Q&A
About Battery (accu) Charger & Maintenance
Why do I need the Battery Charger
Battery Charger is needed to maintain battery at its highest performance level and can extend the battery life whether the vehicle is being frequently use or rare.
What is the Value Differentiator of Schumacher Battery Charger compare to other brand ?
- Microprocessor technology with 8 multi-stage processes including Floating stages. Floating will be OFF status for a few hours to avoid dry battery cells. And then enter Maintenance mode which in this period if the battery / battery drops then the charger will analyze it again.
- Equipped with Hook which is integrated with the charger body and can be folded.
- Can work at those battery as low as 0,4 Volt (really drained battery)
- Variety of Product with it's detail explanation of Specification related to reference to decide which battery charger is suitable to my needs.
- There are quite a lot of product variants for the consumer segment, showrooms, workshops, industry and this includes heavy equipment needs.
- 1 (one) year warranty from Authorized Distributor. Damaged according to the terms of the warranty, the unit will be replaced
- Schumacher Electric (a brand from USA) made its debut in 1947 (more than 70 years) in this industry.
My car is often used, why do I have to use a battery charger again? There is already an alternator from the car whose function is to charge the battery when the car is running.
Yes, right. In the car there is an alternator whose function is to maintain the battery / battery conventionally when the car is on / running, but the function of the alternator will never make the battery capacity full because a running car requires electricity (ECU, lights, audio, not to mention the use of AC and other accessories that have the potential to drain the battery). Therefore, the application of a good and correct battery charger when the car is in the garage will help the car battery stay prime and extend the life of the battery.
Many cheap battery chargers, are they the same?
Yes, that's right, there are many cheap battery/battery chargers on the market. However, it is necessary to study further whether the battery charger works with a multi-stage microprocessor process or not. Cheap battery chargers have the potential to issue stable and maximum voltages and currents (not smart) – known as types charger trickle, this situation will eventually make the battery hot and make the elements / battery cells dry quickly and potentially shorten the life of the battery. Battery charger / battery that uses the latest Microprocessor technology is equipped with features Floating
Which battery charger / battery is the right one?
The right battery/battery charger is a charger that works with a microprocessor and has been tested for decades or even decades. The right battery charger in question is working smart. When connected to the battery, it is analyzed first, the voltage and current are adjusted to the condition of the battery and have a restoration process (on the market, there are automatic restorations but some are manual) and the battery charger is in maintenance mode when it is full. . During maintenance mode, the battery charger will enter floating (periodically the battery will be analyzed and will be charged again when needed). That is, the battery charger for this category can only be applied and then leave it even if it is applied for days or weeks and so on. This type of smart charger is called Floating Battery Charger
How long does it take to charge the battery/battery and how many amperes should I choose for my vehicle?
The simple formula is The amperage of the battery divided by the amperage of the charger = xx hours. xx hours this will be shorter because the battery that has not been soaked still has remaining capacity (unless the battery must undergo a restoration process, then the time formula will be ignored). OR please visit the page All Product and there are detailed instructions regarding this in individual Schumacher Electric products.
How many amperes is the battery/battery charger for motorcycles and cars for effective application?
For Motorcycle can use 1A or for car can use start from above 3A according to the amperage of the vehicle battery (how fast is the time to be able to Full Charge) OR please visit the page All Product and there are detailed instructions regarding this on each Schumacher Electric product
Types of batteries/batteries on the market, can I use this smart category battery charger/battery type?
The types of batteries/batteries on the market are wet batteries, dry/MF batteries, AGM batteries, Gel batteries, and Lithium (LiFEPO4) batteries. All types of batteries can be charged with this charger except for the type of Lithium battery (it must be stated in the charger specifications that it can be used for lithium batteries).
Why should I buy a battery/battery charger from Schumacher Electric?
Schumacher Electric is a brand from USA and has experience in this product segment since 1947 (more than 70 years). And Schumacher Electric has been present in Indonesia by appointing PT. Geolektrik Sukses Makmur as its official distributor that provides after sales (warranty).
About Jump Starter
Why do I need a Portable Battery Jumper?
We need this product especially for those who drive with high mobility and especially for female drivers. Serves as a back up when maybe the car can't be started because the battery suddenly drains when we are in the middle of the road. Even so, when it is not used as a jump starter, this product can be used daily as a power bank for charging smartphones.
What is CCA and what is Peak Ampere and what does it have to do with the term battery amperage that we can use when buying a battery?
CCA (Cold Crank Ampere) is the amperage that is produced from the battery to be able to start the engine. On the new battery there is already showing CCA and stamped on the battery body. The CCA for diesel vehicles is usually larger than for gasoline vehicles. And Peak Amper is the ampere unit which is usually used in Jump starter and this is the maximum amperage that can be issued by the jump starter. CCA = Peak Amper. Then what is the relationship with the battery amperage that we usually call when we buy a battery? (Not related to). The amperage in the battery, which we usually call when buying a battery, is the ampere unit of the battery for consistent use of output for the vehicle's electrical needs and not amperes to start the engine.
In choosing this portable battery jumper, what should you pay attention to?
What must be considered is the Peak Ampere of this jump starter so that it is adjusted to the needs of the vehicle's CCA. In other words, choose a Peak amperage jump starter that is higher than the vehicle's CCA. For batteries that do not have the CCA on the body of the battery, then you can look at the website of the battery / battery in question.
I tried browsing, there is a jump starter which is compact in size but the specs can start a diesel car. Is it really possible?
Maybe you can. Passenger diesel car category, the average working at least at CCA 490A. MUST be validated with a DEMO video as proof.
What is the difference between a portable jump starter and a smartphone power bank?
The portable jump starter is designed with the main function as a vehicle battery jumper and the second function as a smartphone power bank. Smartphone power bank, cannot act as a vehicle car battery jumper.
Why should I buy the Jumper Portable battery from Schumacher Electric?
Schumacher Electric is a brand from USA and has experience in this product segment since 1947 (more than 70 years). And Schumacher Electric has been present in Indonesia by appointing PT. Geolektrik Sukses Makmur as its official distributor that provides after sales (warranty).
Warranty (Terms & Condition)
- Only valid for unit purchases with a warranty card from PT. Geoelectric Sukses Makmur (PT. GSM) which contains complete: S/N, month & year of purchase.
- The warranty is only valid for 1 (one) year from the month and year of purchase.
- The warranty only applies to the Device Unit and does not apply to the AC-DC cable/ connector/ accessories/ case.
- The warranty only applies if the unit does not function properly due to factory defects.
- The warranty does not apply to misuse/ water entry/ broken casing or broken display/ body casing defect or physical defects.
- The warranty does not apply if the unit has been dismantled/ repaired other than by PT. GSM.
- For units that meet the above warranty conditions, a replacement unit will be prepared (except for a blown fuse).
- The warranty claim process does not include shipping costs to and from the destination.
Note: Warranty claims can be contacted (only WA) to the number +62-811-190-8895 for Fast Response
