Every technician knows the importance of having battery and electrical service tools on hand. From jump starters and battery testers to battery chargers/maintainers and relay testers, you never know what's going to come through your bay. With EVs on the rise, it wouldn't be a bad idea to have insulated tools in your toolbox as well. Here are some battery and electrical service tools that have recently crossed our desks.
HD Diesel 1600A Jump Starter/Jump Box
The SP Tools USA HD Diesel 1600A Jump Starter/Jump Box, No SP61073, is a compact, high-density jump starter that can supply a lot of power in a short time to start both 12V gas or diesel engines up to 10 liters in capacity.
The GEDORE VDE Tool Assortment Hybrid, No. 2979063, is a comprehensive kit for repair and maintenance work on all hybrid and electric vehicles. All tools are insulated up to 1,000V according to EN 60900/IEC 60900 (up to AC 1,000V and DC 1,500V).
The Tool Aid Clamp Probe Set, No. 21200, is designed to allow a technician to test for voltage drop on top battery posts.
EV300 Level 2 EV Charging Station
The Bosch EV300 Level 2 EV Charging Station is UL listed, tested to all applicable industry standards, easy to install, and requires low maintenance. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor installation.
26-pc Insulated EV Essential Tool Kit
The Wiha Tools 26-pc Insulated EV Essential Tool Kit includes individually tested, 1,000V AC rated, insulated VDE screwdrivers, sockets, ratchets, extension bars, wrenches, pliers, cutters, a cable stripping knife, and tweezers.
The Power Probe PPTAMP and PPTPWM Adapters are designed to cut diagnostic times and increase diagnostic accuracy. The PPTAMP allows any Power Probe circuit tester to read current, while the PPTPWM allows any Power Probe circuit tester to use pulse width modulation.
The Pico Technology TA487 IEPE Signal Conditioner is an adapter that allows any PicoScope with the ability to measure and capture signals from a large selection of piezo-electric IEPE sensors.
Wireless TRMS Clamp Meter with 3-Phase and Imbalance Motor Tests
The UEi Test Instruments Wireless TRMS Clamp Meter with 3-Phase and Imbalance Motor Tests, No. DL599, measures capacitance, voltage, microamps, circuit continuity, resistance, and temperature via K-Type thermocouples.
Electric Vehicle Service Tool Kit
The Cementex Automotive Electric Service Tool Kit, No. ITS-12B-AES, is an ideal base of insulated tools for use with hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) as well as troubleshooting and repair to EV charging stations.
The Weego 120 Jump Starter delivers 1,200 cranking amps and features a bypass button that allows users to jump a completely dead battery.
TB6000PRO Battery Tester and Charger
The TOPDON TB6000PRO Battery Tester and Charger combines two battery tools in one. It features a nine-step smart charging mode, which can display a pre- and post-report showing accurate data comparison.
2-pc Fuse Puller and Terminal Cleaner
The Lisle Corporation 2-pc Fuse Puller and Terminal Cleaner, No. 55040, are double-ended tools designed to remove corrosion in blade fuse applications on both mini and ATO sizes.
The Electronic Specialties Super Relay Buddy, No. 194, is designed to provide an indication of the general health and functioning of the most common 4/5 pin 12V relays.
This product compilation originally ran in the February 2023 issue of PTEN.
