To the poorly educated, a car battery may appear to be a mysterious box full of magical spells that can only be serviced by the car dealership's wizard, but this is nonsense. These little cubes are fairly simple devices that require only a few components to function.
Car batteries aren't all that different from cell phones or other electronic device batteries. Typically, the vehicle's charging system will keep the battery charged, but there may be times when it needs to be recharged outside of the vehicle.
Never fear, recharging a battery is no more difficult than plugging in a cell phone. Don't bother paying someone to do simple tasks; simply follow the instructions below and complete them at home.
Battery Security
Car batteries are boxes filled with acid and electricity, both of which can harm you, so proceed with caution before attempting to charge one. Overcharging or other charging issues could cause catastrophic battery damage, so we recommend removing the battery from the vehicle. Take precautions to avoid bodily harm when removing the battery to recharge it. Lift with your legs rather than your back. Furthermore, you should arm yourself with the following items:
Ideally, a long-sleeved shirt and pants.
Sunglasses for safety
Nitrile rubber gloves
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You'll Need Everything To Recharge Your Battery
Although every garage is unique, recharging a battery is simple. These are the fundamental tools you'll require.
Charger for automobile batteries
Optional socket set or crescent wrench.
Established your tools ahead of time and take your time. Purchasing a battery charger is much easier than calling a taxi cab to purchase an expensive version of the same item from a local parts store.
This is How to Charge a Car Battery.
If you follow this step-by-step guide, you should have a new battery in no time.
Remove the battery from the vehicle by opening the hood (or trunk) and following the steps.
Place the battery in a safe, dry place.
Plug in your battery charger and, if possible, tuck the cords out of the way.
Connect the leads of the battery charger to the battery. Remember, positive (+) comes first, followed by negative (-). (-).
Select the battery type and turn on the battery charger. Most vehicles will typically use the standard or STD setting.
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Choose a charging mode. Most battery chargers have charge and hold or quick charge functions. Walk away after selecting the desired mode.
A volt meter or a charging percentage meter is standard on most battery chargers. Charging is finished when the battery reaches 100 percent capacity. Unplug the battery charger after removing the charging leads.
Replace the battery in the car and close the hood.
It's always a good idea to run the car outside or drive it around for a while after recharging a battery to further establish the charge.
How long should I charge a car battery?
This is determined by the type of charger, the type of battery, and the battery's condition. A simple rule is to charge the battery slowly overnight and then reassess. If the battery isn't charging or holding a charge, test it to see if it needs to be replaced.