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The Truth About Jumper Pack Peak Amps Power Ratings

Why Jumper Pack Peak Amps Are Meaningless Quick Summary I’m often asked how many peak amps shoppers should look for in a jumper pack. I tell them to ignore the peak amp rating because it’s a meaningless term. Peak amps don’t start your engine — starting assist amps or cranking amps do. The term “peak amps” is a made-up marketing term. There’s no industry standard for how they’re measured, how long the current is delivered, or even what voltage the pack maintains during the test. That means manufacturers can invent … Read More