01-15-2015, 04:55 PM | #1 |
Member "O'l Farts"
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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
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01-15-2015, 05:08 PM | #2 | |
Captain Gingerbeard
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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
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01-15-2015, 06:23 PM | #3 |
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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 |
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I also use the Battery Tender Junior on the cars that sit for long periods.
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01-20-2015, 08:52 AM | #5 |
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01-28-2015, 09:29 AM | #6 |
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I got the Battery Tender Jr. at Walmart for $35
Nice & easy... After replacing the battery for $189
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01-28-2015, 09:45 AM | #7 |
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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
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01-28-2015, 02:29 PM | #9 |
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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.
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01-28-2015, 09:02 PM | #10 |
trickle charger
go to harbor freight only 4.99 on sale. Been using for years never a problem
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