Search Advanced SearchView Cart   Checkout   
 Location:  Home » Tools / Car Care / Parts » Accessories & Supplies » Black & Decker VEC010BD Start It 300 Amp Jump Starter  
In Association With...
Site Navigation
Home
Discussion Forums
Categories
Tools / Car Care / Parts
Automotive Books
Camaro Books
Corvette Books
Mustang Books
Mopar Books
Related Categories
• Accessories & Supplies
Refurbished & Used
Special Features
Electronics Features
Electronics
• Battery Chargers
Jump Starters, Battery Chargers & Portable Power
Tools & Equipment
Categories
Automotive
• Portable Power Supplies
Batteries & Accessories
Replacement Parts
Categories
Automotive

Black & Decker VEC010BD Start It 300 Amp Jump Starter

Brand: Black & Decker
Category: Automotive Parts And Accessories

List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $44.95
You Save: $5.04 (10%)



New (5) from $44.95

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 35 reviews
Sales Rank: 72

Color: Red/Black
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 10 x 6 x 11

MPN: VEC010BD
Model: VEC010BD
UPC: 617977010606
EAN: 0617977010606
ASIN: B000E1HAIK

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 300 instant amps for jump starting your vehicle in emergencies
  • Power safety switch and reverse hook-up warning system for added safety
  • Built-in long life LED work light for easy use and added safety
  • LED battery status indicators
  • 12 volt DC power outlet to power and/or recharge DC appliances

Accessories:

  • Battery Bug Starting BB-SBM12 Battery Monitor

Similar Items:

  • Black & Decker BB7B Simple Start 12-Volt Battery Booster
  • Black & Decker VEC1086BBD Smart Battery 6/4/2 Amp Battery Charger
  • Slime COMP03 12-Volt Air Compressor with Gauge and Light (300 PSI)
  • Black & Decker ASI300 Air Station Inflator
  • Accutire MS-4350B Programmable Digital Tire Gauge

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The Black&Decker Start-it Jump-Start System is portable, cordless, and rechargeable. It features a 12 Volt DC power supply and 300 AMP instant starting power. It powers coolers, air compressors, inverters, spotlights, and more!

Amazon.com Product Description
The Black & Decker Jump-Starter has 300 instant amps to start your car in the unlikely event that your battery goes dead. There is always a chance that you will not be able to find someone to jump-start your car, even if you have a set of jumper cables. The Jump-Starter will alleviate this worry by giving you the power you need to do it on your own.



Black & Decker's Jump-Starter is a powerful and compact tool to restart your vehicle. View larger.


The Jump-Starter has a reverse hook-up warning alarm.


Also charges cell phones and laptops.
Portable and Powerful
The Jump-Starter is portable, cordless, and rechargeable. It features a 12-volt DC power supply and 300 amp instant starting power that is adequate for nearly any vehicle. It is so versatile, it will power coolers, air compressors, inverters, spotlights, and almost anything else with a car charger attachment.

Safe and Easy to Use
The Jump-Starter also features a keyless on/off power safety switch and reverse hook-up warning alarm in case the cables are attached to the wrong terminals. An LED battery status indicator lets you know the state of your battery and when it's charged up, and a built-in, ultra-bright LED light gives you extra illumination for emergency roadside assistance.

Rechargeable
The Jump-Starter recharges easily from any household AC outlet or DC automobile cigarette-plug style outlet, so that it will be ready the next time you need it.

No More Jumper Cables
With Black & Decker's Jump-Starter, there is no more worrying about having to track down a friendly vehicle. Whether you're in the rain, on an empty street on a dark night, or alone in an unfamiliar place, you'll be happy that the Jump-Starter is charged and ready to assist you get back on the road.

Warranty
Black & Decker offers a full 2-year warranty.


What's in the box
Start It Jump-Starter, 12 volt DC charger, 120 volt AC charger, and heavy-duty cables and clamps.


Customer Reviews:   Read 30 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars Useless   August 19, 2008
I had a similar item because I've always had a bad habit of leaving my lights on, and sometimes play the good Samaritan when I see someone who needs a jump. I forget the brand, but it lasted 5 years and was always ready when I needed it. I rarely had to re-charge the thing.

When that one finally died, I purchased the Black & Decker Start It. I charged it up and a few months later when I needed it, the unit was was near dead and didn't have enough power to start my car. I foolishly purchased another for my wife's car because it was the only brand sold in that store. That one never accepts a full charge (the green light never comes on no matter how long it has been on the charger) and loses its charge just as quickly as the first one I bought.

I find I have recharge both every month so they will be ready when I need them. If I forget, I'm out of luck.

An emergency car starter that won't hold a charge is useless.



2 out of 5 stars Worked once then died   August 12, 2008
I used this product once to jump start my car after charging it the required initial period. I needed it again but it was dead. I charged it fully and tried to use it again a week later. No juice. The battery doesn't hold a charge.

Unfortunately this item cannot be returned. Don't waste your money, buy something of higher quality.



5 out of 5 stars I never leave home without it   July 27, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I purchased this unit several months ago, after my aging car (about 11 years old) started having electrical issues and the battery would drain. I got tired of having to call AAA or wait for someone to come by. This little puppy in my opinion, has been the smartest purchase I've made in a long time. I keep it in the car. There's nothing worse than that feeling of jumping in your car to rush off somewhere, only to hear "click click" or nothing at all. I've used this starter at least 4 times since purchasing it on my own car, several times for friends and others I've met who needed jump starts, and for recharging my cell phone when all I had was my car charger. It really pays for itself.


5 out of 5 stars Works great, well made.   June 5, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I think this is actually a Vector jump starter, but either way it works very well. I have a riding lawnmower that for some reason will never crank on it's own, but if I run a dropcord and hook up a battery charger to it, it starts. Which is a pain.

Now I just leave this jump starter in my storage shed with the mower and hook it up each time to start the mower. I've started the mower probably 6 times so far without needing to recharge the jump starter. I'll take it inside and plug it in to recharge it every month or so.

Also has a work light for night time, decently bright.

If you have weak hands you might have trouble squeezing the clamps, they're very solid and the springs are strong.

Note that the Off/On switch is difficult to turn On, this is probably a safety feature to make sure you *really* want to turn on the juice to the clamps. Just turn it hard and it will click On.

I've been very pleased with my last 3 or 4 Black and Decker products, good prices and good quality.



5 out of 5 stars 2 red and 1 green, is fully charged. It Never shows 3 greens.   May 21, 2008
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

The highlighted negative review was given by someone that obviously did not read the instruction book.

Mine fully charged in less than an hour, showing 2 red lights and one Green Fully charged light.

I am glad I bought this unit, as I would not risk the electronics in my car by using my car to jump start someone else's car.


Powered by Associate-O-Matic