Editorial Review

If you've ever been stranded on the side of the road, unable to start your vehicle, or in need of a portable, reliable power supply to take on your outdoor adventures, consider the Century J900 rechargeable 12-volt portable power supply. The power supply provides the raw power needed to jump-start any vehicle (cars, boats, RVs) fast--and the staying power to run virtually any 12-volt DC accessory (cell phones, portable TVs, safety lights, air compressors) for hours at a time without recharging. When used with an inverter, the power supply can operate appliances normally powered by 120 or 220 volts AC. The unit is also loaded with safety features, including automatic overload protection and state-of-the-art circuitry. A durable, thermo-plastic case protects the sealed, non-spillable battery from damage and allows the unit to be stored safely in virtually any position, while clear, easy-to-read indicator lights let you know when it's time to recharge. --Carl Thress ... Read more

Features

• 900 peak amps 250 cranking amps
• 12-volt portable power supply
• 12-volt DC outlet
• Includes a large test switch and charge-level indicator lights
• Recharges from any 110-volt power supply

Reviews (6)

fire hazzard
I had one of these (j900) in my trunk which apparently bounced against the sidewall, knocked the leads loose, they arced together and started my trunk carpet on fire. The century mfg. co. won't return my calls, so I am trying to alert people to the potential disaster these products are.

Mine is no longer charging
I bought mine April 2001. It is no longer able to charge back up to power. It did work the first few months but now it is gone. It is interesting to see that I am not alone.

Died in less than 2 years.
I hardly used it at all. Kept it charged & stored as instructed.
Used it as backup battery on pop-up camper if main battery died.
AC Adaptor died I think, no replacement available for 15VDC AC Adaptor.

Try another model, not Century!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Power Supplies    2. Power Inverters   

Features

• Infinite voltage control
• Welds steel up to 1/4" thick
• Welding range 30-150A
• Rated duty cycle 20% @ 90A

Subjects:  1. Welders   

Features

• 400 Watt peak surge power
• AC voltage output 115v, 60hz
• Input voltage range 10-15v
• Optimum efficiency 90%

Subjects:  1. Power Supplies    2. Battery Chargers    3. (Rechargers)    4. Power Inverters   

Features

• Powerful engine start helps start stubborn vehicles/has a range of 55/10/2a
• Charges 6 & 12 volt maintenance free, conventional and deep cycle batteries
• 2 amp setting is ideal for charging 12v motorcycle and lawn mower batteries
• Large clamps deliver solid connections
• 2 year limited warranty

Reviews (2)

Awful Product
I bought this charger about 1 year ago.The handle broke off of it within the first 6 months (cheap plastic.The control knobs are cheap and come off easily.The automatic shut-off never did appear to function properly.I had it stored in a controlled environment and just went and got it off of the shelf.Now the charge side will not function at all.Being an electronic enginneer, I decided I could find out why.When I opened the box, something I don't recommend anyone without experience doing, I saw a product that is pieced together quite poorly.I am not at all impressed.Think I'll try a Schumacher now instead of even trying to fix this piece of shabby craftsmanship!!

Winter insurrance!
This charger features an Automatic On/Off, which will automatically shut off the charger to prevent overcharging and destroying a battery.It will charge a standard 12 volt battery in about 4-5 hours, or boost a battery to start your engine.It works with all types of 6 and 12 volt batteries. It is about $...-... less than buying it in discount automotive stores in the lower 48 States. (don't even ask what it costs up here in Alaska!) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Power Supplies    2. Battery Chargers    3. (Rechargers)   

Features

• Five-year limited warranty
• Patented infinite amperage control
• Patented transformer design
• UL-rated duty cycle is up to 100%
• Junction box for hard wiring

Reviews (1)

century 84320 arc welder- worth the money
This is a decent welder.It is stable at the amperage levels.It can be used on several applications. Very easy to use and understand for the intermediate welder, but could use more instruction on the guaging forsteel welding.It performs well, although I wouldn't reccomend hard wiringbecause it decreases its mobility for alternate applications.All in all,I am pleased with this product and would reccomend it for someone who knowshow to weld or a beginner who wants to learn. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Welders   

Features

• Charges maintenance free and conventional batteries
• 6 feet copper output cables with HD clamps
• 5 yr limited warranty
• 2 amp setting ideal for charging 12v motorcycle, or lawnmower batteries

Reviews (1)

Spend more elsewhere and get a better one
I have this particular charger and it's a waste of money.A month after I bought it, the timer wouldn't work in the "on" position.Another month later, the timer wouldn't wind down.You could set it for 15 minutes but the charger would stay on forever.Lost a couple of batteries before realizing this was the problem.6 months later, it doesn't work at all.

This charger also doesn't include a diode to prevent draining the battery if the charger is unplugged.It might also drain batteries when turned off, but I can't verify that.

I'd recommend spending $$$ more and getting a better charger.I did.

Liza's Dad ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Power Supplies    2. Battery Chargers    3. (Rechargers)   

Features

• 20 to 200 amp range welds 24 gauge sheet metal to 1/2 inch in single pass
• Top loading drive accepts 4 inch-12 inch wire spools weighing up to 30 lbs.
• UL-rated duty cycle of 60% at 225 amps
• Spot and stitch welding controls that are infinitely variable
• 5 year limited warranty

Features

• Complete kit (except gas and bottle) to convert any century gasless to mig

Features

• Ideal for moving or storing welders
• 2 inch front casters, 6 back casters
• Size - 25 in. l x 14 in. w x 18 in.
• Rear rack holds shielding gas cylinders for gas models
• Bottom tray holds welding gun, hoses, wire spools, and other accessories

Subjects:  1. Welders   

Features

• 2 hr timer charges automotive batteries
• 2 amp setting is ideal for charging 12v batteries
• 5 year limited waranty
• Working range 200/40/2a

Subjects:  1. Power Supplies    2. Battery Chargers    3. (Rechargers)   

Features

• 1200 Watt peak surge power
• AC voltage output 115v, 60hz
• Input voltage range 10-15v
• Optimum efficiency 90%

Subjects:  1. Power Supplies    2. Battery Chargers    3. (Rechargers)    4. Power Inverters   

Features

• 600 Watt peak surge power
• AC voltage output 115v, 60hz
• Input voltage range 10-15v
• Optimum efficiency 90%

Subjects:  1. Power Supplies    2. Battery Chargers    3. (Rechargers)    4. Power Inverters   

Features

• 2 year limited warranty
• Powerful engine start helps start stubborn vehicles/has range of 100/15/2A
• Charges 6 & 12 volt maintenance free, conventional and deep cycle batteries
• 2 amp setting is ideal for charging 12v motorcycle and lawn mower batteries
• Large clamps deliver solid connections

Reviews (2)

Dependable over the years.
This model has served me well under severe abuse. In weather ranging from wet, freezing cold to desert heat, this charger has lasted for several years. It was connected for long periods of time to a 3500+ amp bank of deep cycle RV batteries for the purpose of full recharge and than maintenance.

Century 87151 Taiwan piece of junk
Century 87151 Taiwan piece of junk, spade terms inside are so loose, the wires fell off, heat sink on power transistor so loose it rattles. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Power Supplies    2. Battery Chargers    3. (Rechargers)   

Features

• 2 year limited warranty
• Powerful engine helps start stubborn vehicles/has a range of 55/10/2a
• Charges 6 & 12 volt maintenance free, conventional and deep cycle batteries
• 2 amp setting is ideal for charging 12v motorcycle or lawn mower batteries
• Large clamps deliver solid connections

Reviews (4)

Read the Title!!BENCH charger!!
When I bought this charger, I thought I could take it out to the street and jump-start my car battery.Wrong!!This charger works great - but only when it is plugged into a wall socket.It is a BENCH charger, not portable.I took the battery out of my car, and in a few hours I had a completely charged battery.It has maintained its charge now for at least a month with no loss in power.Works great when its plugged in!!

Century 87105 Bench Charger
It has no on and off switch, which is a safety hazard. But the 1st time my sick husband had to use it, in bad weather, it didn't work.

Needs an on-off switch
Nice compact charger.Hard to believe that it does not have an on-off switch.I don't think it's a good idea to hook a charger to your battery hot and I will install a switch on mine. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Power Supplies    2. Battery Chargers    3. (Rechargers)   

Features

• 12 Volt DC
• 12 Volt portable power supply
• 12 Volt DC outlet

Subjects:  1. Power Supplies    2. Battery Chargers    3. (Rechargers)    4. Power Inverters   

Features

• 20 to 200 amp range welds 24 gauge sheet metal up to 3/8 inch in single pass
• Top-loading drive accepts 4 inch-12 inch wire spools up to 30 lbs.
• UL-rated duty cycle of 60% at 160 amps
• Spot and stitch welding controls that are infinitely variable
• 5 year limited warranty

Features

• 20 amp plasma cutter cuts thin sheet metal up to 1/4 inch
• 208/230 volts with 100% to 20% duty cycle
• Fan cooled transformer
• Built-in 0 to 100 PSI air pressure regulator, top mounted
• Uses clean, dry compressed air for both cutting and cooling

Features

• Heavy duty high capacity
• 12 volt DC & 110 volt AC power
• Built-in 300-watt inverter
• Will run a 13-inch television for up to sevven hours

Reviews (2)

omissions
I bought an electri pac with 35 amp fuse which blew and none
of the auto shops or hardware stores have 35 amp
fuses.This is not good!!

Century BPIP-99
Good for storms and back-up power, comes with AC charger and DC cord.Battery charge indicator built in and very handy.Built-in inverter has cooling fan and output voltage good as well as frequency (tested with 100 watt bulb).With two 17 amp sealed batteries it is a bit heavy... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Power Supplies    2. Battery Chargers    3. (Rechargers)    4. Power Inverters   

Features

• 50 amp plasma cutter cuts thin sheet metal up to 1/2 inch
• 208/230 volts with 100% to 20% duty cycle
• Fan cooled transformer
• Built-in PSI air pressure regulator, top mounted
• Uses clean, dry compressed air for both cutting and cooling