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I am trying to locate a portable 6-volt jump starter. Any suggestions concerning a good one and where they can be purchased. Thanks.
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Did you try checking on the Internet? You might locate one by doing a search on Google. Good luck!   
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Convince the wife that's why you need a second car... to jump the first one off of!
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Was looking for a portable one to carry in the trunk. I've got one for my boat (12-volt system) and it's saved my butt a couple of times. The ones that I have found on the internet are the larger wheeled-type that work great in the garage, but take up a little too much room in the trunk. Thanks for the effort anyway, guys.
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I carry a spare 6 volt red top Optima sealed battery in my trunk with jumper cables. It has helped some friends of mine at car shows although I have not needed it myself. (Yet)
I think it is inexpensive insurance.
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Thanks for the suggestion. Might end up going that route.
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I have carried a 12 volt for several years. Others even longer. We have jumped 6 volt cars many times. It is best to have one with the switch to turn on the current. Hook the cables, have someone hit the starter then turn on the switch. The amperage requirement of the starter will drop the voltage so will not hurt anything except the light bulbs that are on. Make sure to turn off all lights. That includes the dome light. Once the engine starts shut off the switch and then remove the cables. Works well.
An alternate is to hook up the positive cable, hit the starter, then make the ground away from the battery. Once the engine starts remove the ground. Same with jumper cables.
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Thanks Chipper. That's why you're a T.A.
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I have jumped my 6 volt cars with 12 volt batteries several times in the past. The last time I did that I fried the electric clock in my '50 Plymouth. That is why I carry a 6 volt battery with me.
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Some real good deals at Harbor Freight
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