Black & Decker BBC2CB Vehicle to Vehicle Battery Booster

Black & Decker BBC2CB Vehicle to Vehicle Battery Booster Review

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Black & Decker BBC2CB Vehicle to Vehicle Battery Booster Feature

• Simple Start vehicle to vehicle battery booster
• LED light to indicate charging process
• Compact design stores neatly in most glove compartments
• No buttons or switches
• Works with most 12v vehicles adapters

Black & Decker BBC2CB Vehicle to Vehicle Battery Booster Overview

Meet the Black & Decker Simple Start Vehicle to Vehicle Battery Booster. This item is small enough to fit in most glove compartments and has 3 easy steps to operate the unit. Plug, Charge and Start! Just plug it into the car cigarette lighter of the working vehicle then connect the orange plug into the non-working vehicle, give it a few minutes and hey presto, ‘vroom, vroom’. No jumper cables required. It even sports an LED light to indicate charging process.

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Caring For Your Car Battery and Jump-Starting a Vehicle

Caring For Your Car Battery and Jump-Starting a Vehicle

Knowing about your car battery is important for the safety and maintenance of your vehicle. A car battery won't last forever. However, knowing how to properly maintain it will help you avoid problems and keep your battery operating for as long as possible.

The battery is relatively easy to spot under the hood. It is a square or rectangle box that has two cables coming out of the top or back. These cables should be clean and free of any corrosion, which can appear as a white powder or crystals. The batter is the power center of the car, and stores enough to ensure it starts. Things like the radio, clock and alarms have continued power when the car is turned off, thanks to the battery.

A 12-volt battery is made up of two 6-volt cells with layers of positively and negatively charged lead plates and insulated separators. The cells are filled with an electrolyte solution, which is usually made up of 2/3 distilled water and 1/3 sulfuric acid. The interaction of the plates and the electrolyte solution produces a chemical energy that is converted into electricity.

You should always be careful when handling a car battery. It can produce explosive gases. Always wear protective glasses and gloves when handling a battery, and avoid creating a spark near it. Use a flashlight, not a match or lighter, to look under the hood of your vehicle.

In most cases, you'll need to replace your car battery every 3 - 5 years, depending on your driving habits and how often you start and stop your engine. Other factors like climate can also determine how often you'll need a battery replacement.

If your battery seems sluggish or if the car has trouble starting, the battery may need a jump. A jump-start can be achieved by attaching jumper cables to a working battery to yours. Attach the positive (red) cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery first, and then attach the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the working battery. Then attach the negative (black) cable to the negative terminal on the good battery, and attach the other end to a metallic part of the engine block. You should not attach the negative cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery. Let it idle for a few moments before turning on the headlights in the vehicle with the dead battery. Turning on the lights will absorb any voltage spikes that can cause damage to a vehicle's computer. Then you can start the engine of the car with the dead battery. Once the engine is started, carefully remove the cables in reverse order, not allowing the clamps to touch.

If you take care of your car's battery and know what to do when it needs a charge, it will serve you well for many years.

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Jump Start Your Vehicle - Safety is Always First

Jump Start Your Vehicle - Safety is Always First

The process of jump starting a dead car battery is quite simple and relatively safe, but like many situations involving machinery there is always the risk of injury if not done properly. I have never been injured jump starting a car, nor have I ever known anyone who was. But I always knew the potential was there. I have been fortunate to have a father who happened to know a lot about cars as a mechanical engineer and so I wanted to share some tips I've learned along the way.

Just as you always did during your high school workshop class, safety glasses is always recommended while jump starting your car. Rubber gloves can also be added protection but not as necessary. Another golden rule is to never attempt to jump start a frozen battery. You can check this if the battery has removable vent caps (make sure to close them afterward) to see if the electrolyte solution inside is frozen. Again, do not jump start it for the battery can explode!

Also, do not jump start the car battery if you see cracks in the casing. This will indicate to get a new battery. Also, if you see the green or blue snowy particles forming around your car battery terminals, then you may also need a replacement battery.

Having jumper cables available in your vehicle will obviously increase your chances of getting your car jump started by a willing second motorist who may or may not own battery jumper cables. I remember having to borrow jumper cables from the security from my workplace when I was stranded in the parking lot and my supervisor was not too happy due to company regulations. The bottom line is that it is always good to own a pair of jumper cables and keep them in your trunk.

Moreover, there are even portable battery chargers that you can get at your local auto supply shop for usually under 0. Many of these come with a built-in air compressor to pump your tires and a light source for any night emergencies. With these 12 volt battery jump starters, you won't need a second car to jump start your car. Just follow the manual and do it yourself!

There will be more on this subject to come in my next few articles. I hope this information has helped you and until next time, happy safe driving!

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