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4-in-1 Power Solution: Experience the Schumacher SC1281 100-Amp 6V/12V Battery Charger and Maintainer – Never Get Stranded Again!

Upgrade your garage with the Schumacher Electric SC1281 100-Amp 6-Volt/12-Volt Fully Automatic Battery Charger and Maintainer—an essential tool for any vehicle owner! This versatile car battery charger performs diagnostic testing, jump starting, and battery maintenance, making it ideal for SUVs, trucks, and other larger batteries. With 100 cranking amps, a 30-amp boost, and 6-amp/2-amp charge/maintain rates, this battery charger is a reliable companion for all your battery charger needs.

This 12v battery charger features an integrated battery and alternator tester to assess charge levels and diagnose electrical issues effectively. Controlled by a microprocessor, the SC1281 utilizes an advanced multi-stage charging algorithm with auto voltage detection and float mode monitoring for optimal battery health. Safety is ensured with reverse hook-up protection, preventing operation if the clamps are incorrectly connected.
Included are a digital display, LED indicators, and push-button controls, making this car battery charger user-friendly. Ideal as an automotive battery charger, as well as for car battery trickle charger applications, the Schumacher SC1281 rises above typical battery chargers automobile 12 volt offerings. Order this powerful battery charger 12v automotive and enjoy seamless charging for all your vehicles—a top choice among Amazon battery chargers!

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Todo garaje doméstico bien equipado necesita un cargador de baterías y arrancador potente y confiable. El cargador de baterías y arrancador totalmente automático Schumacher SC1281 de 100A y 6V/12V es la adición perfecta a cualquier garaje que no lo tenga. Con el SC1281 de Schumacher, puede realizar pruebas de diagnóstico, arranques, carga y mantenimiento de baterías. Con potencia suficiente para arrancar vehículos utilitarios deportivos, camiones y otras baterías de gran tamaño, el SC1281 ofrece arranque de motor de 100 A, refuerzo de 30 A y niveles de carga/mantenimiento de 6 A<>2 A. El Schumacher SC1281 incorpora también un probador de baterías y alternadores que determina el nivel de carga y ayuda a diagnosticar problemas eléctricos. Totalmente automático, el Schumacher SC1281 es controlado por un microprocesador que emplea un avanzado algoritmo de carga multietapa, detección automática de voltaje y monitoreo en modo de flotación. Como medida de seguridad, la unidad incluye una protección de conexión inversa que impide que el cargador funcione si las pinzas están al revés. Otras características incluyen una pantalla digital, indicadores LED, botones de control y ganchos para enrollar cómodamente el cable.
4-in-1 Device: Charges, maintains, tests, and desulfates batteries
Wide Compatibility: Works with gas and diesel vehicles, 12-volt and 6-volt batteries, including standard, AGM, gel, and deep-cycle types. Perfect for motorcycles, power sports, lawn tractors, cars, SUVs, trucks, and marine batteries
Fast Charging: Delivers 100 amp engine start, 30 amp boost mode and 6 amp <> 2Amp charge/maintain rates
Smart and Safe: Features a microprocessor for quick, efficient charging without battery damage
Automatic Operation: Features multi-stage charging - stops charging when full, and switches to maintain mode
Advanced Diagnostics: Built-in battery and alternator tester quickly assesses charge levels and identifies electrical issues
Damage Protection: Includes safeguards against incorrect connections and detects bad batteries
Battery Restoration: Advanced mode fixes battery issues to boost performance and lifespan
Complete Package: Includes (1) 100-Amp 6-Volt/12-Volt Fully Automatic Battery Charger and Maintainer, (1) user manual
Reviewer: Tim Schmerbeck
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: works GREAT, will charge a completely dead battery
Review: I bought this battery charger because my previous, very old, charger finally stopped working. I purchased a different battery charger first but then realized that it would NOT charge a completely dead battery. This was one of the very few battery chargers on the market that will charge a completely dead battery. A battery charger that won't do this is worthless to me as I usually only get out my battery charger when I have a dead battery. Other than that this battery charger is very easy to use, reads out the charging current and battery voltage and even estimates how much the battery is charged. It will automatically shut off when the battery is fully charged as well. When it detects that the battery is "sulfated," a condition where a battery will not charge properly, it goes into a mode to repair the battery. This is very handy for older batteries. It will charge as low as 2 amps to maintain a battery in storage and as high as 30 amps for a very fast charge. It also provides a 100 amp battery boost which is the equivalent of a "jump start" to start a near dead car battery immediately if you are close enough to a power plug to plug it in. The battery charger is also very rugged and, of course, quite heavy too. If you drop it, no worries. It has some advanced features to diagnose a bad car alternator but I have not used this yet.

Reviewer: Kevin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice unit
Review: Just received my new charger a few days ago and it works pretty much as advertised. Based on some reviews I expected it to be rather loud but, while you can certainly hear the fan, it’s no worse than a PC case fan and not a bother at all in my shop. The unit itself is solid with good leads and decent clamps. The display is great with bright and easy to read LEDs although I haven’t tried it in direct sunlight yet. The lead storage hooks on the back should be a larger with a place to lock the clamps on but it’s better than my previous charger that had no storage at all. Although I haven’t used them yet the jump start and alternator test modes should be useful.The one complaint I have is really with the instructions. The charger is advertised as being compatible with deep-cycle marine/RV batteries and it is but neither the manual nor Schumacher website give any information on what settings to use for them. The settings are limited to Standard, AGM, and Gel with no specific deep-cycle choice. My previous charger, a very old analog Schumacher, had a two position switch, one for a standard battery (labeled SLI for starter, lighting, instrument) and the other position for deep-cycle but this one doesn’t. The manual has a convenient description of standard (wet cell), AGM, and Gel battery types but only mentions that AGM and Gel batteries are often deep-cycle while failing to mention that many deep-cycle batteries (including my own) are standard wet cells.So, what selection is best for wet-cell deep-cycle batteries? Schumacher’s answer is to use the AGM setting for all deep-cycle batteries including wet, AGM and Gel. Seems that it would be a simple addition to their manual and they might also want to consider changing the control to read AGM/Deep-Cycle.BTW, be careful of answers provided on Amazon. I received three answers (so far) to the question about deep-cycle batteries I posted, each different. One correctly identified AGM as the appropriate setting but another said Std and the third claimed it was all automatic. The charging process is fully automatic but the charger does not automatically identify the battery type. I checked this with three different types of batteries I had on hand. Each time the charger correctly identified the battery voltage but defaulted to AGM and 30amp charging regardless of the actual type of battery (Std, AGM, or Gel) or initial charge so be sure to correctly set the battery type and your desired charge rate. The default to 30amp/AGM is mentioned in the manual so there is nothing wrong with my charger. The charger does automatically transition to charged/maintaining mode once the battery is charged.The other possible issue I have is that when I started to charge an AGM battery at 6/2 amps the display showed it as being 79% charged. After about 15 minutes of charging that progressed to 80% and then 81% when it suddenly jumped to 100% and the charger went into charge/maintaining mode. According to Schumacher the big jump was typical but she couldn’t explain why so I’m not sure if the battery is 100% charged or if it’s actually only 81%. I’ll see when I actually get around to using it.

Reviewer: jjv
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wow! Love it.
Review: I've had this unit for years now. When you're down it will pick you up. Charges and jump starts your car and other batteries. I you don't know which one to buy, look no further this is the one. So easy to use and it works fantastic, built in cooling fan for longevity and built solid. Will last many years. Just remember with any charger make sure those gator clips make good contact you will have better results.

Reviewer: JDC
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quality unit with a great reputation.
Review: Quality well built unit. Heavy unit. I falsely assumed unit had a built in battery for jump starting. My mistake, I don't regret my purchase and decided to keep it. Traditional battery charger for common types of vehicle batteries.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Personally would avoid.... surprised Amazon and Seller were allowed to sell this product. No suitable plug provided for the UK, not even sure if this is legal given the electric current difference. Bonafide sellers have always advised not to use USA electrical products in Europe. Shocking. Amazon helpline offered no solution or answer... also had awful time returning the product.

Reviewer: Maria
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I would like Amazon to pick this up asap at their expense, VERY MISLEADING!

Reviewer: JERMAINE DUFFUS
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Had a Schumacher charger for years which developed a fault.Brought this one but very disappointed as it woul not charged my battery and had to send it back.

Reviewer: Stewart
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This item does not work on a 240v supply and only comes with a US plug

Reviewer: Richard Tripp
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Works like a charm. I've used this to charge several different batteries. I like that it shows the progression while charging. Charges much quicker than my old Mastercraft 100amp charger.I had no luck with re-conditioning several older, well used batteries but at least it indicates the results.