Dead battery in winter: causes and solutions
Dead battery in winter? Cold cuts your starting power while the engine asks for more. Read the causes, how to prevent it, and which CCA you need.
In What Order Do You Connect the Clamps?
In what order do you connect the clamps? With a jumpstarter: red on positive, black on negative, wait for 12V Ready, then start. Disconnect in reverse.
Jumpstarter for an Electric Car: Which One Do You Need?
Need a jumpstarter for an electric car? You start the small 12V battery, not the drive battery. 480 to 620 CCA is enough. Here's how to do it safely.
Safe jump starting: preventing sparks, hydrogen gas, and short circuits
Safe jump starting starts with spark-free work and protected clamps. This is how you prevent short circuits and start your car safely in 3 steps.
Jump starter for a motorcycle: which one do you need?
Jump starter for your motorcycle? Even 480 CCA is plenty for any motorcycle battery. Here is how to choose a compact model, with or without a compressor.
Jump starter for a van: which CCA do you need?
Jump starter for a van? Most diesel vans need at least 960 CCA. Here is how to pick the right model with enough margin.