Gear Guide: Jump-starters, booster packs, trickle chargers, and battery chargers — via drivingdotca WinterDriving Safety Maintenance
Even the batteries in a brand new car aren’t always safe from the ravages of extreme cold or sitting parked for long periods. Nobody wants to return from their February beach vacation with a suitcase full of Jamaican rum, only to find their car or truck’s battery has kicked the bucket while waiting in the Park ‘N Fly.Article content
Most units are affordably priced and equipped with safety features and add-ons that make them easier and safer to use, while adding value. Not only can a fully charged booster pack store enough electricity to jump-start multiple dead vehicles without having to call roadside assistance or track down a donor vehicle to connect via jumper cables, but they can also rapidly recharge a smartphone or flashlight, and many include built-in lighting functionality that’s handy if you’re stranded.
Let’s start by understanding the differences between a jump-starter, a battery charger, and a trickle charger.Article contentPhoto by Schumacher Check this rating to ensure your booster pack is sized adequately for the job. Some booster packs are available in multiple sizes and outputs, with smaller models available for smaller cars and crossovers, and a more powerful versions intended for use on trucks and SUVs with bigger engines.Article contentThe engine’s alternator does this once the engine is running, provided that the battery and alternator are healthy.
A battery charger powers up empty car batteries that have become drained. Once connected to a battery, this tool fully charges the battery over time, and most automatically shut off once the process is complete.
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