A parasitic draw is the use of power by an electrical component that consumes power even after the vehicle has been turned off and the component has been disconnected. In such a case, the vehicle’s electrical system will not function properly. Battery drain can occur long after the engine has been turned off. Sometimes this…
The car battery plays a vital role in its operation. Moreover, it is an important component of allowing cars to run properly. Therefore, it’s essential that we pay close attention to it. In order to take care of it properly, we need to understand how we can charge it. People often ask how they can…
Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are known as 18650 batteries. Its official name is a 18650 cell. There are two different types of 18650 batteries, each rated for 3.7v or 1800mAh to 3500mAh (milliampere-hours). In addition to their voltage range being from 2.5 and 4.2 volts, or 4.2 volts for charging, 18650s have 3.7 volts as a…
An Electronic Safe or Modern Safe, is a great way to store your valuables. Because of the excellent security they provide, many people and businessmen choose them. People are also able to keep their valuables within easy reach with these devices. The problem is that these devices rely on batteries to keep themselves safe, and…
An electronic multimeter measures voltage, current, resistance, and other electrical parameters from an electrical input. Multimeters are commonly used in automotive applications to test battery performance. A digital readout can be used to accurately report voltage information when properly used. When you conduct a multimeter battery test using the steps below, you can easily diagnose…
The manufacturers of today’s cars impose extremely strict specifications on their vehicles. The wrong battery size can cause a wide range of problems, just as it can with any other part or accessory. The manufacturer may not always recommend you replace your battery with the brand and size that they recommend, but you should always…
A Mercedes provides reliable service, but it is a machine with numerous parts, and it sometimes fails to function normally. A leading cause of frustration in the automotive industry is when your vehicle will not start even after changing the battery. Why your Mercedes won’t start: If your vehicle will not start, it could be…
An electric battery’s power and strength are determined by its cranking power. When it comes to starting up their cars, car owners always want their engines to start reliably. CCA, or Cold Cranking Amps, measures the ability of the battery to crank a vehicle. 600 CCA Battery Amp Hours: As a standard benchmark of a…
In batteries, amp-hours or amp-hours (Ah) are used to gauge reserve charge capacity. Amp hour is simply the current a battery can produce times the number of hours you can expect. In other words, the battery’s operating time is roughly calculated by calculating how long a full charge will last. One ampere of electric current…
Chargers are rated by the amperage they can supply. Using a charger with a high amp rating will charge your car’s battery faster than one with a low amp rating. However, a low-amp charger will ensure that your car battery stays fully charged for a prelonged period of time. Charge time for a 50 Amp…