Jumper Leads???

[10G]

Went to eBay to get some jumper leads, didn't think much about it.

200A, 700A, 1200A, 3000A.

What capacity leads do I need for the ZD30???

Thanks guys.

[matfew]

They are always shit quality wire so buy the biggest you can afford never hurts to have bigger in this case.


But to give you an idea I've jumped a car with tiny wire before. It just gets hot. Too small or if battery is too dead and it corks smoke the wire on smaller ones

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[04OFF]

From my humble opinion and my own experience, the larger the cable core, the better, especially if you want to start a Diesel :biggrin:

[Yeti's Beast]

I have these

https://automotivesuperstore.com.au/projecta-nb750-60sp


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[10G]

I have these

https://automotivesuperstore.com.au/projecta-nb750-60sp


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Holy crap YB, you must do a lot of jump starting?????

[Yeti's Beast]

Holy crap YB, you must do a lot of jump starting?????

No
I acquired them through work [emoji1787]


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[Ben-e-boy]

Lol...those rating are a joke.

Just buy the largest cross sectional area you can afford. Or go and buy your own cable from a electrical supplier, nice big clamps from an industral/ welding supplier and make your own


Edit..... for shits and giggles.

For a (true-ish)3000A, 6m long jumper lead set, you would need parallel 630mm2 leads (2 per lead). 630mm2 is 6.3Kg/M, x 24m = 151.2Kg of cable.

[PeeBee]

70mm2 welding leads with good clips will start anything in any weather. I have 8m leads and they sit nicely in a canvas bag in the back. Check out a welding supplier or surf around for a good price. Don't lend them to anyone because they wont come back - know this from experience!

[Yeti's Beast]

70mm2 welding leads with good clips will start anything in any weather. I have 8m leads and they sit nicely in a canvas bag in the back. Check out a welding supplier or surf around for a good price. Don't lend them to anyone because they wont come back - know this from experience!

Learnt the same lesson


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[Yeti's Beast]

Ok looks like I led you up the garden path
They looked similar. Oops
My leads are Matson brand 50mm sq
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2019/12/64.jpg
Still heavy enough to start most things


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[mudnut]

Just be aware that some unscrupulous manufacturers will claim the leads are rated a lot higher than they actually are. Had one set given to me, that had a thin copper core surrounded by a very thick plastic insulation. They could barely start a mower, let alone a car. You need to check the amount of copper crimped at the clips.

[10G]

Thanks everyone for the help, it's all greatly appreciated.

[Cuppa]

I have crank battery connected to the aux batteries in the canopy via 70mm2 positive cable & a switch, & negative chassis. If I get a flat battery, just turn the switch & hit the ignition key.