![]() |
Download your free copy of the award winning ForPilots LogBook program today! |
Neil Carlson wrote: > > I bought a jump-start system from Harbor Freight (a mail order tool supply > company) that contains a gel battery. It fits under the back seat of my Skyhawk. > It can supply power for my panel if I lose my alternator--my mechanic wired in a > circuit-breaker that permits me to feed the entire panel or just the avionics > bus from the jump-start system. It could also jump-start my engine if I forget > someday to turn off the master. (Havent done that yet, but its nice to know I > have a backup.) > Thats a bit heavier than what I was refering to, but Ive got one of those as well. Got it at Price Club (seen em at wal*mart too). Runs about $70 and has a pair of jumper cables built in. Runs two cigarette lighter plugs plus a light as well. |
| [BACK] | Return to the ForPilots.com archive page |