JUMP STARTERS VS. JUMPER CABLES
One day when you are in a hurry to get ready to leave the house, your car refuses to cooperate in your attempts to start it again and again. Then you will want a practical tool to solve this problem quickly. But a new dilemma arises: should you choose a jump starter or a jumper cable as a solution to save the dead battery car?
This article will delve into the features, pros and cons of both tools and provide a guide to making an informed decision between them so that you can easily start your car whenever you want.
Due to the universality of portable features, this article focuses on comparing portable jump starters and jumper cables, excludes heavy-duty jump starters. First, let’s take a quick look at the comparison between them.
The biggest difference between the two is the method of starting, where the portable jump starter relies on its own power supply to inject juice into the dead battery of the car, while the jumper cable relies on an external energy source, connecting another vehicle with an insulated wire to transfer current to help start the dead battery of the car. This also affects the differences in design, operation and safety between the two. So let’s explore the usage patterns, pros and cons of portable jump starters and jumper cables and some helpful tips to choose them.
EXPLORING PORTABLE JUMP STARTERS
Jump starters, sometimes referred to as booster packs or jump boxes in cars, are available in a wide range of types and sizes. The portable jump starter is one of those compact, portable, self-contained starter devices. It stores enough power inside to quickly provide a powerful surge of electricity to start the car. However, it's important to pay attention to the compatibility of the portable jump starter with your car. Choose the right type of jump starter for your vehicle, as some vehicles require a more powerful jump starter to start. Moreover, its intelligent safety function design ensures worry-free and easy usage.
How To Use Portable Jump Starters?
The using of portable jump starters are simple, just follow the instructions. Generally, confirm that all the equipment in the car is turned off, then remove the silicone plug at the power connection of the jump starter, and insert the connector of the cable into the hole position. Then connect the red clamp to the positive pole (+) and the black clamp to the negative pole (-) of the car battery. Once the connections are secure, click the "Start" button to start the car. After the startup succeeds, remove the cable connection.