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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri
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Battery tender recommendations?
We have two new batteries in our Vettes and I'd rather not chase around with a battery charger every couple weeks to keep them from suphiding. I'd rather just put them on a 'tender' and not worry about them.
That said, not all tenders are created equal. Some are "dumb" and can over-charge/boil out the battery. What I want is one with monitoring capability and will charge as needed and shut down (or "float") as needed the rest of the time. Any suggestions as to what and where to buy? TIA, P. |
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Sunshine State
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Re: Battery tender recommendations?
Smartcharger WCC
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Reston, Virginia
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Re: Battery tender recommendations?
Absolutely recommend the Ctek units... use on all my cars including those with Gel type (Optima) batteries... excellent product
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Texas
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Re: Battery tender recommendations?
Griots Garage has a "battery manager" that is a true low voltage on and off maintenance tender. Will hold a level and not overcharge. About $70. I have used one for 3 years with total satisfaction. Several brands out there.
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Sunshine State
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Re: Battery tender recommendations?
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: S. Florida
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Re: Battery tender recommendations?
I use a Battery Tender for both cars and motorcycles.
However the small one I have is only good to give a maintenance charge, not a recharge for car batteries or initial charge for motorcycles. http://batterytender.com/default.php...ad0edae4f114cb 
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Re: Battery tender recommendations?
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Bartlett, IL
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Re: Battery tender recommendations?
I bought an Autometer one in 1997.. I still use it with NO issues
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: San Antonio area
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Re: Battery tender recommendations?
There's another way folks. Charge the battery fully and disconnect the negative cable. Reconnect at startup time and recharge. Batteries have some internal leakage so they run down slightly over 3-4 months.
This way you don't have to monkey around with battery tenders at all. JMHO.
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