These jumper cables are designed to connect the positive and negative terminals of car batteries to provide additional power to the starter in vehicles with a dead battery or oil that has thickened due to frost. One of the most common problems any driver can face is a suddenly dead battery. To jump-start a car from a charger or from another car's battery, special jumper cables are required. Their purpose is to connect the positive and negative terminals of the dead battery to the power source that will start the car. Jumper cables are color-coded red and black to avoid errors. Frost-resistant insulation allows the car engine to start at low temperatures. Cables with silicone insulation remain flexible at sub-zero temperatures. Insulated clamps ensure safety. The cable length is 2.3 meters, allowing you to reach the car battery even in hard-to-reach places. Car jumper cables are supplied in a convenient storage and transport bag. These jumper cables are reliable and resistant to a variety of operating conditions. Their dense winding maintains its properties even at the lowest temperatures. The copper wire can withstand currents up to 200A-300A-400A-500A-600A-800A-1000A-1200A. Copper alligator clips with rubberized handles ensure reliable contact with the battery terminals. The 2.3-meter length allows you to charge the battery even if you can't drive close to the car. Suitable for both trucks and cars.
One of the typical problems for car owners is a suddenly dead battery. However, any smartphone owner is also familiar with this: the battery is dead—time to find a charger and a cable. So, what cables should a driver look for?
The classic way to revive a dead battery is by jump-starting, which involves connecting an additional battery (usually from another vehicle). We have detailed step-by-step instructions for this procedure. However, high-quality jumper cables are essential for jump-starting. Let's figure out how to choose them.
How to Properly Use Jumper Cables. Step-by-Step Instructions
During the winter months, even people leading a healthy lifestyle can ask for a jump start. For drivers, this term is closely associated with starting a car from an auxiliary power source: an additional battery, a jump starter, or another vehicle. Learn how to jump-start a car correctly and safely, in our step-by-step instructions.
When does jumping a car make sense?
Jump-starting is only recommended if the car is in good working order: there's fuel in the tank and it's not frozen, the spark plugs aren't flooded with gasoline (and glow plugs on a diesel engine are working properly), and there are no problems with the on-board electrical system, including the security system. In short, this applies when the car would start on its own, but the battery has died for some reason: from leaving the lights on or simply from age or cold weather.
If the battery is dead after long and unsuccessful attempts, jump-starting won't help, don't even try—the problem is clearly elsewhere. Learn more about the factors for successful winter engine starting:
Fun Starts. Starting an Engine in Winter
What You Need to Jump-Start a Battery
First of all, you'll need jumper cables, also known as jumper cables with alligator clips, to jump-start your car. The higher the battery's capacity, the larger the jumper cables needed (thicker, in layman's terms—although the thick insulation on cheap Chinese jumper cables can be deceiving). Read about choosing jumper cables in a separate article. By the way, if you're asking someone to jump-start your car, it's good practice to use your own cables.
You'll also need a "donor"—an additional power source from which to jump-start your car. If you have a spare battery in your garage or on the balcony, you can place it on the ground next to your car, connect the jumper cables to the battery under the hood, and start the engine. More often, however, the "donor" is the battery of another car. Here are a couple of important rules:
- Jump-start your car with a battery of a similar or larger size.
- Battery capacity is directly related to the engine displacement and type: larger engines and diesels typically use larger batteries. If you have a vehicle like this, look for a suitable "donor": trying to jump-start a diesel Land Cruiser from a Corolla is doomed to failure, and the "donor" will then need help themselves.
- However, the ban on jumping-starting a diesel car from a gasoline car is a common myth. There are no restrictions as such; it's all about battery size. If you have a powerful gasoline car with a substantial battery, you can successfully jump-start a diesel passenger car. However, trying to jump-start a diesel SUV with two dead batteries is not worth it.
- Jump-start a diesel car from a vehicle with identical on-board voltage.
- Most vehicles use 12 volts in their on-board electrical system, but there are exceptions: 24-volt trucks and some older SUVs, 6-volt mopeds and motorcycles. Make sure this isn't the case for you.
- Jump-start a car with a warm engine
- A warm battery is more willing to give and receive current, and a warm engine will start easier, as the "donor" battery will lose some charge during the jump-start process.
Additional features
- Comes in a convenient bag for storage and transportation
- Made of durable materials
- Quick connection
- Promo code for customers who review
- Our cables connect
- Frost-resistant insulation
- Cable length: 2.3 meters
