Battery Booster Cable

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by swiff, Oct 19, 2014.

  1. swiff

    swiff Light Load Member

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    Can anyone recommend a good battery booster for a semi?

    I can't find the right one to buy from amazon.

    Thank you.
     
    Last edited: Oct 19, 2014
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  3. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    I would go with the ones that say heavy duty, and they are at least 20-25 feet, and have a low gauge like a 2 or 4 gauge rating
     
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    Tall Mike Road Train Member

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    Go to the welding supply, buy 2 sections of 00 heavey duty copper cable, 4 welding ground clamps and a Barlow Pocket Knife (because every real trucker has one). Also have them put Red heatshrink on the ends of one of the cable, or buy a can of red plastic coat and coat 2 of the clamp grips and install them (should not need to say this but....) on the same cable...

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  6. jbatmick

    jbatmick Road Train Member

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    I build my own using welding cable I buy. MUCH better.Buy some 2 or 4 gauge, cut them about 22 feet, buy some GOOD commercial ends, use them a few times, they get stolen or lost , repeat as needed.
     
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    pcfreak Heavy Load Member

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    Try a farm supply store. Got mine there but don't recall the brand. #2 gauge and 20 feet long for over $130. Good cables are not cheap.
     
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  8. Davidlee

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    I have not seen a decent pair of cables in over a decade. This is a little pricey but also the best way to go. The welding cable remains flexible at lower temps. and are very rugged.
     
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  9. swiff

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    Okay thanks guys, I will look for a 2 gauge on amazon, I am way too lazy to build one like you geniuses out there. lol.
     
  10. leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    I dare say a welding place will build them for you, although "building" is a stretch IMHO. Cut wire to length, slide heat shrink over the bare ends, crimp on the clamps, slide heat shrink over the connection and heat up. Done.
    Go no thinner than 2 gauge. I'd hate to use a set of 4 gauge cables on a cold day....

    Martin
     
  11. Jerry12

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    Try installing Engine Start Module, (Maxwell Ultra Capacitor) ...im just saying, no cables @ -40.
     
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