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For in-store pickup only, Advance Auto Parts again has the Peak 900-amp Jump Starter, model no. PKCOAZ, for $30.28 with free in store pickup. Follow the directions below. It features 450-amp instant-starting power (900-amp peak).
1.Add the
Peak 900-amp Jump Starter [advanceautoparts.com]to your cart for $79.99
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3.apply code "RAF51112" to cut it to $50.28
4.redeem this
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Product Features:
•Integrated USB port for charging portable electronics
•Built-in 12V DC accessory receptacle
•Polarity indicator for added safety
•Battery status check button
•Charging/status LED indicators
•On/off safety switch
•High-impact rubber housing
•120V AC wall charger
•12V DC charger for use with cigarette lighter outlet
•Built-in worklight (Only on 900 Peak Amp Jump Starter)
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Couple of things to note .... learned the "hard way" .... I tried using it and it failed miserably. Dead car was around my house so I jumped it with another car in my driveway. I grumbled about having to return it .... half day later I noticed that there was a switch on the side that needed to be turned!!! DOH!
The instructions suggest that you don't plug it in and walk away from it ... there's a range of time that they suggest that you charge ... VERY inconvenient. That should have been solved with electronics ... IMO ... something that measured reduced charging rate or something....
It's winter ... there are warnings about letting this thing freeze. Not as big a deal here in VA, and won't keep me from storing it in a trunk of a car.
For me, the USB port is not working. Won't charge my phones ...
Lastly, for giggles I turned the built in lights on and left it ... days later they were still going strong!
I may look for a better solution that removes my pet peeves ... but for the price I am not complaining. I've jumped a car (new driver just started) and my lawnmower numerous times.
1. The USB is useless. Doesnt charge anything!
2. It says to charge the battery every 3 months, well guess what I did, and after a month when I really needed it to help out a friend, it didnt have any charge in it.
3. The cheap plastic clamp on the negative broke the first use.
I got this deal last time it was $30. But my advice is dont get your hopes up. This is a cheap quality jumper. The only good working function is the light.
My two cents on this thing...
Disregard that, just looked up the fm12170e that is in the packs, 50 dollars on ebay... nevermind!
Disregard that, just looked up the fm12170e that is in the packs, 50 dollars on ebay... nevermind!
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1. The USB is useless. Doesnt charge anything!
2. It says to charge the battery every 3 months, well guess what I did, and after a month when I really needed it to help out a friend, it didnt have any charge in it.
3. The cheap plastic clamp on the negative broke the first use.
I got this deal last time it was $30. But my advice is dont get your hopes up. This is a cheap quality jumper. The only good working function is the light.
My two cents on this thing...
Not say it's not worth it, as it works well for most smaller engines, although for a big V8 with a really dead battery in the middle of winter below zero F, this may not cut it.
Definitely a thumbs up at $30, but it's really not worth the $80 retail.
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