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Vector Power On Board Smart 25 AMP Battery Charger / 75 AMP Engine Start |  | Brand: Vector
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
List Price: $44.99
Buy New: $39.98
as of 9/6/2010 12:06 CDT details
You Save: $5.01 (11%)
New (5) from $39.98
Seller: AcrossAmericaBuyers
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 5663
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.9
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 9.8 x 6.4
MPN: BC25EP
Model: BC25EP
UPC: 885911014755
EAN: 0885911014755
ASIN: B001MHW60M
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 25 amp battery charger/75 amp engine start | | • | Automatically selects ideal charging conditions | | • | HFC technology charges up to 2X faster than conventional chargers | | • | Digital LCD display | | • | Reverse hook-up protection |
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Product Description
Jump starts most vehicles in one minute.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 6
 no good if the battery is dead August 11, 2010
Ewoud Gerretsen (CT, USA)
Would not recharge my battery that went dead (less then 1V left).
The device kept reporting 'no battery'. It would work however on another car battery.
The tow guy used his recharger and got it working right away.
 Reconditioned my dead battery April 28, 2010
IT Security
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The charger desulfate (reconditioning) feature saved my car battery. I didn't use my vehicle for awhile and the battery was dead, not even power for the glove compartment light. The battery warranty was still good for two more years so I decided to buy a charger that had the battery recondition (desulfate) feature.
Lead sulfate forms on the battery plates if the battery is discharged for some time which makes the battery difficult to recharge. Reconditioning dissolves the sulfate.
It first gave "Internal Shorted Cell Battery" warning which recommends evaluation by a battery repair store. I ignored the message and gave the battery a 20 minute charge as part of the reconditioning procedure then tried the recondition feature again. The reconditioning process took over and twenty four hours later, the battery was fully charged.
Tips: Almost all lead acid batteries evaporate water from the cells, even the low or free maintenance batteries. Mine was low maintenance so I cleaned the top of the battery and the posts, took a flat head screwdriver and popped the two caps off to reveal the reservoirs. I filled them up with distilled water then slapped the caps back on. Unless you know what you are doing, let someone knowledgeable do it because of the battery acid danger.
Other comments not mentioned in product description up above: the instructions weren't very clear because of all the warnings and cautionary statements about safety; the first two pages were warnings. I sat down and took a highlighter to note the necessary instructions. I never tried the 75 amp jump start feature or the alternator diagnostic feature. The battery cables and clamps store neatly in the unit compartment. The fan is a bit noisy but tolerable and who cares if it's in your garage. It has a microprocessor that controls the charge rate settings and compensates for any extension cords you may use. The charger is lightweight but the casing is rugged plastic. I've had it for six months and I have no complaints about it.
better quality chargers for the price April 22, 2010
B. Stenman
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have a Shumacher charger that lasted for more than 20 years and a Vector that died after 6 months. As the 50/10/2 amp Schumacher sells for $48 and is a much high quality product it is the one I recommend. Black and Decker used to provide quality consumer products but that is no longer true. The name no longer stands for quality or value.
Excellent charger April 12, 2010
Salvatore Contarino (Chicago, IL)
This is an excellent unit for the price. Worry free operation. Just attach cables to battery. press charge, recondition or test your automobile charging system. Auto shut off. Also has 75 amp boost.. Display tells you what's happening ...built in fan keeps unit cool.
Vector - A Very Good Smart Charger April 8, 2010
Pinot Noir
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought this charger about 9 months ago and have probably charged 15 different batteries with it.
This is a very good charger. It does not fault and shut off with weak batteries.
Will only charge 12v batteries. Have not yet tried it with a really dead battery.
Begins charging at 25 amps but reduces charge rate as the battery charges.
Will quickly reduce the charge rate (to 1.2 amps) for smaller lawn tractor batteries.
Shows the charge rate on 1-line display while charging.
Has a mode to de-sulphate (recondition) an older battery.
This recondition mode runs for 24 hours with fan running.
My only complaint is that the fan is noisy. Paid $50 and consider it well spent.
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