Battery charger
Did your car stand still for a long time? Then this can affect the condition of the car battery. The battery can discharge when the car has been
standing still for too long. The car battery can also be affected negatively
during periods with colder temperatures. In the winter, the starter motor will
have to do more work to recharge the battery. Is the car battery dead? Then you
can use a battery charger or trickle charger to recharge it. Below, we will
explain which battery charger is suitable for your car.
Which battery charger to buy?
Battery
chargers or trickle chargers are available in various types and sizes. But
which battery charger do you need? A lead-acid battery? An intelligent battery
charger or a trickle charger?
6 volts , 12 volts or 24 volts ? We are happy to
explain it to you.
An intelligent car battery charger protects the battery from
overcharging. This is necessary to maintain the correct voltage. Because the
charger does this itself, this charger is called an intelligent charger. A
lead-acid battery works, as the name says, by means of lead-acid. This type has
been used for years and is also the simplest method. The battery consists of
lead plates, sulfuric acid and water. As soon as the battery discharges, lead sulphate
is formed. A lead-acid battery charger is a charger that is suitable for these
so-called "wet batteries".
In addition to the car battery chargers that ensure that the battery is
fully charged again, there are also trickle chargers. This charger can be
permanently attached to the car’s battery and slowly drips into the car
battery. Which battery charger is suitable for your car depends mainly on the wishes
you have. You can pay attention to a number of points before you purchase a
charger.
Pay attention to this
There are
a number of things you need to pay attention to when purchasing a battery
charger. First of all, you must look for the correct voltage. As already
mentioned, there are 3 versions with different voltages; the 6, 12 and 24
volts. The most common voltage for passenger cars is 12V. 24V is usually used
with trucks and boats. If you have an old-timer, a 6V charger is often enough.
To make sure that you purchase the correct voltage charger, you can also check
the battery. The correct voltage is indicated on the battery. The next thing to
look at is the capacity, this is also indicated on the battery with Ampere-hour
(Ah).
Connect a car battery charger
In most cases, you can charge the battery while it is still in the car. If
that doesn’t work, first turn off all the electronics in the car and remove the
grounded terminal. It is recommended to clean the battery terminals. Then place
the charger away from the battery (as far as possible). Then place the clamps
on the battery terminals. Positive (+) is often red and negative (-) is often
blue or black. Then turn on the charger at the correct voltage. Now leave the
charger alone until the battery is full. For the trickle charger, it applies
that it can always remain attached to the car. It drips the battery full when
needed.
Buy battery charger
You can
buy a battery charger quickly and easily at Winparts. You will find a wide
range of battery chargers from various top brands such as
Black & Decker , Noco Genius and Bosch .
