VECTOR VEC012C Jump-Start System with Compressor

My particular model was the Vector Veco105 but is nearly identical to this model in appearance and function except for the compressor, which it does not have. My experience has been similar to that expressed in other reviews, unfortunately. The DC charger broke after a few uses. Attempts to use other chargers have produced three green lights indicating full charge, however the charge was not maintained for long and the unit could not start my car. I have concluded that the rechargeable battery is extremely poor quality. This was discovered a little after the warranty expired however and so after one use, the unit is worthless.

The Jump-starter works fine, but the air compressor is cheaply constructed with plastic gearing. Inflating a tire that is completely flat causes the pump to get very hot, the hot metal part melted the plastic gears in my pump. The pump will stop working when it overheats, but the damage will be done. The jump-starter and light will be the only thing that will function afterward.

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Vector (VEC012C) Jump Start System MY RATING VERY POOR.

I'm very disappointed in labeling and documentation. The ac recharging adapter is not labeled for brand/device, and I've befuddled it with a bunch of other leftover adapters in my junk drawer. I've got a handful that fit the recharging hole, so which is it? Naturally they aren't labeled as to what device is matched for which adapter all different recharging (watt/amps, etc) specs. I don't want to burn up my unit with the wrong one or set my house ablaze either (not quite Christmas yet).

The manufacturer (Vector brand) is too cheap to have a simple website, so I wasn't able to find the documentation manual or any useful online adapter notes with power specs. Why? The product is discontinued (per a website). None of the Vector sales sites on the web (including this one Amazon!) don't have documentation or much detailed info (simple power/adapter specs??), reminding me again to beware of quick-buck online sales.

My Vector device still has all the labels, but none of them have any specs at all, not even simple milliamps/power notes. That is truly bad. I was going to blame it on cheap foreign design, but nothing states country (or anyplace) of origin. No website label or contact info, nothing but big letters announcing how many wonderful amps it puts out for jump starts, etc.

I'm still digging to find out power/current/voltage specs with the specs I can manually compute what power rating the adapter the adapter requires. Nothing available yet I'll end up wasting more in research time than the product cost me).

For these valid reasons, my rating is VERY POOR for this product. Shame on those who keep selling it.

Think about it Vector was too cheap to spend a penny on a basic specs label on the visible EXTERIOR of the unit. How cheap are the INSIDE non-visible component parts? No label, no contact info, no company phone, no website, nothing but more and more nothing. This is terrible quick-buck business malpractice.

Concerning actual function, it is also poor the unit just barely emitted any air when I tried to use it to pump air into the semi-flat tires of my hand-push furniture dolly cart. It took a long time at that trickle, and what an ungodly racket it makes. The little flashlight thingey is the best part of the unit, which is a helpful feature for night-emergencies, but good luck with anything else.

Amazon and other sites are still pimping and peddling remaining inventories of this unit and who knows what other cheaply made, potentially hazardous stuff.... I am ticked, but I learned my lesson. My payback is this long review. Hopefully you'll benefit by buying something else before you have a story of a cheap unit blowing up or some other misfortune. Amazon and other should also consider the possible dangers they might be peddling to their customer base...

Chip (Virginia Beach, VA 2009Dec10)

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I had this for 2 yrs during which I used couple of times to jump start my car. The battery does not charge any more and I am left this 10 lb crap in my garage.

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The Vector Jump-Start will not take a charge. I guess I should have kept it topped off with a charge more often. I feel they should have used a deep-cycle battery like an AGM that will allow it to deeply discharge while sitting around in the garage waiting to be used. There seems no way to replace the battery with a new one. Since it has a lead acid battery it can't be dumped in the garbage.