Motorists often face the problem of running out of battery in the cold season, as the battery tends to discharge much faster due to significant temperature fluctuations. Accelerated battery discharge occurs due to that, that the car in the winter it is necessary to turn a starter longer, as the fuel evaporates worse, oil in the crankcase prisoner, etc.. d.
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In urban conditions, trips are often short, which is not enough to further replenish the charge spent on starting the internal combustion engine battery from the generator. Also, cold drivers are actively using additional electrical equipment during downtime (heated mirrors, seats, etc.). In such conditions, the car may not start from the battery at the most inopportune moment. The most convenient solution in this situation is a stand-alone charger, known by the additional everyday name "booster".
How to quickly start the car booster, if the battery is dead?
The use of a stand-alone charger is optimal in an emergency, since the search for a charged battery is excluded, there is no need to "light up" from another car, there are no difficulties and risks, related to mechanical start "from the pusher".
The presence of an engine starter becomes especially relevant for this reason, that an incorrectly implemented "ignition" procedure can disable the machine's electrical equipment, from which they light up, as well as that, which they are trying to get. Attempts to start the engine from a shock can lead to damage to the mechanical transmission or even the engine of an inexperienced driver. As for cars with automatic transmission, then such machines are forbidden to try to start in this way.
Autonomous starter charger is a miniature battery with the ability to recharge it repeatedly from a household outlet, which connects directly to the engine of a car with an engine capacity of about 2.0 liters and approximate capacity up to 130 "Horse".
You can connect the booster separately, and immediately to the installed battery by installing special mounts on the battery terminals, better known as "crocodiles". The charger is capable of supplying current, which is enough to start the motor and maintain its continued stable operation.
A starter charger to successfully start the engine will require the user to follow just a few simple rules:
- the device must be charged;
- observe the polarity when connecting;
- do not turn the motor starter off the booster anymore 10 seconds;
- the intervals between attempts to start the internal combustion engine are close 5 sec;
Choice of car charger
Today on sale are widely represented products of world and domestic manufacturers. Booster models can only perform a basic function, as well as be multifunctional. pay attention, that the booster cannot be considered as a full-fledged alternative to the battery. Solutions often have a capacity rating of about 30 Ah and the starting current 1000 A. The internal structure of the battery in the starting chargers also differs from the regular car battery in the materials of manufacture.
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In the list of the main differences of boosters from each other it is necessary to note power, optional and the price of starting chargers. The initial cost of the simplest solutions of acceptable quality is about 130 US dollars, for the top ask 650-750 у.е..
- When choosing a device, it is recommended to pay attention to that, that there was a special automatic protection in case, if the polarity of the terminals was confused when connected.
- It is highly recommended to buy a booster, which is equipped with a battery charge indicator. This indicator will allow you to easily control the charge level of the device, and always keep the booster fully operational.
- Also a useful feature is protection against deep or full booster discharge. The presence of such an option will significantly extend the life of the starter charger.
As for multifunctional chargers, a lantern can be a useful addition to their design, electric compressor for pumping wheels, FM receiver, as well as the ability to recharge external mobile devices (smartphone, GPS-navigator, etc.) subject to USB connectors.
Finally, let's add, that in most cases mass budget launchers, designed for passenger cars, successfully cope with their task on the internal combustion engine with a volume of up to 2.0-2.5 liters, and at an outdoor temperature of about +1 or 0 degrees Celsius. Diesel engines and SUV units require more powerful devices, which must be taken into account when choosing.