I didn't say mine plugs in to the cigarette lighter...
Mine has a f**k off big cable that attaches to the battery and earthing point.
The theory is that you are putting power in through the socket and using that as the power source.
The socket in my current car has a 35 amp fuse so maybe in theory it could handle the power but I don't need to test it as my hybrid and has a button to press to transfer power from the hybrid battery to give a boost if there's a flat battery!
Posted By: Ruttles on February 24th 2026 at 13:22:03
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- Power banks that will jump start cars are well worth having. (General Chat) - Ruttles, Feb 24, 10:48:05
- i wouldnt use one that plugs into the cigarette lighter (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Feb 24, 11:03:52
- i'm no expert (General Chat) - Tombs, Feb 24, 11:30:35
- I didn't say mine plugs in to the cigarette lighter... (General Chat) - Ruttles, Feb 24, 13:22:03
- i'm no expert (General Chat) - Tombs, Feb 24, 11:30:35
- The point of charging mine was to drive it to a garage to get the battery replaced (n/m) (General Chat) - SimonOTBC, Feb 24, 10:53:42
- i wouldnt use one that plugs into the cigarette lighter (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Feb 24, 11:03:52
- maybe just get a new battery? (General Chat) - Tombs, Feb 24, 10:28:37
- The RAC put a new one in about a year ago. (General Chat) - Huge Small, Feb 24, 12:21:30
- twice (n/m) (General Chat) - Huge Small, Feb 24, 12:24:02
- The RAC put a new one in about a year ago. (General Chat) - Huge Small, Feb 24, 12:21:00
- This can be misleading. (General Chat) - Captain Bligh, Feb 24, 12:17:12
- ^this (n/m) (General Chat) - Chris Peacock, Feb 24, 12:35:18
- in that case then just get a new battery (General Chat) - Tombs, Feb 24, 12:48:32
- ^this (n/m) (General Chat) - Chris Peacock, Feb 24, 12:35:18
- VMT above but i would also add .... (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Feb 24, 10:33:03
- The RAC put a new one in about a year ago. (General Chat) - Huge Small, Feb 24, 12:21:30
- Are you after a jump starter or a battery charger? (General Chat) - SimonOTBC, Feb 24, 10:13:59
- Jump starter I think (General Chat) - Huge Small, Feb 24, 12:09:36
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