Schumacher IP-125 Instant Power Jump Starter With 12 Amp Hour Battery

by Schumacher

Product Features

• Lightweight, compact, 12 amp hour, portable power source
• Eight-gauge, 18" cables stay flexible in the coldest temperatures, and are kept safely in place on rear storage mounts
• LED indicators easily monitor charging of the internal battery
• LED's indicate when internal battery is full power, 75% charged, or 50% or less
• Sure-grip, copper jaw, 200 amp, plastic clamps for connecting to top and side post batteries

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 10.8 x 9.7 inches ; 14 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000TD6S9U
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: IP-125
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,810 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #15 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Jump Starters, Battery Chargers & Portable Power > Jump Starters
  • #57 in Automotive > Replacement Parts > Batteries & Accessories

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Schumacher IP (Instant Power) 125 Jump Starter with 12Ah (amp hour) Battery is powerful and convenient multi-purpose source of power while on the road. Packed with the capacity to generate up to 750 peak Amps of jumpststarting power, which can be used to revive a faltering or power a range of devices via the unit's 15-amp DC power socket, the IP-125 is the perfect companion to everything from drivers on the go, to household emergency kits. Additional features include: Maintenance Mode charging and DC circuit breaker protection.

Loads of jumpstarting DC power to-go.
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Ample Jumpstarting and DC Power All in One

The Schumacher IP-125 is a combination DC powered Jump Starter and external 12-volt power source, that goes wherever you do. Built around a powerful 12-volt, 12Ah, AGM battery, the IP-125C generates up to 750 peak Amps which can funneled into the onboard jumpstarter rated at 250A @ 5 seconds. Jumpstarting events utilize two 18" battery leads that wrap out of the way when not in use. In addition, the unit's charge can also be used to power all manner of DC powered devices via the unit's 12-volt DC outlet and a user-supplied DC power adapter.

Easy DC power output and convenient Maintenance Mode charging.
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Sure-grip, copper jaw, 200 Amp, plastic clamps.
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Safety and Convenience of Maintenance Mode Charging

External 12-volt power sources are a must-have accessory for any driver who spends a decent amount of time on the road, but like any battery-based tool, for all their uses they are only as good as the charge they carry when you need them. For this reason most require an ongoing schedule of monitoring and recharging by owners in order to maintain a proper charge without damaging the internal battery, but the Schumacher IP-125 is differernt. Its built-in charger, fed by an extension cord (sold separately) features Maintenance Mode charging. Maintenance Mode charging is a smart charging cycle that initially charges your battery at an efficiently high rate up to a preset level, at which point charging ceases. When the battery eventually drops below this level again, another less powerful charging cycle begins that is just strong enough to raise the battery's charge to the preset optimal level. This smart charging does not pose a risk of overcharging, and so enables you to leave your Schumacher IP-125 plugged in all the time. It will always be ready when you toss it in the car and go.

Specifications

• Peak Amps - 750
• Crank Amps 5 Sec - 240
• Crank Amps 30 Sec - 190
• Cold Crank Amps - 112
• Internal Battery - 12V, 12Ah, AGM
• 12VDC Power Outlet - 1 (15A)
• AC Power Outlet - No
• AC Charging - Yes via extension cord to built-in charger (sold separately)
• Maintain Mode Charging - Yes
• Chargable While Driving - Yes (DC male to male accessory sold separately)
• Dimensions - 8.89" H x 6.45" W x 7.91" D
• Product Weight - 10.98 lbs.

What's in the Box

• Schumacher IP-125 Jumpstarter with 12Ah Internal Battery
• Users manual and warranty information (English and Spanish)

One-Year Limited Warranty

Schumacher Electric Corporation (the "Manufacturer") warrants this Instant Power (IP) Jumpstarter and DC Power Source for one (1) year and the internal battery for ninety days from the date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship that may occur under normal use and care. If your unit is not free from defective material or workmanship, Manufacturers obligation under this warranty is solely to repair or replace your product, with a new or reconditioned unit, at the option of the Manufacturer.

About Schumacher Electric Corporation

Since 1947, Schumacher Electric Corporation has been leading change and driving performance to exceed its customers' expectations. Engineered patent pending technologies and award winning marketing allows Schumacher to be the brand of choice when it comes to portable power and battery charger/jump starter/maintainer/tester needs. Passion and commitment is the Schumacher way which shows as they are official supplier for chargers, jump starters and inverters for NASCAR.

Product Description

The size of the Schumacher IP-125 jump starter has nothing to do with its capabilities. With its 12 ampere hour battery, this unit packs some power, making sure you'll never be stranded by a dead battery again. Forget about flagging down a stranger for help or fumbling with unruly jumper cables, the IP-125 is a rugged jumpstarter that will charge your battery and get you back on the road. Compact, lightweight, and easily transportable, it gives you portable power anywhere. Plus, it still retains most of the same features as its larger brothers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice insurance., January 3, 2008

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Tool Junkie "Tool Junkie" (Chantilly, VA) - See all my reviews

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I like the compact and lightweight features of this unit. It has enough power to start a car with very low charge. However, it only has enough juice for 1 or 2 attempts of starting the vehicle. Maybe I have to recharge the unit a few more times to get peak performance.

One gripe is that there is no cord to an outlet. You have to provide an extension cord to charge the unit. Make sure it's a heavy gauge cord too.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Imperfect design, October 29, 2008

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Pacbell (shell beach, ca, United States) - See all my reviews
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Extremely compact and well "branded."

The clamp handles touch one another, making their release awkward. (This can be overcome by clipping one higher than the other on the case.)

Two problems with the plug prongs. A larger cutout on the case end would permit the use of a wider range of extension cords. (The earlier comment about a computer power cord is excellent.) The prongs are slightly loose and move inward, so that the connection with the cord is marginal.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worked when it needed to, July 21, 2008

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Don Divalerio (San Diego, Ca) - See all my reviews
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I had to use it twice so far and both times it started my Jeep Grand Cherokee without any problems.