Emergency Jump Starter: Peak PKC0BK 450 Amp Jump Starter

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 13.3 x 12.8 inches ; 16.4 pounds
Shipping Weight: 16.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
ASIN: B002UBK51G
Item model number: PKC0BK

By : Peak
List Price : ~~$189.99~~
Price : $99.95
You Save : $90.04 (47%)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Major Power for Jump-Starting, Air Compression and More

Peak, the brand you associate with quality car care products, introduces the Peak PKC0BK Portable Power System 450 Plus. Right after a spare tire and an emergency kit, a Peak jump-starter is an essential item for any car. Powered by an 18 Ah internal lead-acid jumper battery, the Portable Power System 450 Plus packs a whopping 900 peak amps of jump-starting power, fed out via integrated heavy-duty jumper cables. Its built-in 400-watt inverter provides plenty of power for household appliances via a grounded three-pronged AC outlet at the back.

Along with these powerful features the Peak PKC0BK Portable Power System 450 Plus also contains two 10A 12-volt DC power outlets, a USB power charge port, a 260 PSI air compressor/inflator, a three-LED work light and exclusive LCA (low charge alert) technology. From battling the cold weather to leaving your lights on, we have all found ourselves with a dead battery at some point and a compact, portable jump-starter is all you need to get back on the road. The Peak PKC0BK Portable Power System 450 Plus is ideal for any regular gas vehicle and 4 and 6 cylinder diesel vehicles as well as any lawn mowers, boats and snowmobiles that use a 12-volt battery.
LCA: Low Charge Alert Technology
Since there is nothing worse than finding that your jump-starter is fully discharged when you really need it the most, The Peak PKC0BK Portable Power System 450 Plus includes Peak's exclusive, patented LCA - Low Charge Alert Technology. By simply removing a pin from the front of the unit, you activate the LCA which sounds a chirp to let you know that the unit has lost enough charge that it probably won't be able to jump-start your car and it's time to recharge the unit.
Key Features

Built-in 450 amp battery jump-starter (900 peak amps) with quick storing cables and clamps
Built-in 260 psi air compressor and quick storing hose to inflate vehicle tires and sport leisure equipment
Built-in 200-watt power (400 peak watts) inverter for powering AC appliances
Built-in dual 12-volt DC power sockets for powering DC appliances
Built-in USB power outlet
Built-in worklight for nighttime roadside repairs and use in remote locations without utility power
Pressure gauge with standard SAE and metric measurements
Battery charge level voltmeter (indicates % of charge)
Reverse polarity connection LED indicator with sound alarm
Includes sealed, maintenance-free, heavy-duty, lead-acid battery
Requires no maintenance (other than recharging) for optimal operation
Separate 110/120-volt AC charger and 12-volt DC charging cable
Easily replaceable 25-amp blade fuse protection for the inverter
Air inflation nozzles
Safe to use, transport and store
Molded high-impact case is tough and durable
Low Charge Alert (LCA)

Product Specifications

Built-in Battery - 12V DC, 18Ah, rechargeable, sealed, lead-acid AGM (absorbed glass mat) battery
Compressor - 260 PSI (18 bar) reading gauge
Inverter - 200 watt (peak: 400-watt/0.3 sec.)
12V Power Socket - 12V DC, 10-amp maximum
USB Power Outlet - 5-volts/500mA Max.
Work Light - Three non-replaceable LEDs
Charging Time

AC Charging – maximum and initial charge time 36 hours; typical charge time 18 to 24 hours
DC Charging - maximum and initial charge time 24 hours; typical charge time 12 to 18 hours

Low Battery Alert - sounds when portable power system's battery is 10.5-volts or less

90 Day Limited Warranty
Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer, or purchaser, that this Peak Portable Power System 450 Plus PKC0BK will be free from defects in material and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of sale to the original purchaser. Manufacturer hereby excludes and disclaims any and all other warranties, expressed or implied, beyond those warranties specified above. Manufacturer excludes any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About Peak
Peak is a subsidiary of Old World Industries. For over 50 years, Old World Industries has been a leader in the development and distribution of automotive products of the highest quality. Old World's insistence on quality and craftsmanship, and expertise in high technology and marketing, ensure that people around the world know Old World's products provide the highest level of protection. Old World Industries' commitment to quality is second to none. All Old World/Peak products go through rigorous testing at every level of production to ensure that they meet or exceed the performance requirements of every major car and truck manufacturer.
Peak 450 Amp Jump Starter is a 450 amp jump starter with 900 Peak amps of power and a built-in inflator and a power inverter. This unit has the Peak exclusive Low Charge Alert (LCA) technology that warns the consumer when the jump start battery needs recharging. LCA means you will always be ready to jump start your car when you need it most. No need to have another driver involved with the Peak Portable Power System 450. This product is also a powerful source of DC and AC power anywhere with its 2 DC power outlets and 1 AC outlet and it includes a useful USB outlet for cell phone, MP3, or other electronics. The AC outlet means you have portable household power anywhere. Easy and safe to use than jumper cables. It comes with DC and AC recharging adaptors. The 5 LED battery indicators can instantly tell you the battery power level. The reverse polarity LED and alarm keeps you from hooking up the cables incorrectly. Viewing your battery in dark locations is easy with the built-in 5 LED work light. The 260 PSI inflator completes this portable rechargeable system (2 air inflation nozzles are included).

Peak PKC0BK 450 Amp Jump Starter

Product Features

Exclusive Low Charge Alert (LCA) Alarm signals owner when jumper needs charging
High impact resistant housing with rubberized sure-grip bottom and handle
Two 12 volt DC power outlets and one AC power outlet and one USB outlet means portable power anywhere
Polarity indicator for added safety protects the user from danger from connecting the jumper starter incorrectly to battery
This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

Customer Reviews

I received the earlier version of this product (PKC0BL) about a year and a half ago for a gift. Just recently the air compressor stopped pumping air. It still ran, but would not inflate. I called 1-800-477-5847 to see what options I had since the 90 day warranty was over. Even though the warranty had long expired, they sent a new one to me at no cost. Now that is customer service I rarely see these days.

The battery charged the first time. We used the DC outlets. When I tried to recharge the battery, it only partially charged and lost this charge overnight (without use). I've tried a couple of more times to charge it, but the charge does not hold.
I am very disappointed in this product. Since it cannot be returned to Amazon, I have to contact the manufacturer to file a claim. Prices of battery jumpstarters on Amazon are good, but since they can't be returned, you have to hope that you are one of the lucky ones that gets a battery that works.
UPDATE: The manufacturer's customer service was wonderful. They immediately offered a replacement battery at no shipping cost. The replacement battery has worked perfectly. I've used it several times, re-charged it and it has been great, lots of power. I am now happy with the product, wish the first one had worked.