Please recommend good jumper leads

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  KnightNZ on 10/10/2019 - 07:06

  I use these, not the cheapest but they're solid enough to handle anything and have the anti surge thing so you don't fry the computer;

  https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/drivers-choice-jumper-lead-se…

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    Wolfy on 14/10/2019 - 11:33

    Also recommend these there really good quality, I've recently used these to jump start an industrial generator from my car.

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  rkl on 10/10/2019 - 09:36

  I have these https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/autohaus-booster-cables-wit…
  They do the job for me (3.5L v6) and the wife (2L 4cyl turbo). Probably too small for a larger v6, 4x4 or diesel, but plenty for most general cars.
  Got them on one the of regular buy 1 get 1 half price deals so have 1 in each car.
  I figure they might get used once every 18 months, if that so didn't need to go for a really high quality one.
  If you plan to use they a fair amount then maybe get a better one

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  Senior Mouse on 12/10/2019 - 21:08

  If it's of any consolation I've been using some thick speaker cable for years now, so if you don't have $30 for a pair of jumper cables maybe buying a few metres of thick cable for $5 would do the trick for a fraction of the price. It just takes longer to charge and you need to unbolt the battery terminals to screw in the cable, otherwise it's the same haha!
  https://www.jaycar.co.nz/blue-10a-heavy-duty-hook-up-wire-so…

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  sunshinenz on 13/10/2019 - 20:20

  +1

  Thanks very much for your suggestions.

  @seniormouse, your suggestion is a bit too advanced for my DIY skills.

  I ended up buying a set from Bunnings as it's the closest shop to get to. I actually have breakdown service, which I only use once in a few years, but I thought it would be quite handy to have some jumper cables.