12 new battery service tools for automotive technicians
It's impossible to do a solid repair job if you don't have the right tools for the job. Battery packs, chargers, and jump starters are just a few of the tools needed to make a battery service repair. Take a look at these new battery products introduced in the second half of 2021.
Battery service tools
Updated Micro-Boost Jump Starter and Charger, No. 540
The Allstart Updated Micro-Boost Jump Starter and Charger, No. 540, features a new compact and rugged design and offers 15 percent more power than the company's previous 540 model.
CAT IV Digital Multimeter, No. 13811
The Lang Tools CAT IV Digital Multimeter, No. 13811, is a handheld professional multimeter that can measure up to 1,000V AC/DC voltage and 10A AC/DC current.
60A 6V/12V Fast Charger, No. DSR134
The Schumacher 60A 6V/12V Fast Charger, No. DSR134, is designed for flooded, AGM, and gel cell including spiral cell and orbital.
70 Jump Starting Power Pack
The Weego 70 Jump Starting Power Pack is a compact, 3-1/2 lb jump starter that delivers 700 cranking amps and features a bypass button that allows users to jump a completely dead battery.
SL24EVT EV Battery Pack and Powertrain Lifting System
The BendPak SL24EVT EV Battery Pack and Powertrain Lifting System is designed to help technicians safely and efficiently remove, service, and install heavy electric vehicle battery packs or internal combustion powertrain components.
Amp Clamp AC/DC Meter, No. PPDCM80
The Power Probe Amp Clamp AC/DC Meter, No. PPDCM80, is an 80A, auto-ranging clamp meter designed for the automotive technician. The meter is rated CAT III 600V and can measure volts, amps, ohms, frequency, and temperature.
GBX Series Boost X Jump Starters
The NOCO GBX Series Boost X Jump Starters feature the company's latest PX Lithium technology, allowing for maximum power output and faster recharge of the unit's internal battery.
Updated Pro-Logix 12V 1.5A Underhood Battery Charger/Maintainer, No. 1002
The Clore Automotive Updated Pro-Logix 12V 1.5A Underhood Battery Charger/Maintainer, No. 1002, from Solar combines a fully automatic operation, a permanent mount design, and the ability to properly charge virtually any lead acid battery type, including conventional, AGM, gel cell, spiral wound, deep cycle, and marine batteries.
Tornado 90000 Power Supply and Smart Battery Charger
The TOPDON Tornado 90000 Power Supply and Smart Battery Charger is a professional-grade smart charging tool suitable for all types of 12V and 24V lead-acid batteries, with a wide capacity range from 5A to 90A.
EV Battery + Coolant Leak Detector
The EV Battery + Coolant Leak Detector from Redline Detection is designed to test the integrity of battery enclosures in electric and hybrid vehicles.
CS FREE
The CTEK CS FREE is a portable battery charger and maintainer with adaptive boost technology that analyzes a battery to give it the correct power it needs to safely and quickly charge a battery while protecting sensitive vehicle settings.
6-pc Battery Service Kit, No. 25110
The OEMTOOLS 6-pc Battery Service Kit, No. 25110, features the tools needed for service and maintenance for most common batteries.
This content originally appeared in the February 2022 issue of PTEN
