1 Gauge Jumper Cables - price?

plyonsMC9 · October 17, 2021, 08:19:17 AM

Gary H & I were noticing the price of the 1 gauge, 25 foot jumper cables I purchased just a few months had tripled in price since then when I purchased them at $99, and now $279. I got curious, searched around and found most were around the same price, approximately.

Then I came across this,

https://econosuperstore.com/itm/1-gauge-25-heavy-duty-800-amp-auto-truck-jumper-booster-jumping-battery-cable/

$50 for 25 foot, 1 gauge ? for real - am I missing something? Anyone had dealings with this site - it looks legit. The rest of their products look reasonable. Maybe overstock - I may buy a bunch and corner the market!!

(kidding of course)

Kind Regards all, Phil

luvrbus · October 17, 2021, 08:43:08 AM

I think have a set of those they are aluminum with a cooper insert at the clamp not a bad price if they are a 100% copper cable

plyonsMC9 · October 17, 2021, 09:09:58 AM

Now that's a great question to find out before I start stockpiling jumper cables - find out what they're made of!! I'll see if I can find out later today when I get back to a computer.

The package does say copper insert so it may be the same.

Kind Regards, Phil

DoubleEagle · October 17, 2021, 02:19:42 PM

They are Copper Clad which means a copper coating over the aluminum wire. If the copper is nicked then aluminum corrosion can occur. Many power lines are 100% aluminum and survive at the connections with anti-oxidation grease. 100% copper would be best, but costs.

luvrbus · October 17, 2021, 03:38:47 PM

Quote from: DoubleEagle on October 17, 2021, 02:19:42 PM
They are Copper Clad which means a copper coating over the aluminum wire. If the copper is nicked then aluminum corrosion can occur. Many power lines are 100% aluminum and survive at the connections with anti-oxidation grease. 100% copper would be best, but costs.

I checked mine they are aluminum spend your money on something else Phil and corner another market

windtrader · October 18, 2021, 10:56:16 AM

There is a difference in the current capacity between aluminum and copper. FWIW

chessie4905 · October 18, 2021, 06:22:47 PM

Over the years, I've seen copper prices go crazy, only to drop way down again. Bought a 1000 ft. Spool of romex several years ago dirt cheap. Didn't need at the time, but glad I did every time I do wiring at home.

luvrbus · October 18, 2021, 06:40:40 PM

Quote from: chessie4905 on October 18, 2021, 06:22:47 PM
Over the years, I've seen copper prices go crazy, only to drop way down again. Bought a 1000 ft. Spool of romex several years ago dirt cheap. Didn't need at the time, but glad I did every time I do wiring at home.

Yep I have 150 ft roll of 8-4 the price is still on the roll from H/D 66$ looking at the same roll at H/D it is now 400$ crazy and it not coming down either

plyonsMC9 · October 19, 2021, 08:13:46 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on October 17, 2021, 03:38:47 PM

I checked mine they are aluminum spend your money on something else Phil and corner another market

Haha! Thanks for that Cliff re: cornering another market! I needed that humor.

Good point Windtrader re: current capacity, thx!

Kind regards, Phil

buswarrior · October 19, 2021, 10:11:07 AM

A busnut needs a set of jumper cables that will reach the front or rear and then out to the jumping bus.

You never go dead with the side of the coach readily accessible...

50 feet of welding cable with heavy clamps works a charm. Store carefully coiled into 5 gallon pail of your favorite building store.

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior

luvrbus · October 19, 2021, 10:48:40 AM

Quote from: buswarrior on October 19, 2021, 10:11:07 AM
A busnut needs a set of jumper cables that will reach the front or rear and then out to the jumping bus.

You never go dead with the side of the coach readily accessible...

50 feet of welding cable with heavy clamps works a charm. Store carefully coiled into 5 gallon pail of your favorite building store.

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior

100ft of welding cable now would cost more than a tow

chessie4905 · October 19, 2021, 11:51:46 AM

They make some jump starters now that have some serious output. I'm not talking about those drycell ones either.

https://www.hulkman.com/products/alpha100
Available from Amazon. There are also ones available that have higher output than that too.

Jim Blackwood · October 19, 2021, 11:57:02 AM

But isn't that what House batteries are for?

Jim

plyonsMC9 · October 19, 2021, 12:48:10 PM

Lion house batteries don't work so well for jump starting. So I've been told. However, my Iota 24v charger for the engine batteries, plugged into the Lion house battery bank works wonders, and have had to use that a few times while working through some issues.

Welding cable in a pail is also intriguing.

Hope this helps, Phil

windtrader · October 19, 2021, 01:02:22 PM

Quote from: plyonsMC9 on October 19, 2021, 12:48:10 PMHowever, my Iota 24v charger for the engine batteries, plugged into the Lion house battery bank works wonders, and have had to use that a few times while working through some issues.

Exactly. The easy and simple way to resolve start battery issues. Another instance where a decent sized lithium house battery allows you to think you are at home, just plug stuff in.