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August 31, 2009
What are auto battery chargers?
An auto battery charger transfers energy into a battery by forcing electric current through it. An auto battery recharger uses electricity from an electrical outlet or its own battery source to recharge the automobile’s battery. There are two main auto battery chargers: a modular charger to recharge a fuel vehicle’s starter battery or a charger to recharge an electric vehicle battery pack. Batteries that can be charged are either lead-acid batteries which are found in a standard gas automobile and metal-chloride batteries which are found in electric vehicles.
What are the different types of auto battery chargers?
Auto Battery chargers can come in a variety of styles made by such manufacturers as Schumacher, Black and Decker and Duracell. The most popular type of auto battery chargers simply supply a constant DC power source to the battery. Another type of auto battery charger is the trickle charger which charges the battery slowly and is the slowest kind of battery charger. Solar carbattery chargers have also become popular in recent years. These are generally portable and employ solar energy to charge. The prices of auto battery chargers range in price depending on the type of features and capabilities.
How do I use an auto battery charger?
To use a simple auto battery charger, follow these important steps:
Step 1 – Before charging, check to see if there is corrosion around the battery terminals. If there are signs of corrosion, try scraping the terminal with a wire brush or steel wool.
Step 2 - Clamp one red positive cable to the positive terminal on the dead battery
Step 3 – Connect the other red positive clamp which is at the opposite end of the jumper cable to the positive terminal on the good battery
Step 4 - Clamp the black negative clamp onto the negative terminal of the good battery
Step 5 - Connect the final negative clamp at the opposite end of the jumper cable to an unpainted metal surface of the dead car to provide a solid ground connection and NOT to the negative terminal of the dead battery
Step 6 - Start the working car, let it run for at least a minute so the battery of the dead car can charge. Then start the dead car. If the dead car doesn’t start immediately, wait a few minutes and try again. Once the dead car starts, keep it running as you remove the cables in reverse order. Since the battery needs time to charge from the alternator, try to let it run for while before turning the engine off.
Precautionary steps:
Always make sure you are in a well ventilated area. Never let the metal end of the jumper cables touch each other and don’t ever try to recharge a car battery that is cracked or leaking. Failure to connect the cables correctly could result in damage to both cars, so always take your time and verify cables are connected correctly before starting the automobile.
To shop for auto battery chargers, visit: http://www.autobatterychargers.net
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