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Tue 15 Jan 2008 10:37
3 in 1 jump starter - normd2
Found myself in Maplins at the weekend and bought one of these as recommended on here some weeks ago. Now I may just be exposing my own stupidity but until last night I didn't realise that the croc clips are always live - there's no on/off switch. Yes there's insulation on them but there's still a significant amount of exposed copper so if you have one be careful how you store it - I've put an extra bit insulation on mine, just in case.
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Tue 15 Jan 2008 10:45
3 in 1 jump starter - seasiders rock
Aldi are doing one from this thursday, 15/01....£24.99. It looks like it has storeage for the croc clips on the side so they dont short out.
Lots of other bits and pieces including a dent removal kit, wiper blades, all at very silly money...
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Tue 15 Jan 2008 10:53
3 in 1 jump starter - romeo156
I have one of these, Alfa kept going flat, and cancelled my AA membership.

Question, do you leave yours plugged in at all times, therefore its charged and ready to use. I could leave mine on charge in garage, but so far have not.

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