Powerful portable charger

25 February 2010  

rong>Over to Terry Barcham, Snap-on Tool’s European managing director for the low-down on this 12V jump starter:

“The Portable Power 1700 is the serious professional’s answer to jump leads. It has more than enough power to start most vehicles, both petrol and diesel. The robust casing has brass inserts to secure the leads and the heavy-duty copper cables come with professional quality crocodile clips to ensure good cont

/>The charging system has an LED energy display as well as a separate charging inlet and cigarette socket power outlet which allows for 12V DC to be taken from the pack while being charged.” Thanks Ter