Power Supply/Maintainer Shootout! Topdon Tornado 90000 vs PowerMax pmbc120 vs Schumacher INC100

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Super Mario Diagnostics

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@TOPDONUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Mario. Thanks for the review!

@nfmecanica9089 2 жыл бұрын

Great review man!! Thanks!!

@codysautodiagnosticsprogra8706 2 жыл бұрын

Love my TopDon tornado over any other maintainer I’ve used in years past. Excellent companion of tools Mario

@xxrodneyxx 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great information.

@ozzstars_cars 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the info Mario. I've been wanting a battery maintainer for awhile Hope all is well with you man!

@isalmankhan1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Thanks for sharing Bro😍 Stay Safe👍

@petar443 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know about the PowerMax. For just under 400 bucks.. Great apparatus for backyard mechanic. 👍

@Jpetovic Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@lowridermig 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on the reviews! I love my schumacher unit but Topdon unit is outstanding. If they added some quick disconnect/longer cables that would be nice.

@legin3753 Жыл бұрын

u can buy the longer ones where i got mine 85 euro not bd imo

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, Mario! Thank you for the detailed information! 👍

@user-ws3cn2pm7p Жыл бұрын

Thank you I have been looking for something that can do programming and charging

@mikegee4259 Жыл бұрын

just pick up the topdon charger,. would like to get a full how to use video one day.

@weldingjunkie 2 жыл бұрын

4th or 1st lol is the Clore PL6100 100a for days 20/40/100 amp charging. It’s heavy tho I wonder how it compares to the TopDon. Great review on these. The shumaker looks like a good one too

@kdautomotive1165 2 жыл бұрын

The full blown power max also has a charging feature

@patrickwarden2933 Жыл бұрын

Topdon is making a huge name in the industry

@rickw.9298 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Mario! PowerMax for the win! Traditional high capacity, dependable, rugged, and economical in a small form factor. Later units are equipped with a voltage meter, internal fan, steel enclosure, > 12 ft long high quality power cables w/ smaller clamps. ps Not a paid advertisement I own one.

@jamescc2010 Жыл бұрын

Looking at PowerMax right now for BMW / MB (flash, key) programming work.

@rickw.9298 Жыл бұрын

@@jamescc2010 before you commit, check to see if it has a full range of adjustable voltage output. Mine turned out to have a narrow output band. Also watch the video again. Mario mentions some BMW’s require 120 Amps.

@jamescc2010 Жыл бұрын

@@rickw.9298 Will get 120 Amps for sure.

@michaelvtx1 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on the reviews! have you ever tried the PRO-LOGIX PL6800 Flashing Power Supply 100A I have been considering the one.

@SuperMarioDiagnostics 2 жыл бұрын

I have not

@autotechtogo6290 2 жыл бұрын

I can get the INC100 to turn without voltage present by holding the on button for a few seconds. I've used it for bench programming.

@Jpetovic Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@windward2818 Жыл бұрын

Can current flow from the battery to the supplies? or do they have a minimum output which is greater than 12.7V DC? When the supplies are providing power (like 20 Amps) to the vehicle, how noisy is the output at the vehicle power distribution?

@lovehatesports7077 6 ай бұрын

How do you set up the battery maintainer feature on the powermax

@stephenwhite5444 Жыл бұрын

Great video! How much amperage will programming really pull? (Gas engines, not diesel engine glow plugs). How much power demands do I REALLY need? Can't afford these super expensive supplies lol.

@ryanh3671 7 ай бұрын

Then you can't afford to program vehicles

@fredsalter1915 2 жыл бұрын

I like the simplicity of the PowerMax. EDIT: Question... if you plug these devices in to a 120v outlet, how are you going to get 100 amps out of the converter??? 120v AC outlets only allow a maximum amperage of 20 amps.....

@daverr8163 Жыл бұрын

120v * 20 amps= 2400w / 12v = 200 amps

@gem4118 5 ай бұрын

Have you ever heard of the NOCO GENIUSPro50 was wondering if this charger/maintainer etc would be an Ideal tool and how it would compare in our automotive industry?

@E39M5SPEED 3 ай бұрын

That’s what I use. They are excellent.

@RobertMorris-ie2fm 3 ай бұрын

Have you used the Topdon 90000 for programming?

@carterbolt5424 2 ай бұрын

pros and cons on topdon 90000??

@legin3753 Жыл бұрын

Just got the topdon 9000 omg i didn't realise it was so big im coming from ctek pro 25s 😂

@nickayivor8432 2 жыл бұрын

KNOWLEDGEABLE Super Mario Diagnostics Thank you very much for sharing with us Great video 👏 👍 Super Mario Diagnostics From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

@jamescc2010 Жыл бұрын

Does PowerMax pmbc120 give you clean stable power at 14.5V for flash programming?

@SuperMarioDiagnostics Жыл бұрын

Yep

@Z14kt12timandjes1 Жыл бұрын

Forgive the ignorance of my question but does a battery maintainer do something different than my old dinosaur Everstart50 battery charger on the trickle charge setting? I've considered buying a cheap battery maintainer, but not clear on whether or not I need one since I've already got a trickle charger.

@SuperMarioDiagnostics Жыл бұрын

Yes, a maintainer will keep a clean supply of voltage regardless of how much current the vehicle demands during programming, which on some vehicls can even reach up to 100 amps. A battery charger gives steady current and depending on vehicle current draw, voltage can drop during programming and software corruption can happen as a result

@Z14kt12timandjes1 Жыл бұрын

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics thanks

@nservice1625 2 жыл бұрын

The topdon appears to be a plastic unit? I have an iota unit. I have to be very careful, it has sharp edges. Perhaps the topdon is a little friendlier around painted surfaces?

@SuperMarioDiagnostics 2 жыл бұрын

The grey part is metal, and the black parts are plastic

@FishFind3000 2 жыл бұрын

The new powermax has an internal fan so no more smashing it and breaking it.

@albertopedroza8458 Жыл бұрын

Mario while the powermax is connected and charging the vehicle is there any problem for the powermax if you crank and start the vehicle several times ?

@SuperMarioDiagnostics Жыл бұрын

Nope, I’ve experienced no problems

@albertopedroza8458 Жыл бұрын

@SuperMarioDiagnostics Nice to hear that, thank you...

@jorgemat8080 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend the topdon for BMW and MERCEDES programming? Will it handle the time on and amps needed ? Thank you in advance for any information.

@SuperMarioDiagnostics 2 жыл бұрын

For Mercedes, easily. For bmw, it's risky on some models. They require 100-120 amps in some cases

@jorgemat8080 2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics OH wow 120 amps, what brand or model would you say its a good one for BMW. Thank you so much for your reply.

@SuperMarioDiagnostics 2 жыл бұрын

Lol it's literally at 1:00 into the video... 🙄

@jorgemat8080 2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics lol 😆 I went back and watched it again 🤣 I missed that at the beginning. Thanks.

@SuperMarioDiagnostics 2 жыл бұрын

😆 no worries

@mikem1014 2 жыл бұрын

any discounts on units looking for topdon

@SuperMarioDiagnostics 2 жыл бұрын

Hi yes there's a ten percent off if you use promo code MARIO10 using Topdon site www.topdon.us/collections/battery-chargers-maintainers/products/tornado-90000

@nservice1625 2 жыл бұрын

Does the topdon use a 15amp ac input or 20 amp?

@weldingjunkie 2 жыл бұрын

@nservice1625 2 жыл бұрын

@@weldingjunkie So I ordered a Tornado, great unit. The plug it came with attached to the unit is a Nema 20amp. Mine did come with a Nema 15amp adapter. You cannot reach the full rates output with 15 amp input though.

@weldingjunkie 2 жыл бұрын

@@nservice1625 true most are like that I have the pro logix 6800 same thing. I wish the TopDon went to 100a for bmw etc

@fredsalter1915 2 жыл бұрын

@@nservice1625 Totally my question!!!! How do you get 100 DC amps out of a wall connector that only has 20 amps max available?????????? What am I missing about that????

@robertmorris2756 3 ай бұрын

Question. You wouldn’t use the Topdon for BMW?

@SuperMarioDiagnostics 3 ай бұрын

I use it all the time for bmw

@robertmorris2756 3 ай бұрын

Actually I should have been more clear with my question. In the video you said the Powermax’s 120a stable is a must for BMW programming. Does this mean you wouldn’t recommend the Topdon for BMW programming since it’s a 90a stable?

@SinotaphMusic Жыл бұрын

Can the Topdon maintain during BMW or Mercedes Benz programing?

@SuperMarioDiagnostics Жыл бұрын

Yes it will

@SinotaphMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

@billytremoloband7456 2 жыл бұрын

GYS flash user here, apparently it will run up to 120amps in battery support mode, it charges liquid, agm and lithium ion. Great unit but a bit on the expensive side at about 1200€ 😥😥😥😥 ! The top don looks like a beast at almost half the price of the gys unit ! It also comes with 5 meter leads with a 25mm square cables with big bent type jaws

@SuperMarioDiagnostics 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately they don't sell the gys here in the states. And i think it takes 220v if I'm not mistaken. Which is a deal breaker for me. Great kit though, would love to have one of those

@MR.KNOWITALL1982 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the Powermax PMBC 100A unit from Amazon for $389.00 5 months ago and it stopped working! I tried to return it but was declined! REALLY!! DONT buy one of these! Worked great until 1 day for no reason would not turn on. I treated it carefully/gently and mounted it on a cart. maybe I got a lemon.. Thanks for review.

@SuperMarioDiagnostics 2 жыл бұрын

That's surprising to hear! Have you tried going through the warranty process to get it repaired?

@jamescc2010 Жыл бұрын

It comes with 2 year warranty?

@segounlocks5029 Жыл бұрын

Buy another and swap