What is the best unit to get ?
How do i do a hardwire???????????
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I've used jump start type chargers for commercial vehicles in the past, and they have all used standard 13 amp plugs, the unit you've bought must be big, why do you need it ? Is it because the vehicle is used occasionally and battery is always flat when you come to it ? If so you might find that a better alternative is to trickle charge the batteries on a regular basis, also make sure things like tachograph (if fitted) is not draining the battery. A hard wired charger is going to be next to useless if the vehicle is parked in a different location, or just out of reach
This unit is a charger and and engine starter - and as far as I can see it does not have an internal battery so it does not need "charging" itself.
When used as an engine starter it can provide the starter motor with up to 510 amps at 12V. Think arc welder. So draw from the mains will, for a short period only whilst the starter motor is turning, hit about 30A - hence it cannot be used from a 13A socket.
When used as an engine starter it can provide the starter motor with up to 510 amps at 12V. Think arc welder. So draw from the mains will, for a short period only whilst the starter motor is turning, hit about 30A - hence it cannot be used from a 13A socket.
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Hi Dave does this unit need to be plug in then to jump the battrys on the lorry then or how does it work? I thought that you charge it then take it to the vehicle to charge the batterys.
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