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Portable electric starter power source
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Looking for advice on power source for electric starter.  Don’t know if I should buy an ordinary 12v car battery and use a battery tender on it between uses. Or maybe one of those portable jump starters, for example Noco makes several models. Appreciate any words of wisdom, thanks!
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#2
Just go to Tractor Supply and get a small motorcycle or garden tractor battery that's as strong as your starter will accommodate. I disconnect my cables between events, throw on the old OLD charger Ron Cubel gave me and give a charge before an event. A battery tender does O.K also. I've had no trouble doing this. TJ
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Thank you Mr Johnson, there is a Tractot supply only a few miles from me!
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Steve, the last one I got was a "Huskee" by Exide. 360 cranking amps. It lasted three years plus, with the summer garage temps here in the 115 degree range. I didn't use a battery tender this time, mine went toes-up, though I DO disconnect the cables and keep the terminals clean. Also I use Coleman starters. They are a good quality unit. Exide is a good old brand. I remember my Pop selling them at his service station in the early 1950's. Ted
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(06-21-2021, 08:56 PM)Steve Mertes Wrote: Looking for advice on power source for electric starter.  Don’t know if I should buy an ordinary 12v car battery and use a battery tender on it between uses. Or maybe one of those portable jump starters, for example Noco makes several models. Appreciate any words of wisdom, thanks!

Hi Steve,
  I have used my take outs from my cars for years.They do not run down like the smaller batteries. Just make sure you use heavy cables.I use welding cable.
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