Battery Tender
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
www.harborfreight.com
42292-1VGA
Chicago Electric Power Tools AUTOMATIC BATTERY FLOAT CHARGER
$7.49
I have several that I have used fo rthe past 4 winters....
You can pay a lot more but why???
42292-1VGA
Chicago Electric Power Tools AUTOMATIC BATTERY FLOAT CHARGER
$7.49
I have several that I have used fo rthe past 4 winters....
You can pay a lot more but why???
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Visalia CA
I have been using the DelTrans Battery Tender for over 10 years on my H-D. Keep it on the charger year-round. Always fires up in a second.
Just recently bought another one, since my truck sits alot in the summer while I drive the 'Vette. And I will be using it on the 'Vette in the winter when I'm driving the truck.
I'm a firm believer in the Battery Tender. Not only will it extend the life of your battery, I think it will prevent a lot of potential electrical problems with the 'Vette. I bought mine at a local motorcycle shop (around $60), or you can buy them online.
I thought of buying one at K-Mart or Harbor Freight but thougth my 'Vette was worth more than a "cheapie" battery tender.
Just recently bought another one, since my truck sits alot in the summer while I drive the 'Vette. And I will be using it on the 'Vette in the winter when I'm driving the truck.
I'm a firm believer in the Battery Tender. Not only will it extend the life of your battery, I think it will prevent a lot of potential electrical problems with the 'Vette. I bought mine at a local motorcycle shop (around $60), or you can buy them online.
I thought of buying one at K-Mart or Harbor Freight but thougth my 'Vette was worth more than a "cheapie" battery tender.
Last edited by WetteVette; Sep 19, 2007 at 03:11 AM.
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I have been using the DelTrans Battery Tender for over 10 years on my H-D. Keep it on the charger year-round. Always fires up in second.
Just recently bought another one, since my truck sits alot in the summer while I drive the 'Vette. And I will be using it on the 'Vette in the winter when I'm driving the truck.
I'm a firm believer in the Battery Tender. Not only will it extend the life of your battery, I think it will prevent a lot of potential electrical problems with the 'Vette. I bought mine at a local motorcycle shop (around $60), or you can buy them online.
I thought of buying one at K-Mart or Harbor Freight but thougth my 'Vette was worth more than a "cheapie" battery tender.
Just recently bought another one, since my truck sits alot in the summer while I drive the 'Vette. And I will be using it on the 'Vette in the winter when I'm driving the truck.
I'm a firm believer in the Battery Tender. Not only will it extend the life of your battery, I think it will prevent a lot of potential electrical problems with the 'Vette. I bought mine at a local motorcycle shop (around $60), or you can buy them online.
I thought of buying one at K-Mart or Harbor Freight but thougth my 'Vette was worth more than a "cheapie" battery tender.
Sameone is 39.00 + 10.00 shipping on Ebay ! !
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From: Waldorf MD
That's where I got mine for same price. A Black and Decker with adjustable (1 amp / 2 amp) setting. Use 1 amp for AGM batteries.I strongly recommend a battery tender for a C5. I use it when I am not going to drive car for 3-4 days or longer. These C5's are voltage hogs, they can completely drain a battery in two weeks.
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I have been using the DelTrans Battery Tender for over 10 years on my H-D. Keep it on the charger year-round. Always fires up in second.
Just recently bought another one, since my truck sits alot in the summer while I drive the 'Vette. And I will be using it on the 'Vette in the winter when I'm driving the truck.
I'm a firm believer in the Battery Tender. Not only will it extend the life of your battery, I think it will prevent a lot of potential electrical problems with the 'Vette. I bought mine at a local motorcycle shop (around $60), or you can buy them online.
I thought of buying one at K-Mart or Harbor Freight but thougth my 'Vette was worth more than a "cheapie" battery tender.
Just recently bought another one, since my truck sits alot in the summer while I drive the 'Vette. And I will be using it on the 'Vette in the winter when I'm driving the truck.
I'm a firm believer in the Battery Tender. Not only will it extend the life of your battery, I think it will prevent a lot of potential electrical problems with the 'Vette. I bought mine at a local motorcycle shop (around $60), or you can buy them online.
I thought of buying one at K-Mart or Harbor Freight but thougth my 'Vette was worth more than a "cheapie" battery tender.
As a veteran Custom Motorcycle Retailer, I can tell you that you are better off spending a little more on the Deltran. The cheaper ones have much broader tolerances and will overcharge a battery if given the opportunity. It happens more often with smaller motorcycle batteries than full size batteries, but it does happen.
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I Use Battery Tender Jr For Years, And Can Say My 3 Three Year Batteries Last Six. Bought It At Pep Boys.
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Agree 100%
As a veteran Custom Motorcycle Retailer, I can tell you that you are better off spending a little more on the Deltran. The cheaper ones have much broader tolerances and will overcharge a battery if given the opportunity. It happens more often with smaller motorcycle batteries than full size batteries, but it does happen.
As a veteran Custom Motorcycle Retailer, I can tell you that you are better off spending a little more on the Deltran. The cheaper ones have much broader tolerances and will overcharge a battery if given the opportunity. It happens more often with smaller motorcycle batteries than full size batteries, but it does happen.
I used the Deltran, which is the one that is REALLY called the Battery Tender. The others are just cheap trickle chargers. The Battery Tender has a chip in it that senses the proper charge to hold and maintain your battery. I used the older style on my motorcycle batteries years ago, and they never worked right. This one worked great on my 93 battery, and I have used it on my 03 with great results for winter storage. There IS a difference. Got mine at Pep Boys.
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42292-1VGA
Chicago Electric Power Tools AUTOMATIC BATTERY FLOAT CHARGER
$7.49
I have several that I have used fo rthe past 4 winters....
You can pay a lot more but why???
42292-1VGA
Chicago Electric Power Tools AUTOMATIC BATTERY FLOAT CHARGER
$7.49
I have several that I have used fo rthe past 4 winters....
You can pay a lot more but why???
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Another happy Deltran owner here. I bought mine for the Vette but use it on all 3 vehicles. There are 2 of us driving so 1 car is always unused for at least a day. Every now and then I'll put the charger on whichever is unused. When my work car was unused for over a week (and the wife didn't start it like I asked), it was dead the night before I needed it. I attached the Deltran and the next day is was fine. No need to jumpstart on the way to work.
I got mine on Amazon.
I got mine on Amazon.