Battery Tender setup question
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Racer
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Battery Tender setup question
Quick question ... after my recent dead battery issue, I am now setup with a Battery Tender plus. In setting it up, I struggled to find a good spot for the negative connection for the Tender. I finally opted for a metal bracket near battery but would like it to be a little farther away from the positive battery post. Anybody using a better spot?
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Originally Posted by sailohio
Is there a problem using the negative terminal?
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I had assumed that was the proper setup ... connecting to both posts ... but I deferred to the instructions that were included that said to connect the neg clamp to a piece of metal in the engine bay. Hmm....
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Originally Posted by Stonecutter908
I had assumed that was the proper setup ... connecting to both posts ... but I deferred to the instructions that were included that said to connect the neg clamp to a piece of metal in the engine bay. Hmm....
Just hook up right(double check first) and all is well.
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Originally Posted by Stonecutter908
I had assumed that was the proper setup ... connecting to both posts ... but I deferred to the instructions that were included that said to connect the neg clamp to a piece of metal in the engine bay. Hmm....
Just like GE directions we got with an electric dryer stating we should have a qualified Electrician install the unit for safety reasons. It merely plugged in.
Or McDonald's having to put "Contents in cup are hot" on their coffee cups.
They are just keeping themselves safe from frivolous law suits....
Last edited by Glennm27; Dec 20, 2005 at 10:55 AM.
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Originally Posted by Stonecutter908
Quick question ... after my recent dead battery issue, I am now setup with a Battery Tender plus. In setting it up, I struggled to find a good spot for the negative connection for the Tender. I finally opted for a metal bracket near battery but would like it to be a little farther away from the positive battery post. Anybody using a better spot?
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Negative is negative at the post or anywhere else on the car; just make sure your connection is solid. You can clip to most any ground location anywhere on the car, or the battery terminal.
While the BT is unplugged you should attach red to pos. terminal first, then black to any ground location you desire. This will virtually eliminate any possibility of sparks.
Once connected, plug it in!
Good luck! I've been using BTs since 1996 on my vehicles. They are worth their weight in gold IMO.
..rickko..
While the BT is unplugged you should attach red to pos. terminal first, then black to any ground location you desire. This will virtually eliminate any possibility of sparks.
Once connected, plug it in!
Good luck! I've been using BTs since 1996 on my vehicles. They are worth their weight in gold IMO.
..rickko..
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Originally Posted by silverstreak01
I've got mine as a permanent install, just discount the pig tail when you ready to roll.
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Originally Posted by tramminc
hey guys you all forgot to say=to sleep better at night plug it into a surge protector or ground fault wall plug. it is an electrical component and sh*t can happen. 
it is an electrical component and sh*t can happen.
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Originally Posted by tramminc
hey guys you all forgot to say=to sleep better at night plug it into a surge protector or ground fault wall plug. it is an electrical component and sh*t can happen.
it is an electrical component and sh*t can happen.
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Originally Posted by silverstreak01
Not at all, just connect to both post's, it works just fine. I've got mine as a permanent install, just discount the pig tail when you ready to roll.
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I just bought a Battery tender. I'm going to use - and + post. I always unplug before disconnecting a charger. Charging a dead battery with a DECENT battery charger will make hydrogen gas.