Looking for jump leads

[uzsnowdrop]

Hi all, looking to replace my antique jump leads, last used to start a Rover SDI in the 1980s … they are old, knackered, no sense of grip and bits fall off, like me.
I hate just going in Halfrauds and doing off the shelf, anyone recommend a decent set for the Pug 2.2 engine., with a good grip on the underbonnet recharge points..?????????

 

[berni109]

Being that old they are probably all copper - getting some new ends should solve your problem.
A lot of the inexpensive new ones are copper coated aluminium.

 

[suavecarve]

I would be more interested in getting a battery pack that has sufficient power to start the engine if flat. No requirement for another vehicle then to jump it off or manouvre into place getting the 2 batteries close to each other in Sainsburys car park

£30-40 should see a decent pack

 

[IRHP]

I’m with you on the Halfrauds thing but I actually got a really good set there. I think they were about £25.
Halfrauds say they are stop start compatible. Can’t think what the difference might be?....

 

[TerryL]

I bought a heavy duty set of jump leads (in a bit of an emergency) whilst I was coach driving in France - a decent length too as they were meant for commercial use. They live in my car now but I also bought another similar set I carry in the van after the standard car-type leads overheated and failed to start the van when the batteries went flat in storage. Pretty sure I got then from Halfords - but you do need the heavy duty version which of course will be more expensive.
When you're stuck out in the boonies, it doesn't matter what they cost of course!

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[bigwood]

I bought a heavy duty set to use on my Landrovers from a motor factor that supplied the motor trade. Yes they were exspensive and are heavy but it was worth it because I have had them since 1982. Another thing being for the trade they are about twice as long as the Halfrauds ones.
I averted a vehicle fire meany years ago. A guy parked near us was trying to boost start a tatty Transit from an Escort van. The boost leads would have better powering fairy lights.
I noticed smoke coming from were the leads went over the front of the Escort and the alternator belt on the Escort was screaming for mercy . The guy in the Escort refused my offer of a boost start from my Discovery.
Last seen they were towing the Transit round the car park.

 

[Vipar]

Get the one lorry drivers use 24 volt
I bought a set when I had my F16 Volvo.
They are still as good as new 25 years on.
Pay as much as you can. Or make up a set yourself as long as you need mine are 10feet long

 

[uzsnowdrop]

Heavy duty is becoming the theme, duly noted, the ones I have are definitely not that…!

 

[TheBig1]

I lost my go to set, believing them stolen so bought another fairly decent set off ebay. Paid about £30 and made sure I was buying real copper. They work well, but much shorter than my professional set. Sods law the missing set turned up when I didn't need them.. Those weigh about 20kg

 

[Googlebot]

Whatever you do, make sure they are actually copper.

I made that mistake and got aluminium ones.

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[uzsnowdrop]

Whatever you do, make sure they are actually copper.

I made that mistake and got aluminium ones.

Good point, never thought of that

 

[uzsnowdrop]

UPDATE:
Like to put updates on the forum when helpful people reply to questions, so here they are, arrived today, copper core, 6 mc, heavy duty, ( quite heavy but fine with that, throwing out unused gadgets from van, slightly pervy glovves as well….thanks all, the old ones are in the bin, finally.

 

[gus-lopez]

I made some years ago that I still have , from welding cables. I have a few other sets also.

 

[Wizzardi]

I made some years ago that I still have , from welding cables. I have a few other sets also.

Me too. Welding cable is heavy but really up to the job. Purchased the cable and clips seperately off Ebay years ago.

 

[uzsnowdrop]

The old ones I tried using first were originally for a car, they melted at first contact!

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[bigwood]

The ones in our breakdown vans were made to order from welding cable with an Anderson plug on one end so we could plug them in at the front or back without having to get to the van battery.
They were heavy so you had to be careful not to scratch paint on the customers car.

 

[Scotch mist]

UPDATE:
Like to put updates on the forum when helpful people reply to questions, so here they are, arrived today, copper core, 6 mc, heavy duty, ( quite heavy but fine with that, throwing out unused gadgets from van, slightly pervy glovves as well….thanks all, the old ones are in the bin, finally.View attachment 492461

same ones I bought for the MH , never had to use them yet

 

[tribalbrit]

Mine are welding cables and long enough to jump my long wheel base van from a vehicle parked behind it, must be 8 metres long.

 

[deleted79651]

I lost my go to set, believing them stolen so bought another fairly decent set off ebay. Paid about £30 and made sure I was buying real copper. They work well, but much shorter than my professional set. Sods law the missing set turned up when I didn't need them.. Those weigh about 20kg

The best way to find a lost item is to buy a replacement ...

Steve

 

[tonyidle]

Here's a decent set:

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[Ivory55]

Get the one lorry drivers use 24 volt
I bought a set when I had my F16 Volvo.
They are still as good as new 25 years on.
Pay as much as you can. Or make up a set yourself as long as you need mine are 10feet long

F16, blimey that was a while ago. An owner driver used to have one in the village here.

 

[TheBig1]

Here's a decent set:

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those are crap, copper clad aluminium

 

[tonyidle]

those are crap, copper clad aluminium

You're right. I was looking at length & capacity. Didn't spot the conductor material.

Mine are industrial arc welder extension cables - super heavy & flexible but you have to be able to fit your own croc clips.

 

[Vipar]

F16, blimey that was a while ago. An owner driver used to have one in the village here.

Sorry that should have been F88 even longer ago. An FH would have been my dream unit
Oil painting of my old wagon

 

[Ivory55]

Now days I like a little cab with the least amount of steps to get in. Haha

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[Trevor Wbm]

I've just bought one of these - obviously costs more than a set of leads, but you don't need another vehicle and it comes with a selection of 12v outputs, two USB ports and a built in torch, plus 12v or 240v charging. The case it comes in will fit in a door pocket or glove compartment.
The idea is that as well as the obvious, if for some reason we have to switch to the vehicle battery of an evening we'll always be able to start up in the morning.

Clarke JSM400 800A Multi-Purpose 7000mAH Lithium Polymer Jumpstart - Machine Mart - Machine Mart

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