Lithium jump Starter

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Thomas M
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Lithium jump Starter

Post by Thomas M »

Will these lithium jump starters work on our small diesel engines?? Or will the 50 or so amps of glow plug draw, maybe 2 or 3 times, suck most of the charge out of it and make it impossible to draw the heavy current for starting?? Say one rated at 12000mah.

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TylerDurden
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Re: Lithium jump Starter

Post by TylerDurden »

Lithium rechargable batteries are lighter and charge faster than lead for the same amount of power & energy, so they have lots of potential for booster boxes.

But, after a season of exploding hoverboards and cell-phones, you might want to consider what formula of lithium-whatever is in the booster, and who made the entire thing.
Have a nice day.


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htomasi
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Re: Lithium jump Starter

Post by htomasi »

Any update? Did you get a lithium jump starter?
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