Automotive Battery Chargers and Jump Starters
Everyone has been there. Sitting in the car with the key in the ignition, but nothing at all is happening. The battery is flat. As long as the battery is not completely dead - and there's nothing else wrong with the car - it can usually be jumped. To jump a car battery, there are two main options available. The battery can be jump started by attaching it to another car battery using jumper cables. Allowing the car with the flat battery to take the charge from the working battery, this starts the car, to then allow the alternator to do its job and recharge the battery to be fully functional.
Another option is to use a battery charger or car jump starter. This can be a great option for automatic cars that are stuck in the garage, where the battery cannot be reached using standard jumper cables. As a standalone unit, a charger can be attached to the dead battery to allow it to charge so that the car can start. A battery charger can also be used to charge flat batteries that are not fixed within a vehicle, allowing batteries that are not used very often to be fully charged when they are needed.
Buying Battery Chargers and Jump Starters
Before buying a battery charger or jump starter for any type of battery, it's important to check the new unit is compatible with the battery to be charged or started. Once that's established, it's time to look at the various features on offer. Units can be portable, or they may need to be plugged into a wall socket, for example. It can also be a good idea to look at the brand, as this can be an indicator of quality, reliability and durability. To find a great selection of automotive battery chargers and jump starters, check out what's on offer on eBay. Discover the best range of brands in new and used options, with everything from automotive battery testers and chargers to car power inverters , at a price that suits the budget.