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Everyone still liking the Antigravity jump-packs and products?
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pauls1150
MOA #24991, south of Los Angeles
OK, mine finally died, found out yesterday. It may have died earlier...
It was an XP-5, purchased in July of 2017 from California ("Harbor City") Harley.
A neighbor has one of those new super-high-performance Camaros (he’s gotten a couple of tickets already), but it sits in the driveway a lot; he uses his truck for work (electrical contractor). It wouldn’t start yesterday, so I whipped out my little AntiGravity MicroStart Mini ... no go, it was dead as a doornail, and a little swollen... I hadn’t checked it or recharged it in a while, but I got my money’s worth out of it anyway: it has started many of my neighbors’ cars, trucks, and vans over the years.
I'll buy another (XP-3) from them; all the others I've seen only come with a USB charging port, and I want one that I can plug into the wall.
https://antigravitybatteries.com/productline/micro-starts/
It was an XP-5, purchased in July of 2017 from California ("Harbor City") Harley.
A neighbor has one of those new super-high-performance Camaros (he’s gotten a couple of tickets already), but it sits in the driveway a lot; he uses his truck for work (electrical contractor). It wouldn’t start yesterday, so I whipped out my little AntiGravity MicroStart Mini ... no go, it was dead as a doornail, and a little swollen... I hadn’t checked it or recharged it in a while, but I got my money’s worth out of it anyway: it has started many of my neighbors’ cars, trucks, and vans over the years.
I'll buy another (XP-3) from them; all the others I've seen only come with a USB charging port, and I want one that I can plug into the wall.
https://antigravitybatteries.com/productline/micro-starts/
lee
Debbie's Servant
I have a XP-3. It charges through a USB port.
brownie0486
Well-known member
lee
Debbie's Servant
On the XP-1 Generation One you need to use a dedicated charger. It does have the advantage of a outlet to run a air pump.
antigravitybatteries.com
I don't know if the Generation One is still available.
Here's the Generation 2
antigravitybatteries.com
XP-1 MICRO-START Jump-Starter
The multi-award winning Micro-Start XP-1 is the first & original mini jump-starter that started it all. Start V8 trucks and more. Charge 19V, 12V, USB devices.
antigravitybatteries.com
I don't know if the Generation One is still available.
Here's the Generation 2
XP-1-G2 MICRO-START Jump-Starter
Our new 2nd gen XP-1 Micro-Start is upgraded with super fast USB-C PD30W charging, higher Power, digital display, more. Start vehicles. Charge devices.
antigravitybatteries.com
lee
Debbie's Servant
You can use a cell phone charger to charge it.Dang it!!!I'll have to ask 'em if they have any of the Gen 1s left.... sheesh...
Or I can get a USB Power Source at Best Buy...
Thanks for pointing that out.
Turns out they're based pretty close to me ... email sent... fingers crossed...
The owner has been good about answering my emails in the past.
pauls1150
MOA #24991, south of Los Angeles
As an official luddite, I don't have a cell phone, let alone the charger for one...
I still use two tin cans and a string; makes long-distance calls interesting.
I also use my Boy Scout compass and Rand-McNally Road Atlas, no batteries required.
If I decide their prices are too high for what I want, or they just don't make it any more, I can get the battery at O'Reilly's Auto Parts and the charger at Best Buy.
I still use two tin cans and a string; makes long-distance calls interesting.
I also use my Boy Scout compass and Rand-McNally Road Atlas, no batteries required.
If I decide their prices are too high for what I want, or they just don't make it any more, I can get the battery at O'Reilly's Auto Parts and the charger at Best Buy.
pglaves
#13338
Let me attempt to add some clarity here. The XP-3 I just bought came with a short set of clamps to attach to battery posts for jumping. It also came with a three-way USB-A adapter cable with USB-C, Micro-USB, and Apple Lightening connectors.
The device is charged by plugging a Micro-USB cable into its 5 Volt, 2 Amp "Input" port. The Micro-USB cable can be connected to a typical USB-A or USB-C "cube". As an alternative there are a number of plug-in-the-wall Micro-USB 5 volt charging devices around. I have one that came with an electric screwdriver that is a 5V 2A charger.
Here is a link to one such plug-in-the-wall charger as an example I found on Amazon.
Let me add that Zero Gravity also sells an accessory harness that can be connected directly to a battery to eliminate the need for using the clamps. This harness plugs directly into the XP-3 device. This harness allows only the one-way flow from the jump pack to the vehicle battery due to a diode built into the positive lead. So it serves as a built-in jump cable but not a power supply for other devices. I have installed these harnesses on both of our G310 bikes.
Fair warning. Despite instructions to the contrary I once abused my older Zero Gravity jump starter. I was riding my G310 when the battery suddenly shot craps with a broken cell connector. I coasted to the side of the road. I plugged in my Zero Gravity jump pack, started the bike, and used it to power the bike for the 21 mile ride home. By the instructions this was a super-no-no but I did it anyway. The device never held a charge like it was supposed to after that stunt, so I replaced it with a new XP-3. A lot cheaper than a tow.
The device is charged by plugging a Micro-USB cable into its 5 Volt, 2 Amp "Input" port. The Micro-USB cable can be connected to a typical USB-A or USB-C "cube". As an alternative there are a number of plug-in-the-wall Micro-USB 5 volt charging devices around. I have one that came with an electric screwdriver that is a 5V 2A charger.
Here is a link to one such plug-in-the-wall charger as an example I found on Amazon.
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www.amazon.com
Let me add that Zero Gravity also sells an accessory harness that can be connected directly to a battery to eliminate the need for using the clamps. This harness plugs directly into the XP-3 device. This harness allows only the one-way flow from the jump pack to the vehicle battery due to a diode built into the positive lead. So it serves as a built-in jump cable but not a power supply for other devices. I have installed these harnesses on both of our G310 bikes.
Fair warning. Despite instructions to the contrary I once abused my older Zero Gravity jump starter. I was riding my G310 when the battery suddenly shot craps with a broken cell connector. I coasted to the side of the road. I plugged in my Zero Gravity jump pack, started the bike, and used it to power the bike for the 21 mile ride home. By the instructions this was a super-no-no but I did it anyway. The device never held a charge like it was supposed to after that stunt, so I replaced it with a new XP-3. A lot cheaper than a tow.
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globalrider
Alps Adventurer
I don't call myself that. I call myself "normal" simply because I am not one to jump on the bandwagon because a new product comes out. Besides, I use my technical skills/knowledge to determine if a product is of any use to me and most of the time they are a gimmick. I am also an advertizing exec's worst nightmare.
That said, I have a cell phone and nobody has the number. I have a GPS for track logging and photo marking, but I have a slew of maps because a GPS cannot replace maps if you want to find the really good roads.
But your tin can and string method? Don't you wish the earth was flat. LOL
pglaves
#13338
Aw come on! If the Earth was flat cats would have knocked everything off by now.It's not???
(Now back to the regularly scheduled programming.)
It doesn’t look like an AntiGravity product.
It doesn’t take much thought to understand that there is some electronic “trickery” going on to do what the jump pack does.
Still seems a lot more handy than carrying around a 40 pound battery- just in case.
OM
brownie0486
Well-known member
Ebay style battery pack is what he mentioned. I doubt very seriously it's an anti gravity product. The casing doesn't look like anything they've made I've ever seem before.
Just trying to diffuse the negativity brownie.
Most any battery reacts poorly to being shorted.
OM
globalrider
Alps Adventurer
And that is exactly why batteries should never be in your checked luggage when flying, even everyday batteries like an alkaline that I do not take a chance on.
Any battery should be in your carry-on luggage.
And the maximum allowable in an aircraft is a 100 Wh battery. Those lithium batteries are next to impossible to extinguish when they do catch fire. Just what I need in an aircraft.
