Jump start (vehicle)
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A jump start, also called a boost, is a procedure of starting a motor vehicle that has a discharged crank battery. A temporary connection is made to the battery of another vehicle, to external or to a
Jump starting a vehicle
Crocodile clips, also called automotive clips, on a set of jumper cables
A jumper cable connected to the positive (red) terminal
AC charger with boost feature
Crocodile clip
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A crocodile clip or alligator clip is a plier-like spring-tensioned metal clip with elongated, serrated jaws that is used for creating a temporary electrical connection. This simple mechanical device
Jump start (vehicle)
…are given in the vehicle manual. Jumper cables, also known as booster cables or jump leads, are a pair of insulated wires of sufficient capacity with alligator clips at each end to interconnect the disabled vehicle with an auxiliary source, such as another vehicle with the same system voltage or to another battery…
Alligator clip
A crocodile clip manufactured by Mueller Electric. This device is a variation of Dusinberre's original crocodile clip design
Crocodile clips, also called automotive clips, on a set of jumper cables
Three crocodile clips: a bare standard-sized clip; a miniature clip in a yellow plastic boot; a large red Square D multi-function clip