Clarke JS1224 2000A 12/24V Jumpstart review
The Clarke JS1224 2000A 12/24V Jumpstart is a great way of ‘jump-starting’ bikes or cars with flat batteries.
We’ve all probably suffered the inconvenience and irritation of having a bike or car with a flat battery, when ‘jump starting’ via a secondary power source usually means finding and positioning another vehicle with a healthy battery then digging out some jump leads. And even if that option is available, it’s still often a faff.
Which is why investing in and using a good, purpose-built ‘jumpstart’ can be one of the best workshop buys you can make.
The Clarke JS1224 2000A 12/24V Jumpstart is exactly that, being the best-selling example from Machine Mart, gaining virtually universal five-star reviews and also being temptingly affordable currently at £215.98.
It has a rugged, compact, portable design with a tough plastic case, built in charging cables, clear, simple controls and a big carrying handle.
At 16kg it’s very portable and has been designed to start engines requiring 12V or 24V using two 22Ah batteries. Just place it near the battery of the subject vehicle, connect the one metre cables to the correct terminals, switch the selector dial on the rear to 12V or 24V as required and switch on. The cables deliver up to 1000A of current at 12V or 500A at 24V sufficient to start your vehicle.
Safety features include a built-in, five-bulb work light if using the device in the dark and there is also an audible warning if incorrectly connected and a low battery alarm.
There is also a 12V DC outlet which can be used to power electrical devices while on the move. And when not in use the unit can be recharged from the mains or an auxiliary 12V supply with the supplied adaptors.
Overall, the Clarke JS1224 2000A 12/24V Jumpstart is effective, well-designed, rugged and good value. Nor do you have to simply take our word for it. There have been hundreds of positive reviews on the Machine Mart website, including most recently this, from John:
“Great product at a great price, does exactly what we require. Delivery process was very quick and easy. Cannot fault it.”
For more information on the Clarke JS1224 2000A 12/24V Jumpstart or on other bike specific products go to Machine Mart’s official website.
A vastly-experienced motorcycle journalist and bike tester, Phil West is also an ex-Executive Editor of MCN, former Editor of Bike and What Bike?, author of numerous motorcycle books and has ridden virtually every bike of the last 30 years.
