so hopefully it maintains a more reasonable safe storage temp. I'd rather keep it in the vehicle fully charged for obvious reasons.

That's an interesting idea. I suspect the reason mine has been OK so far is likely due to having the case buried beneath other stuff (blankets, etc.) or stuffed in an emergency roadside bag.

One more post and you're at 10k!

[Twoxentrix]

FWIW, Noco currently has a Cyber Monday deal - the GB70 2000 amp for $123.41
https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GB70-Ult...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Claims its up to task for a 6.0 Diesel... I have no experience with this one, I use their NOCO Boost Pro 4,000 Amp Jump Starter and it works fantastic.

[bigriver]

I got the Audew last week and tried it out today on our 7.3 psd. I left the lights on til battery was at 11 volts... van would slowly turn over but not start. Hooked up the Audew and it started right up. Rig hadn't run all day and about 38 deg. outside temp. Looking good.

[REF]

Good to hear, haven’t needed to use mine yet. I wonder if storing it in the aluminess box would be a good idea, for fire suppression, wonder how hot they get inside. Might have to put one of my remote temp units in there next time I’m in hotter temps, but I do keep a small 5gal propane tank in there, that would not be a good combination!