jump started and air compresser

[1stPrado Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close 1stPrado]

hi guys , has anyone seen any good quality battery pack and air compressers in one ?

thanks guys

[RickD Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close RickD]

Re: jump started and air compresser

Hi 1st Prado

You will find quite a few available on eBay advertised. A lot of these are 400amp with a (stated) capacity of up to 900amp. Not sure how reliable that is though - I believe 1000amp jump starters should be the minimum. As for the compressor, the eBay listed ones also offer up to 360 psi however, they must be turned off every 10 mins for 10 mins to let them cool down. I'll leave it to you to work out their worth but if it were me, I would spend the extra bucks and buy a decent one. What price on being stranded with a dead battery!?

[ozwapet2 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close ozwapet2]

Re: jump started and air compresser

Depends on what your intended use is - the cheaper all in one unit is probably OK for emergency use and the occassional top up of tyres.

If you intend doing real work with the compressor, ( e.g. airing up all tyres after an off road run ) you'd probably be better of getting a good quality compressor in a box or soft bag, and of those THUMPER units or similar as your jump starter/auxilliary 12V. Two items to carry, but it's going to perform for what you want. Also any decent compressor is going to drain a stand alone battery pretty fast. You'd be better off connecting it to the vehicle battery and keep the engine running when using the compressor.