Schumacher IPD-1800 Instant Power Jump-Starter with Docking Station

by Schumacher

Product Features

• Portable, 12-volt instant power charger
• Built-in halogen light for emergency or work zone lighting
• 18 amp-hour maintenance-free lead acid battery
• Integrated docking station provides power to start the car or truck
• LED display indicates battery charge

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 23.6 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: B000CS7P1M
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: IPD-1800
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,655 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Schumacher IPD (Instant Power) 1800 Jump Starter with 18Ah (Amp Hour) Battery is powerful multipurpose source of power that heavy vehicles need on the road. Powered by a 18Ah internal battery that putting out 500-amps of power, it is designed to provide enough jumpststarting power for consumer trucks, vans, SUVs and cars. It also provides ample multipurpose mobile power for devices via the unit's DC power socket. Additional features include: an included docking/charging station with LED charge indicator, a built-in light, Maintenance Mode/Float Mode charging, 30-amp DC circuit breaker protection and the ability to provide substantial AC power via a power inverter (sold separately).

Multipurpose power that trucks, SUVs and vans need.
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Easy access and secure stowage of battery clamps.
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Hours worth of electrical power via the IPD-1800's DC outlet.
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Ample Jumpstarting and DC Power All in One

The Schumacher IPD-1800 is a combination DC powered Jumpstarter and external 12-volt power source, that goes wherever you do. Built around a powerful 12-volt, 18Ah, AGM battery, the IPD-1800 generates maximum power, which funneled to the onboard jumpstarter cables can revive the faltering batteries of the heaviest of consumer vehicles on the road today. Users also have their choice of charging the unit's internal battery via a standard AC wall charger, or a docking station (both included). The IPD-1800 also serves as a powerful external 12-volt power source. Users can get maximum use of the onboard 18Ah battery via the IPD-1800's one DC power outlet with a hefty 30 amp automatic overload protection circuit breaker built in, or can add an optional power inverter to tap into up to 500-amps of power. Additional features include a built-in emergency LED light, a rugged carrying handle and a front-facing LED charging indicator.

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, especially when tools and appliances are involved, but like any battery-based tool, a 12-volt power source is 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 IPD-1800 is different. The Schumacher IPD-1800 features Maintenance Mode/Float 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 enough to regain the batteries preset optimal level. This smart charging does not pose a risk of overcharging, and so enables you to leave your Schumacher IPD-1800 plugged in all the time. It will always be ready for you to stash in the truck as you hit the road or the jobsite.

Specifications

• Peak Amps - 1800
• Crank Amps 5 Sec - 240
• Crank Amps 30 Sec - 196
• Internal Battery - 12V, 18Ah, AGM
• 12VDC Power Outlet - 1 (30A circuit breaker protected)
• AC Charging - via wall charger or docking station (both included)
• Maintain Mode/Float Mode Charging - Yes

What's in the Box

• Schumacher IPD-1800 Instant Power Jumpstarter with 18Ah internal AGM battery
• 120-volt AC wall charger
• Charging cradle/tray with LED charging level indicator
• Users manual and warranty information (English and Spanish)

One-Year Limited Warranty

Schumacher Electric Corporation (the "Manufacturer") warrants this Instant Power (IPD) 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

This instant power charger comes with a 12-volt, 18 amp-hour maintenance-free lead acid battery. It assures ample starting power for extreme conditions and has easy to read LEDs for battery charge status; red indicating low charge, yellow indicating medium charge, and green indicating full charge. It also includes a built-in halogen light for emergencies.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

71 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product! Great Design!, January 8, 2007

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JB (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schumacher IPD-1800 Instant Power Jump-Starter with Docking Station (Misc.)

The reasons that I bought this charger is because it has a docking stations which can be used to charge and store the unit when not in use. After the charging is completed, the docking station will enter a "floating charge" mode to prevent overcharging. Some other charger need to be monitored carefully since overcharging can damage the battery. With this unit, I can just leave it and forget it... Also, this unit is small enough that my wife can use it to jumpstart her minivan. Some other multifunction charger are so heavy, you'd have to be a weightlifter to carry the thing.

58 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars UPDATE: was "simply awesome." Then it died., February 21, 2008

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EG212 (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Schumacher IPD-1800 Instant Power Jump-Starter with Docking Station (Misc.)

** UPDATE ** I originally wrote the glowing review below. This was a great product, while it lasted. Unfortunately, about 1 week after the 1-year warranty period ran out, the unit stopped accepting a charge. That is, I could not charge it either using the cradle or directly from the wall adapter. I called Schumacher and they could not offer me any help. A shame, but I can no longer recommend this device and I will be looking for a replacement.

UPDATE: I paid $88 for this when I purchased it in February, 2008. I see the price has increased, so I just wanted to note this difference so you take my comment about 'heck of a deal for the price' and 'comparison shopping' in the appropriate context. I am still very pleased with the unit but wanted to make clear that I am no longer completely certain that it's the best deal on the market. I have not recently done any comparison shopping to figure out if other units prices have changed.

Original review: Let me begin by saying that this is a sturdy, well-built piece of machinery. It also clearly can get the job done, period. My V6 Toyota Land Cruiser had a _completely_ flat battery, with a totally crudded-over positive terminal. I hooked this puppy up, and my engine ROARED back to life within 10 seconds of the connection being made. I haven't ever heard my engine start like that before, even when jumped from other jumper packs. Now, to comment on some other aspects of this equipment: It comes with a charging cradle, but you don't need to use it, because the AC adapter that plugs in to the cradle can also be plugged directly in to the jumper pack itself. So you can just stash the AC adapter in the car with the jumper pack, for mobile use. Also, this _can_ be used to power small appliances, but you'll need a cigarette-lighter adapter, because this doesn't have a regular outlet, only a cigarette-lighter outlet. Anyway, this is a heck of a deal for the price. I did a lot of comparison shopping to get the best value, and I'm very, very pleased.

48 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing., June 25, 2008

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Charles Haddad "charlyhad" (Mesa, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schumacher IPD-1800 Instant Power Jump-Starter with Docking Station (Misc.)

I purchased this unit based on all the positive reviews, but unfortunately, I cannot say the same. I guess I must have received a defective unit. The main battery would not charge through the dock and the LED's on the dock were not in synch, as it showed full charge whether the main unit was attached or not, even before charging. The battery charged fine on its own and I concluded that either the dock itself or the battery contacts must be faulty. I could have done without the dock, but the idea of unprotected contacts being bare makes no sense. What made me decide to return it however was the unpleasant experience with Schumacher. After 3 days of calling, each time I was given the run around and they had no records of my issue (Like I was calling for the first time). Finally they decided I had to ship the entire unit (at my cost) so they can "test it". So much for customer service and warranty on a brand new unit out of the box. I decided to return it to Amazon and they paid for the return shipping. The 3 stars is a balance of 1-2 stars for the product, 0- star for Schumacher, and 5+ stars for Amazon.