Automatic charger for car battery: reviews, types, features of choice and models

Each motorist in the garage must have a battery charger. After all, sometimes there is a need to recharge a seeded battery. But here there are a number of nuances. In fact, it's not so easy to choose the right charger for a car battery. Feedback from consumers will help us. On the shelves of auto shops are represented a variety of storage devices, which differ in functionality and cost.

Some general information

First of all, you need to understand the type of charger. Only after this we proceed to consider certain models. Currently there are only two types of memory:

• A device that is designed to gradually recharge the battery. Often the maximum current output does not exceed 8A. It is worthwhile to understand that if you completely planted the battery and put it on charge, then immediately after that it will not be possible to start the engine. Moreover, this can lead to damage to the memory or protection operation.
• Start-up charger - unlike conventional chargers, it can give a short-term powerful pulse. Such charges are used in the event that you need to quickly start the motor, and there is no time for prolonged charging.

It is also worth paying attention to consumer reviews. A battery charger for a car battery, giving a momentary impulse, can significantly reduce battery capacity. This is due to the fact that at some point the starting current is too high, this can lead to partial destruction of the plates.

Manual and automatic current control

About 10-12 years ago, few people heard about automatic memory. Practically everyone used manual. Such a device made it possible to select the starting current independently. The advantage of such a charger was that with its help it was possible to bring back to life even AKB, which for a long time were in a deep discharge.

As for automatic memory devices, which we, in fact, will talk about in this article, this is a more expensive device, but it is much more convenient to use. This is due to the fact that in the first hours, charging takes place under a large starting current. Gradually, it decreases, which has a beneficial effect on the performance of the battery. But to restore the battery, which for a long time was in a deep discharge, such a device will not work. It is due to the fact that a dead battery at first does not take charge at all, therefore, the automation will not work and the current will not flow.

A little about the desulphurization regime

This function is usually only available for expensive models with advanced features. In the process of using the lead-acid battery, plates of lead sulfate inevitably appear on its plates. They are extremely difficult to dissolve, especially if the battery has been in a deep discharge for a long time. Because of lead sulphate, not only the capacity of the battery decreases, but also the current output. In the future, it is problematic to charge such a battery.

Memory with a desulphurization function allows you to remove crystals from the plates. This is achieved by supplying short-term high-power pulses with further connection to the load. In fact, the charge / discharge cycle is repeated. This approach in 80% of cases helps to reanimate the battery, which, in fact, says the driver's reviews. The charger for a car battery with a desulphurization function is more expensive, but this purchase is completely justified.

Model "CEDAR-AUTO-10"

Currently, this automatic charger for car battery, reviews of which among motorists are mostly positive, is considered one of the most popular on the market. Partly this is due to the small cost of the unit, while the functionality is quite extensive. There is even a simple, but effective mode of desulphation, which allows you to restore deeply discharged batteries.

"CEDAR-AUTO-10" works in an automatic mode. The starting current at the very beginning of charging is 5A and gradually decreases. Also there is a pre-start mode. It allows you to quickly charge the battery. In this case, the starting current at the start is 10A. After a while it turns off, and further charging is performed under current 5A. As for desulfation, the process under the pulses in 5A with variable pauses proceeds. Since there is no load connection in the device, motorists recommend connecting a normal light bulb. There is a built-in ammeter for comfortable control of the degree of charging.

Orion battery charger for car battery: customer reviews

Of all the models that we will consider, the "Orion" PW-150 is the cheapest device. It is worth the memory of a thousand rubles, which, in fact, is quite inexpensive. Appearance is quite unusual. The fact is that there are no regulators and current indicators.

Owners only have two lights on the front panel. One signals the battery level, and the second goes out only after the device is turned off. This memory can be called one of the most highly specialized. The range of battery capacities, with which "Orion" manages, is 45-70 Ah. Automation is not designed for more powerful models. There is no desulphurisation mode and the ability to quickly charge the battery. Also, it will not be possible to bring back to life a deeply discharged battery. It is due to the fact that the battery at the beginning of the cycle practically does not accept current, and the automation perceives it as if the battery is fully charged and turned off. The device is compact enough, so you can easily carry it with you.

Overview of the Orion model PW-265

This is another representative of the trade mark "Orion". This model costs about 1,300 rubles and is in high demand among motorists, as the reviews say. Starting-charging device for car battery PW-265 has a number of advantages. Firstly, it is possible to adjust the maximum starting current. Therefore, this memory is perfect for use not only on passenger cars, but also on motorcycles. The maximum starting current is 6A, which is more than enough to work with a battery with a capacity of up to 100 Ah.

As for the design features, the creators of this model installed protection against overheating and short circuit. The case is very compact and durable, keeping it at home in the pantry or on the balcony - no problem. "Crocodiles" are difficult to call qualitative, but they completely cope with their task. As for the shortcomings, this is the absence of a desulphurization regime. Otherwise, this is an excellent charger for your money.

The second place in the rating is ZPU 135

The equipment of such a plan is not cheap. Many motorists give preference to simpler models. But the ZPU 135 praises almost everything, which is confirmed by the relevant reviews. Charging and starting devices for car batteries of this plan can be bought for about 4,000 rubles. This memory device originally from Tambov has a power of up to 13A. Such a device can charge the battery of heavy equipment up to 170 Ah. It is noteworthy that you can work with both 12 and 24 volt batteries. ZPU 135 is universal charging at an affordable price. Many car-care centers or enterprises prefer this particular model.

As for the shortcomings, then he is only one, and that one is immaterial. The downside is that there is no short circuit protection, so when connecting the terminals, you need to be careful. In the rest it is an excellent choice both for usual motorists, and for HUNDRED.

TOP-1: Sonar UZP-210

Despite the fact that UZP-210 costs less than ZPU-315, for 1 thousand rubles, it is this model that holds the leading position and has only positive reviews. Charger for car battery "Sonar" is made by modern technologies and has a pulse voltage converter. In addition, Sonar has small dimensions, as well as the following advantages:

• Start charging from the maximum current with high voltage. This allows you to recharge the battery and quickly recharge it.
• In standard mode, the current gradually decreases to a minimum.
• When the battery is fully charged, the device goes into the buffer mode (charge maintenance).

But the most important advantage is that the device can work in the "booster" mode, that is completely autonomous. Therefore, it can be used even where there is no socket for 220V. True, the capacity of the batteries built into the charger is small, about 14 Ah, but this is quite enough to run a serviceable car engine.

A few more popular models

Among the drivers, the charger for the car battery "Ermak" is in demand. Feedback in most cases is positive. Approximately 85% of consumers recommend this product to purchase. The memory has two modes for 6 and 12V, and also allows you to manually adjust the supplied current in the range from 1 to 10 A. The set includes two-meter wires with "crocodiles" of medium quality. There is a protection against overheating, for which a small fan is installed behind the back cover. In general, an excellent device that is reliable and, most importantly, simple and intuitive to use.

A few important points

Many motorists try not to buy a Chinese charger for a car battery. Customer feedback indicates that this is a continuous lottery. Therefore, it is better to give preference to domestic storage devices that are inexpensive and work out the spent money for 100%. If there is free money, then you can buy "Sonar" and carry it just in case. Well, if we talk about budget options, the best choice is the charger for the car battery "Cedar". Reviews of motorists boil down to the fact that this is a proven manufacturer, and the quality here at a decent level.

Let's sum up the results

So we reviewed the most popular models of car chargers. As you can see, they differ not only in price but also in functionality. Someone will have more than enough devices for a thousand rubles, while others will give preference to such models as "Sonar." In any case, this thing in the garage is necessary, and at some point it will come in handy.

Remember that automatic charging is safer for the battery, since it does not give too much inrush current at the end of the cycle. In this plan, manual memory is lost. Usually they charge the battery with one starting current at all stages. As for desulfation, this is a useful function, but not all have to use it. Although to revive this method, the battery still succeeds in many ways.