Topic: Recomendation for a set of jump leads please? (Read 6554 times)

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

gazjeep · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2011, 05:04:02 PM »

Got these babies

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-cjl43d-professional-jump-leads

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #2 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

Bubba · « **Reply #3 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

Nosebolt · « **Reply #4 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

wildrover · « **Reply #5 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...

Jonny Jeep · « **Reply #6 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.

Tank · « **Reply #7 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

Dave69 · « **Reply #8 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)

Doodle · « **Reply #9 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

isle of man · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2011, 06:50:35 PM »

Look at Snap-on...

Doodle · « **Reply #11 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!

isle of man · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2011, 07:00:46 PM »

Ring the bugger and buy when on a deal - cheap they are not!!!

Doodle · « **Reply #13 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!!!!

isle of man · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2011, 07:15:17 PM »

Speak to the "KY" crew they are very good at stalking - MOFO'rs!!!

cj5woody · « **Reply #15 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 !

JamesH · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2011, 10:00:27 PM »

Have bought Snap-On from online store before

Doodle · « **Reply #17 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

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #18 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.

Bishops Finger · « **Reply #19 on:** August 03, 2011, 12:17:37 AM »

Tim is despite the heat in Cleethorpes or wherever hes located to very right

JamesH · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2011, 08:34:50 AM »

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=1484&store=uk

Browse and spend until you max your card

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).

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #21 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

Browse and spend until you max your card

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

or two

brian reid · « **Reply #22 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

they have everything

regards brian

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Tank

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