Why I am Returning the SCHUMACHER 10 AMP Battery Charger / 2 AMP Maintainer to Walmart

For 38 dollar is this a good battery charger? It's definitely affordable at a fair price.

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

Update. This thing has been connected to my battery which I disconnected from my car for over 14 hours no green light. Whether it has charged my battery or not it’s going back. No green light.

[@BigOvlogger]

I bought the Tractor Supply Traveller battery charger. It is a 2 amp, 4 amp, and a 6 amps charger. I like it a lot. It has never failed me. I use it to charge my lawn mower batteries and I will ocassionally charge my car batteries about every 3 months with it.

[@BigOvlogger]

Did you check the voltage of the battery with a meter? I woud return it too if the green light never comes on.

[@BigOvlogger]

I have several different jump starters. One of my favorite jump starters is this one on my video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paqVeWSPfZhno68 I have had it for 1 year and it has never failed to jump a vehicle. We have had extreemly cold weather and snow and I have jumped two stranded cars over the past two weeks. One car was in the Walgreens parking lot and the other at Ollie's Discount Store.

[@maryreed2619]

🎉Congratulations 1k! Yay!🎉 I hope you're having a super day!

[@BigOvlogger]

Thanks for the support my friend. I am having a good day. I hope you are also.

[@mt3981]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@BigOvlogger]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jollymatilda5890]

Thanks for the review Big O. I need to get something like this just in case my battery dies. 😊❤👍🏻

[@BigOvlogger]

Get the jump starter that I bought.

[@jollymatilda5890]

@@BigOvlogger Okay Thank you, Big O. 😊❤👍🏻

[@BigOvlogger]

@@jollymatilda5890 kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5e1YqiEZtCJp7M Watch this one. This is the one you need to jump your car.

[@1hillsangels]

Congratulations on over 1k

[@BigOvlogger]

Thank you so much 😀

[@nicolesmith5035]

Thanks for the informative vid, Big O! I'm looking for a battery charger after leaving my car to sit in the sub-freezing temperatures for several days. I've been able to use my jumpstarter to get it going, but I need to re-charge the battery fully. I hadn't thought about the issue with the LED lights. I'll keep that in mind while I shop. 👍🏽😀

[@BigOvlogger]

Get the Schumacher 8 amp battery charger. Here is my video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYnYopl8h9l2qrc:

[@BigOvlogger]

The LED can dim over time, but after researching it, they last a long time before dimming.

[@BigOvlogger]

Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Have a pleasant day!

[@Pozer714]

Thanks, I just ordered one and it will probably last long enough. Thanks!

[@BigOvlogger]

This is a good unit. Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe to my channel.

[@johnlundkeller]

3:00 I had no idea about this, thanks for teaching us. If it's been a couple years since the last time the battery was drained, do you still recommend toping it off now? Also, do you recommend toping it off periodically even if the battery didn't die, just to ensure it's at 100% charge?

[@BigOvlogger]

If it was drained, in the past, I would top it off. If the battery never died, I would not bother to top it off. If the automobile has not been driven in a while, I would top it off. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@tedphillips1977]

I'm using the same charger 1st time only and the lights are decieving, left orange R is dim green, perhaps the R one will light up when finished. Thanks

[@BigOvlogger]

When it is fully charged it will be bright green on the right led lights. Thanks for watching and commenting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Push the notification bell.

[@ladyshiva69]

good point with the lights

[@BigOvlogger]

LED lights do not blow so I am assuming my friend’s charger was a bad one from the assembly line. I do like the Schumacher products. Thanks for commenting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel if you have not already. Have a Fabulous Friday!

[@ignoranceisnotatrend4669]

Just bought this today, what does a green light below the charging levels indicator mean

[@BigOvlogger]

When the LED lights turn solid green it is charged. Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe to my channel.

[@adr199518]

Does it have to be plugged in to charge the battery ? Can it be used to start a battery inside of the car or does the battery have to be outside the car ?

[@BigOvlogger]

It has to be plugged in to charge the battery. If the battery is inside the car like underneath the back seat where some car batteries are located, it will charge the battery as long as the unit is plugged into a 110 volt receptacle. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Have a great day.

[@chriswahl1337]

Do you think/know if one of these would fully charge a car battery overnight? One of our car's batteries is down and needing a jump to run. I thought driving it for a few hours would do it, but considering picking up one of these chargers.

[@BigOvlogger]

If the battery was drained really low a vehicle’s alternator will not charge the battery to 100%. I have a Traveller battery charger that I use now. I bought it at Tractor Supply for $30. It has 2,4, and 6 amp selections to charge the batteries. 6 amps will charge it overnight but the 2 amp is the best amperage to slowly charge a dead battery.

[@BigOvlogger]

Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Thanks.

[@chriswahl1337]

@Big O Reviewz & Vlogz Sorry for the delay, but I actually subscribed after my initial comment 😎. Thank you. We found that the battery was older/worse off than we had realized so we replaced it yesterday (partly why things got busy yesterday). Keep up the good work. 👍

[@BigOvlogger]

@@chriswahl1337 I just replaced the two batteries in my vehicles.

[@bumblebeechris]

hey man great video but are you sure it doesnt light yellow as its charging like mine does? i have almost the exact same model schumacher sc1339

[@BigOvlogger]

Mine would start off charging a medium yellow. As it neared full charging status it would turn green.

[@BigOvlogger]

Thanks for watching.

[@randlerichardson5826]

I’m charging my four wheeler battery on the same charger you have there one light is yellow the other is green how do I left light is yellow the one on the right is green how do I know if it’s charged I’m trying to find out

[@BigOvlogger]

I have not used this unit in quite a while. I think when the LED light to the far right is solid green the battery is fully charged. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Push the notification bell.

[@marksreviewsandrants8554]

That company has been around for years,I have a jump pack from them.I have 2 Everstart battery maintainers.

[@BigOvlogger]

Yes, the company has been around since 1947. Thanks for viewing my friend.

[@BigOvlogger]

My friend had this same charger. The LED's were so dim in 4 months that you could barely see them. In bright daylight it was almost impossible to see them. I guess they got dim in 4 months time. Finally, they quit glowing. That is the main reason I returned this charger. He showed me his and I said, "I'm going to return mine." They don't blow. LED's fade over time. My friend's quit glowing. Since LED's do not blow, I am assuming my friend's unit quit glowing because the control panel malfunctioned. That was the reason I returned mine. I like the Schumacher brand. I have several Schumacher lithium jump starters.

[@Mach141]

They are very dim, 1st use and im struggling to see them, although it is in the bright sun, they are very faint even when blocking the light. Im done with shumacher, never again.

[@BigOvlogger]

I like the Scumacher 1500 amp Rugged lithium jump starter. I do not care for the Schumacher battery chargers but I like their jump starters. Here is my video of the Schumacher 1500 amps Rugged jump starter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paqVeWSPfZhno68

[@Owen741.]

Can u use this to charge 12 v motorcycle batt sittn at 5 volts right now

[@BigOvlogger]

Yes. If you want to ride it tonight, use the 10 amp fast charge. If you are waiting until tomorrow, use the 2 amp slow charger because it will charge it better. A slow charge like 2amps is always best. Thanks for viewing. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Have a good night.

[@JohnDoe-rh9zy]

Good luck out there Big O as we all know the world full of haters they always right to try to sabotage people

[@BigOvlogger]

You are exactly right.

[@carlettagreen4130]

Can I use the battery charger without it being plugged in

[@BigOvlogger]

Go ahead and give it a shot. I don't think it would benefit you not plugging it into a receptacle. If it works while not being plugged in, be sure to let me know because we could make millions of dollars!

[@carlosw1687]

It is very difficult for LEDs to fail. That said, I don't like that kind of chargers that lack screens to show volts and amps. I got the optima 400 and it works good. It is very expensive unfortunately

[@BigOvlogger]

I agree. I also like the ones that show the volts and amps on a screen. Thanks for viewing. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Have a good night 🌙.

[@ismavlogs9134]

This one can be used motorcycle batteries ?

[@BigOvlogger]

Yes 👍. Use the lowest amp to charge it. Thanks for watching my video. Be sure to subscribe to my channel.

[@user-cn3kv7cl6h]

What does the little status LED represent?

[@BigOvlogger]

Defferent states of charge. This is a good unit. Did you buy this unit? I returned mine because my friends LED's quit showing. I saw the reviews and most people like this charger. Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe t my channel. Have a good evening.

[@user-cn3kv7cl6h]

I did buty this unit. first time charging.@@BigOvlogger

[@BigOvlogger]

Schumacher has good products. I have the Schumacher 1500 amps Rugged jump starter. It is lithium and will jump everything. I have used it twice in the past two weeks to jump stranded motorists in the grocery store parking lots.

[@BigOvlogger]

Check out my review on the Schumacher 1500 amps lithium Rugged jump starter! kzbin.info/www/bejne/paqVeWSPfZhno68

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

Friend just came back with this model charger. I just put it on his 2006 Mercury Marquis dead battery. Battery is relatively new but got really cold here in Memphis. I see what everyone is saying about the LED lights. But it’s supposed to shut off when charged so maybe the lights aren’t that important? I’ll post a review later. If it explodes and burns down the garage I’ll be sure to post. 😂

[@BigOvlogger]

I use a battery charger I bought from Tractor Supply for $27. It is a 2,4,and 6 amps charger. I use the 2 amps and let my batteries charge overnight.

[@BigOvlogger]

It will automatically quit charging once the battery is fully charged. Thanks for commenting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Have a pleasant night.

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

@@BigOvlogger Thanks for your prompt response. It’s still apparently charging. 👍

[@Mach141]

Dam inflation! I just bought that thing and its now $50. The reason I bought it.....the LEDS on my current shumacher quit working. Looks like i should have went with another brand. Btw, your gonna have a hard time finding a charger with needles these days, and they can also fail, just like a LED

[@BigOvlogger]

I agree LEDS are better. I have several Schumacher products and they have never failed. I guess the one my friend bought had a bad circuit board th as t caused the LEDS to quit glowing. I have several of the Schumacher Rugged lithium jump starters and they are awesome. Thanks for commenting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel if you have not already. Have a good night.🌙

[@Mach141]

@@BigOvlogger I didnt say LEDS were better. I said it will be hard finding an analog needle gauge charger. The ones with voltage and amp readings are all LCD screens. I would prefer the needles myself. It appears of questionable build quality. The metal case isnt exactly of high quality and i can see a wire rubbing on the case when looking through the vent. Oh well, everything is made as cheap as possible these days unless you absolutely spend big money for the very best. Maybe ill take the old one apart and see if it can be repaired, maybe a loose wire or something simple.

[@BigOvlogger]

It about quanity these days, not quality! I hope you can fix the old one.

[@Weedcloud420]

I just bought the same thing and it has a yellow and green light

[@BigOvlogger]

This is a good unit. Thanks for commenting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Have a great day!

[@everythingandme3764]

I bought one, does it have to stay plugged in to work?

[@BigOvlogger]

The only time it needs to be plugged in is when you are charging the battery or using it to maintain a battery when a vehicle will sit for a long time.

[@carlettagreen4130]

I got this same charger I fully charged the charger but I’m stranded now can I use it without plugging it up again

[@everythingandme3764]

If it's the same one that I have which is the 10a it might not work. I bought one and fully charged it ,and as soon as I unplugged it, it turned off. Hopefully you have the one that allows you to charge it and use it after it's been charged. If it doesn't work I hope someone stops to help get you a boost.

[@BigOvlogger]

@@carlettagreen4130 No. The charger has to be plugged in to charge a battery. It sounds like you need to buy a new car battery. Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe to my channel.

[@Table-Top]

If you want to skip the ramble and go to the reason why he's returning it, go to 3:54

[@BigOvlogger]

My friend had this same charger. The LED's were so dim in 4 months that you could barely see them. In bright daylight it was almost impossible to see them. I guess they got dim in 4 months time. That is the main reason I returned it. He showed me his and I said, "I'm going to return mine."

[@DrKushmeister]

My father in law just gave me one of these and thats how I found this video. He said if it doesn't work, buy another one just like it and switch them 🤣🤣🤣

[@BigOvlogger]

Save the receipt. You have 90 days to return it to Walmart. I have never had any problems with the Schumacher jump starters. Thanks for watching and commenting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Have a Super Saturday!

[@BigOvlogger]

Make sure to fully charge the unit. After using it, charge it and it will last a long time.

[@larryg7109]

That not so bad. I just purchased one. Wife didn’t start car and I need it fully charged. I will give it a go. Thanks. I like that it will turn off. Not all of them said it will automatically shut off. Maybe they will, but they didn’t say so in the box.

[@BigOvlogger]

Thanks for the information. I appreciate that. My friend had this same unit and the LED’s quit glowing. Anyone can occasionally get a lemon, something that malfunctions. I like the Schumacher products. I have never had any problems with them. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Have a Marvelous Monday!

[@larryg7109]

@@BigOvlogger I don't know if I am going to keep it. I charged my battery. It said it was charged but it didn't start.

[@BigOvlogger]

@larryg7109 Did you use a voltmeter to check the volts on the battery? A fully charged battery should show 12.75 volts.

[@larryg7109]

@@BigOvloggerIt had over 15 volts on it. The voltes were there but the Amps were not. The battery was bad. Replaced same.

[@BigOvlogger]

@@larryg7109 What battery did you go with? I think next time that I am going to buy the Duracell car automotive battery from Battieries Plus. I havd an International battery on my lawn mower that is 4 years old. I charge it once a month.

[@eliotandreu3887]

I've had mine for years and it's never blown a bulb.

[@BigOvlogger]

They don't blow. LED's fade over time. My friend's quit glowing. Since LED's do not blow, I am assuming my friend's unit quit glowing because the control panel malfunctioned. That was the reason I returned mine. I like the Schumacher brand. I have several Schumacher lithium jump starters. Thanks for commenting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel.

[@mommat9085]

Congrats big o. Drink water. Lol. I'm going shout out ndt show channel. For telling me bout your channel. Ok. Stay safe.

[@BigOvlogger]

Ok thanks!

[@BigOvlogger]

This is a good battery charger. I prefer one that has a volt pointer needle. LED lights dim over time.

[@user-or4dm1fv3f]

Do they even make chargers with needles anymore?

[@BigOvlogger]

Yes., they still make needle chargers.

[@JakeInGeorgia]

It’s an LED bulb it ain’t going bad in your lifetime. Also, what do you do when a needle gets stuck? 😂

[@BigOvlogger]

True. The reason I returned mine is because my friends quit glowing. I bet the circuit board failed. Like you said, they don’t blow. Thanks for watching and commenting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already.

[@BigOvlogger]

True, needles can get stuck or malfunction.

[@BigOvlogger]

What part of Georgia do you live in? I lived in Newnan before I moved to East Tennessee.

[@JakeInGeorgia]

@@BigOvlogger I was in Marietta. Unfortunately I’m up north these days.

[@wapperjaw8282]

It makes sense but ... they're not lights so to speak, they are emitting diodes that will last 50,000 to 100,000 hours (depending on who made them), and most likely you will be dead before they go bad. Analog indicators still use diodes ...

[@BigOvlogger]

You are right. I researched it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel.

[@frog9908]

Why would you eat if you’re going to be hungry again? Things go bad.

[@BigOvlogger]

True. Thanks for commenting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Have a good day!

[@SlackersIndustry]

wow cost me 75 dlls in mexico autozone

[@SlackersIndustry]

it charges 12v and 6v amd model looks a bit different but still seems pricy

[@BigOvlogger]

Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Have a good day.

[@bigron26048]

I think this guy's got a silly reason to return the charger.😮

[@BigOvlogger]

The LED lights quit working on my friend's unit. It was the same one in this video. I know LED's usually do not stop working, so I assume it had something to do with the control panel that caused the LED's to quit lighting up. That's why I returned this unit and bought another charger from Tractor Supply. Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. Have a good night.

[@pauljoey7977]

Dude they are LED

[@BigOvlogger]

They are. I had one that was LED and the LED quit working. I prefer the digital readout type. I imagine there was a short because I know LED usually do not quit working.

[@BigOvlogger]

Thanks for watching.