Battery Tender
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Joined: May 2017
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From: Wisconsin
I have used for years the "DELTRAN BATTERY TENDER® PLUS 12V, 1.25 AMP BATTERY CHARGER".
I have five of these on my cars and motorcycles These also have a 10 year warranty.
This would be my recommendation from my experience.
Other forum members will give you info on what they would recommend. There are a lot of options..
I have five of these on my cars and motorcycles These also have a 10 year warranty.
This would be my recommendation from my experience.
Other forum members will give you info on what they would recommend. There are a lot of options..
Is my vette stock?? HAHA
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From: Im not allowed to tell you
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I use a Batter Tender brand maintainer it has always worked eell. I did just by a big charger and jump box for when i do work on her and drain the battery
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Canberra Australia
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I also use a Battery Tender brand unit.
It has 2 outlets and i have 6 metre cables to run to cars.
Always have 2 cars on at a time, worked well for years.
It has 2 outlets and i have 6 metre cables to run to cars.
Always have 2 cars on at a time, worked well for years.
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how often do you drive the car? I drive mine at least once a week and drive it about seven to eight months out of the year. I never used one and my first battery lasted 10 years.
Melting Slicks
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From: Wauconda IL
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Joined: Sep 2003
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From: eastern NC
I have used the Battery MINDer, the Battery Tender and the CTEK, all have performed well and are quality maintainers in my opinion. I have all currently in use and the Battery MINDer is probably 15 years and going strong.
I must say that the price of the Battery MINDer that TX Driver posted is a smoking deal. These typically sell for close to $50...
Good luck... GUSTO
I must say that the price of the Battery MINDer that TX Driver posted is a smoking deal. These typically sell for close to $50...
Good luck... GUSTO
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: WI
This one (exactly): 1500 model. It's an uprated version of their basic model. Better. I've had mine for many years, you just don't have to fuss with it. Charges 1.5A ..or maintains (1 or 4 batteries at once). Adjusts charge per ambient temperature, also has Pulse desulfator. I move mine between vehicles and equipment all the time. Charge/maintain is automatic and never skipped a beat once. I can't say that about some other 'smart' chargers I've used. I love mine and use it all the time over my Schumacher and Johnson Controls Optima charger. You just have to have patience, it's not made for boosting or quick charging (use another charger for that job). Once nice thing is the LED's are bright. If it's in the shop or outside by a car I can see from 30' or more away what the charge status is by the blinking (or not blinking), or color of the lights.
Of course a good ole schumacher old-school analog .3/2/10/50A charger is almost a must around the shop too. But for light charging/maintaining, I never worry about burning the house down with the Battery Minder. If you buy one, also buy the 1-to-4-adapter for charging multiple batteries. Nice to have.
Of course a good ole schumacher old-school analog .3/2/10/50A charger is almost a must around the shop too. But for light charging/maintaining, I never worry about burning the house down with the Battery Minder. If you buy one, also buy the 1-to-4-adapter for charging multiple batteries. Nice to have.
Last edited by Mark G; Jul 20, 2022 at 12:41 AM.