GYS

GYS on AutoMotoPart covers several workshop jobs that must not be confused. Batium and CT210 chargers address battery charging, while GYSflash units provide controlled battery support or power for defined workshop operations. GYSPACK and Startpack products are portable booster packs for starting, and larger starter-chargers combine functions in model-specific ways. PBT550 and analogue testers assess battery or starting-system condition. Heavy insulated jump leads, a replacement fuse and thermal-paper rolls support this equipment, with 0.6 and 0.8 mm bare MIG wire and 0.9 mm gasless wire alongside.

Begin with the task, vehicle-system voltage, battery chemistry and capacity, then select the exact GYS operating mode and accessory. The current AutoMotoPart selection contains 24 GYS items, led by 9 workshop equipment entries, 1 0.6 mig bare wire 15kg d300 entry, 1 0.8 mig bare wire 0.9kg d100 entry, 1 0.9 mig core no gas 4.5kg d200 entry. These GYS figures describe the range on this page rather than every product the brand may make elsewhere.

Charging, jump starting, stable diagnostic support and battery testing use different current profiles and connection rules. Confirm 12 or 24 volts from the battery arrangement and vehicle information, identify lead-acid or supported lithium chemistry and inspect for freezing, leakage, swelling, cracked casing or abnormal heat. For workshop support during programming, the unit must meet the vehicle maker's voltage, current and ripple requirements. Jump leads need sufficient conductor size, insulation, clamp rating and length without damage; a printed amp figure alone does not confirm suitability.

Ventilate lead-acid battery work, control ignition sources and wear eye protection. Keep mains power isolated when making connections where the manual directs, verify polarity independently and route cables away from fans, belts and hot parts. Do not boost a damaged battery or substitute a higher-rated fuse. Welding wire is selected separately by process, material, feeder, spool, polarity and shielding requirements, with welding-fume and fire controls in place. Follow the exact GYS manual and finish by testing the underlying charging or starting fault rather than treating a successful boost as a repair.

GYS official brand logo

Your Current Vehicle

Or

Select Your Vehicle

Car Parts Categories

Browse the main catalogue areas in which this brand has matching products.

Deluxe 4 Drawer Cart Venom Green

Workshop Equipment

9 matching products

Automatic Trickle Battery Charger - 0.5A - 12V

Battery Charger

5 matching products

BT300P Battery Tester

Battery Testers

2 matching products

2000A Jump Starter/22A Air Inflator

Jump Starter

2 matching products

Other popular manufacturers of aftermarket automotive parts

Explore established alternatives with related products in the current catalogue.

9 Products

GYS: understand the range before choosing

GYS manufactures workshop equipment for battery service, vehicle support, starting and welding. The current AutoMotoPart selection is led by Batium, GYSflash, Startpack and GYSPACK electrical equipment, supported by battery testers, heavy jump leads, replacement fuses and printer rolls. Four solid or flux-cored MIG wire products form a smaller but distinct welding group.

AutoMotoPart currently lists 24 GYS items. The largest GYS groups are 9 workshop equipment entries, 1 0.6 mig bare wire 15kg d300 entry, 1 0.8 mig bare wire 0.9kg d100 entry, 1 0.9 mig core no gas 4.5kg d200 entry. GYS totals can change, so a category count is orientation rather than proof that a particular reference suits a vehicle, workplace or job. The exact GYS listing, its current technical information and the item in front of you must agree.

What the GYS page actually covers

Product group in this rangeCurrent entriesSelection focus
Workshop Equipment9Match charger voltage, lead-acid or supported lithium chemistry, capacity, mode and mains supply.
0.6 MIG BARE WIRE 15KG D3001Choose a support unit by the vehicle's required stable voltage, current demand, programming process and cable length.
0.8 MIG BARE WIRE 0.9KG D1001Select a booster for 12- or 24-volt architecture, engine duty and battery condition, not peak current alone.
0.9 MIG CORE NO GAS 4.5KG D2001Match jump-lead conductor area, length, insulation, clamps and expected starting current.
08 MIG BARE WIRE 5KG D2001Use replacement fuses only by exact GYS equipment reference, type and rating.
620 STARTER CHARGER 12/24V1Select testers by battery technology, voltage, test method, report needs and charging-system functions.
980E INTEL START CHARGE 12/24V1Match MIG wire material, bare or flux-cored form, diameter, spool size, feeder and procedure.
CT210 BATTERY CHARGER 12/24V1Treat paper rolls as tester-specific consumables, verifying width, diameter and thermal printer compatibility.

The present GYS range contains 24 items. Seven battery titles, four chargers, four jump-lead entries, three GYSflash support units, three booster families and two tester models create the main electrical group. Four wire titles cover 0.6, 0.8 and 0.9 mm formats on D100, D200 or D300 spools. Repeated listings for some GYS products reinforce the need to use the full manufacturer number rather than a shortened family name.

Build a reliable shortlist

Write the job at the top of the worksheet: charge a battery, maintain voltage during service, test a starting system, boost an engine or feed welding wire. Next record nominal voltage, battery type and condition, required current and the vehicle or machine instructions. This prevents a powerful-looking unit being used in the wrong mode.

CheckWhy it mattersUseful evidence
System voltageA 12/24 V product still requires the correct selection and battery-bank interpretationVehicle wiring, series/parallel battery layout and independent measurement
Battery chemistryLead-acid variants and LFP batteries can require different charge profilesBattery label, BMS requirements and supported GYS mode
Service purposeCharging, starting and power support have different current and stability needsVehicle procedure and exact GYS function description
Cable setLength, conductor area and clamps affect voltage drop and heatGYS part number, insulation condition and expected duty
Tester methodA conductance result, load result and charging check answer different questionsBattery technology, rated value and current workshop process
Welding consumableDiameter alone does not define metal, shielding, polarity or spool compatibilityWire classification, welder manual, feeder and qualified procedure

Do not assume that the presence of a start function makes a charger equivalent to a self-contained booster, or that a support unit should crank an engine. Use only the explicitly documented operating mode. If the vehicle and GYS instructions conflict, stop and resolve the application before connection.

Batium and other battery chargers

GYS documentation for Batium 15.24 identifies it as a microprocessor-controlled lead-acid charger, while other units on this page have their own voltage and battery limits. Confirm whether the exact charger supports flooded, gel, AGM, calcium, LFP or another chemistry; a shared 12/24 V label does not create identical modes. Set capacity and recovery functions only as the product guide directs.

Place the charger on a stable ventilated surface, inspect the AC lead and keep it clear of battery vents. Connect with the product unpowered where directed, then confirm the mode before energising. Monitor a deeply discharged battery for temperature, smell and distortion. An SOS or recovery cycle cannot make a shorted, frozen or physically damaged battery safe.

GYSflash battery support and workshop programming

GYSflash 100.12 and 101.24 names indicate high-output support equipment, not ordinary trickle chargers. Official data for the 101.24 CNT family describes charging and stable power functions for lead-acid and supported LFP batteries, with programmable profiles. Select a profile only where its voltage and current are approved for the vehicle and workshop operation.

Connect support before diagnostics or programming according to the vehicle procedure, taking account of battery monitoring and prescribed earth points. Secure leads so a door, bonnet or technician cannot disturb them. Watch current, voltage, temperature and warning states throughout the operation. Do not change modes, unplug mains or attempt engine cranking unless the exact process and equipment explicitly permit it.

Booster packs, starter-chargers and heavy leads

Startpack Truck supports both 12 and 24 V operation, while GYSPACK 400 is listed as 12 V and other starter-chargers have separate controls. Establish the battery-bank voltage and earth arrangement before touching clamps. Set vehicles secure in park or neutral, turn off avoidable loads and use the approved remote connection points where fitted.

Inspect clamps, conductor insulation and fuse condition. Keep opposite clamps separated and do not coil high-current leads tightly during use. Make and remove connections in the stated order, allow required cooling between attempts and stop if cables or clamps heat, smoke or loosen. Recharge an internal booster with its specified charger after use and maintain it according to the manual.

Battery and starting-system test results need context

PBT550 and TBP100 tester names appear with paper rolls for report printing. Enter the battery's rated standard and value correctly before a conductance test; choosing EN, SAE or another scale incorrectly can change interpretation. Stabilise the battery as the procedure requires and inspect terminals because poor contact can resemble poor battery performance.

A battery state, cranking-voltage or alternator result is one snapshot. Consider temperature, recent charging, electrical loads and battery registration or adaptation requirements. Save or print the result with vehicle and battery identity. If a result conflicts with symptoms, confirm it with the appropriate additional tests rather than replacing a battery from one screen message.

MIG wire belongs to a controlled welding process

The GYS wire group includes 0.6 and 0.8 mm bare wire on several spool sizes and 0.9 mm no-gas flux-cored wire. Check wire material and classification, spool hub and diameter, drive-roll groove, liner, contact tip and machine output. Solid and self-shielded wire can require different polarity and shielding arrangements; follow the welder and consumable data.

Keep wire dry and clean, set feed tension without crushing it and protect the open reel from rust. Assess base-metal coatings, fire risk and nearby fuel or batteries before striking an arc. HSE requires welding-fume exposure to be controlled; use suitable source extraction, ventilation and respiratory protection as determined by assessment, along with eye, face, body and bystander screening.

From identification to a checked result

StageGood practice for this rangeMistake to avoid
DefineName charging, support, testing, boosting or welding dutyChoosing the highest output unit without defining the task
IdentifyRecord voltage, chemistry, capacity, equipment and GYS numberAssuming every 12/24 V setting is automatic
InspectCheck battery, cables, clamps, fuse, mains lead and environmentConnecting to a frozen, leaking or damaged battery
OperateFollow mode, polarity, connection sequence and monitoringCranking from a mode intended only for stable support
VerifyTest battery, alternator or weld outcome and recharge equipmentStopping because an engine starts or an arc forms

Record the GYS model, serial or asset identifier, mode, voltage, battery data and test result. For support work, include the programmed profile and peak current; for welding, retain wire classification and settings where the quality system requires them. Traceability makes repeated faults easier to diagnose.

Reading real GYS references

The GYS names below are examples from the current range and show why the complete description matters. They are not universal GYS recommendations and should not be treated as a fitment list. Within GYS, a shared family word can conceal a different dimension, connector, material, pack format, operating condition or installation side.

Example listingWhat to verify beyond the name
GYS 056336 J/LEADS 500A INSUL 25MM 35MVoltage, chemistry, capacity, charger mode and battery condition
GYS 056343 J/LEADS 700A INSUL 35MM 4.5MSupport profile, output stability, cable and programming process
GYS 056404 J/LEADS 700A BRASS 35MM 45MBooster voltage, engine duty, lead section, clamps and fuse
GYS 056558 J/LEADS 1000A INSUL 50MM 45MWire type, diameter, spool, feeder, polarity and shielding
GYS 086128 08 MIG BARE WIRE 5KG D200Voltage, chemistry, capacity, charger mode and battery condition
GYS 086166 0.6 MIG BARE WIRE 15KG D300Support profile, output stability, cable and programming process
GYS 086609 0.8 MIG BARE WIRE 0.9KG D100Booster voltage, engine duty, lead section, clamps and fuse
GYS 086623 0.9 MIG CORE NO GAS 4.5KG D200Wire type, diameter, spool, feeder, polarity and shielding

Abbreviated examples such as J/LEADS, INTEL START CHARGE and MIG BARE WIRE omit important operating detail. Resolve every title to its full GYS number, manual and technical specification before use.

Common errors around GYS products

  • Selecting a GYS unit from output current while ignoring whether the job is charge, support or start.
  • Connecting before confirming 12- or 24-volt battery-bank arrangement.
  • Using a lead-acid charge mode on an unverified lithium battery.
  • Boosting a frozen, leaking, swollen or physically damaged battery.
  • Substituting a larger fuse after repeated operation of the specified one.
  • Accepting one battery-tester verdict without entering the correct rating standard.
  • Treating bare and gasless MIG wire as interchangeable because diameter matches.
  • Welding without fume extraction, fire controls and suitable PPE for the assessment.

GYS questions and answers

Q: What GYS products are represented?

A: The page includes chargers, support units, booster packs, testers, heavy jump leads, fuses, printer paper and MIG wire.

Q: Is a battery support unit the same as a charger?

A: No. It can provide tightly controlled power for workshop processes; use only its documented mode and vehicle procedure.

Q: Can a 12/24 V booster detect voltage automatically?

A: Do not assume so. Identify the battery bank and select or connect the unit exactly as its manual states.

Q: Does peak amperage determine the correct booster?

A: No. Voltage, engine duty, battery condition, cable capacity and GYS application guidance also matter.

Q: Can a damaged battery be put through recovery mode?

A: No. Do not charge or boost a frozen, leaking, swollen, cracked or otherwise unsafe battery.

Q: May another mains charger recharge a Startpack?

A: Use the charger and method specified for the exact GYS pack.

Q: Can a blown 300 A fuse be replaced with a larger one?

A: No. Fit only the exact type and rating after finding why the original operated.

Q: What information does a PBT550 result need?

A: Keep battery identity, rating standard and value, temperature or condition, vehicle and measured result.

Q: Does a passed battery test prove the alternator is good?

A: No. Battery, starting and charging-system checks assess different conditions.

Q: Will any 0.8 mm GYS wire fit any MIG machine?

A: No. Material, solid or flux-cored form, spool, feeder, tip, output, polarity and gas must agree.

Q: Does gasless wire remove welding-fume risk?

A: No. Welding fume still requires suitable exposure controls and PPE.

Q: What should happen after a successful jump start?

A: Test the battery and charging system and investigate any drain or starting fault, then recharge the booster.