Best Way To Charge A Dead Car Battery - how to hook up in this video

[@WayneEarls]

At 2:41 you say "once you have it plugged in" but at the end of the video you actually plug it in last, after hooking the clamps, which is correct. But some people may be confused as to when to plug the charger in/ before hooking or after...... otherwise good work.

[@handymanPF]

Thank you for starters and that is a very good point. I am a safety nut, I prefer to hook the clamps to the battery first and double or triple check the connection then plug the charger in to the outlet.

[@diana3599]

@@handymanPF ok, thanks for clarifying

[@ladybugjess272]

This was very helpful! If I ever have car problems and my husband isn't home, then my father-in-law has always been down the road to help me out. But this morning I was all alone and needed to get my son to the bus stop. I had a charger but no idea how to hook it up! I know I've seen people jump off cars a hundred times but never paid any attention! Knew it couldn't be too difficult but didn't want to make a fatal mistake. This video was a lifesaver! Thanks bunches for the info!

[@handymanPF]

I'm glad it helped. I greatly appreciate the feedback. This is the main reason I make these videos, is to help out while someone is in a jam. Thanks again. Please like, share, and subscribe.

[@skeeterburke]

​@@handymanPFit helped me out too

[@Hoojo]

Liked because your video was helpful and educational. Thanks man!

[@handymanPF]

Great. Thank you very much for liking and commenting. I greatly appreciate it. It’s good to know that I have helped someone. 👍

[@AgustinaQuinteroFelix]

Hi there. If my truck wont turn on as i conected to to the bactery charger could i live them there for a few minutes

[@markmicco1005]

I've watched videos that are 50/50 about not hooking up the cord to the negative part of the battery, but instead hook it to anything metal a fair distance from the battery it's self. Which one is the correct way to do it or does it not make a difference either way?

[@handymanPF]

Does not make a difference if the battery is still hooked up the the car. Just make sure you have a good ground. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe

[@markmicco1005]

@@handymanPF Consider it done. Thanks for the quick response bro, it was very appreciated. Great channel and glad I found it...

[@rostislavbejenar2183]

I hear a typical car battery has the capacity of 45ah. If you are charging at 2ah then 3 hours will only charge up (2ahX3)=6ah.... that’s 6/45 amp hours. You would have to leave the charger if for 22+ hours at 2 amps to charge that battery

[@lexbeltran1354]

Is it ok to put the negative clamp on the chassis or engine block?

[@handymanPF]

Yes. Just make sure it’s not in the way of any moving parts and that the contact area is clean and not painted. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe and also please hit the notification tab to keep up to date on future videos and it also helps support this channel

[@thinkAutistically]

Why are there so many people complaining? Good video short and informative. Thanks!

[@handymanPF]

I’m glad you found it helpful. I appreciate the positive comment. Thanks for watching and commenting. I greatly appreciate it. Please like share and subscribe.

[@marywhore1]

You didnt say how to read the meter on the left :(

[@karlament6939]

and he plugs it in and don't explain about the meter ?? or when to unplug it at full charge lol

[@MultiJamesman]

Safety recommendations/directions for this typically call for attaching a minimum 24" AWG #6 cable to the negative so that you are farther away from the battery if it explodes.

[@Rainbowdancer2012]

Thank you, thank you, perfect speed for me. I am just learning these things and needed that calm instruction.

[@handymanPF]

Great 👍 I am glad you found it useful. Thanks for commenting. Please like share and subscribe

[@leedek66]

I have an older type charger with an analog meter. If I understand correctly, when a dead battery is first hooked up to the charger the meter will deflect fairly high on the scale. The battery will charge over a few hours and the meter will deflect less and less. After 8-10 hours it may not get to zero but it will be charged enough to run the car or other device where it's used. Meter deflection is seldom talked about in the videos I reviewed this morning. Hope this helped someone.

[@shootzfar]

It helped me, I seen the meter was very high when i hooked up the charger and than I thought that meant it was shot. Thanks for the info. Just gonna trickle charge over night.

[@1Corinthians2.2]

With this kind of charger (one that goes down to 0), is there a danger of not taking it off as soon as it's charged and doing damage to the battery?

[@squirrelcovers6340]

@@shootzfar and THEN*

[@jc96ch96]

I don't understand why people give the video a thumbs down, just cause it was not what you were looking for? The video was exactly about what the title said....

[@handymanPF]

I have no idea why they do it. I m just trying to help people, but you cant please everyone. I appreciate your comment very much, thanks for pointing that out and also thanks for watching. Take care.

[@danmartin6096]

You left out an important safety precaution. This is a conventional battery. There are two rectangular plastic covers (danger/poison) on the top of the battery that cover the battery cells. Before charging, these covers should be pried up so that any gases that may build up during the charging process can vent out of the holes.

[@handymanPF]

+Dan Martin I don't ever pull them off. I have charged numerous batteries and never had a problem. Thank you expressing your concern, I greatly appreciated it.

[@RickyLaFerrara]

If it’s in my vehicle still can I just plug into red and black terminals ? I was using my black yesterday for ground and wasn’t getting any luck even after a couple Hours of charging. Then again it also is -35 here outside but I just need my car on lol.

[@handymanPF]

I personally like to unhook the terminals and charge the battery while it’s still in the car. If the battery has a dead cell , you might get it up to full voltage but not have enough cold cranking amps. -35 is pretty low and is definitely hard on batteries. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe.

[@jerryferguson5]

I believe I missed it in the video but how long should you let it charge? Great video by the way. Slow and clear voice so everyone can understand easily.

[@Cdray24]

it can take approximately 24 hours to fully charge a dead battery, THe most I had to charge a battery was some time into the second day. so no more than 48 hours. This type of charger automatically stops charging and goes to maintenance, which maintains the charge it just charged. This is great for vehicles you don't use that often. Saving your alternator or highs cost on replacing alternators if you use your alternator to charge your dead battery after you get a jump start. THis is not recommended but in an emergency can be done to get you from one place to either home or to the shop or store to buy a new battery. Make sure they check your new battery so you don't have the so you don't have the same problem within a couple of days. Turn off all lights and heat/or air conditioner and radios etc. while charging your battery as you drive around on the highway for at least 30 minutes. GO to a place where it is safe and where you can re-jump or recharge your battery if it doesn't restart. THen turn off your vehicle and turn it back on and see if it will start. If not then something else is wrong. Yes, you can drive the vehicle but you need to solve the reason why your battery keeps dying. something is draining it. or the ignition is not working or it needs a new starter or there is a clog in the fuel system. Have a mechanic check this for you. Plus check the alternator to make sure it is still at full functioning. You don't want to charge your battery using your alternator more than two times in a short period of time. It is cheaper to buy a battery charger and trickle charge it and leave that plugged in when you are not driving your vehicle. You can buy one for less than $30 at any auto part store or online.

[@armandadeveigamonteiro8457]

Quick question so my alternator was bad and I jumped my car for 3 days in a row to get to work well now my car won't jump but my lights and radio still come on and it tries to crank could I take it to autozone and let it charge would that work usually?

[@handymanPF]

+Armanda Wilson do the lights go dim when you try to start it? Does the engine turn or does it make a clicking noise?

[@armandadeveigamonteiro8457]

Yes my lights dim but my engine will try to turn over after first but after the second or third time trying to start it it just clicks

[@handymanPF]

+Armanda Wilson it might have a dead cell. Fully charge the battery and load test it or have an auto parts store do it. I made a video o how to load test a battery. Feel free to look it up on my channel in my video section. I hope this helps.

[@madelinefredrickson5159]

You talk way too much in the beginning. I skipped to the middle where you actually tell us how to charge the battery. Other than that this is helpful.

[@mondapjetri]

can you leave the battery in the car without unhooking the terminals and then put the trickle charger on it for when I go on vacation for a week? thanks

[@ESport211]

So you would set you clock watch to six hours at 12 volts, 2 amps?

[@handymanPF]

Here is a better charger that’s fully automatic amzn.to/3vld2v1

[@Liefpj]

So how long do I charge for?

[@oscar.v5859]

Did you find out 😂

[@Geoff31858]

I don't know why "Abdul" and others are here criticizing your video. It was FAR MORE helpful to me than the stupid Chinese "instructions" manual that came with the charger I bought. I'm not trying to knock the Chinese, but instruction manuals come with so many unnecessary warnings (aimed at legally covering the a$$ of the manufacture) that it's like wading through a sticker bush to try and find out the best way to simply use the product. Therefore, thanks for your video!

[@deemcgrantham9976]

because they cant make a better video and they have nothing better to do but criticize people and their mother didn't slap them, if you have nothing nice to say --shut up and get a life!

[@Quadraticus314]

you are wrong Geoff: the disclaimer is for charging the battery under 15 V, which is a tad higher then the 14.2-14.4 that is considered acceptable; so hydrogen will be generated which is explosive; fast charging, yeah. I have a similar unit which is not mentioning the voltage (otherwise I would not have made the purchase) but snake oil like "intelligent charging", " microcontroller charger".... measure the voltage for charging one uncharged battery then measure the voltage of end of charging process (once the battery is charged): if the voltage does not change it is not intelligent it is no microcontrolled charging. Cheers,

[@handymanPF]

I thank you guys for the positive comments. There is always going to be someone that disagrees or have something bad to say. So be it. I am glad this video did help you guys out. Thanks for watching.

[@ABioluminescentRavebat]

Dee Mcgrantham haha u mad?

[@jaykay1053]

How long should it take to charge up? Thanks for making the video for us.

[@handymanPF]

It’s all depends on the state of the charge of the battery and what amperage you are charging it. At a slow charge ( about 2 amps ) should take about 6 hours to get good results. On average. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe and hit the notification tab

[@corypaul2203]

3-6hrs

[@annhenry1226]

wow the only info I am looking for and video ends. what does the charger needle say when the battery is charged up ?

[@Cdray24]

turns green and "says" or reads100 percent fully charged.

[@TheDanAge]

Why does the manual for my charger say I need to put a 60cm insulated wire between the terminal and neg clamp?

[@jd6473]

I just got a charger today...a Schumacher one...and it says the same thing. It has me so confused as the charger does not come with any extra wire and there are no hookups for such a thing

[@Tereaksims2098]

Witch one has the white line down the side of the cord postive or negative

[@handymanPF]

tereak sims Thanks for watching. Red is Positive and Black is Negative.

[@julianmot]

my name LMAO! you made my morning!

[@utubesucks73]

I'm about the same speed as this guy after smoking 10 g of shatter in one hour

[@blackmobileops1537]

iSMELL Cameltoes lmao

[@ericchristian6710]

He's def high lol

[@ninerjp]

😂😂😂

[@freedomring4813]

Exactly

[@mariolooney70]

😂😂😂😂

[@davek7348]

How important is it to connect a insulated jumper cable to the negative? Is that to prevent the battery from exploding?

[@tunasub9696]

Idk? i dont think it will connect the circuit if you dint have it grounded so if its on the heats or energy gotta go somewhere probably fry ur shit before anything blows up ide think

[@whenshthitsthefanworkshop9126]

Can you hook the charger up right to the battery installed in the car? Similar to a boost ? Or do you have to disconnect the battery for this type of charger?

[@handymanPF]

I personally leave the battery in the vehicle if I can and unhook the terminal from the vehicle and then hook it up to the charger. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe

[@whenshthitsthefanworkshop9126]

@@handymanPF so just disconnect the battery leave it where it is and hook up the charger disconnect it when charged and reconnect the battery and I should be good to go ? Thanks for the reply

[@janehop]

good instructions, easy to understand, thanks

[@StatsReset]

Does power need to be off when attaching clamps?

[@handymanPF]

I have it unplugged when connecting the clamps. Refer to the owners manual from the manufacture. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe and also please hit the notification tab

[@StatsReset]

@@handymanPF easy, cheers for the quick reply!

[@frankmontez6853]

So with a small 1.5 amp charger it'll take about 4-6 hours for a small car battery of 565 CCA ? I hope so since I'm doing it overnight .

[@handymanPF]

If your battery is good and all cells are in working order then yes , it should be a full efficient charge overnight. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe.

[@handymanPF]

If the battery is in the car unhook the ground first in American automobiles. Reason being if you are using a wrench to unhook the positive first you could hit a piece of metal and cause a short between the car frame and positive cable in which could lead to serious damage and personal injury. If you unhook the ground first when removing the battery than there will be no short and you can remove safely. Then you can remove the positive cable. And you install in reverse. Positive first then ground. Batteries can explode and do produce a hydrogen gas when charging, so it is best practice to charge outside in a safe secluded open area. As for this charger some say hook the black up first and some say hook the red up first. I always say this is how I do things and i made this video for informational purposes and you should always follow whatever the manufacturer instructions say. I hope you found this video helpful, please feel free to check out my other videos and my website WWW.HANDYMANPF.COM Please hit like, comment, subscribe and share. Take care. If you need an automatic charger, check this one out amzn.to/2apH3Vy .

[@aaliyahs.adventures.]

Great video, thanks man.

[@Damie236]

Your video was very helpful, thanks man!

[@handymanPF]

Thank you for the comment and glad it helped.

[@1Corinthians2.2]

Do I need to drive the car right away -- after it says the battery is at 100 percent charge? Or just start it up and see that it fully turns over? Should I idle it a while? Or once it's at full charge, do I just expect it will drive if I wait until the next day? (I am charging my battery as I type this). It was a drain because I left the lights on. I am using the slow charge, so it will be a deeper charge. It actually turned over this morning, so I know the battery is okay (not needing replaced), because the person helping me said once I turn off what drained it, it might start up. Anyway, I'm just wondering, do I also need to drive it right away once it says it's fully charged?

[@handymanPF]

It doesn’t hurt to drive it right away but no you do not need to drive it right away. A slow charge is the best charge. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe. Also please hit the notification tab 🔔

[@VAHOSS]

For batteries that sit a lot, its good to give them an occasional hot charge. Pull the caps and let it simmer. I work on a lot of arrow boards and other equipment with multiple batteries. 12 hour slow charge, and 12 hour hot charge. Trust me, your batteries will thank you for it

[@romanithompson8310]

How do you turn everything off? What is left on that drains battery

[@handymanPF]

The computer on your vehicle is always running but it’s running on very low amperage. It should be less then 50 milliamperes, anything more then that is a parasitic draw. To locate a parasitic draw is a whole new conversation. For your second question, how to turn everything off. Just unhook your negative cable on your battery. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe

[@1tallncoolguy]

How long does a recharge lasts for? I mean, a month, 3 months, six months, a year, two years?

[@stgeorge6947]

Mario Torres your cars alternator will charge the battery. Just don't let it go dead again

[@stgeorge6947]

You can just bump start the car it will recharge while you drive. If it keeps dieing your alternator is gone

[@missingremote4388]

About every six months. So long as your unused, or extra battery doesn't freeze outside; due to Sub-Zero weather.

[@SP330Y]

How many amps or mA does the low trickle charge give out?

[@slingerland58]

Thanks for the upload. I don't know every 6 volt battery, but MG's and Volkwagen Beetles from the 70s and earlier definitely do use 6 volt batteries, unless they have been later modified.

[@handymanPF]

Thanks for the positive comment bud. Take care and Thanks for watching.

[@pamelasandoval678]

My battery is a side post battery and does not have the big things sticking out of the top to connect cables to. Where do I connect the cables? Also do I disconnect the cables from the car to the battery before putting on battery charger?

[@handymanPF]

Not a problem. for starters, yes the battery should be disconnected from the car. also for the side post issue you can purchase these side post lugs amzn.to/28JivFB . I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share and subscribe.

[@pamelasandoval678]

What i ended up doing and i hope it works but i kept the battery terminal connected to the battery and disconnected the small bolt that rumns by the fuse box so i had somethibg to connect my cable to and it is still technically disconnected from vehicle (i think) then i put the negative cable to a metal piece by engine...i hope it works

[@pacificbuildingcare]

Heavy metal dude, thanks for the great video. I prefer Diehard battery chargers from Sears

[@handymanPF]

No problem. Those chargers from sears are great too. Thanks for watching and commenting . Please like share and subscribe and hit the notification tab

[@lawrencequan6857]

Yes

[@CJ_IceCissalc]

Nice video! Plus the entry and ending guitar SE got my attention. But there's one thing that I'd like to ask, all around I see the people connecting the red (positive) first then connecting the black (negative) last. But in the manual of the powerplus pow5633, it says to connect the black (negative) first, and then connect the red (positive). My question is, is there really an specific order? Or no?

[@handymanPF]

I always say do the manual tells you. When I was in automotive school years ago my teacher told me to do the Neg. Cable last to hook up and first to remove, and ever since then it stuck with me and thats how I do it. But if your manual says to do that, do what the manual says. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.

[@CJ_IceCissalc]

Thank you for the very quick reply. Doing it the way the manual sugests really works. Thanks again, keep up the good work with your videos.

[@johnkapel2128]

I basically had the same problem with my battery. Last month when I was on my way to the store, my car died so I got my multimeter out and I checked the voltage on the battery and it was 9.7378 Volts so I thought “what the heck is going on with this battery”, the next thing I knew I seen some smoke coming from the tips of the battery terminals. I was suspicious on what was going on and I couldn't believe it because this battery was only barely 16 years old which I consider fairly new in today's society, so basically what I want to do is try to clean up the battery with some soap and salt solution and then I might put it on the charger for two or three minutes at a high current rate just to see if it will hold a charge. I'm not sure if that's going to help the battery or not but one thing's for certain before I go out and buy a new battery, I'm definitely going to try these two methods that I suggested. Now on the other hand I could swap the battery out with one from my 1962 Chevy Tahoe but I'm not sure that my old lady would let me do that, so basically what I need to do is first, I'm going to check all the air in the tires before I monkey around with the battery. Then I'm probably going to run a few errands around town down and the next thing I want to do is get some paint and paint the battery terminals because I don't think they look very good without the neon yellow color look on them. If all goes well, I am planning to do a few other things to the terminals. Next after that chore, is get some of that distilled water and pour on the outside of the battery to try to clean up a lot of the dirt and dust its accumulated over all these years. If I have time what I'll do after that it's try to clean both sides of the mirrors on my 1965 Ford Bronco because I've noticed while I was driving that it's hard to see what kind of traffic is coming up behind me. I was having a problem with the battery when I put the headlights on low beam and then when I tried to switch the high-beam I noticed that the voltage excursions were jumping around so I went out and I bought another set of test leads to use on my digital multimeter and there was no difference at all, so I think I may borrow my friend Tony Jones's multimeter just to check those voltage excursions to see if that is normal. Nobody really explained to me how to test a DC voltage excursions when the battery is not in its prime. I am all on my own doing this. A lot of people have contacting me and they said that they've had that problem once or twice and maybe even three times in their lifetime with their batteries but they did something totally different. What they did was loosen the terminals first then they carefully remove the battery and hoisted it out to get rid of all the debris and dirt that's accumulated after all these years then they put it on a slow charge which I believe they told me was 32 milliamps for 6 days, 3 hours and 54 seconds. Next they took the battery caps off and added some distilled water, which they claimed that they bought it at their local Walmart store. I think, if I can remember correctly, they said it was .99 cents plus the sales tax. Can you believe that just 99cents? That's a real good price for one full gallon of distilled water. Speaking of water, yesterday I helped my neighbor that lives to the right side of my house, fill their swimming pool for the new season. It literally took 7 hours to fill. I am not sure how many gallons it is. I have met people in my lifetime that had no idea that there were 4 quarts of water in a gallon jug. They just assumed it was a gallon only. I am not really good at math but I do have a calculator on my cell phone. Speaking of math, it takes me back to grade 11 in high school when my teacher, Mr. Lowry gave us a sneak quiz on algebra. I failed it because I didn't understand what that was all about. I spent most of my high school time stoned and kind of out of it. Some of my classmates were very good at math, and it even showed when they got their report cards. I may have gotten of the path of whatever we were initially talking about. I think it had something to do with blue cheese. No, I remember now, it was car batteries. I never could figure out why they put car batteries in the front of the vehicle and not inside the vehicle. It would be so much easier to work on them, especially in the rain, if they were inside the vehicle. Doesn't that make more sense to you too? Well anyhow, batteries are pretty heavy for their size and some people can't lift them very good. I had a fried, Tony Smith who had asthma and once he tried to lift out his car battery, and sneezed, and the battery fell out of his hands and landed on his right baby toe. It broke the small bones in that toe of his. I called his mothers step daughter Ann but she was not home. So I then called his brothers uncle Fred and told him about what just happened to Tony's toe. He seamed like he was drunk and started laughing at me and said “I don't care about that Bast#rds toe”. I got mad and hung up on him immediately. From that day on, I never spoke to Tony's brother's uncle Fred. I never really liked him in the first place because when Tony and I were 13 years old, we were at a softball game and Fred walked over to us and farted right in our faces. That was not very nice of that old pervert. I heard some stories about him when he was about 20 years old that would make you cringe if you heard them, but I can't get into that right now because I have to finish up my posting here on you tube. I hope I have given you folks some good advice on having some of your problems solved in a timely manner. I like to help out when I can if it is at all possible. I am out for 3 more hours so I want to go now and get a hot dog and a bottle of grape soda. I need to look around for a ride so I can get back to my padded room at the Sinclair Insane Asylum. I hope Dr. Dilbert will not be mad at me for sneaking out....

[@1tallncoolguy]

Does anyone know how many times can you recharge a car battery with one of these chargers before you have to absolutely change the battery?

[@theboss93xo]

I have read somewhere that you can do it 2 to 3 times.

[@1960tpk]

whats the electrical tape on charger for?

[@handymanPF]

+Tim K I was working on something and put it on there and forgot to take it off. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

[@WALKUREX]

12 VOLT 2 AMPS for trickle charging. Saved your 4 mins!!

[@braidynchapman5103]

Not really lol

[@argroup225]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@handymanPF]

AR Group Thank you. Its my pleasure.

[@mamichae100]

ok brother my mistake. Thanks for the great video

[@mAsteRX135]

How much hours I must wait for the battery charged?

[@CBrichardson]

he said 3-6 hours is sufficient, Replay and listen

[@rowebil00]

Video starts at 1:36

[@CashApp-HelpMeStayAlive]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@amandagarcia6320]

Dude, good information, but you are rambling! GO FASTER!!! We don't need to hear all the drag!

[@dragonfruitboss3508]

I'd say three and a half minutes is pretty quick with an intro/outro

[@AgustinusLaw]

too much rambling.

[@uwuloluwu]

Amanda Garcia longer video for.more money

[@stgeorge6947]

Amanda Garcia 2x bro. Works a treat for southerners lol

[@lostintime8651]

SPEED IT UP UNDER SETTINGS

[@lindabowen9228]

Red or Black on + side of battery to charge ?

[@handymanPF]

Red.

[@quartznation9499]

Will this work if car in storage for 2. Months?

[@handymanPF]

If the battery has some life yes. But if you want to sustain battery life and voltage, you will want to use a battery tender ( float charger ) here is a link to purchase one amzn.to/2KGNCko . I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe.

[@nacs]

Very helpful video. Only thing that could be better was if that loud metal music wasn't there in the intro and outro.

[@toknowlj]

yup - agree - music is not needed in any instructional video

[@boiledfart]

girl just skip past it

[@wanghaozhu829]

What thr ampre of battery?

[@taariqmohammad346]

Can I do this the same way, without taking the battery out of the car?

[@fwh79FOXR6]

Yes, you can charge a battery in a car. I have a video that reviews the Schumacher SP3 on my channel. Check it out, it shows 3 different battery connection options for charging a battery in a vehicle.

[@Cdray24]

yes, most people do it with the battery inside the car.

[@marshwetland3808]

How come when you put the black clamp on, your fingers were touching the bare copper and that didn't matter?

[@handymanPF]

+Marsh Wetland it doesn't bother me, I didn't realize I did it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

[@marshwetland3808]

Oh, I guess it wasn't plugged in yet, and with the battery dead it wouldn't matter. Just seemed bad form... no worries.

[@marshwetland3808]

Rewatching it now because I have to finally do this. It wasn't plugged in, so touching the metal wouldn't matter.

[@bestcoffeetobuy]

Most people will throw out old batteries unknowing they can be recovered to their initial splendor? Batteries are not low-cost! Prior to tossing out any kind of battery you need to test them to see if they could be brought back. Not just will it conserve you money but it is additionally eco-friendly. Batteries contain chemicals that leak right into our dirt and also end up in our waterways. By replacing batteries we will certainly get rid of 50% of the batteries we throw out.

[@supertrucker1356]

Can you charge a motorcycle battery on this thing

[@handymanPF]

I did actually. A 12v battery. But this is an older video. They have automatic chargers at an affordable price. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe

[@handymanPF]

Believe it or not, I pulled it out of the box that way. It worked and I didnt feel like taking it back so i dealt with it. It was only like 15 - 20 $ on sale. Thanks for watching.

[@johnclarke6647]

3 to 6 hours chargiing of a fully dead car battery at 2A aint going to do anything for a dead battery. I leave them on, overnight, when charging at 2A but i use only automatic chargers and they cut down the charge rate to about 25% of their normal charge rate after a battery is fully charged. You are right about one thing - if a battery dumps you on the side of the road two times - dump it at your nearest parts house. I only use Schumacher chargers, primarily the 1.5 to 2A versions, even though I have larger chargers.

[@stgeorge6947]

John Clarke it's more likely the cars alternator isn't charging the battery while you drive. It's possible the battery's faulty but I doubt it if you've been using it..

[@addisonphillips245]

Nice video upload!

[@handymanPF]

Thank you.

[@Cdray24]

@@handymanPF Disconnect in the opposite order you connected it. You should put the black negative on a metal part of the vehicle away from the battery should a spark happen or the battery explode.

[@shootzfar]

Great video, well explained. Thank you.

[@handymanPF]

+juante Colunga thanks for watching and the great comment. Please like, share, and subscribe.

[@tna60]

Why 2amp? Why not 30/150 amp? Sorry this is all new to me

[@1Corinthians2.2]

2amp gives it a deeper charge and is also safer Going higher (which is also faster) can result in a fritzed battery. Since I was off work, I chose slow charge, but you can use 12amp if you need to drive it sooner. The person helping me put the charger on about 9:30 this morning, and it still is not at full charge at 9:00 this evening. I am using an older charger where you wait until the needle goes down to 0. I assume I might have enough charge now for it to run okay, but I was told to take it off the charge once it reached 0, so I am just waiting..... Hopefully, it will not be too late before it's done. It is taking it's own sweet time.

[@rkgsd]

If you're trying to completely charge a battery at a 2 amp rate, it will take 3 times longer than the 3 to 6 hours mentioned. If you just want to charge it enough to crank, then yes.

[@handymanPF]

Yes you are correct to an extent. It all depends how low the battery is. If you have a clicking of the starter and the lights go dim , then most likely you have 3 - 6 hours. But if it’s significantly lower then that it would take longer. I use 3 - 6 hours as a reference point. But this video is an older video and now you can get automatic chargers and you just have to wait to the light turns green . amzn.to/2GT9drK Thanks for watching and commenting

[@JJMza]

How do you charge the charger?

[@AnglerDanNE]

It's plugged into an outlet it's not a battery itself

[@YaMoonSun]

If you playback the video at 1.5x speed you'll get to the point faster. Though, yet again, didn't add distilled water to the cells.

[@shelly420]

Everyone shows how to hook the car charger up, but no one tells you in what order to disconnect it.

[@handymanPF]

I unhook the negative first. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share and subscribe.

[@simonhenhoeffer8934]

Shelly420 negative first always

[@strangelyfamiliar1729]

Read the description (most people say that videos dont include sufficient info' but lots of people dont read the desccription first). In the desrciption he indicates to remove in the reverse order.

[@gredw6733]

Reverse the sequence. Black first then red.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Jason Bourne giving battery charging lessons

[@handymanPF]

Thanks, I guess haha. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@limicrck]

can i charge the car battery with alkaline batteries???

[@tammyb.9206]

NO!!

[@pdxwildchildroberts5586]

OMG...explain the meter part...pleeeeez

[@AzureNative]

I have a similar battery charger, a gift from my dad, but have NO idea how to read the gauges! It looks like Extermenence in the comments below has the same Schumacher charger... is there a tutorial for reading these things?

[@thedreamer6720]

How old is too old to charge a dead battery? We had a battery in our last car that was only a year old, so my husband kept it when we got rid of the car. Now my battery is dying, we've had to charge it 3 times in the last 4 days. He tried to put the "new/old" battery in my car but its completely dead. Could we charge that battery?

[@handymanPF]

+Monica H interesting question. In my experience, usually when a battery goes completely dead, it becomes worthless. But I had 1 or 2 brought back to charge. If everything thing looks good visually, you can put it on an automatic trickle charge and then check the condition of the battery with a battery load tester. Good luck and be safe. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

[@tvento]

Aren't you supposed to hook up the battery connections first and then plug in the charger?

[@handymanPF]

Yes. That is a good rule of thumb. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like share and subscribe

[@qmarq]

lol this guy.

[@qmarq]

why would you say hope this helps, thanks for watching and commenting and like share and subscribe when literally your video didnt help with this tip and someone else had to point that out.

[@leighgordon414]

Do u still need to hook positive first or does it not matter as long as it's not plugged in yet

[@thatoneguychad420]

Thank you for the video.

[@handymanPF]

No problem, I’m glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching and commenting. I greatly appreciate it. Please like share and subscribe.

[@letsbehonest4221]

I have not driven my monaro for about 8 weeks, tryed to charge up the battery today 6 hours nothing .. I think my battery is stuffed...

[@YoitzMattV]

what if you car battery dies in the middle of traffic?

[@handymanPF]

Call a tow truck.

[@kadann1]

its your alternator than cus your battery shuts off n your alternator powers on when motor is running. keep battery cables in your vehicle so you can get someone to jump your battery.

[@85toyotaSR5]

Then you have,what is commonly referred to as, a piece of shit.

[@YoitzMattV]

85toyotaSR5 I wasn't ready for that one bro lmaooo

[@thatssoironic]

Thanks for the video man, but it could have been 30 seconds long.

[@handymanPF]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I greatly appreciate your opinion and comment. Thanks. Please like share and subscribe.

[@brandonwolf969]

Whether we be young or old,Our destiny, our being's heart and home,Is with infinitude, and only there;With hope it is, hope that can never die,Effort and expectation, and desire,And something evermore about to be.

[@pantera6343]

Why da music in the end ?? Am I missing somthing

[@handymanPF]

+Hunglikeahippo 69 yes, spelling class.

[@pantera6343]

handy man ok I'm a dumbfuck I can't spell whatever But you still haven't explained why you ruined the vid by adding the crappy music

[@handymanPF]

Thank you.

[@OstazFarid]

thanks..

[@handymanPF]

No problem. Glad it helped out. Thanks for posting and thanks for watching.

[@AdCurves]

This may seem logical to dudes & most chicks but batteries & electricity scare me; When i take the battery out of the car which terminal do I take off the car first? Then after its charged which terminal do I take off first or can I take off any when I turn the mains off? then which terminal do I put on first going back in the car?

[@handymanPF]

+AdCurves what I do when I REMOVE the battery is I disconnect the negative first and when I connect the battery, I put the negative on last. Reason being is because if I'm using a wrench and I pull the pos. Off worst and hit the frame or something else, I'll have a nice arcing effect going which could possibly lead to a battery explosion. Now when I remove the negative first, I can take a wrench on the neg. post and sit it on the frame all day long and have no problems. When I remove the negative first, then the circuit is not completed. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

[@444rand]

Either terminal first, it doesn't matter. Just don't connect the terminals when working. Completing the circuit is what will give you a shock so handle them separately.

[@AdCurves]

handy man Thanks so much; battery charging completed but I've still got an engine light coming on in a Holden (Opal) Astra European model - the fuses look like they've been tampered with, nothing looks as it should - But I some how know this isn't a major cost job (per say) if a dude was doing it but refuse to pay at least $600 AU to get it checked and fixed I'm over being a ripped off female...My Dad was a fitter & Turner, he taught me hydraulics & pneumatic so I've got a logical brain but not the guts or actual know how to carry the knowledge HELP - What Do I do ?

[@bradleywiesner3774]

Set my watch for what? How long is it going to take? How do I know when it's done? This is not helping.

[@handymanPF]

With these older style chargers, you have to keep checking them so you don’t blow the battery up. Or you can get and automatic battery charger amzn.to/2MQxPWX

[@steve00alt70]

My car wont start but the interior lights radio electric windows is working fine plenty of fuel.

[@t-bone6864]

maybe bad starter

[@thomaslinton1001]

Showing charging in place would be more useful by far.

[@mamichae100]

this will not work with the newer chargers with the accidental backward hookup. with a completely dead batter it will never give out any charge. you must tether it with a battery with voltage first then charge the ALMOST dead battery

[@handymanPF]

+Michael Martinez you must be referring to a float charger which maintains battery voltage and does not charge. No, I m say to use a battery charger at low amperage and charge it slower for a stronger and longer charge. Then you can use the charger your talking about. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share and subscribe.

[@handymanPF]

check this out. amzn.to/2apH3Vy

[@METALMAN4Wii]

Moped & Small Cycles Batteries are 6Volts.

[@majidalhooti1693]

Thanks for the video.Did you pluged the charger to home switch?

[@handymanPF]

I m not sure if I quite understand your question. Do you mean , did I plug my charger into the wall outlet? If so, then yes I did. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

[@majidalhooti1693]

+handy man Hello, yes i meant the charger switch on with home plug! That was not clear in the video, I am new in this things... Thanks a lot for the video and the informations

[@lexbeltran1354]

You connect the cables first, then plug the charger in

[@handymanPF]

Yes

[@ABRestoration]

You sound like Matt damon

[@handymanPF]

Haha, thanks. That’s the first I heard that one. Thanks for watching and commenting. I greatly appreciate it. Please like share and subscribe

[@snackbags]

What song is that? Great intro!

[@handymanPF]

I used music editing software to create it.Thanks for watching and the positive comment..

[@jomeyer13]

tell positive color and negative color

[@handymanPF]

Positive is red , negative is black usually in automobile applications

[@duaneshadd777]

So my question is if it's only good for two charges you going to wind up having to buy battery anyway so why buy a battery charger when you could have used that money to put down on a brand new battery life expectancy of a battery is 4 to 5 years

[@handymanPF]

Don’t let your battery go completely dead or near completely dead and you will be fine. It also helps if you had a vehicle sitting for a long time and battery lost some juice and needs a little help. It’s also good for people that own more then one vehicle. Plus battery chargers are not as expensive as they were.

[@duaneshadd777]

@@handymanPF can you just disconnect the battery and will it continue to hold a charge if it at 12 volts before you disconnect it?

[@handymanPF]

Yes but if you don’t use that battery over time it will slowly lose its charge . So I recommend getting one of these amzn.to/3jmTj9s They are fairly inexpensive and automatic. So you can set it and forget it.

[@duaneshadd777]

@@handymanPF thank you

[@JohnDoe-ce8hy]

Great job Einstein; what's next explaining 2 + 2 = 4..............

[@brianlahmeyer]

Haha, just gotta call it like we see it right....

[@joserilo8581]

Pretty sure u put the negative one on 1st

[@auroraa3742]

Thank you!

[@handymanPF]

+Cherylynn Bassani I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like, share, and subscribe.

[@ezmirza]

Wow it need a Rocket science figure that out how to charge the battery!