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AutoCraft Gold 3/5/12/30/100 Amp 6/12-Volt SpeedCharge Automatic Battery Charger/Tester
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by PowerReviewsSchumacherSpeedCharger 100-Amp Battery Charger/Tester
(based on 17 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Versatile (8)
- Can withstand use (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Garage (9)
- Car (7)
- Truck (6)
- RV (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual driver (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Auto enthusiast (4), Mechanic (3), Truck enthusiast (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Amazing product and your staff excels 2!
My former charger/starter was inadequate and failed to start my truck when the 10 month old battery died. I was EXTREMELY aggrevated. Now I can keep the batteries charged and if the free ...Read complete review
My former charger/starter was inadequate and failed to start my truck when the 10 month old battery died. I was EXTREMELY aggrevated. Now I can keep the batteries charged and if the free replacement dies, I know I can start the HEMI on the first try. Thanks guys!!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good charger but poor wire looms.
It's a decent charger for the money, the only problem's I found with it are cheesy cables/clamps and the cable looms just snap in the back of the charger. When you wrap the ...Read complete review
It's a decent charger for the money, the only problem's I found with it are cheesy cables/clamps and the cable looms just snap in the back of the charger. When you wrap the wires around the looms one of the looms pulled right out of the back of the charger.
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Pros
- Convenient
- Durable
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
- Garage
Comments about Schumacher SpeedCharger 100-Amp Battery Charger/Tester:
On the plus side, I found the XC-103 to be well made and durable. It was convenient, easy to use and worked well for standard batteries. However, it will not work with many AGM type batteries.
This unit has a setting for AGM batteries but the voltage output for this setting is up to 15.6v. Optima (and many other AGM) batteries require 14.6v or lower. Using the XC-103 to charge an Optima will cause it to boil. The vent will open to allow the pressure/gas to escape causing decreased battery life.
Neither the included documentation or manufacturers website listed the exact output voltage for each setting. If you're buying this for use with AGM type batt's check to make sure they will take a charge at 15.6v without damage.
Pros
- Can Withstand Use
- Love To Watch This Thing
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Schumacher SpeedCharger 100-Amp Battery Charger/Tester:
This knows how to desulfate, hits with a 17 volt charge
Pros
- Improves Performance
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garage
- Truck
Comments about Schumacher SpeedCharger 100-Amp Battery Charger/Tester:
My former charger/starter was inadequate and failed to start my truck when the 10 month old battery died. I was EXTREMELY aggrevated. Now I can keep the batteries charged and if the free replacement dies, I know I can start the HEMI on the first try. Thanks guys!!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Improves Performance
- Versatile
- Works
Cons
Best Uses
- Car
- Garage
- Keep In The Trunk
- RV
- Truck
Comments about Schumacher SpeedCharger 100-Amp Battery Charger/Tester:
Durability I cannot speak about as I have had the porduct for a very short amount of time but in that period, I have charged a completely depleted battery to fully charged in about 3 hrs. Charged 4 vehicles including 2 trucks, one of which is a diesel with two batteries and it just works as advertised.
Pros
- Can Withstand Use
Cons
- Difficult To Use
Best Uses
- Car
- Keep In The Trunk
Comments about Schumacher SpeedCharger 100-Amp Battery Charger/Tester:
I use as a jump starter and alt tester. but I still havent learned how to use as a tester.
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
- Humming
- Lack of cables management
Best Uses
- Garage
Comments about Schumacher SpeedCharger 100-Amp Battery Charger/Tester:
It works just fine as the charger. I recharged several batteries with it and it's pretty versatile and convenient. Leads are cold when not connected - you can shorten them and nothing happens. When you attach the battery the charger will autodetect 6 or 12V. You have three charging modes: trickle, slow/small battery, fast. It also has three settings for all different kinds of the battery technologies (auto, golf cart, boat, deep discharge, gel, etc)
The "testing" capabilities are just the marketing bla-bla. What it is is just the voltmeter. Not even a load test. Charge percentage is the rough estimate too but who cares, just let it charge it full. If you need just a good charger for every occasion - this one is great.
Cons are - no cable management. Two flimsy brackets in the back is not what I would like to see cause cables unwind from them.
Another con is the noticeable loud 60Hz humming transformer noise. It's really loud when charging, and still there when there is no load or charge is complete and switched to the trickle charge. It'll be OK in the garage, but not in the house.
Pros
- Can Withstand Use
- Nice charger
- Versatile
Cons
- Lightweight clips
Best Uses
- Garage
- RV
Comments about Schumacher SpeedCharger 100-Amp Battery Charger/Tester:
Nice charger, charged my 8D diesel MH battery in 8 hrs. Testing feature is great. Light weight and small. Testing my 4 golf car batteries worked OK. Nice weight, size.
Pros
- Can Withstand Use
- Versatile
Cons
- Flimsy
- Knob on back was broken
Best Uses
- Car
- Truck
Comments about Schumacher SpeedCharger 100-Amp Battery Charger/Tester:
Came damaged with the knob but works
Comments about Schumacher SpeedCharger 100-Amp Battery Charger/Tester:
The instructions were easy to follow. The charger was easy to hook up. The charger worked as I expected. It quickly charged my battery and I was on my way without any further delay.
Comments about Schumacher SpeedCharger 100-Amp Battery Charger/Tester:
Works GREAT. Easy to use
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Q:
Can I hook this charger to a moped scooter battery?Asked on 6/4/2013 by mail and copy man from Durham, NC1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
A:
The AutoCraft Gold 3/5/12/30/100 Amp 6/12-Volt SpeedCharge Automatic Battery Charger/Tester (Part No. XC-103) fully automatic microprocessor controlled 100 ampere engine start is perfect for emergency starting. It features a 5 ampere, 10-20 ampere fast charge which has self-adjusting, variable charge rates for everyday charging needs and maintaining your battery in peak condition. Charges and automatically desulfates and restores car, truck, RV, farm equipment, AGM, gel cell and deep-cycle batteries. A secondary feature is the 3 ampere slow charge for charging and maintaining small batteries, motorcycle batteries, ATV batteries, snowmobile batteries and lawn tractor batteries. With a built-in digital voltmeter/tester, you can easily diagnose problems. An auto voltage detection means the charger automatically determines whether the connected battery is a 6 volt battery or a 12 volt battery. For any further assistance, please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.Answered on 6/4/2013 by Steve from AAP
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i hooked this charger to my car not knowing it was for small battries, now i cant get my key out of the ignition what can i do?Asked on 2/5/2013 by BIG SHIRL from GVILLE MA1 answer
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With reference to your inquiry on the Schumacher 3/5/12/30/100 Amp 6/12-Volt SpeedCharge Automatic Battery Charger/Tester - Part No. XC-103 you can remove the key through a small access panel in the lock cylinder. It will be covered with a small cover in the shape of a rectangle with an access point near the key. Pry off this cover and insert a paper clip. This should actuate a button and the key should be able to be pulled free. You will most likely need to check/replace the battery in this instance which needs to be done at your (vehicle) dealer. For any further assistance please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.Answered on 2/6/2013 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
Q:
I am interested in this charger I'm wanting to know if the 100 Amp Engine Start – for emergency starting is portable or needs to be plugged into a wall outlet in order to work.Asked on 2/1/2013 by Jeff from Greensboro, N.C.1 answer
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With reference to your inquiry on the Schumacher 3/5/12/30/100 Amp 6/12-Volt SpeedCharge Automatic Battery Charger/Tester - part# XC-103, the 100 Amp Engine Start – for emergency starting is portable. For any further assistance, please visit your nearest Advance Auto store or call us directly at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) and one of our representatives there would be more than happy to assist you.Answered on 2/4/2013 by Vincent from AAP
Q:
when it says tester. is that a battery tester? or alternator tester???Asked on 10/20/2012 by dgl from buf, ny1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
A:
This Schumacher SpeedCharger 100-Amp Battery Charger/Tester -part# XC-103 is the charger and tester for the battery. For any further assistance, please visit your nearest Advance Auto store or call us directly at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) and one of our representatives there would be more than happy to assist you.Answered on 10/21/2012 by Vincent from AAP
Q:
all the information, but the price....are you kidding?Asked on 7/1/2011 by Anonymous1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
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It has great features & very versatile. Worth for the dollars spent on it.Answered on 7/18/2011 by DIY Daniel from AAP
Q:
Can someone list that website for the manual?Asked on 5/24/2011 by Mark from Raleigh, NC1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
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Please contact us at 1-877-ADVANCE and one of our representatives will help you further.Answered on 5/26/2011 by Just Ask Jacob! from AAP
Q:
I looked at 3 battery chargers on Advance and none give any info. What good is the website if you can't even list the amperage, automatic or manual. I previously searched for parts and found the website worthless. The operators of this site should look at their competition and learn how to provide info on products.Asked on 12/3/2009 by Anonymous4 answers
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not only do they not provide needed information, they also fail to provide a photo. Apparently they do not have anyone capable of building a website to sell their products, which by the way, when I look for something and find a web like this one I dont hang around long, but go to some place that provides the necessary information for my purchases. Thanks.Answered on 2/2/2010 by big mack from rock spring ga.A:
The Specifications tab has all the info you need. :)Answered on 3/26/2010 by btotheeck from NCA:
You are wright there is no further info,other than description of a product .That is very pooor sales , Please add a detailed description of the product so we can make a Good educated decision.Answered on 5/16/2010 by ntcl4 from new braunfels,tx.VERIFIED BUYER
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I looked on other websites selling the product to get all the info I needed. I think one of them had a manual listed.Answered on 10/17/2010 by John from Eagan, MN
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