Energizer 84022 12-Volt 400 Battery Jumpstarter Reviews
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This unit is much more useable for jump starting, and, tire inflation in adverse weather conditions, than the more elaborate jump/inverter/inflator packages available. It is compact and stores in the trunk more easily than the larger units. This unit is also half the price of the other units. I highly recommend it if you live in cold weather climates in which jump starting is inevitable most winters.br /br /I have a tractor, an ATV, a Range Rover and a VW that must start when I need them, or, I am in trouble (sometimes could be stranded). This unit fills the need for starting any of these vehicles in a pinch.br /br /The large dial might look cartoonish, but, when you are in the middle of a blizzard, with gloves on, and heavy clothing, it is easy to locate the switch (even in the dark) as you fumble around to get a vehicle started in deep snow.br /br /At 20 pounds, I find that I can carry it from the garage to the vehicles more easily than the larger units, and, it's easier to find some stable place to put it when you are jumping a vehicle than the larger, heavier packages. br /br /I bought this to replace a Duracell jump/inverter package. Duracell DPP-600HD Powerpack 600 Jump Starter Emergency Power Source with Radiobr /br /I would have bought another Duracell package except for three things: (1) 600 amps is nice, but, you don't really have to have it for most jumps; (2) the inverters are nice, but, I found that I almost never used them; (3) the price has doubled on these units in the past couple of years, and, the benefits they offer are not worth the extra money; (4) it was very fragile - I had it on the side of my pickup truck and it dropped a distance of only a few feet, once, and the case was irreparably damaged from the modest fall. I had to throw it out. (The designers who invent these things on computers aren't the ones who have to use it in 4 feet of snow, with 50 mph of driving wind, and a 45 year old tractor that has a tired battery under the seat). br /br /This unit isn't built much better than the Duracell, but, the smaller size makes it easier to find a safe, stable place to put it while you are jumping another vehicle.br /br /I find that this little unit meets 99% of my emergency battery needs, and, the cost savings make it a worthy alternative to the larger, more elaborate packages.
Energizer 84022 12-Volt 400 Battery Jumpstarter Feature
- Large sealed lead-acid battery, in a rugged polypropylene case, providing 350 CA of jumpstarting power
- Two-stage internal charger allows jumpstarter to remain connected to wall outlet indefinitely, keeping internal battery charged at all times
- Low center-of-gravity for stability during use, 4AWG copper cables with a 24" reach and heavy-duty 400A metal battery clamps
- Reverse-polarity audio alarm, internal battery charge-state indicator
- 12-volt DC cigarette socket outlet, protected by 30A circuit breaker; convenient inverter docking feature for optional Energizer 200w inverter, sold separately
div class="aplus" p Convenience takes on a whole new meaning with the efficient, reliable and user-friendly Energizer Jumpstarter 400 12-volt Battery Jumpstarter. Powered by a large lead-acid battery capable of putting out 350 CA, it is designed to quickly and safely deliver automotive power on two fronts: battery jump-starting power and untethered DC current suitable for most any appliance or gadget. It also contains a rear inverter docking feature for AC power when used with the Energizer 200w inverter (sold separately). In either configuration, the Energizer 12-Volt 400 Battery Jumpstarter provides the reassurance of power you can count on while on the road. p/div class="leftImage" style="width: 200px;"img alt="Front view of the Energizer 84022 Jumpstart 400 12-volt Battery Jumpstarter" title="Front view of the Energizer 84022 Jumpstart 400 12-volt Battery Jumpstarter" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/stores/auto/detail-page/B0030B13UW.01.sm.jpg" border="0" width="200" height="218"div class="imageCaption"Easy-to-use, safe and affordable portable power for jumpstarts DC needs. View larger. /div/divph4Jumpstarting Your Car/h4 In the event of a dead or severely drained battery the Energizer Jumpstart 400 allows you to get back on the road in minutes by simply following three color-coated steps numbered on the outside of the unit. It's as easy as 1: assuring that the unit has a sufficient charge by pressing the CHECK button; 2: attaching the color-coded positively and negatively charged 24" power output jumper cables, via their heavy-duty 400A metal battery clamps, to the appropriate positively charged post on your car's dead battery and a ground position on your engine block; 3: turning the power switch located in the clearly marked JUMP section of the controls from OFF to JUMP, and starting the car with the dead battery. When your vehicle starts and has run at an idle for a few minutes remove the Jumpstart 400's cables in the reverse order they were connected, turn off the unit and you are ready to roll. p/h4Standard DC Power and Optional AC As Well/h4p Along with its automotive exclusive functionality, the Energizer Jumpstart 400 provides the power and access to power that users of modern devices need on the road. The unit comes standard with one rear-oriented 12-volt DC socket suitable for powering 12V devices utilizing a cigarette lighter adapter. Devices plugged into this are protected by a 30-amp manual-reset circuit breaker located at the back, that ensures that they are never exposed to more power than they can safely handle. In addition, the unit's rear inverter dock functionality means that user's also have the option of access to three-pronged AC power by way of Energizer's 200w Inverter, sold separately. p/div class="rightImage" style="width: 200px;"img alt="Rear view of the Energizer 84022 Jumpstart 400 Battery Jumpstarter with optional 200w power inverter" title="Rear view of the Energizer 84022 Jumpstart 400 Battery Jumpstarter with optional 200w power inverter" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/stores/auto/detail-page/B0030B13UW.02.sm.jpg" border="0" width="200" height="205"div class="imageCaption"Access to optional AC power with additional accessory. View larger. /div/divh4Easy to Maintain Power Levels/h4p Because even the best jumpstarter unit is of little use unless it contains sufficient power, the Energizer Jumpstart 400 is designed to be easy to charge and effortless to maintain. Unlike other manufacturer's units that can be damaged by overcharging, the Energizer Jumpstart 400 contains a two-stage internal charger that allows your battery's power to fluctuate within a very small range while attached to AC current for charging. At the highest level of this range through the middle, charging ceases, while when the lowest is reached charging begins again, continuing until the highest level is reached. This creates a charging cycle, yet cuts the battery off from the damaging effects of excess power. This means that the unit can safely be connected to a wall outlet indefinitely, ensuring that the unit will be ready to pop into your trunk at full power whenever you want it. p/h4Key Features/h4ulliLarge sealed lead-acid battery providing 350 CA/liliRugged polypropylene case/liliLow center-of-gravity for stability during use/lili4AWG copper cables, 24" reach/liliHeavy-duty, 400A metal battery clamps/liliTwo-stage internal charger allows jumpstarter to remain connected to wall outlet indefinitely; keeping internal battery charged at all times/liliLarge, comfortable handle/liliReverse-polarity audio alarm/liliInternal battery charge-state indicator/liliInternal battery charging indicator/lili12-volt DC cigarette socket outlet; protected by 30A circuit breaker/liliConvenient inverter docking feature for optional Energizer 200w inverter sold separately/li/ul/div
A jump for your vehicle wherever you are. Large sealed lead acid battery providing 400CA. Rugged polypropylene case. Ergonomic handle; doubles as protective housing for docked clamps. Low center of gravity for stability during use. 4 gauge cables, 29" reach. Heavy duty, 400A insulated metal battery clamps. Two stage internal charger allows jumpstarter to remain connected to wall outlet indefinitely; keeping internal battery charged at all times. Reverse polarity audio alarm Internal battery charge-state indicator. Internal battery charging indicator. 12V DC socket outlet; protected by 30A circuit breaker. Convenient inverter docking feature for optional Energizer 200w inverter sold separately.
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Oct 30, 2010 15:07:03
