Miracle of technology, devices for starting cars. "Miracle of Technology" on NTV - portable starter-charger CARKU

In December 2015, NTV aired the “Miracle of Technology” program, in which innovative portable starter-chargers (ROMs) from different manufacturers were tested. Interest in this class of products was caused by the shocking capabilities of these miniature devices, from which, according to the manufacturers, you can not only charge gadgets, but also... start car engines when the standard battery is dead, even in winter!

The inquisitive presenters of the program could not ignore such wonderful devices and decided to verify from their own experience the veracity of the stated amazing functionality. For this purpose, 3 models of compact jump starters presented on the Russian market were selected.

As expected, the CARKU E-Power Elite model turned out to be the undisputed leader compared to the other two tested analogues, showing excellent results when charging gadgets and when measuring battery capacity with a special test device. The actual characteristics of the analogues turned out to be much lower than declared. Therefore, this model was chosen for the main test of the transmission for starting cars with discharged batteries.

The E-Power Elite test results exceeded all expectations. Because this device, the size of only two packs of cigarettes, confidently enough launched not one, but three cars in a row: a 1.8L diesel passenger car, a 3.5L petrol jeep and a 2.5L diesel SUV.

The temperature on the day of testing was not the lowest, but nevertheless the device demonstrated a large reserve of power, sufficient to start the car engine even on frosty days. Let us remind you that it is optimally recommended to use the CARKU E-Power Elite starting and charger to start gasoline engines with a volume of up to 3 liters and diesel engines with a volume of up to 1.8 liters in winter. The temperature range for using the device is up to minus 30 degrees.

As a result, the presenters of the program appreciated the compact CARKU launchers and chargers, which once again demonstrated their high class, reliability and confirmed their status as a leader among portable ROMs. Truly a miracle of technology! There's no other way to say it!

2016 - test of compact starter-chargers E-Power-21 and E-Power-40B

In December 2015, the “Miracle of Technology” program on NTV tested portable starter-chargers (ROMs) from different manufacturers, as a result of which the CARKU E-Power Elite model (capacity 12,000 mAh, starting current up to 400A) was recognized as the undisputed favorite among others. A year later, in December 2016, the editors of the program decided to repeat the experience and test other more powerful models of the CARKU brand: the best-selling model in Russia is CARKU E-Power-21 (capacity 18000 mAh, starting current up to 600A), and a new product for the current season with voltage 12V/24V – CARKU E-Power-40B (capacity 30000 mAh, starting current up to 1200A).

The compact starter-charger E-Power-21 was sent for testing to the region with severe frosty winters, Novy Urengoy, where it was to start a powerful 2.5-liter SUV with a completely discharged standard battery. The first attempt to start at minus 31 was not successful, but the next time, at 23 degrees below zero, the device coped with the task and confidently started the frozen SUV engine. It is worth keeping in mind that the test was carried out with a powerful car battery discharged to zero, that is, in the most difficult conditions. But in practice, most often a car’s standard battery has a residual charge, even if it’s small, but starting it is much easier with it. In addition, it is worth noting that many car enthusiasts purchase E-Power-21 in reserve for their far from the most powerful cars, including small cars, in order to be guaranteed to start the car in any unforeseen situation, and even more than once.

It was decided to test the starting device for the E-Power-40B vehicle on a 38-ton KAMAZ truck crane with an 11-liter diesel engine, which stood at sub-zero temperatures for more than a week! As a result of the test, on the 3rd attempt, the truck crane with a discharged battery was able to be started. The frost during the tests was not severe, only minus 3 degrees, but again it is worth keeping in mind that the device coped with the task, which significantly exceeds its declared functionality.

Let us remind you that the manufacturer recommends running cars with the following parameters on E-Power-40B in winter:
— for 24-volt cars: up to 4 liters (diesel) and up to 7 liters (gasoline),
— for 12-volt cars: up to 6 liters (diesel) and up to 9 liters (gasoline).

So the device exceeded the task by almost 3 times, running an 11-liter 24V diesel engine instead of the recommended parameter of 4 liters 24V diesel. Thus, the E-Power-40B demonstrated a large power reserve and reliable operation even in extreme conditions.

Such outstanding results once again confirmed the opinion of the editors that CARKU compact starter-chargers are a real miracle of technology!

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This charger is a very useful and necessary thing. It is perfect for tourists, travelers, and for city residents it will not hurt either. The Carku starting charger will surprise you very much and change your understanding of starting a car engine and charging various portable portable devices, but in addition you will be surprised by the dimensions and characteristics of this device.

Previously, people could not even imagine this, that some small box performs such operations, even in our time these are very big advances in electronics. The dimensions of this device are 16 * 7.5 * 2.8 centimeters and the weight of this device is only some 420 grams. Despite its size, the Carku starter-charger can easily start a three or even four liter engine of any vehicle. And what is surprising is that he can start the engine more than once, but can perform as many as 30 to 40 starts. This wonderful, not very expensive device is the development of highly qualified engineers. For those who are interested in cheap and high-quality maternity clothes, we recommend the website 9mes9dney.ru of the 9mesyatsev9dney company, which offers an affordable solution to all problems with purchasing clothes for pregnant women.

Also, this starting charger, in addition to the ability to start the engine, can also charge a huge number of portable portable devices. It can fully charge your mobile phone, laptop, mp3, photo equipment, netbook, tablet computer and other various portable devices that are powered by electricity. This starter-charger will come in handy in difficult times. In the life of every person, different situations happen when, for example, you go fishing or on some kind of trip, or maybe just in nature, and sometimes it happens that your phone is completely discharged, and you need to make a very important phone call, and so This is where it will come to your aid - this is an unusual device.

Technical characteristics of this device:
It has a capacity of: 28.6 W/hour.
Has a 12V/1A input. and has two outputs for 12V/2A and 5V/2A.
Its rated starting current is 200 amperes and the maximum starting current is 400 amperes.
Number of starts: from 20 to 80 (without recharging!).
The temperatures at which this device operates are no less than -40 and no more than +60.
The CARKU starter-charger kit includes:
AC adapter with extension cable: 1 pc.
Car fasteners (crocodiles): 2 pcs.
Cigarette lighter socket adapter: 1 pc.
Power steel clamps: 1 pc.
Power supply: 1pc.
Charging cable with nine adapters: 1 pc.
Charging cable with 8 adapters, which is designed for charging laptops: 1 pc.
Adapters and plug: 4 pcs.
Detailed instructions for its use: 1 pc.

This charger and starter can be purchased in the online store www.1001zaryad.ru. On this site you can also see what this device looks like.

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Anyone who owns a car has probably repeatedly found themselves in a seemingly hopeless situation when the car won’t start. As always unexpectedly, the car battery either dies or freezes, and is unable to provide current to start the engine. Our director, Maxim Schastlivy, also encountered this problem.

Moreover, in winter, at a frost of 20 degrees, with a diesel engine and an automatic transmission, this problem is truly intractable. At least when there are no neighbors nearby willing to light a cigarette. After all, now not everyone agrees to this, increasingly citing the danger of damaging the on-board electronics. It’s good if you just left home and, if necessary, can go by public transport. What if you’re out of town, or, God forbid, you urgently need to go because the neighbors downstairs called and reported that a pipe in your apartment had burst? It's just scary to imagine something like this.

We give the floor to Maxim, as a person who at first did not trust this device, and then, after the miracle device helped him out in difficult times, changed his attitude towards it.

I think many of you will understand me, since you yourself have experienced such cases more than once. Be that as it may, this problem requires resolution. And, I am ready to offer you a fairly quick and simple, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY TESTED BY ME PERSONALLY, method of solving it.

Now many of my friends are already using this device, and it makes their life incredibly easier. These lucky ones can already afford:

Quickly start the engine even with a dead battery;
Do not seek outside help when “lighting up”;
Save time on charging and warming up the battery in a warm place.
And much more - see below

So, meet S-Start - a portable starter-charger with amazing power and battery capacity of 16800 mAh or 174 Wh. Moreover, thanks to the lithium-ion battery, this power can be delivered with a powerful current.

So, starting the engine with the help of this miniature box is much more intense if you “lighted it” from another car with a fresh battery and a running engine. Unbelievable but true!

Specifications:

Size - 165*79*40 mm
Weight - 456 g
Built-in super bright LED flashlight
Battery capacity Li-on = 16800 mAh = 174 W/hour
Output voltage - 5V-2A, 12V-2A, 19V-3.5A
Input voltage - 12V-2A
Full charging time - 3 hours
Starting current - 250 Amperes
Peak short-time starting current - 400 Amps
Operating temperature - from +40 to -50 degrees\C
Life time more than 3000 full charge and discharge cycles

Contents of delivery:

Device S-Start D28;
Crocodiles for starting the engine;
Wires and adapters for charging phones, smartphones, laptops, tablets and other equipment (see photo);
Charging for the battery from a 220V network;
Charging from the car's cigarette lighter.
Instructions in English

S.Startcan also be a portable power source for:

Tablets, navigators, video recorders
Smartphones
Laptops and other electronic equipment (adapters for different models are included)

And also has:

Convenient bag;
A set of adapters for connecting to various equipment;
Very bright LED flashlight with several operating modes.
In addition, this device is small in size and weighs little.

The cost of the s-start device is 5,030 rubles, which is equivalent to dinner for two in a restaurant. In addition, I offer it an extended warranty of 18 months.

I promise, when you place your order, there will be a gift waiting for you in your cart. As a sign of my trust in you, I guarantee that within 21 days from the date of purchase, you will be able to return the s-start device without explaining the reasons for the return.

From the day the s-start engine backup device takes its rightful place among your equipment, reliability and confidence will enter your life.

Extended warranty 18 months + gift (already in the cart).

CarKu E-Power Elite is a modern starter and charger; experts recommend that every car have it. No one is immune from problems starting a car engine. Often the reason may lie in a discharged battery or its breakdown. This usually happens unexpectedly, if at all. To purchase a new battery or find someone who would let you start from their own battery, you will have to spend a lot of time. And it’s not a fact that it will work out. Therefore, you can put a big end to your planned trip.

This difficult problem is easily solved with the help of the CarKu E-Power Elite multifunctional starter and charger. Its presence will help you forget forever about such a problem as battery drain. All you need is to carry the device with you (conveniently in the glove compartment). It successfully holds a charge for a year. As soon as problems arise with starting the engine, you just need to connect the device to the battery terminals. The weight of the device is about 400 grams, and its dimensions of 160x75x28 mm allow it to be placed in the glove compartment without any problems.

To fully charge CarKu E-Power Elite, you only need to connect it to the vehicle's on-board power supply using the cigarette lighter. You can also use a 220V power supply for this, connecting the device to it for only 3 hours.

More than just a car jump starter

The starting charger is universal. It will help not only in case of a low car battery, but also help replenish the battery of a tablet, laptop, phone or other portable device. Moreover, this does not require any wires - everything you need is already included in the package! CarKu E-Power Elite can become a charger or power source for any device that operates on 12V.

When you go on a trip, you have to take several chargers with you. However, all of them can be replaced with just one CarKu E-Power Elite, which contains all the required adapters and cables. The manufacturer placed them in a compact leather case. Wherever you are, you won't have to look for an outlet to recharge the battery of your portable device. Even when the lighting is turned off, you don’t have to worry about anything - a special button will help you activate the high-power LED flashlight. It is conveniently located at the end of the device.

The starter-charger will become a reliable friend and assistant for all occasions. With it you will never be left without electricity!

Miracle of Technology" on NTV - portable charger CARKU

2016 - test of compact starter-chargers E-Power-21 and E-Power-40B

In December 2015, the “Miracle Technology” program on NTV tested portable starter-chargers (ROMs) from different manufacturers, as a result of which the CARKU E-Power Elite model (capacity 12,000 mAh, starting current up to 400A) was recognized as the undisputed favorite among others. A year later, in December 2016, the editors of the program decided to repeat the experience and test other more powerful models of the CARKU brand: the best-selling model in Russia - CARKU E-Power-21 (capacity 18000 mAh, starting current up to 600A), and a new product with a voltage of 12V/ 24V - CARKU E-Power-40B (capacity 30000 mAh, starting current up to 1200A).

Such outstanding results once again confirmed the opinion of the editors that CARKU compact starter-chargers are a real miracle of technology!

2015 - test of the E-Power-Elite portable battery charger

Technical characteristics of CarKu E-Power Elite:

Mobile phone charging cables:

USB/LG
USB/Samsung
USB/Sony Ericsson
USB/Nokia
USB/PSP
USB/Micro USB
USB/Mini USB
USB/Iphone4-Ipad
USB/Iphone5-Ipad

Laptop charging cables:

IBM/LENOVO (7.9x5.5x0.9mm)
HP/DELL (7.4x5.0x0.6mm)
SONY/FUJITSU/SAMSUNG (6.0x4.4x1.4mm)
HP/IBM/DELL/ACER/TOSHIBA/ASUS/CPQ/FUJITSU (5.5x2.5mm)
IBM/HP/NEC/TOSHIBA (5.5x2.1mm)
SAMSUNG (5.0x3.0x1.0mm)
ACER (5.5x1.7mm)
ASUS/NEC/DELTA/CPQ (4.8x1.7mm)

CarKu E-Power Elite equipment:

Car charger 12V
Charger 220V
A set of terminals for connecting to a car battery
Cable 200mm long (USB to 3.5*1.1mm)
Cable 200mm long (5.5*2.1mm by 5.5*2.1mm)
Case for device with two sections
User manual.

A starting charger for a car, stationary or mobile, saves the car owner in such an unforeseen moment as a discharge of the battery and recharges it. It can come in handy during a long journey, and after storing the car in a parking lot or garage.

A sufficiently acceptable starting charger must still include protection against short circuits, as well as against reverse polarity of the battery, and also have the feasibility of reverse charging with self-acting regulation of the charge current. The presence of a means of stabilizing the supply voltage is also important.

ROMs used by car owners to recharge the battery and start the engine vary in functionality, cost and complexity of use. Their rating allows you to determine the quality of the device relative to the price category.

Bosch C7

It rightfully ranks first in the ranking due to its versatility of use. It has six automatic modes of operation for charging not only cars, but also trucks and motorcycles. Input voltage is standard 220-240V, output voltage is standard 12/24V.

A charger such as the Bosch C7 is simple and easy to use, has a fairly wide range of functionality, and is also practically safe for your battery.

pros

This ROM is designed to service any battery, both 12V passenger cars and 24V trucks. Designed for portable use due to its lightweight and compact design.

Guarantees a full charge of the battery, and the charging process is completely automatic.

Makes it possible to restore completely discharged batteries.

ROM operating state modes:

The main charging mode for passenger car batteries.
Cold charging mode, as well as AGM batteries.
Mode is the state of the power supply.
Regeneration mode – restoration of the capacity of discharged batteries.
Normal charging mode for truck batteries.
Charging mode for cold truck batteries, as well as AGM batteries.

The presence of an LED screen, which helps you know the latest information about the condition of the car, makes working with the device much more convenient.

Minuses

The only negative, and even then a minor one, due to the versatility of use and reliability of the device, is the cost. Not every car owner can afford to spend about seven thousand rubles on a ROM, if he does not use it very often.

Best Portable Jump Starter

CARKU E-Power Elite

This device, mainly due to the presence of a USB port and various adapters, is intended for recharging gadgets, but also easily “brings to life” a completely dead battery, and also starts the engine without the latter in stock. At the same time, it can fuel car pumps and car refrigerators for quite a long time.

The small size and versatility of use by the car owner gives this portable ROM second place.

pros

The capacity of its own battery is 44.4 W, the starting current is 200A, the peak current reaches 400A - these indicators, coupled with the truly compact dimensions, perform almost a miracle - they confidently start a diesel engine of 2 liters, a gasoline engine of 5. Naturally, in cold weather the indicators are reduced to 1 ,8 and 3. The charge level of your own battery is displayed by an indicator.

The presence of connectors and outputs for all kinds of gadgets and automotive devices with the ability to charge and power them makes this unit an indispensable device in a modern car.

Moreover, the manufacturer declared a fairly wide temperature range in which the ROM model can fully operate.

A fully charged E-Power Elite can recharge up to a dozen phones or perform about 30 engine starts. This device also contains an LED lamp that operates in three modes - flashlight, flashing and SOS.

Minuses

Basically, the device is designed to serve a 12V network and is not suitable for trucks.

The best battery jump starter

CTEK MXS 5.0

It seems that such a small, even toy-sized device solves a huge number of problems in the efficient operation of car batteries. It ranks third in the ranking.

As a charger it copes well with its main task. Charges the battery of a passenger car and other motor vehicles fairly quickly. Ideal for owners of cars with sensitive electronics.

pros

The versatility of the built-in tasks during the charging process allows you to improve the performance of the battery, and if the malfunction is high, allow you to notice it and make the necessary replacement.

Functions during charging:

At the start-up stage, desulfation occurs from the surfaces of the lead plates, which restores the battery capacity.
During the main launch, the battery's ability to accept a charge is checked.
After charging, the battery's ability to hold a charge is checked. It is at this stage that a decision is made about the usefulness of the battery and its possible replacement with a working one.
The final function of restoring electrolyte in maximally discharged batteries.
Supports the battery to be fully charged before using it.

Such options of this device as the ability to diagnose the battery and optimize the entire charging process will be highly appreciated by car enthusiasts.

Moreover, the entire process of CTEK MXS 5.0 operation is displayed on the device display.

Minuses

Relatively high cost of CTEK MXS 5.0. And this device will not start the engine.

The best powerful jump starter

CARKU E-Power 21

CARKU E-Power 21 is capable of starting a diesel engine of 4 liters, and a gasoline engine of about 7 liters. In winter, naturally, these indices decrease. It has a capacity of 66.6 Wh, and the maximum inrush/peak current is 300/600A. Takes 4th place in the ranking.

pros

As a ROM for trucks, it is relatively small in size and looks quite modern. On a full charge of this device, the engine can be started about 30 times and the laptop can be kept in operation for about 4 hours.

It is possible to fully charge the phone from 6 to 12 times. There are all the necessary adapters and you can power automotive devices through it.

The LED flashlight, like other models from this manufacturer, is three-program. There is protection against short circuit, overdischarge, overcharge, and backflow.

The electronic display unit informs about the reverse charge and the presence of residual charge of the standard battery.

Minuses

Fully charging your own battery takes more than 7 hours. High cost if purchased for a passenger car; for them, based on needs, there are other ROM options.

The best professional jump starter

T-1014R

Having a series of operating modes, namely “test”, “manual”, “automatic”, “start”, the T-1014R has been gaining positions in many ROM ratings for quite a long time and is in demand. In fact, such a device is in demand not only among owners of personal cars, but also among companies with large vehicles.

Because it ensures full operation of batteries for leaving vehicles, especially during the cold season. For the most part it is more of a stationary mechanism. In fifth place in the ranking.

pros

This device is reliable and prevents the following from happening:

Resetting the input voltage.
Short circuit.
Incorrect connection.

It is also intended for charging batteries of all models with a nominal voltage of 12V and nominally 24V.

Allows:

Simultaneously charge multiple batteries with different ratings.
Check the generator.
Check the regulator relay.
Check the operation of the starter.
Check auto electrics.

Minuses

Quite large weight and dimensions.

The best jump starter for a motorcycle

SITITEK SolarStarter 18000

In sixth place in the ranking is the compact SITITEK SolarStarter 18000 ROM, ideal for charging motorcycle batteries. And in addition, it has a built-in solar battery, which allows you to charge the device’s own battery while being away from populated areas.

It can also charge the battery of a passenger car at nominally 12V. Moreover, even the most demanding starter starts thanks to the supplied current, nominally 700A. And it has all the necessary fuses against subsequent problems with the battery.

pros

The ease of use of this device is high - you can charge it from the network, the battery of another car and from your own solar panel. This can be appreciated by anyone who likes to ride a motorcycle far enough from home. It can also charge the gadgets you use. The package contains 8 different adapters. The power allows you to power any portable equipment for quite a long time.

The device has a display where the required information is displayed. The built-in battery has a fairly high capacity - 18000 mAh. There is an LED flashlight.

It charges its own battery in about 8 hours from a solar panel and is therefore almost always ready for use when exposed to light.

Minuses

Quite a high cost of the device.

The best starter and charger for passenger cars

Bosch C3

This model occupies seventh position on the list. This is one of the most understandable and easy-to-use foreign devices.

Operation is possible in 4 modes, which the device itself selects automatically based on the needs of the battery; there is short circuit protection - in this case the device turns off. Designed for acid-type batteries.

pros

There is nothing superfluous or incomprehensible in it. Even in cold weather, it works confidently and easily starts the engine of a passenger car, and also charges the battery 100%.

Light weight and small parameters make it convenient to use and carry. Recharging occurs in the most gentle mode and maintains the battery charge.

Minuses

Suitable for acid type batteries only.

The best thyristor starting and charger

ORION PW700

pros

Starts engines of cars and trucks. Charges any 12-volt batteries. There is two-level protection against overheating.

The accumulation of base battery charge causes the device to enter a periodic on-off mode. This protects the device from overheating even when the network is turned on for a very long time.

Minuses

Although it copes excellently with its main task, it is nevertheless inferior to more innovative versions of ROM in terms of versatility.