Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWSource
I'm not in CA USA I'm in Toronto Canada, & we have very cold winters here. Also, where can I read about the effects of lower temperature? Plus I drive my E90 every day, & it's my daily driver. Is 2000A (Amps) powerful enough for bmw I6's V8's & V12's?
|
Maybe the "Locals" don't use the 2-letter Abbrev. (CA) for Canada. There IS also the 3-letter Abbrev. (CAN).
https://abbreviations.yourdictionary...eviations.html
Amazon.ca just uses the 2-letter, so-I figured you would understand.
https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=battery+bo...s_ts-doa-p_4_6
So WHAT is with prices, shipping, and PROTECTIVE Trade on YOUR side of the Lakes? I thought Trumpty-Dumpty was going to ruin China Trade (extremely LOW tool costs: Harbor Freight Tools, Walmart, Amazon US, etc., but CA/CAN prices are outrageous. For some reason, the reasonably-priced units sold by Amazon.US are NOT available on Amazon.CA (CAN ;-), and the NOCO GB70 is $225 in CA vs. $200 in US (Amazon).
I don't have any idea HOW they arrive at the "2000A" Rating. That CANNOT be the same type rating as the 900 to 1000 CA (Cranking Amps) rating of an H8 (largest case that will fit in E9x) FLA battery. I would certainly think the 1000Amp-rated "Loftek" for $43 would be ALL you need for a 3.0L N52 Gas Engine in 330xi or 328i/xi
https://www.amazon.com/LOFTEK-Portab...omotive&sr=1-5
Battery Explosion is the biggest hazard in performing Jumpstarts, but of course with the E9x, you NEVER open the trunk where the battery is, you apply jumpers at Jumpstart Terminals under the hood, so that is NOT a factor unless you are helping someone with underhood battery. You ONLY have ONE pair of eyes.
Here are some other examples of "DEALS" on Battery-related Tools from HFT:
1) a PLUG-IN charger & Jump Starter for $30 (Normally $55) that can Trickle-charge @ 2A, Regular charge @ 10A, or Jump @ 50A.
2) Multimeter for $7, so you can put one in each car & toolbox.
https://www.harborfreight.com/10250a...attery+charger
https://www.harborfreight.com/7-func...ter-63759.html
Can't help with CA/CAN Tariffs, Shipping, etc. Virtually EVERYTHING in tools that I have bought in last 15 years was made in China, and the ONLY thing that has broken or failed to work is the box end of a 19mm Combo Wrench. I MAY have been hitting the other end with a hammer instead of using Impact Wrench (I DO have air tools ;-), so probably user error/abuse.
I have TWO Lenovo Laptops. The Eldest is 9.5 Years-old and the battery was replaced once ($25). NO issues with EITHER. I'm sure the Chinese would blame IBM (from whom they got "ThinkPad" rights) IF there WERE issues.
Please share your choice and assessment upon use,
George