How long does the PortaCharger need to run to charge my battery?

Is there any option for gauges or meters such as voltage or amperage?

Can I use the 12V PortaCharger for 24V applications?

Is there a lower cost version, using a different engine or older alternator design?

Do you offer any higher power units?

My PortaCharger tipped over during transport/usage. What should I do?

Is PortaCharger available for distributor sales?

How will my PortaCharger purchase appear on my credit card statement?

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Considering a fully discharged 12 volt group 65 vehicle battery, typically found in a Jeep Grand Cherokee or Ford Explorer, the PC1240 12V Portable DC Generator was timed to deliver enough energy to start the engine in two minutes and 30 seconds. This was measured using a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with a 4.7L V8 engine, battery open circuit voltage of 0.0 volts, and specific gravity measurement of 1.00 (fully discharged).

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In the current version, all of the PortaCharger portable DC generators are water-resistant and can be operated in wet environments, including rain, ice, and snow, with no risk of short term damage.

Although we understand that additional instrumentation could be beneficial to some users, waterproof versions of these types of displays are not currently available. We feel that the PortaCharger's water-resistant nature is worth more to the consumer than the display and do not currently offer the option of additional gauges or meters.

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If your system is made up of 12V batteries (in a series) you are able to connect the PC1240 12V Portable DC Generator to each of the 12V batteries individually one at a time, or to both in parallel (first disconnect the short +/- series battery terminal cable between the two batteries).

If your system is comprised of 24V batteries (common on some aircraft, construction, military, and other vehicles) the a PC2440 Portable DC Generator, the 24V version of the PortaCharger, should be used.

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All of the PortaCharger portable DC generator models are designed with the highest quality materials and parts available. Using lower cost engines, alternators, cables, or other components would raise the propensity of unit failure.

We are dedicated to providing portable DC generators that will withstand heavy use in the field and are built to last. Besides the drive belt, which is easily replaceable and available at any parts store, the PortaCharger portable DC generators, when cared for properly, have a design life of 20 years or more. The extended lifespan makes the available PortaCharger model more cost-effective than a version built with lower cost materials.

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The PC1240 12V Portable DC Generator and PC2440 24V Portable DC Generator, which are available in 40 amps, are our most popular products, and one of the most valuable features is their portability. The 40 amp PortaCharger portable DC generators were designed specifically to be compact and light enough to be carried with one hand, unlike the old style gasoline jump-start units that utilized heavy cast-iron engines and extremely low-efficiency, not to mention unreliable, DC generators. Due to their extreme weight, the old gasoline jump-start units had to be carried by several people, a forklift, or a truck, which severely limited their applicability and has made them virtually non-existent today.

Understanding the need for higher powered units, we have created two 200 amp versions of the PortaCharger, the PC12200 12V Portable DC Generator and PC24200 24V Portable DC Generator. These models offer up to 200 continuous amps in a single alternator design and are larger than our 40 amp portable DC generators. The PC12200 and PC24200 PortaCharger units are cart mounted with wheels, similar to a pressure washer.

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If your PortaCharger portable DC generator has been tipped over, it can be fixed in three easy steps:

1. Righten the unit and check the engine oil level. It should be full to the top of the threads of the dipstick hole. If it is not, add oil until full.
2. Remove the 2-stage air filter. Remove the outer filter wrap and look for oil soaking the inner paper filter. If the inner paper filter is soaked with oil it must be replaced. If there is oil on the outer filter wrapper it should be cleaned by washing it with detergent and warm water.
3. Remove the spark plug and pull the recoil over several times, clearing the cylinder of any accumulated gasoline or oil. Be careful, as engine liquids may spray out quickly. Make sure that the spark plug gap is not “bridged” with gasoline or oil. If it is, blowing it clean should suffice, but if in doubt, replace the spark plug. Reinstall the spark plug and start the unit. The unit may produce smoke for several minutes as it clears the cylinder and muffler of displaced gasoline or oil.

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We are currently accepting applications for distributors. If you are interesting in becoming a PortaCharger distributor please contact us.

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Charges made to your credit card for the purchase of PortaCharger products will appear on your statement as PLS Enterprise.

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