Schumacher SJ1 Jump Starter & Power Source

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

I wish there were more people like you out there willing to help others in need because no matter who you are, sometimes everyone needs a helping hand now and then. I appreciate you taking the time to make the video. It helped me make an informed decision buying a jumpstart/charging unit for my fiancés car. Just as you mentioned in the video you don’t want a loved one being alone in an stressful environment, likely already anxious and then having to ask a stranger for a jump start on top of that Is not at all what I want her to have to do.

[@1saxyone]

Love the heck out of mine. Pumps up Tahoe tires, jump started at least 30 vehicles in the Winter, charged phones, and even used it to recharge batteries for flashlights during camping....NEVER leave home without it !!!

[@frankreynolds9827]

I have had mine for over two years now and it is one of the best investments I've made. I agree the air pump is slow for auto tires but works well for kiddie pools blow up Xmas decorations outside and bicycle and wagon tires. I mainly use this for my ham/cb radios. I never let it get below 12.4 volts which keeps the cycling of the battery at peak levels (depth of discharge). Also what's great about this unit is that you can recharge it by AC outlet or from your auto thru the cigarette lighter......AND it can also be charged by solar which is what I mostly do. It also does a great job charging up my portable radio and phones as well as laptop. I also bought mine from Wal-Mart to make sure I could return it if need be. When the battery's life cycle comes to an end it can be replaced. I also purchased the Schumacher Storm 700 which is awesome and a great value compared to other units.

[@dcolleve]

I've had this charger about 3 years now. Still works fine. Recommended you charge once a month.

[@Qichiquiche]

Ooo I might need one! I camp out of my car for the weekends every October for a job and it’s pretty comfortable but when the weather starts getting cold I need to keep my heated blanket on at night so I don’t die

[@Donniemane]

Nice review. He kept it real. When i purchased this all i thought about was I can help so many people.

[@deandrehall3044]

Same here

[@strngisle]

Me too

[@rayneedaebluz]

Bought mine 2 years or so ago and use to all the time! LOVE IT! Did I mention I LOVE IT ! LOL

[@EverymanGear]

Raynee Dae I have to agree. I know the air compressor isn’t very good but I have used the jumper pack MANY MANY times to help stranded motorists (more than myself).

[@rayneedaebluz]

@@EverymanGear Same! If I may add,,, I'm assuming their expectations were to high from the get go. It gets the job done and for a very small machine is quite impressive. Certainly can't make everything happy. They need a beer 😬 maybe.

[@kismith247]

It's also perfect for charging RC planes and drones when you are out in the field.

[@kidnpigtogether]

People like you sir are a great soul. Thanks for sharing the information and experiences.

[@Doomzday831]

Thanks just got this today. Didn’t know how to work it. Helped me out!👍

[@bigmac6161]

I have this same very make and model... This. Thing. Is. Awesome... And it truly has paid for itself!!!

[@kristiniasimpson8099]

Use mine all the time when I'm camping have never run out of battery. , jumped my van off several times, great little power station, charges up swiftly

[@richardgerringer3441]

How can you tell when its successfully charging? Plugged mine in but not sure if its charging.

[@ctgosey69]

Batter indicates a pulsing 100% when fully charged.

[@QLFProductions]

I had one and I LOVED IT!!!! My wife was trying to jump start our RV while I was deployed and she fried it. Walmart no longer carries it.

[@MATTLEism]

Walmart still has them. I just picked one up last week at Walmart. Look on their website. You can order it site to store.

[@2hellokitty31]

They do I actually bought one maybe 4 months ago

[@Joe-eg7ml]

How did she fry it? I thought they had a safeguard

[@valymskyjeancharles9599]

You right. Wal-Mart doesn't have it.

[@littie82]

I bought one at Home Depot today.

[@itsbalde5961]

Thanks for plugging it up to a car and showing us how the voltage works

[@FearlessQuery21]

A video on using the air compressor and float pump.

[@cm2270]

Thanks a lot for the video. I was given one without the instructions. Now I know how to use it.

[@southernplayero3940]

I just bought the SAME model at a Pawn Shop , very cheap. The bottoms had all the "stickers" missing . but by watching your video , I was able to label them !! Also since I don't have any "instructional booklet", with your video now I know how to use this particular unit . Thank you very much for an espectacular Info -video . From :. Puerto Rico .

[@victorcalderone6636]

It was at 100 percent and after you plugged in the lamp, it when down to 90 percent in like 5 seconds

[@christophersmith2014]

Victor Calderone I had the same concern however it’s due to the surge of current it’s still 100% if you unplug your devices it goes back to 100.

[@andresrivera2124]

Lol start looking for ome of this comments immediately a saw it

[@Thomas998822]

@Coyote Clan White Knife Band BULLSHIT truly BS this thing is a beast. The air compressor works perfect and is accurate. Ive pumped up all 4 tires and it took very little charge. It has jump started every single car and truck I've used it on, even completely dead cars. My alternator went out once and the battery had been completely drained, so I connected this box to the battery and strapped the hood down on top of it and this box powered my truck all the way home over 25 miles on surface streets, BY ITSELF!!

[@ragingphoenix3398]

That’s because you need to leave it charging for at least a full day

[@rebeccajohnson8579]

You are so right on about purchasing a battery charger locally, as I purchased mine from Amazon and the tire compressor went out FAST! Other than that, the Charger works great!

[@ernestwalden3894]

Mine is a battery tender 1200 amp. It definitely comes in handy when on the road. I can charge my milwaukee batteries if needed. Or burn one lamp and charge my phone. But they definitely ain't for power outages. Unless it's just for 30 to 45 minuets. But it's better than nothing at all.

[@savedby_gracethrough_faith]

Can you charge it by the cigarette lighter while driving?

[@duketravelingthecountry9365]

Have you found out if you can? I wanna charge mine with a solar panel.

[@michaelmcclintock8827]

I was just lent one of these and it won't do anything unless it is plugged in.. so not as useful. I had it charging for about 40 minutes before it said full charged.. but still no power once I unplug. Is this a normal problem or do we assume it was abused? I came on here to see how to have it turned on but I'm thinking it is broken.

[@jerridowning2584]

I have lost my sticker to the front of mine where can I get a new one and I love mine

[@karlbrim7388]

How do you charge it?

[@1Turnatatime]

The ac connection isn't working on mine, any advice on how to troubleshoot this problem. Maybe a fuse needs to be changed?

[@StarboardBow]

Love It. I have one. Wanted to say hi. I. Noticed your CG hat. I'm retired CG 1999. RMC.

[@666Troll999]

Just got mine today and already used it. Was looking for pointers. It is two prong plug, cord not included.

[@MyHenry83]

how long does this device stay charged up

[@joannwenrich1410]

Do u turn it on to charge it

[@Poststallone]

Will this specific unit charge my car battery?? I have one but I can't figure out how to or if it can

[@Jon.......]

Mine is a couple of years old now & still works, but I would like to "service" the battery to extend its life. Also, the air pump runs but doesn't put out any air pressure. Do I need to oil the air pump piston? Do something else? What? How? Thanks everyone!

[@tyron-thevictim-woodley698]

The wall outlet feature for some reason doesn't charge. I plug it into my laptop and it won't charge. Everything works except that. Why is this?

[@michaelfillmore7007]

Can this unit be hooked to a solar panel for battery tending purposes. If so what type of panel output/input is recommended. Also what it the best way to hook up the panel to the unit to charge it. Last question how long would this unit power a wall mount furnace thermostat? Thinking of using it as back up when the power goes out to run my thermostat on my propane furnace.

[@Hectorszenshopedc]

Good man.. saved your buddys day🍎

[@scottthornton5644]

Thank you for your service

[@thereviewguy3702]

Can you use this to check your car battery charge????????

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Question here, what is the difference between the 12 volt and the AC? How do you know where to connect a device on the 12 volt or the ac

[@troyschram7211]

The 12 volt is the same kind of port as your car has, like for a cigarette lighter or gps or car phone charger

[@brieT-gx7by]

Can you charge a laptop 20v? Can you charge with solar panels?

[@joshuagbirr4071]

How to use the air compressor on this machine?

[@cherbear1996]

Trying to figure out how long this will power a 50 watt heating pad on ac..cant find info in manual..heating pad doesnt show amps only watts

[@howieg6998]

Approx 4 hrs....120v × 1.7a = 204 watts - 204 ÷ 50 = 4.06 hrs.... hope this helps some as the comment is a year old...

[@leahsarber4942]

Hi will you please posted video how to put pressure tire using this schumacher

[@Vitaliy_0073]

When not in use should device be plug in all the time in power outlet?

[@howieg6998]

I personally plug it in every April and October....The charger itself has always reflected 100% when plugged into the wall outlet, however, I still leave it plugged in for 24 hrs (full day) before putting it back in my car the next day....hope this helps!

[@blackstarafro2]

How many cranking amps does it have?

[@thunderprep9331]

Quick question. How long will it keep a lamp running? I would like to take it camping but my wife wants a night all night outside of our tent.

[@EverymanGear]

Honestly, I can’t say is that I have tested it to see how long it will last. I would guess with a small nightlight or a very low watt LED, it could last a while. When power goes out at my home… Which happens often, I usually use this unit to plug in an LED lamp next to my bed. I don’t keep it on all the time but it usually lasts me throughout the evening if I need to turn it on for a few to see, or for that period of time when I’m getting ready for bed etc. etc. I also plug my phone into it throughout the night

[@Zeproh]

how to turn on the air suppression

[@c1ggylol]

Just bought one and the label inside called for it to be charged immediately after purchase (for 36 hours).. does this mean to keep it plugged in for 36 hours?

[@howieg6998]

Sorta....it's a recommendation from the manufacturer to ensure the battery is fully charged before it's first use, however...it's yours now. All units arrive with a charge and so if you're in a bind and needed to use it immediately....go ahead...and when it's a more advantageous time for you, put it on the charger....I know it's a little late, but It may help another.....

[@godblessthelessfortunate3175]

What type of internal battery (lead acid or lithium ion)? Is battery replaceable? How many amps or watts is the 120 VAC outlet rated for?

[@howieg6998]

Battery is an AGM - the battery is replaceable - 120v @ 1.7 amps or less and if no amp rating, ensure no more than 200 watts.... hope this helps

[@MonroeHandyMan]

I have this thing and it has never jumped my dead car batteries.

[@therealrexus2478]

My AC outlet thing doesn't work, do you know what could fix this?

[@valleygoat8378]

Ive been looking it up cause i have the same problem.

[@smoothoperator1663]

Money can fix it

[@Hulkesmash87]

Open the small panel from the back and remove battery, the fuse your looking for is a 25 amp mega. Its on the upper right you have to replace it.

[@7GalloBros]

Yes its simple throw the one you got in the garbage and get new one so simple

[@Hectorszenshopedc]

I have mine and upgraded the fuse amp to 15 amp because I am using it in my bedroom for extra saving on my light bill. took out the air pump since the hose split after using it a lot .. super light and added to two extra car battery for a power and emergency situation.. just trickle charge the batteries for emergency with jumpstater mode on.. I know cool tricks and tips

[@rebeccabongo1350]

I can't get the wats to charge. Can you help me.

[@crazycano18]

Has anyone had problems with it turning on? I've used it for about two years here and there had it plugged in to charge one day before a trip and it just didn't work.

[@jackdra]

I just brought one of these. I would like to buy the 12V male to male connector for the purpose of leaving the battery in the car to slow charge it overnight (or whatever is a reasonable time). Does anyone know if this will work and/or if this is a reasonable thing to do?

[@EverymanGear]

Jack Dragos this is what I use Sunforce (58022 6 Watt Coleman Solar Panel Battery Trickle Charger www.amazon.com/dp/B004RCR0ZU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KjitCbB4MSP2A

[@CommanderRick]

Is this the newer model or is the white one newer?

[@cherbear1996]

I just brought this home..havent used at all bc much to my surprise it doesnt even come with a cord..like not even a 6 ft cord to unbox n plug in to ur wall even tho it tells u to charge immediately..should at least mention this on the OUTSIDE of the box before u get home then i could have grabbed an extension cord while i was still at the store..love what it has to offer and really only wanted it to chg phones n to use usb fans..after reading all the warnings tho im kind of scared to use it as i am a van dweller and thats where it will be used.or not..may have to place it outside...but love the flashlight, air compressor n cables..btw got mine at walmart for $99

[@EverymanGear]

Cheryl Mongold Well… If it helps, I have kept it in the back of my vehicle in Arizona with the heat and it has always worked as long as I made sure it was charged. Secondly, I use it every winter to plug in Christmas lights that I put on a roof rack. There are many times where I keep the low-voltage lights on inside the car at a parking lot or even at my house and have never had an issue, even though I have wondered the same thing as you in regards to safety.

[@cherbear1996]

Everyman Gear thank you..it does help..im sure it will be fine..lol

[@cherbear1996]

So..its been 2 weeks now since i bought this..the first time I plugged it in it went to full chg after only 4 hrs..lasted 3 days of only charging 1 phone n 2 backup chargers and about 10 hrs of a usb fan..awesome..so pleased..next charge took 2 days to fully charge..charge lasted one day of charging 1 phone n 2 back up chargers..huh?? Has been inconsistent this way ever since..also..chgs to 100% walk it 30 ft to my van and its down to 89%.. very inconsistent..doesnt charge as stated in manual..im only using it basically to charge a phone and 2 backup chargers and occasional use of a usb fan..should be lasting a whole lot longer than one day for that...either i got a bad one of this unit is not as gr8 as advertised. Giving it til my next day off then calling the 1-800 # and/or taking it back..

[@whatfreedom7]

Hope it doesn’t have a fan in it. Three out of three Schumacher products we’ve used had fans go bad.

[@cherbear1996]

whatfreedom7 no fan that I'm aware of..did call the 800 # and was told to return to Wal-Mart as the battery is apparantly not charging correctly and not holding a charge..on my last try I charged it to 100%..as soon as i uhnplugged it it dropped to 67...rep said for what we are using it for I shouldn't have to charge it more than once every 2 1/2-3 weeks or more..and that's what I was hoping for..if the replacement doesnt work either i will go with another brand for sure..wanted a suaoki to begin with anyway but this was more affordable soooo...

[@duketravelingthecountry9365]

Is there anyway to recharge this with a solar panel?

[@vickymayo6052]

That is my question too.

[@jordanstarnes6]

Still going good a year later? I'm in the market for one.

[@SoLowKaspar]

I must know. How long will this run a vacuum cleaner. And how long does this thing take to charge from 0% battery

[@mcgrath274]

Likely won't run a vacuum

[@jdmfamily7182]

How do you know how much charge or power you have left on the jump starter?

[@EverymanGear]

Jdm family There is actually a % button on the front. You simply press it and it will tell you ( 0-100% ).

[@fetaeni]

I have one like this, but it’s doesn’t charge at all itself. I left it at about 24 hours charging and it was 0% charged.

[@mikejennings2676]

Mine just diesd after 8 years. Called Schumacher and they are sending a new battery for $52 delivered. Easy to swap out.

[@chrispalermooutdoors7392]

Love mine but now internal battery wont charge

[@chrispalermooutdoors7392]

Fixed the ac male connection on back was not tight

[@reecechambers]

Do you know what the mAh rating on the battery is? I can't find it online anywhere. Thanks!

[@EverymanGear]

Reece C It’s very hard to find a definitive answer. My manual does not say. There is a Google search where Home Depot says 12000 mAh but I can not verify that. I’m sorry. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jackryan7694]

Most automotive batteries are measured in ah (1000mah) or more commonly cca (cold cranking amps for a duration of 30 seconds at that amperage

[@jenniferprice1398]

The air compressor on my just stopped working help! Everything else works fine..

[@deborahpadgett5907]

Fuse may be blown

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

Deborah Padgett Where is the fuse on this ? I have the SJ1289 model from Wallmart and it looks basically the same as SJ1. Do you know of a link that has expanded blue prints for total break down ? Have you bought good replacement batteries on Amazon, if so can you give me a link to that too ? I went to charge mine after many months of not charging and the led lights that rotate in a clockwise pattern during charging seems faulty. The top 2 lights are the only 2 that light up, one after the other, wash rinse and repeat. It never completes a full rotation, even after 12 hours. So I think it's the battery and was going to order one off Amazon but want to check more simple possibilities first. Again where is the fuse ? I appreciate your time spent in responding. Thanks Best Regards

[@deborahpadgett5907]

@@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. ok, you'll need to take it apart. Unscrew the outer shell. Look towards the back of the dash lights,( for lack of a better description) you'll see two green fuses. You'll need some needle nose pliers as it's in a tricky spot. Pull them, check them. A side note, sounds like a spent battery....

[@deborahpadgett5907]

@@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. I really have to say....the compressor on these suck. I've looked into it and many owners say: compressor hasn't worked since the begining. Also, if you don't keep these " battery tended" battery top off every few months, the battery takes a dump. I've put mine on a battery tender, it pulses and keeps it sharp. Otherwise, I would not have bought this. Sorry.

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

Deborah Padgett I appreciate your time. So not just removing the back battery cover for access but actually seperate the housing, the front half from the back half ? So have you replaced the battery before ? Thanks again.

[@kirkhollis7550]

My A.C. Port is not working

[@MATTLEism]

Same here and I'm trying to figure out how the hell to get the port working again.

[@AJ-pu2em]

Thank you. Purchase from Wal Mart for exchanges,

[@Immortal22324]

I charged mine to 100% and I own a v8 f150 with a parasitic draw. I could only jumped my truck at most 2x before it goes to 92% and it stopped working. I'm a little sad about that. But all my Hondas it will still jump them a bunch of times at 92% even still at 72%. It does not charge your battery. Only jump them.

[@joshuabower1326]

Can you charge car batteries with this?

[@raaazinjaan2237]

Just jump vehicle and drive it. The battery will charge itself as you drive if not your battery is bad.

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

Or the alternator is junk.

[@davidbirkes7811]

@@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. or your tentioner or ground or belt lol

[@MsBozo1234]

bought one new in 2016 2019 it needs a new battery

[@soentertainmentdjs2316]

Thinking of using this to power my pa speaker!

[@EverymanGear]

So Entertainment DJs I don't see why that wouldn't work… I would love feedback. If you purchase one and use it, let us all know how it works. It's definitely handy to have around.

[@rubymenjares3752]

Just bought this, wanted to charge a car battery when I go pick up a car. Will it be able to do that with this?

[@soentertainmentdjs2316]

Ruby Menjares yes. It will take a few minutes though!

[@soentertainmentdjs2316]

I’ve used it for my speaker and it works great!

[@rubymenjares3752]

So Entertainment DJs owww great thankyou!!🤘

[@amyyern9507]

Used mine 5 times, the air compressor died after 3 uses: (

[@bigbluwreckingcrew8035]

I have this device and it’s trash the air compressor stopped working after two months of usage

[@1saxyone]

Get new tires.

[@johnrod007]

Same here no compressor

[@deborahpadgett5907]

Blown fuse?

[@stevehughes1250]

The air compressor is ok. The hose on mine was junk.

[@dlg1776]

Can you charge a battery? I know it says its an battery extender?

[@1saxyone]

It's not a battery charger

[@felderrob]

It went down 10% in 30 seconds when the lamp was plugged in. Lol

[@mitchellbaxter6314]

From what I've read, that's just the meter reacting to the draw. If you unplug the lamp and reset the device, it supposedly goes back to 100.

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Got this item brand new $60 dollars 😎

[@RVingTheCountry]

Su Amigo El Ilegal I just bought one today new too for 75. How’s yours working so far?

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

@@RVingTheCountry is working great. I have another one in my car but sifferent brand a cat, so thisone i keep home when therr is a light shortage so i use to power my wifi router and a fan. But it seems very taugh

[@RVingTheCountry]

Su Amigo El Ilegal nice... it’s a bit bigger than I wanted to keep in my Jeep. I was gonna buy theGoal Zero Yet Power station, But this has jumper cables and the air compressor. Using it in an RV to hopefully power a tv when wanted, but a fan would be great for those hot nights. What size fan are you able to use?

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

@@RVingTheCountry yes this one is huge bigger than the one i have on my car witch is a cat power jumper 3 in one and has it all and 1000 amps. I used to have the small portable ones but once my sister suv big truck battery died and the small portable one dint had enough power to turn in on so i bought the bigones . This one has everything but i keep it home cause is new and i already have one in my car. I used a tower home fan when the light when out last other day for bout 3 hours and the battery only when doen to 78 percent. But their main purpose are to power jump but it is useful to have as a small temporal generator for those outof nowhere power outages

[@Jon.......]

Android vs Apple ... 1.5A vs 2.1A, I believe.

[@kidnpigtogether]

Excellent review, who cares about it being big? What do you need in an emergency when you’re stranded far from home and no tow truck money or AAA membership?, do you want a fashion show or a power plant that’s gonna get you and your loved ones out of harms way? Let Calvin Klein have the cute sexy ones, I’ll take the sure shot every time.

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Correct i have the small portable ones n they do work but some are only for small vehicles unless u spend more money but i will rather have this because it has so much to offer

[@petenh2804]

The product is complete garbage. It was purchased at Walmart a year ago and worked like a champ once fully charged. The instructions ask not to return the battery jumper to place it was purchased and to contact the 1-800 number for questions. I don't think a warranty exists with these and noticed the backing covered with stickers showing if customer tried to repair it themselves. I'm uncertain if Walmart will accept it back considering its faulty equiptment but will give it a go. Thanks for everyone's help.

[@rjadams9397]

I have thia im charging my mobile right now

[@ngirardo86]

Buy another unit..the charging port is a HORRIBLE design. I bought one with the same prong style charging type and it broke after about the 3rd charge. Garbage design!

[@howieg6998]

I've had mine since 2018...no issue's of yet.....I'm actually charging the unit now, sorry to hear you had issue's though....

[@richardbello5732]

Introduction Sucks 🧐

[@richardbello5732]

@Kamper Ken I just bought the SJ1332 Schumacher and it's excellent but the intro sucks 🤣

[@charliemcgriff7643]

Hey i have the same batter charger however my compressor dont releases air can you help me

[@kimberlyking4081]

Having the same issue

[@deborahpadgett5907]

Blown fuse?

[@chuckanderson218]

Can you charge the car battery with this?

[@EverymanGear]

No. Simply a jump starter only.