Clamps Image – Image Source – My Helpful Hints (Subject to Copyright) Although there’s some shrouding to the clamps, I’d still recommend some caution to prevent accidental short circuit contacts between the clamps. I hooked up the positive and negative clamps to the correct battery terminals. It will also automatically charge both 12V(8A) and 24V(4A) batteries too. When I got my battery inside, I plugged in the FOXSUR Car Battery Charger and what’s nice is the battery charge has an automatic battery recognition system, it will charge any AGM, GEL, SLA, and WET batteries without no user intervention. You can apparently charge the battery in position without removing the battery, but that would mean running a 230V power source externally via an extension lead, and with the early morning mists of March, there was no way I was going to do that. Anyway, after using brute force and a piece of steel tube, I managed to free the bracket and then disconnected the battery terminals and removed the battery to charge it inside. There’s no need to do it that tight, it’s only there to stop the battery from moving about. The bracket that holds my battery into positioned was done up so tight by some noob that I managed to twist my socket. Product Image – Image Source – My Helpful Hints (Subject to Copyright)Īnd, as usual, nothing is as easy as you’d imagine. It measures 17.0cm x 9.8cm and weighs 622G, the UK mains lead measures 85.0cm x and the battery terminal clamp leads measure 60.0cm in length. It’s so cheap feeling, you don’t exactly feel confident in its advertised abilities. The FOXSUR Car Battery Charger is made from plastic, it feels seriously light and flimsy. Contents Image – Image Source – My Helpful Hints (Subject to Copyright) FOXSUR Car Battery Charger. Inside the box you’ll find the following contents: 1x Car Battery Charger (With UK Plug), and 1x Multi-Lingual User Guide. Packaging Image – Image Source – My Helpful Hints (Subject to Copyright) The box measures 22.5cm x 13.0cm x 6.5cm and weighs 702G. The FOXSUR Car Battery Charger comes packaged in a black cardboard box which features product images and print on the front and specifications printed on the reverse. So, is this car battery any good? Is it worth the money Time to test it out! I needed a car battery charger, and I needed one quick, so Amazon Prime to the rescue. But then I wouldn’t be writing this review, so I guess it’s fate.Īnyway, after a few minutes scrolling through the many various car battery chargers on Amazon, I came across the FOXSUR FBC122408D, there’s a few companies selling this model, each with their own brand stamped across it. If I had let it run for a little while the alternator would’ve recharged the battery. I then regretted immediately cutting off the ignition. Out came my multi-meter and I recorded a 12.3V reading. It was then obvious it was a battery issue. I could hear the familiar and dreaded sound of clicking. I then turned off the ignition and then the car wouldn’t start again. My first presumption was it’s an electrical fault causing it. I’d lost all my dashboard lights, including RPM gauge stopped working. I managed to start the car after turning off the hazard lights. I presumed an alarm had been set off and proceeded to investigate. In early March, my Vauxhall Zafira’s hazard lights suddenly came on whilst being parked on my drive since the beginning of January (due to lockdown). A 3-stage automatic battery charger, which also features a pulse battery repair function. ![]() This charger is suitable for the battery capacity between 4AH and 100AH, please check the battery capacity (AH) before purchasing the charger! Thank you!Ĥ.Today I’ll be writing about the FOXSUR Car Battery Charger. ![]() If the battery is not used for a long time or the electrolyte is insufficient, the voltage will be much lower, it is easy to break, and the battery cannot be recharged.ģ. ![]() If the LED color cannot change from red to green, it means that the battery may be damaged, and you should check whether the battery is damaged in advanceĢ. The black clip is connected to the negative terminal of the battery.ġ. The red clip is connected to the positive terminal of the battery. This product is suitable for dry batteries, water batteries, Le-ad A-cid maintenance-free batteries (lithium batteries are not suitable) Packing list: 12V 6A smart charger*1, manual*1 Scope of application: most types of Le-ad A-cid batteries include calcium, gel and AGM, wet type, EFB, etc.Ĭomply with standards: CB, CE, IEC60335, EN61000, EN55014 Product name: 12V 6A pulse repair intelligent charger with liquid crystal Le-ad A-cid battery
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