Cen-Tech Harbor Freight 750 Peak Amps Jump Starter Demo

[@sarahjrem8157]

Done! Wow - your little tip about attaching the black clamp to the actual battery... worked!

[@rust-0hspray156]

Me to

[@mikej5959]

Idk why manufactures say to do this. Its really something that is out dated and overly cautious. Especially with a jump pack where there is little chance of spark if you dont have the box on.

[@basealphakilo5443]

Thank you so much for this very helpful, user-friendly how-to video!. Today is the 2nd time in 3 years that I have used my Cen-Tech 750 recharger. The first time, I was stranded at the APEX Dunes in LV. My RV engine was causing all kinds of issues (including draining my battery.) While waiting for a mobile mechanic, my son took me shopping for a batty recharger. that recharger was a fraction of the cost of paying for a jump start. Today, up in the PNW, my cars' battery died. But I won't need to call for help🙂

[@stevekonbass]

I always have one in the trunk with me. Stay safe.

[@Whitky22]

I just purchased one of these jump starters from Harbor Freight. Your video was so helpful. It’s a 👍🏾 for me

[@stevekonbass]

Glad to help!

[@robertsaunders9733]

I have this jump starter, and the only way it works is connecting directly to battery. I've never had much success jumping anything when I connect to a metal part.

[@andersonammelo]

I my case it was the opposite. When I attached to the battery, my car didn't start. But when I tried to attach the black clamp to a non moving part it started right away.

[@MichaelJones-xp8kf]

Would have helped clean corrosion off of battery positive post. Probrobly why battery died to start with

[@mom2babygkaterad946]

I know i'm years late but thanks to your video(especially connecting the clamps to the ACTUAL battery🔋) it worked!! Thank you!

[@stevekonbass]

Glad it helped.

[@joelivan6022]

Thank you. My neighbors left this unit downstairs with an almost new free sign. I picked it up. Charging it now. Just wanted a quick tutorial on how to use it. Thanks yo

[@Oragon-29]

It would have worked the first time if you connected your Negative clip to a non-painted metal. 😁

[@Tywick2]

I was going to say the same thing! 😆😆

[@bigjohnd1973]

Motor mount is a good location if you can access it

[@stevekonbass]

Painted metal is still a conductor. I've jumped it like that before and it worked. Jump starter just needed to stay on longer being battery was so worn down.

[@justinwilson6374]

I was just thinking the same thing

[@Hidden5box]

Yall stuck? Lls

[@stellarspacetraveler]

I bought one of these years ago and it works. But I have learned that you need to allow the 5 minutes before you try to start the car for the most reliable starting.

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Just wanted to say that this just a cool channel. As I sit here looking at my Zoomr16 I bought because of you! Thanks!!

[@stevekonbass]

Thanks Roger! I try to get something for everyone up here... do-it-yourselfers, musicians, some weird stuff, etc. Hey man I hope you're enjoying the Zoom. I've spent hundreds of hours in front of that thing over the years. Hope you get as much use out of it as I've had.

[@alrack6329]

You need to have the neg cable connected to a something that has bare metal.

[@clydepink]

That was a very helpful demonstration. I had the same problem with the terminals. Thanks for making the video.

[@stevekonbass]

Glad it helped.

[@jerellbond6228]

Glad I watched this. I set for over an hr and it didn't work until I hooked the negative up to the negative on battery

[@user-wo3dk8wd3i]

Thank you for the video. I just watched it use my charger and it worked. I appreciate it 👍

[@stevekonbass]

Glad it helped.

[@laughs333]

Thank god for u tube I just bought same thing but didnt realize that u must wait at least 5 mins before u turn engine over. Good content bud kudos hope u tube does u good😁👍

[@stevekonbass]

Yeah, it's not the greatest, but it works. I would've suggested you buy this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3Onp6xuf92goJYsi=FLp9vldduVteyxxk ...cheaper and works better.

[@lash570]

Out of the box the battery charge read green . But didn’t work - maybe clamp placement ? Of does it still need a 12 hr home charge regardless of battery light indicator

[@Rikolus8383]

Steve THANK YOU so much for this helpful video. I stupidly left my key on overnight with my motorcycle, so was considering this unit after Harbor Freight recommended for a Jump Start My concern was connecting my negative.... with a lot of plastic and other materials was just not sure where to clip the black. I will go with your Negative suggestion. As a non-mechanical type, I feel much more comfortable now that I've seen you work it.

[@stevekonbass]

Glad no one stole it!

[@RahlloRoyale730]

Just bought this little guy a few hours ago from harbor freight. Ive read the reviews and although ive seen more positive than negative, the negative reviews are driving me crazy. Especially the ones that say the device either doesnt hold a charge or doesn’t work at all. My car battery has died on me 4 times in the last 2.5 weeks. I’m praying 🙏🏿 this thing works tomorrow

[@aboyboss1]

I bought one the other day that was defective, exchanged it and charging the new one now

[@Just_call_me_MK]

Hi. Did it work for you?

[@thinkingagain5966]

Maybe should buy a new car battery instead

[@capnrob97]

I picked one up, open box for a good deal. I use a 100 watt solar panel and a charge controller to charge it and use it as a power source while camping to run a few lights and charge phones.

[@stevekonbass]

How long does it take to charge using the solar panel?

[@pouncerminned863]

@@stevekonbass I want to know too

[@primetime8717]

Me too

[@cubalutionmr8584]

Probably 6hrs 😂

[@MarthaPonce-c7e]

How can you used hasta power sourc?? And I have a USB C and It doesn't fit???

[@JohnScott-ht2jm]

I had the same issue with the Centech, it took 3 tries and about 30 minutes of letting it sit while connected to start my Mazda 3. Just fyi the reason you arent supposed to connect to the negative terminal is it can spark and ignite the hydrogen gas that dead batteries make, which can cause the battery to explode. Probably a slim chance of it happening but it can happen. Better off scraping a bit of paint off from something metal under the hood.

[@highdef]

I plugged mine in for the first charge and the maintain light came on after about 2 minutes. It says you must charge for 12 hours before first use tho

[@surfcanal4552]

The same thing happened to mine. How did you resolve the situation?

[@highdef]

I just unplugged it cause it says not to over charge I haven't had to use it yet though so I'm not really sure if it'll work 🤷‍♂️

[@christopherperry1524]

This was a good presentation,that gave a correct example that worked over other incorrect instruction.

[@michael-dy8tz]

Does red charge light get green when charged or do I go by the 4 bars of lights on round thing only? Thanks, directions that came with it are a little confusing.

[@stevekonbass]

Go by the 4 bars. If it's to the green it's good. If it just goes to the yellow or red bars you need to charge it.

[@michael-dy8tz]

@@stevekonbass Thanks Steve.

[@isabelhuerta7577]

Very helpful I just bought one today tomorrow I will use thanks

[@ickess]

Looks like you attached the negative to a painter piece of metal. Needs to be clean piece to ground to

[@jaxstephens1659]

I just got one today, it looks really good, I’m like you hooking the ground to metal doesn’t work like the - battery post, thanks.

[@stevekonbass]

Welcome. Hope it was a good buy for you.

[@LetsDiscussitLDi128]

I was looking for an explanation of the "maintain" indicator light. It came on an hour after plugging it in for the first time for the initial 12hr charge. Would you know what this means ❓ Thx in advance‼️

[@stevekonbass]

Maintain is good, means it's charged up. Check on it every few weeks to make sure it didn't lose it's charge.

[@Formogen]

When I saw the van you were trying this starter out on I laughed. I have a silver 2001 Dodge Caravan that, for some reason I haven't figured out yet, just drains every battery I put in it. So in the meantime I got one of these starters to at least get me places.

[@stevekonbass]

Mine is a 2002. Best vehicle ever. Still runs great. I've had it 19 years. Try testing your alternator: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5WqqJxomb1rq6csi=t0a24XZfLmw3xJYt

[@Formogen]

​@@stevekonbass I absolutely love my van, and wanna fix it up. Thanks for your video and the advice!

[@stevekonbass]

I love my van too. It took me to many band gigs. Good luck with the van.

[@MarthaPonce-c7e]

That's anyone knows how can i use it to charge my cell phone???? En how can i used in a power out??

[@robertoarce414]

I have this jump but to read the battery level is difficult because all light are on at the same time.

[@K.A.P.Skully33]

Wait I thought you always hook the black clap up to the battery lol

[@slim1192]

Is it still giving volts to the car battery is the battery light lights turn off after 5 minutes? And why are they turning off?

[@ricstormwolf]

I'm the same age as you are in this video, and I've always been told to hook the cables up to the terminals, not ground one to a piece of metal. Some guys do that, but I never do.

[@ludacrisdak7934]

I've used 2 times and now it won't charge at all, as soon as it's plugged in it says maintain.

[@JonathanGarcia-ev4ck]

Just purchased this why aren't the indicator lights working

[@stevekonbass]

The battery indicator lights should light up when you hit the power button. It tells you how much of a charge the jump starter has.

[@bossdiamond58]

So you don’t turn the power button on, you just turn the dial on the on position and let it sit for 5-10 minutes??

[@stevekonbass]

Yep. The dial is used to jump start a vehicle. 5 minutes should do it. The jump start instructions are right in the beginning of the video. If you wanted to turn on the work light and just hit the work light button, nothing will happen. You have to hit the power button and then the work light button and then the light will turn on. The power button also turns on the power indicator light so you can see how much of a charge the jump starter is holding.

[@larrysledgejr3732]

How do I get the cigarette lighter outlet on the side? I can't figure out how to use it

[@kimberlymoore1888]

Who reads wait five minutes and kudos for being over 50 and doing it how we’ve all been shown

[@raveninavaniam9438]

I have this little 750 amp for a couple years now and it's still going strong like the day I bought it 🙂👍 .... but definitely hook the negative clamp to an UNpainted part of the metal if you can find a spot ... however, there was an elderly couple who needed a jump start in the middle of nowhere here in Wisconsin and I could not find an unpainted spot for the negative clamp -- so I hooked it up the same way you just did, I didn't want to ruin my unit but I needed to get them going they were pulling a fifth wheel camper and by golly it started them right up. But generally it'll work if it isn't painted metal 👍👍 .... I've noticed Harbor Freight now has the 900 amp for the same price as the 750. They are flying off the shelves. Viking is also a good brand and a little stronger.

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[@MiguelAmezcua]

the light that says full should turn green or stay yellow?

[@stevekonbass]

When you hit the power button it'll light up red yellow green. Green means you have a full charge. When you plug it in to a wall outlet, there's a little red light. If that goes on, it needs to charge. If the maintain light goes on, it's good. I recently bought a new one that I think is better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3Onp6xuf92goJYsi=uygkmbbHRxSpzsS7

[@EarlSloan-x8j]

You should clean your battery cables an battery post.

[@LeonTrescott]

Good channel. Our Cen-Tech jumper does not work. Plugging it in, it never goes to charge. Only goes to maintain.

[@onedaytonwomandotcom]

It charges then goes to maintain for me. No one ever addresses this part. It's done this since the day i bought it! Aggravating

[@laughs333]

Looks like it hinkley with ground issues....

[@TiffanyLadyStar]

Very helpful! Thanks !

[@stevekonbass]

You bet!

[@guitarman727]

Look how dirty your positive is on your battery. It's covered in corrosion!

[@kingdrecarter6906]

What if it says maintain not charge?

[@stevekonbass]

Maintain is good. It means that the jump starter has a full charge on it.

[@jackbynum2460]

Why not connect to battery terminals?

[@stevekonbass]

That's how the manual tells you to do it. All jump starters tell you to do it that way to prevent a rare case of explosion.

[@nicolesallie5278]

I love your patience but your positive battery terminal had so much corrosion I just wanted to scream 😂 I thought that was the problem at first.

[@Godislove-g2m]

❤😊❤ Thank you so much for you demo❤😊❤

[@stevekonbass]

My pleasure 😊

[@intuitivelyspeaking1773]

Bought mine today due 65

[@whiplash1973]

come on man clearly you need to hook to both battery terminals

[@shawnsnow2655]

Can I hook this up to inverter if i need a 120 outlet cuz I already own inverter?

[@stevekonbass]

Not sure.

[@willpage79]

What's the worst that could happen if you keep connecting it to negative instead of bare metal?

[@stevekonbass]

In a rare case, the battery could explode. Never heard of it or seen it happen. But that's why the instructions say to do it that way.

[@willpage79]

@@stevekonbass ok thanks

[@michael-dy8tz]

@willpage79, I've heard it's more chance of burning up your alternator but I've jumped people like that for years and never happened but I've decided to never take the chance again and always put negative on metal. Mine is a 2000 Toyota Camry there is a little more metal but on newer cars I know it's harder to find metal. So much plastic.

[@Hidden5box]

Seriously it comes with bad instructions it never works unless you do direct never ground it's bs

[@Electra225]

New watcher here; subscribed and thumbs up for you. Has anyone used the air compressor on this unit? I am thinking of having one of these for those cold days when you just need a few pounds of air in the car tires. Thanks!

[@bearhuntd]

This unit does not have that option.

[@ThaBestStarks]

Did you use this right away?

[@stevekonbass]

I charged it first.

[@basiclee4realwilliams883]

you turn it on but you forgot to push the starter button and leave it on

[@stevekonbass]

That button isn't to use the jump starter. It does 2 things... 1- if you want to turn on the work light, you have to hit that button first 2- you hit that button to see how much of a charge is left in the jump starter. It turns on the battery level indicator.

[@okladoma9782]

Dude, you've probably already heard this, but clean your terminals. That positive connection on your battery was most of your issue.

[@stevekonbass]

That's was an old battery past it's life. It was time for a new one.

[@101doreen]

Thank you!

[@stevekonbass]

You're welcome.

[@Fredfred91]

I appreciate your help.

[@stevekonbass]

Any time!

[@NelsonTODDcom]

Mine stopped charging shortly after buying, Harbor Freight (Longview, WA) said I was out of luck unless I bought the extended warrantee. Piece of junk, wasted money.

[@nathansunnaa7222]

You need to clean the positive terminal, you have corrosion

[@stevekonbass]

Battery was old and shot. Had to get a new one. On another note, just bought this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3Onp6xuf92goJYsi=VfX0S11T6329ZdRL Better than the Cen Tech

[@gilbertos1984]

Unpainted metal. When it doesnt work injust just hook it up to the negative. If it blows they are not that expensive. Assuming I don't blow my computer :)

[@24inchdubz]

your ground wasnt an actual ground.

[@craigcampbell2687]

Agree painted medal will not work

[@franciscoavendano6975]

Clean your positive post too.

[@agustinzavalza507]

I have one a this and don't work that way u do a first work a that way u do after but I like

[@RickysDubs]

Killed my sister batter watched this and now I don't think I need to tell her I did it , thank u

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

Ok so I have to hook it up and wait at least 5 minutes to start the car?? 100% complete failure. Definately will pass

[@onedaytonwomandotcom]

This is a trickle jump starter. It's not a lightning start. It's a battery pack, not a jump box

[@javiertrujillo3136]

This thing is garbage

[@CAnn-rt5gu]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@stevekonbass]

You're welcome!