Jumper cables?

[Sazabi]

Could someone please point me in the direction for a good pair of 16-20 ft jumper cables in the US, please?  Copper cable instead of copper clad aluminium preferred, if possible; 8 gauge at the least.  I'm having trouble finding knowledgeable sources for this. :/

[Grant Lamontagne]

There's nothing suitable at Wal Mart, Sears or Pep Boys?

I'd suggest Canadian Tire, but that might be a bit too much of a drive for you!

Def

[Sazabi]

I don't spend a dime I don't have to at Walmart, if I can help it.  I'm looking online at Sears at the moment; their 15% off automotive accessories and tools, combined with in-store pickup, is nice.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I hate Wal Mart.  I only suggested them as they carry everything and are usually quite local.  I don't generally give jumper cables too much thought- I just buy the heaviest set I can find figuring they will handle whatever I need to boost.

Def

[Mr. Whippy]

Local NAPA autoparts.  Not the cheapest, but always reasonably good quality.

[Sazabi]

I ended up getting a Diehard-branded set from Sears for about $30.

@ Grant:  Tell me about it, I have at least three or four within a ten-minute drive of my house.

@ Whippy:  I didn't think about that, actually.  I know there is/was a store in town, but if the pair from Sears doesn't work, I'll look there.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Local NAPA autoparts.  Not the cheapest, but always reasonably good quality.

I thought about mentioning them but they seem to be a bit out of the way for the average consumer.  I know where a few of my local ones are, but most folks I talk to have no idea.

Def

[Pacu]

Make sure the ends are well built and the overall length is adequate. Nothing worse than a 4-6ft jumper cable. I still have a set my dad gave me. Bosch brand i think.

[tattoosteve99]

I make mine. Lowes carries the wire then get a few pair of welding clamps then heat, solder, and presto. Super tough.

[Sazabi]

I know the clamps could be better, but this is the pair I purchased:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02807323000P?lid=IExTrans_ItemNumber_link&rioptype=SRS&sid=IExTransSearsStoreReady&eml=

Supposedly 6 gauge all-copper wire; 16 feet long.

@ Steve:  Except for the soldering gun I included with my purchase for my mum for Christmas, I don't have a soldering gun here; I guess that would've been the most economical route.

[Sazabi]

Question:  Did I come out alright for under $30? :/

[Mike]

Question:  Did I come out alright for under $30? :/

Yes, you did very well.

Mike

[Grant Lamontagne]

I'd say so- when you need them they'll be worth a whole heck of a lot more than that!

Def

[Neil]

My mother says I have to go round and get her car started.  Can I find a set of jumpers?  Nope

[Threeme2189]

Chuck Norris can jump start a car with one of his nerve endings.