What is BS AU 237a - Light domestic duty jumper lead sets for automotive starting about?
BS AU 237a is a British Standard on the specification for light domestic duty jumper lead sets for automotive starting. The main aim of BS AU 237a is to ensure that battery road vehicles are safe, reliable and efficient when in use.
BS AU 237a specifies requirements for jumper lead sets for light domestic use when starting an internal combustion engine from a supplementary battery in environmental temperatures down to – 10 °C. It is restricted to maximum engine capacity, 3.5 l petrol and 2.5 l diesel.
Who is BS AU 237a - Light domestic duty jumper lead sets for automotive starting for?
BS AU 237a on light domestic duty jumper lead sets for automotive starting is useful for:
- Manufacturers of road vehicles
- Suppliers of jumper lead sets
- Electrical and electronic equipment manufacturers
- Suppliers of electric cables and connectors
- Mechanical and electrical engineers
- Certification bodies
- Local and regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS AU 237a - Light domestic duty jumper lead sets for automotive starting?
A jump starting is a technique used for assisting the starting of an internal combustion engine where a healthy and reasonably well-charged battery is connected temporarily in parallel with an ailing or discharged battery of the same nominal voltage to provide additional cranking power. Having jumper cables is essential for every vehicle owner because they will save your time and stress if you ever find yourself in an emergency.
BS AU 237a specifies the jumper lead sets that must be used when starting an internal combustion engine from a supplementary battery.
The jumper lead length, cable construction, cable insulation, colour coding, and temperature range are all specified in BS AU 237a.
BS AU 237a describes the design and performance of battery clips, as well as the compatibility of jumper lead sets with automotive fuels, lubricants, and fluids, as well as jumper lead set marking.
BS AU 237a specifies the requirements for the safe use of jumper lead sets for jump starting as safety and operational instructions.
As a result, if you are a manufacturer of jumper lead sets or cables for vehicles, complying with BS AU 237a can help you demonstrate the performance of your products and ensure its reliability when in use.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS AU 237a:1993 supersedes BS AU 237-1:1990. BS AU 237a:1993 includes some technical changes with respect to BS AU 237-1:1990. These include:
- A technical revision was undertaken to improve and clarify testing procedures arising from the application of the first edition for conformity testing purposes.
- At the same time the title of the standard has been amended to reflect the fact that Part 2 for heavy domestic duty
