RS PRO Battery Booster Cables

From the trusted RS PRO brand, these high-quality battery booster cables are a must for motorists of all kinds. Robust and with a good length, they are ideal for jump-starting automotive batteries when suffering from a discharged battery.

Insulated for safety, the cables are available in the following versions;

• 196-8250 is a 3.5m 150 A jump leads are for use with vehicles up to van size 196-8250
• 631-9215 is a 3.5m 220 A heavy-duty jump leads are suitable for all vehicle sizes

Features and Benefits

• Black and red automotive battery booster cables
• Insulated for protection against shock
• Spring return clips for a secure grip on battery terminals

Applications

Automotive battery charger cables are used almost exclusively to recharge a depleted car battery (usually called a dead battery) from another source, usually a fully charged automotive battery. The process of charging one car from another is often called a 'jump start' and as such these cables are typically referred too as jump leads. They are an essential accessory for any motorist and the best way to revive a flat battery.

How do I jump-start a car?

In order to jump-start a car (casualty vehicle) from another car's battery (donor vehicle), you must attach the red lead to the positive terminal (normally covered by a red cap and indicated with a '+' symbol,) of both the depleted and 'donor' battery. The black cable should be attached to the negative terminal of the donor battery (indicated by a '-' symbol.) and a suitable earth point on the casualty vehicle- such as a solid metal part of the engine. Then you simply start the engine of the donor vehicle, wait a while and then start the engine of the casualty vehicle. If the casualty vehicle now starts, leave both vehicles running for a few minutes and the problem should be solved. If the vehicle doesn't start, after this process, the problem may be more complicated than a depleted battery.

Why RS PRO?

RS PRO is the brand of choice for reliability and versatility. With a range of products all tested by in-house experts, you're sure to find a high-quality and cost-effective solution to your application. RS PRO offers a broad range of automotive tools and accessories. Whether you need reliable parts for manufacturing or tools and accessories for maintenance, RS PRO has the part you're looking for.