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Title: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: Doodle on July 30, 2011, 04:38:22 PM: Hi

As above really.

I like to have a set and i went to use mine the other day to find that the hinge piece on a clamp was broken.

So am after buying a new set and was wondering if a set of halfords own ones suffice or are there better options out there and if so what?

I have a 4.0lt TJ.

regards

Paul
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: gazjeep on July 30, 2011, 05:04:02 PM: Got these babies :icon_winkle:

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-cjl43d-professional-jump-leads (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-cjl43d-professional-jump-leads)
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: bigjeepzj on July 30, 2011, 05:32:09 PM: bit cheaper

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12FT-LONG-JUMP-START-LEAD-HEAVY-DUTY-600A-BOOSTER-CABLE-/130525313574?pt=UK_Recovery_Tools&hash=item1e63ea3a26#ht_1126wt_698 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12FT-LONG-JUMP-START-LEAD-HEAVY-DUTY-600A-BOOSTER-CABLE-/130525313574?pt=UK_Recovery_Tools&hash=item1e63ea3a26#ht_1126wt_698)
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: Bubba on July 30, 2011, 05:35:35 PM: the jaws on both those sets are gay you need metal jaws to make the most of the cable
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: Nosebolt on July 30, 2011, 05:42:03 PM: for occasional self recovery just get a budget set that are rated for your battery, if in use on a regular basis then look to a pro set from a garage suppliers but expect a pro price tag
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: wildrover on July 30, 2011, 08:46:10 PM: Buy the best you can get....

It works out cheaper than replacing them every time they melt...
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: Jonny Jeep on July 30, 2011, 09:13:47 PM: Never mind the quality of the clamps the cables look wimpy to me. In fact I could probably use those cables as fusible links for the jump leads I made out of (i think 0000 gauge) silver plated oxygen free copper cable and heavy duty clamps.
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: Tank on July 30, 2011, 10:08:51 PM: I have a set,well 2 sets of these,quite long which is handy and rated at 800 amps
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-800AMP-6-METRE-JUMP-BOOSTER-CABLE-LEADS-/110668332837?pt=UK_Recovery_Tools&hash=item19c458bf25#ht_2545wt_1029 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-800AMP-6-METRE-JUMP-BOOSTER-CABLE-LEADS-/110668332837?pt=UK_Recovery_Tools&hash=item19c458bf25#ht_2545wt_1029)
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: Dave69 on July 31, 2011, 04:33:18 PM: truck jump leads are the better option but probably not ideal for occasional use. have a look at the pricing of the badged heavy duty type in halfrauds then go to a motor factory to see if they have an equivalent (sealey or another named brand)
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: Doodle on July 31, 2011, 06:43:14 PM: Thanks for the replies guys,

do not plan on using them that much- just a handy item in the car.

I had the what looks like the machine mart ones but like i said the plastic hinge bit broke- probably caught on something.

I dont mind paying for some decent ones but just wondered if people had views on good ones or even ones to avoid.

cheers
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: isle of man on July 31, 2011, 06:50:35 PM: Look at Snap-on...
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: Doodle on July 31, 2011, 06:56:55 PM: Quote from: isle of man on July 31, 2011, 06:50:35 PM
Look at Snap-on...

I would love to- any idea where i can buy snap on stuff- is there direct online shop at all? I have looked and can only find the odd tool and and then keep following a bloody van on my way homee!
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: isle of man on July 31, 2011, 07:00:46 PM: Ring the bugger and buy when on a deal - cheap they are not!!!
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: Doodle on July 31, 2011, 07:09:14 PM: Quote from: isle of man on July 31, 2011, 07:00:46 PM
Ring the bugger and buy when on a deal - cheap they are not!!!

Trying to get the number- also trying not too look suspicious when I follow him!!!!
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: isle of man on July 31, 2011, 07:15:17 PM: Speak to the "KY" crew they are very good at stalking - MOFO'rs!!!
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: cj5woody on July 31, 2011, 07:55:09 PM: hi guys
Go to local auto electrical suppliers ,buy durite heavy duty jump lead ends,then go to welding suppliers and get length of 8 - 10 mm welding cable about 4 metres should do cut in half attatch ends eyelets in with durite ends .Start anything anywhere !
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: JamesH on August 02, 2011, 10:00:27 PM: Have bought Snap-On from online store before
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: Doodle on August 02, 2011, 10:13:12 PM: I havnt- if anyone knows a good store let me know and I shall have a look
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: tim_aka_tim on August 02, 2011, 10:28:04 PM: Just make sure they have metal jaws, heavy enough cable, and are long enough. You can't guarantee that
you can always park next the other vehicle. Or just buy a battery booster and make sure you keep it charged.
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: Bishops Finger on August 03, 2011, 12:17:37 AM: Tim is despite the heat in Cleethorpes or wherever hes located to very right :icon_super:
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: JamesH on August 03, 2011, 08:34:50 AM: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=1484&store=uk (http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=1484&store=uk)

Browse and spend until you max your card :icon_twisted:

I bought a set of truck jump leads from an A road service station for about £40 and they've worked fine for me for occasional use - nice thick cable but plastic handled clamps (chunky ones though).
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: bigjeepzj on August 03, 2011, 10:19:16 AM: Quote from: JamesH on August 03, 2011, 08:34:50 AM
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=1484&store=uk (http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=1484&store=uk)

Browse and spend until you max your card :icon_twisted:

I bought a set of truck jump leads from an A road service station for about £40 and they've worked fine for me for occasional use - nice thick cable but plastic handled clamps (chunky ones though).

buy a new battery for that :hysterical: or two
Title: Re: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please?
Post by: brian reid on August 03, 2011, 02:40:39 PM: buy the heavy duty type,they have a much thicker cable and bigger chunkier crocs,good auto shop should be able to advise...if you in the uk check out www.manchestertools.co.uk (http://www.manchestertools.co.uk)

they have everything

regards brian