Just in case you are unaware of what this object (below) is, it is a portable jump-start 'booster' for when your, or your friend's, car battery is dead. Rather than relying on a second vehicle and a pair of long jump leads, this, when fully charged, will not only fit in your pocket, but will remain fully useable for months.
When I recently returned to France, I couldn't find the cable that charges the booster. It was a simple affair that plugged into the wall, and into the booster via a tiny USB plug not unlike that which charges my iPhone. I know where I left it, but it ain't there now!
In frustration I visited a specialist electrical shop to find a replacement, only to be told that I'd have to contact the manufacturer, as such things were not available over the counter.
I searched again, and still found nothing. I looked online and still nothing.
Then I thought.... find an alternative. That alternative was right in front of me in the form of an external speaker for my laptop. It has the exact same small USB port as on the booster. I plugged it in, and BINGO; it works.
I also discovered that the booster had remained fully charged for the past 9 months. Amazing. If you look at my photo, under the BO of BOOST you will see a symbol for a lightbulb. Yes it even has a light for working in the dark.
Luckily I have no need for it at the moment, but it's a great little device to have in the car.
23 comments:
That is a handy little doo-dad and I'm glad you found a way to charge it.
That is an excellent device. I shall go forthwith and find one!
We need one of these too!
It's been of use many times, especially with the mowers and their dead batteries.
There are many different makes on the market these days. They come in all price ranges and efficiency.
Very handy bit of kit.
We could have done with one of those before our house move. Probably wouldn't need one now.
Very handy indeed...less clutter to sit in the car too!
You must have extremely large pockets!! I wish my husband had had one of these a couple of years ago when our son's classic Porsche was living with us.....every few days he tried to get it to start, and I always had to go out and sit in the Volvo to up the revs while he jump started the Porsche!
Always needed when you don't have one, and never needed when you do.
I can't think of a bad thing to say about them.
I had a large pocket made especially!
I understand that if you put the red and black clamps on your ears and charge your brain for ten minutes your IQ will be boosted to "Genius" level and you will know that the capital of Tonga is Nuku'alofa.
I'll give it a go..... No, I still don't know the capital of Bonga.
You’ve gone all macho
I had to, too many machines here!
Handy to have. Increasingly power supplies are universal, as they should be.
It would be handy if international wall plug sockets were unified. Here we juggle with 3 different types; English, French, and Aussie.
That is a great tool for emergencies. Holding a charge for that long is impressive.
I was amazed!
We have one as well, and they are wonderfully handy. I simply couldn't believe that a vehicle could be started with a such a small little gadget.
They're like a little miracle.
It turns out we already have one. How could I not have realised that Inspector Gadget would have cornered the market aeons ago?
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