Schumacher SC1308 100/30/6/2
Tech | Tool – Need A Jump
In the field, around the shop, need a jump? Give the Schumacher 100Amp Charger/Starter a try… tremendous help in a pinch, supports longterm life and care for your car, marine or small atv/SxS batteries.
Features
- 100 A engine start
- 30 A boost
- 6 <> 2 A charge/maintain for advanced diagnostic testing, engine starting and charging
- Powerful enough for starting SUVs, trucks and large batteries
- Battery and alternator tester ─ provides charge level and helps diagnose electrical problems
- Digital display, LED indicators and button controls ─ for ease and accuracy
- Microprocessor controlled ─ automatically adjusts the amperage rate to charge and maintain
- Multi-stage charging for added precision, safety and battery life
- Float mode monitoring ─ automatically maintains optimum battery charge
- Auto voltage detection ─ 6 or 12 volt
- Reverse hook-up protection ─ charger will not operate if clamps are reversed; LED will flash.
Solid Jumpstart Power
On that note, may I dar to say that this charger never fails. Every time the Jeep battery dies, the Schumacher Jumpstart box does the trick. Additionally, we rewired a section of the Jeep’s wiring system to run the car stereo, speakers, sub, amp, and new lights. As mentioned before, this charger provides a little extra kick when needed; the 100a engine start feature is a nice touch. For the price, on Amazon – $110.99, you cant beat it. Of course, pricing may vary. This charger has saved enough in batteries alone.
Next, the Schumacher keeps extra batteries in storage charged. The charger maintains and prepares batteries for their next job. At some point, we will use these batteries for some lowfi, lowtech home ‘metal working’, or in the case of running a quick fix on a trail-locked Jeep or 4-wheeler…
Using batteries in series will maximize your ability to get the job done in any trail condition. For our test case, we will be using metal working to weld some items around the house. This will allow us to scratch that old welding itch and learn how to fabricate metal at home. The main goal is to practice welding. Novice welding is suitable using a DC welding electrode to patch metal, fix broken metal items at home, or simulate a trail repair. Alternatively, you can also try a little welding at home. For more information, check out ‘BleepinJeep’. I will be posting a quick video on the concept titled “Welding with Jumper Cables and Car Batteries” via BleepinJeep.
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