3.0

Out of 2 Ratings

Owner's of the Schumacher Power Supply Instant Power Jump Starter and DC Power Source gave it a score of 3.0 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    2.5 out of 5
  • Durability

    3.5 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    3.0 out of 5
  • Performance

    3.0 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    3.0 out of 5
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5
Risk of Explosion.
To prevent sparking, NEVER allow the clips to touch together or to
contact the same piece of metal. Never attempt to jump start a frozen
battery.
Powering a 12V DC Device:5.2
The Instant Power™ is a power source for all 12V DC accessories that are
equippedwitha12Vaccessoryplug.Useitforpoweroutagesandshingor
camping trips. Estimated usage time is listed in the chart below.
Make sure the device to be powered is OFF before inserting the 12V DC
accessory plug into the 12V DC accessory outlet.
Ensure the battery clips are securely clipped on the storage holders.1.
Open the protective cover of the DC power outlet on the right side of the 2.
Instant Power™.
Plug the 12V DC device into the DC power outlet, and turn the 12V DC 3.
deviceon(ifrequired).
If the 12V DC device draws more than 15A or has a short circuit, the 4.
internal circuit breaker of the Instant Power™ will trip and disconnect the
power to the device. Disconnect the 12V DC device. The breaker will
automatically reset after an overload occurs.
The DC power outlet is wired directly to the internal battery. Extended
operation of a 12V DC device may result in excessive battery drain. Recharge
immediately after unplugging the 12V DC device.
Appliance Type
Estimated
Wattage
Estimated Usage
Time (IP-95C)
Estimated Usage
Time (IP-125C)
Cell Phone 4 watts 15 hours 20 hours
Fluorescent Light 4 watts 15 hours 20 hours
Radios, Fan 9 watts 11 hours 14 hours
Depth Finder 9 watts 11 hours 14 hours
Camcorder, VCR 15 watts 6 hours 8 hours
Electrical Tool 24 watts 4 hours 5 hours
Electrical Cooler 48 watts 1.5 hours 2 hours
Car Vacuum, Air
Compressor
80 watts 45 minutes 1 hour
NOTE: Estimated run-times. Actual time may vary. Times are based on the
internal battery being fully charged
Using the USB Por5.3 t
The USB port provides up to 500mA at 5V DC.
Ensure the battery clips are securely clipped on the storage holders.1.
Turn the Instant Power™ ON/OFF switch to the ON 2. position.
Plug the device into the USB port3. on the front panel.
Turn the USB device on.4.
ReversethesestepswhennishedusingtheUSBport.5.