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Bobaloo · 01-15-2015, 04:55 PM

Anyone know of a good trickel charger (1/2 amp or so) I can safely leave on and not worry about for a few months at a time?

Thanks

shibbs · 01-15-2015, 05:08 PM

Look for a float charger instead. Too often the terms trickle and float are interchanged.

A trickle charger constantly feeds current at the battery--even if it's fully charged.
A float charger (or maintainer) will charge the battery, then shut off once it's fully charged. It will turn back on if the voltage dips. This will prolong the life of the battery.

This is what I use:
http://www.batterychargers.com/Produ...tName=94026717

This is another good recommendation:
http://www.batterychargers.com/Produ...tName=94026970

qcman · 01-15-2015, 06:23 PM

I use a Battery Tender Junior its cheap and works well... Put one on my girlfriends Mercedes convertible too.

http://www.batterytender.com/Charger...12V-0-75A.html

Cam

Cam 427 · 01-19-2015, 10:41 PM

I also use the Battery Tender Junior on the cars that sit for long periods.

Rock-It Man · 01-20-2015, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam 427

I also use the Battery Tender Junior on the cars that sit for long periods.

Yup. Mine is hooked up for 6 months.

Spartan01 · 01-28-2015, 09:29 AM

I got the Battery Tender Jr. at Walmart for $35
Nice & easy...
After replacing the battery for $189

PistonHead · 01-28-2015, 09:45 AM

I've been using the Ctek 3300 for years. Cars are stored from Oct to Mar. Worked flawlessly so far.

http://smartercharger.com/battery-ch...ti%20US%203300

Later,
Brad

obe1 · 01-28-2015, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PistonHead

I've been using the Ctek 3300 for years. Cars are stored from Oct to Mar. Worked flawlessly so far.

http://smartercharger.com/battery-ch...ti%20US%203300

Later,
Brad

I too have used the Ctek 3300 for years. My 95 Z28 is on a Ctek all the time as I only drive it on weekends; same battery for the past 9 years.

pickwithaustin · 01-28-2015, 02:29 PM

I keep all of my vehicles that are not driven regularly on Battery Tender's. Nothing like having the El Camino sit for a month and a half and then turn her over and she starts on one crank. Carbureted, no less. Gotta love a well charged battery.

DAVID2010SS · 01-28-2015, 09:02 PM

go to harbor freight only 4.99 on sale. Been using for years never a problem

hrpiii · 01-29-2015, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qcman

I use a Battery Tender Junior its cheap and works well... Put one on my girlfriends Mercedes convertible too.

http://www.batterytender.com/Charger...12V-0-75A.html

Cam

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam 427

I also use the Battery Tender Junior on the cars that sit for long periods.

same as I am using. been using it for three years, works great.

Mean Green Z28 · 01-29-2015, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAVID2010SS

go to harbor freight only 4.99 on sale. Been using for years never a problem

Same here, I use this from Harbor Freight ... http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ger-42292.html

01-15-2015, 04:55 PM	#1
Bobaloo Member "O'l Farts" Drives: 2012 SS Coupe/Automatic/Sunroof Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 272	Trickel Charger Anyone know of a good trickel charger (1/2 amp or so) I can safely leave on and not worry about for a few months at a time? Thanks __________________

01-28-2015, 09:29 AM	#6
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	I got the Battery Tender Jr. at Walmart for $35 Nice & easy... After replacing the battery for $189 __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

01-28-2015, 09:45 AM	#7
PistonHead Drives: 2009 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 41	I've been using the Ctek 3300 for years. Cars are stored from Oct to Mar. Worked flawlessly so far. http://smartercharger.com/battery-ch...ti%20US%203300 Later, Brad __________________ 2009 Z06 - Black with some Carbon Fiber goodies! 2015 1LT RS - Black ..... Is there any other colour?

01-28-2015, 02:29 PM	#9
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	I keep all of my vehicles that are not driven regularly on Battery Tender's. Nothing like having the El Camino sit for a month and a half and then turn her over and she starts on one crank. Carbureted, no less. Gotta love a well charged battery. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

01-28-2015, 09:02 PM	#10
DAVID2010SS Drives: 2010 SS 6 SPEED Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ROTHSCHILD WI. Posts: 58 View My Garage	trickle charger go to harbor freight only 4.99 on sale. Been using for years never a problem __________________ David T

01-15-2015, 06:23 PM	#3
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	I use a Battery Tender Junior its cheap and works well... Put one on my girlfriends Mercedes convertible too. http://www.batterytender.com/Charger...12V-0-75A.html Cam

01-19-2015, 10:41 PM	#4
Cam 427 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 677	I also use the Battery Tender Junior on the cars that sit for long periods.