Battery charging devices will help to restore the charge of the discharged car battery and to start the engine. Their purpose is transmitting electric current to the failed element.

What are the types of car battery charging devices

• Starting cables. They help to start the vehicle engine from the other car that has a charged battery. Starting cables differ in length: usually it varies from 1.5 to 4 m. The longer cable allows to connect 2 batteries without preliminary demounting. Resistance of shorter ones is lower, thus, they are more effective. There are accessories designed for different values of the starting current: the more powerful car engine is, the higher this value is.
• Car battery chargers / boosters. They allow to start the engine even when there are no other vehicles nearby, because they are the sources of current themselves. These accessories can be connected to the electric mains or have their own battery. The latter are perfect for long trips.

Electric current is transmitted from the device to battery charging terminals through wires. These terminals contact with the car battery. They are made of different materials having a high conductivity: brass, copper, steel with copper coating. Battery alligator clips have insulation which can be plastic or rubber. These are consumables which can be bought separately at a low price if necessary.

Also, overvoltage protection devices can be found in catalogues. These are auxiliary devices which help to prevent voltage surges which can negatively affect the vehicle electronics. Such regulators are often equipped with a LED display: all necessary data are shown on it.

Tips on battery alligator clips use

1. Read the instruction before using the device.
2. Observe the polarity: the positive terminal is marked red, the negative one – black.
3. Ensure proper ventilation of the room where the battery is being charged, and avoid staying there at that time. During the process, acid vapours, harmful for person’s health, are produced.
4. Don’t leave working devices unattended. The exception is models with the timer which controls charging time.
5. Protect the device from water, and do not expose it to low temperatures.

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