Keep A Portable Jump Starter On Hand For Car Troubles

Portable battery jump starters come with USB connections to charge all of your devices in addition to jump-starting a dead battery, which is useful for emergencies and keeping the kids entertained. Some even have built-in air compressors to fill tyres that are low on air.

Here are how to use a plug-in battery charger to charge a vehicle:

• Always start by reading the owner's manual and the manufacturer's instructions.
• Turn off the car.
• Ensure that the battery charger is turned off and unplugged.
• Connect the positive terminal to the red clamp.
• Connect a grounded metal, such as the car's frame or engine block, to the black clamp.
• Connect the charger to an outlet once both clamps are connected.
• Turn on the vehicle battery charger that is plugged in.
• The battery will begin to charge. Leave the charger plugged in overnight.
• Turn off the charger in the morning.
• Check to see if the car works.
• If the car still won't start, the battery may need to be replaced.
• Make sure your battery is not being charged at an excessively fast rate. If the battery is overheating, stop charging until it has cooled down.
• Take extra precautions to ensure that the jumper cables are connected to the correct locations! Electrocution and battery explosions are possible. Positive = red Negative = black.