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10-19-2011, 10:24 AM
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battery tender alternative
I did some research and found a cheaper battery tender alternative.
car quest has a FULLY automatic battery charger that is for storage maintenance.
Input rating. 120v 60hz .03a
Output rating 1.5 amp
Part number. 1005
CARQUEST Auto PartsŪ - Great people, great products, great prices!
$ 36.99
Turns on and off AUTOMATICALLY.
Ron
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10-19-2011, 10:58 AM
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Location: Louisville, KY
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Battery Tender Plus.
Fully automatic.
1.25 amp output
$33.98 no tax for out of state and free shipping.
Battery Tender BATTERY TENDERŪ PLUS from Derby Cycles
I use the battery tender Jr which has .75 amp output but it has no problem
keeping my 2 12v fully charged.
It's only $19.95 also with free shipping.
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10-19-2011, 11:54 AM
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I have used this cheap Harbor Freight $9.99 unit for the last 5 years when I put my Porsche in winter storage. Works fine. The battery in the vehicle has stayed charged over the winter and no problems starting the vehicle in the spring.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automat...ger-42292.html
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10-19-2011, 12:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rnath
I have used this cheap Harbor Freight $9.99 unit for the last 5 years when I put my Porsche in winter storage. Works fine. The battery in the vehicle has stayed charged over the winter and no problems starting the vehicle in the spring.
Automatic Battery Charger - 12V |
thats the one I use. use on the camper battery when in storage and also the riding mower.
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10-19-2011, 06:28 PM
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Location: Louisville, KY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rnath
I have used this cheap Harbor Freight $9.99 unit for the last 5 years when I put my Porsche in winter storage. Works fine. The battery in the vehicle has stayed charged over the winter and no problems starting the vehicle in the spring.
Automatic Battery Charger - 12V |
There is a difference. The battery tender will charge at a high enough
voltage to create some minor bubbling. This keeps the electrolyte mixed and
greatly cuts down on sulfide build up.
The harbor freight one does not do this.
Also the battery tender turns on and off as needed to maintain full charge.
The cheap one just stays on at a slightly lower voltage all the time.
This isn't the optimal way to maintain/preserve your batterie$.
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10-27-2011, 01:52 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Eastlake, Ohio
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Originally Posted by tentcamper1
thats the one I use. use on the camper battery when in storage and also the riding mower.
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This is the one I have been using for 3 years without any issues. In fact my battery is hooked up to it now.
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10-27-2011, 02:38 PM
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KyDan X2!! Anti-sulfation is key.
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