Schumacher Battery Charger: Unboxing and Charging a Dead Battery

TLDRIn this video, we unbox and use the Schumacher battery charger to charge a dead battery. The charger is a 15 amp unit, purchased from Walmart. The video shows the step-by-step process of connecting the charger to the battery and monitoring the charging progress.

Key insights

🔋The Schumacher battery charger is a convenient and easy-to-use device for charging dead batteries.

🔌The charger comes with a self-contained unit, including an AC power cord and cables for connecting to the battery.

📚The owner's manual provides detailed instructions on how to use the charger safely and effectively.

Charging times may vary depending on the battery type and the charging rate selected.

🚗The charger successfully charged the dead battery and the car started without any issues.

Q&A

How much does the Schumacher battery charger cost?

The Schumacher battery charger is priced at $79.97 in Canadian dollars.

Is there a cheaper version of the Schumacher battery charger?

Yes, there is a cheaper version priced around $50, but it has a lower charging capacity of 10 amps.

What is the voltage reading of a properly charged battery?

A properly charged battery should read around 12 volts.

How long does it take to charge a dead battery with the Schumacher charger?

According to the manual, it can take anywhere from 1.5 to 4 hours depending on the battery type and the charging rate selected.

What are the different charging rates available on the Schumacher charger?

The charger offers a high rate of 15 amps and a low rate of 3 amps for different battery types.

Timestamped Summary

00:07In this video, we unbox and use the Schumacher battery charger.

02:23The charger comes as a self-contained unit with an attached AC power cord and cables.

04:34The voltage reading of the dead battery is 6.8 volts, indicating it needs to be charged.

08:02After approximately an hour, the battery charge level reaches 47 percent.

08:52The charging rate is increased to 15 amps for faster charging.

09:59The charger stalls at 80 percent charge, requiring a reset.

10:50The battery is fully charged and reads 13.5 volts.

11:24The charged battery successfully starts a car that previously had a smaller battery.