You might be wondering if your Noco Boost jump starter comes with a hard protective case or just a flimsy cloth bag. This matters because a good case keeps your expensive device safe from dings and dirt in your trunk. In my experience, most Noco Boost models ship with a soft cloth pouch, not a … Read more
I have seen many people confused when their Noco Boost Ultrasafe jump starter won’t charge with the supplied charger. This problem is frustrating because you expect the device to work right out of the box. In my experience, the issue often comes down to the charger’s voltage being too low or a safety feature kicking … Read more
I often get asked if the Noco Boost Ultrasafe jump starter can be charged from a standard wall outlet. This is a common point of confusion because the unit itself only has a 12V or 24V input port. The truth is, you can charge it from a wall outlet, but you need a specific accessory … Read more
Schumacher SC1280 Battery Charger Review I hate finding my car battery dead after the garage sat all winter. That’s why I tested the Schumacher Electric 15A Car Battery Charger and Maintainer, 4-in-1 Solution, for 6V/12V Power Sport, Automotive, and Marine Batteries, SC1280 — it delivers 15 amps of rapid charging and automatically detects 6V or … Read more
Schumacher SC1353 Wheeled Battery Charger Review I’ve been there — you go to start your car on a cold morning and get nothing but a sad clicking sound. I tested the Schumacher Electric Wheeled Automatic 6A Car Battery Charger and 200A Engine Starter, 6-in-1 Solution, Maintainer, 40A B to see if it could handle my … Read more
Schumacher SC1281 5-in-1 Battery Charger Review I’ve been there—dead battery in the driveway with no time to wait for a slow trickle charger. That’s why I grabbed the Schumacher Electric 6A Car Battery Charger and 100A Engine Starter, 5-in-1 Solution, Maintainer, 30A Boost, for 6V/12V Power Sport, Automotive, and Marine Batteries, SC1281 to see if … Read more
Schumacher SC1681 vs SC1682 vs SC1678: Best Rugged Series Charger for You? If you’re staring at three Schumacher Rugged chargers wondering which one to grab, I’ve been there. The SC1681 (3A), SC1682 (5A), and SC1678 (2A) all promise to charge, maintain, and desulfate your batteries, but their charge rates and features differ in ways that … Read more
Schumacher FR01235 vs FR01335 vs SC1324: Best Farm Tractor Battery Charger? If you’re trying to decide between the Schumacher FR01235, FR01335, and SC1324 for your farm tractor, you’re looking at three very different approaches to the same job. The FR01235 packs a 100 Amp jump start and 30 Amp boost in a compact unit, while … Read more
Schumacher SC1587 vs SC1588 vs SC1609: Best Onboard Battery Charger for You? I’ve spent time testing three Schumacher onboard chargers — the 1.5A SC1587, the 2A SC1588, and the 5A SC1609 — to figure out which one actually makes sense for your setup. Each one is designed for permanent mounting and keeping your battery healthy, … Read more
Schumacher DSR118 vs DSR139 vs DSR127: Best Professional Series Charger for You? If you’re trying to pick between the Schumacher DSR118, DSR139, and DSR127, you’re looking at three very different tools for three very different jobs. The DSR118 is a portable 125A engine starter with a 40A boost mode, the DSR139 is a wheeled heavy-duty … Read more