Is the car emergency starter safe?

If you need to jump-start your car battery, there are several solutions. The traditional method is to use jumper cables, which is neither convenient nor safe. To do this, you must find another vehicle to help you start your car. However, a better solution is to use a lithium-ion starter. But here we will discuss whether this solution is safe or not. Frankly, the alternatives are jumper cables, lead-acid starters, and lithium-ion starters. We'll take a look at which one is the safest and why. But we're going to build this foundation step by step, starting with what it is and why lithium-ion is the best choice

What is a car emergency starter?

First let’s discuss what a jump starter is. It is a device used to jump-start your car's battery so that it can help you start your car when the battery can no longer start it. If your battery dies, this device can save your life.

Emergency starters and jumper cables

In the traditional jumper cable process, there are several prerequisites. First, you need a second car (and possibly another person). Second, you need jumper cables. Third, you need to be proficient in using cables that many people are unfamiliar with. Finally, while this is a common process, security is a big concern.

Why are jumper cables unsafe?

The main unsafe factor is unreliable circuit grounding. This may result in electric shock and loss of life. This is a big problem for any car driver.

But a car jump starter can solve this problem. With the advent of portable starters, you can start your car's dead battery in just minutes. Best of all - it's all yours!

Emergency starting device starters and lead-acid batteries

In the past, portable starters were made from lead-acid batteries. They still exist. They are bulky and heavy.

Why are lead-acid batteries unsafe?

Lead-acid batteries can cause serious injury if not handled properly. They can release charge at extremely high rates. Gases (such as hydrogen and oxygen) released when the battery is charging may cause an explosion. Please note that hydrogen and oxygen are very flammable and can easily ignite. As a result, the industry is gradually moving away from this approach.

Which brings us to the latest crème de la crème – car jump starters.

Safety attributes of car emergency starting devices

Emergency starting devices are known as the safest starters. However, there are still some aspects that need attention. Things to note include:

1. Reverse Polarity: If the terminals are not connected correctly, one of two things can happen. First of all, nothing will happen, i.e. the car won't start or any other problems will occur. Second, and worse, sparks may occur. Therefore, if you are planning to buy a portable starter, you should buy one with reverse polarity protection.

2. Short circuit: In electrical circuits, the danger of short circuit is always present. This can cause more damage to batteries as well as other electronic devices.

How to solve security problems

Most lithium jump starters have reverse polarity protection. But some products use state-of-the-art engineering techniques and do an amazing job. They provide microchip-based security features. EAFC K35 is such a product. The K35 goes a step further in terms of safety. To protect users, it comes with EAFC’s in-house SmartShield® chip. This means protection against sparks, reverse charging, reverse polarity, overcharging and short circuits.

So, all in all, of all the technologies in this field, lithium-ion is the safest. Still, it has some caveats, but engineering has taken care of them all. As mentioned above, proper engineering has addressed the safety concerns surrounding lithium-ion starters.