Emergency Jump Starter: Stanley J45C09 450 Amp Jumper with Compressor

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 6.8 x 13.2 inches ; 17.2 pounds
Shipping Weight: 17.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
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ASIN: B001U0FD8S
Item model number: J45C09

By : Stanley
List Price : ~~$85.99~~
Price : $74.95
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Product Description

Stanley 450 Amp Jumper with Compressor has 450 amps of instant starting power, with 900 peak amps of power. It includes a 120 PSI compressor, DC charging plug, heavy duty metal clamps, AWG cables and a high powered LED light that rotates 270 degrees. This starter features a reverse polarity alarm for safety along with a metal handle grip and impact resistant injection molded housing. It consists of a power or charge indicator and reverses polarity alarm.

Stanley J45C09 450 Amp Jumper with Compressor

Product Features

Features 450 Amps of Instant Starting Power
Includes a 120 PSI compressor, DC charging plug, heavy duty metal clamps, AWG cables and a high powered LED light that rotates 270 degrees
Consists of reverse polarity alarm for safety along with a metal handle grip
Impact resistant injection molded housing
Contains power or charge indicator and reverses polarity alarm

Customer Reviews

My sister gave me this jump starter (model J45C09) for Christmas. I used it for the first time yesterday to jump start my car after its battery drained. The car started on the first attempt. The jumper is very easy to use, BUT the cables are VERY short, which severely limits where you can set the unit down while it is connected to the car. There is no way you could put the jumper on the ground while the cables are connected to the car. In my case (I have a Civic), I had to set the jumper on the small flat area just above the radiator. It was a precarious position because if the car had shaken much when I tried to start it, the jumper could have fallen to the ground. The only other options were to find someone to hold the jumper, or lean it against the top of the engine, which I thought might be dangerous.
So, this thing works, but if you can find a starter with longer cables, I recommend you do so.
I haven't tried using the compressor or the USB power outlet yet.
Incidentally, you have to charge the jumper for 24 hours when you first get it. You charge it using an extension cord plugged into a regular household electrical outlet.
I recommend you keep the instruction booklet with the jumper so you can refer to the instructions when you need to use it. I placed the booklet in a zip locking plastic bag and taped the bag to the jumper.

(Update: 10/2011: We now have 4 of these. Great charger/compressor.)
I purchased 3 of these charger/compressors for my family and have had for approx one year. The battery inside definitely holds a charge. The manual says to check the charge/recharge every 60 days. Unit has convenient 3-LED system for indicating amount of charge remaining. After 4 months and after pumping up approx. 20 automobile tires, the charger I use was on 2nd of 3 LED's and still pumped fine. I also started an SUV with a dead battery. Worked fine. Agree that cables are short, but I believe they are long enough to reach the battery in conventional vehicles (Honda Pilot ; Honda/Acura sedans). The light works just fine for pumping up tires and for jump starting a dead battery. This charger/compressor gets my recommendation.