6 replies to this topic

[G'Racy]

Apologies if this has been asked before but what spec of jump leads do you carry/use in your mini for jump starting?

 

Back in the old days when you needed Jump Leads you'd just buy a set of jump leads, nowadays (at Halfords at least) there's leads for up to 1.2L, 1.8L, 3.5L etc etc all with different cable ratings.

 

Car is a 998cc so I'm assuming the up to 1.2L with 10mm2 cable area seems to be the correct choice, but what are the pro's/con's of buying larger cable area size in regards of jump starting performance and/or electrical safety?

[whistler]

Buy the largest square area cables you can afford. I've just bought these from Amazon 

Sakura Extreme Duty Booster Cables Jump Start Leads SS3627 - 700 Amp 4 m Colour Coded Clamp - For Cars Vehicles Up To 4.5L/4,500CC. £21.54 and they're good.

[minimat]

Dont bother with jump leads get yourself a portable jump pack for under £100, i use a noco gb40 but other brands are available, i know they are more money but you dont need to rely on another car to jump from plus you can charge phones and tablets off them too.

[Cooper Mac]

Like minimat, I have a NOCO GB40. It’s easier to store than a set of decent jump leads, and has the benefit that you don’t need another car!

[68+86auto]

Make some out of welding cable, most of the ones in stores are rubbish. I have some old ones which will start engines without having a battery installed, cheap ones I had wouldn't even start a lawn mower. The size of cable depends on the length you want and if you need them for larger vehicles.

[Designer]

Got mine from Argos. They work on the 998 Mini and on a 2litre Renault.

[Marky Tizz]

+1 for the NOCO GB40 (or other similar devices). Fits in a small case, don't need another car, has a torch, can charge USB devices.... no brainer IMO. Just remember to keep it charged.