...I bought one for just that reason...had it since 2001 and working fine...
BAttery Tender ? Which ??
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,888
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From: Olathe, Kansas
I'm very happy with my CTEK Multi US 3300 Battery Charger.
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...rycharger.html
My original battery lasted six + years, my present $70 Exide 60 starts me every time now...
http://www.exide.com/products/automotive/exide_60.html
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...rycharger.html
My original battery lasted six + years, my present $70 Exide 60 starts me every time now...
http://www.exide.com/products/automotive/exide_60.html
Click on the CCA link above. Chip will set you up!
Pro
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 658
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From: Toronto Ontario
Pro
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: High Point, NC
Its a none fact that a C5can pull the battery down in 10 to 14 days. I always keep a battery tender on my C5 and C3 when I am not using them. If nothing else it will extend your battery life 5 to 7 times.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,334
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From: las vegas nv.
Ctek--is my choice--more advanced than deltran--both good but dont buy the cheap crap from harbor freight or any others--they look like they were designed in grade school--by 1st graders--
Melting Slicks
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From: Chicagoland Illinois
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Supporting Vendor
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Marietta Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15
We have the best deal going on the CTEK Battery Charger...Best charger on the market (my opinion).
Jim
Jim
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Waunakee Wisconsin
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,592
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From: St Louis MO
The problem occurs primarily in Vettes, and boats, that are stored and ignored, for the winter. A trickle charger or tender will help to slow sulfating, thus extending battery life.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,334
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From: las vegas nv.
I knew a guy who left the piece of $hit on for 2 months and one day Lucky he was home he smelled a burning smell from the garage--yep the cheap harbor frieght unit was burning the battery--need I say more!!
And I'll repeat what I said above...it's your car to do with as you please.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 16
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
I have a 04 and have been having a low battery problem for the past 2 weeks. From all of my research it appears my driving habits around town with an automatic is not allowing my Optima red top to keep a sufficient charge due to low rpm. My conclusion seems to indicate that I am going to have to change my driving habits or buy a battery charger like the CTEK 3300. Any comments or wisdom on this will be appreciated. Thanks...
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From: Oklahoma City
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'19,'22
Cteks all the way! I use the new 7002 on my Vette and love it.
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/categ...?categoryId=43
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/categ...?categoryId=43
Banned Scam/Spammer
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From: Oklahoma City
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'19,'22
I have a 04 and have been having a low battery problem for the past 2 weeks. From all of my research it appears my driving habits around town with an automatic is not allowing my Optima red top to keep a sufficient charge due to low rpm. My conclusion seems to indicate that I am going to have to change my driving habits or buy a battery charger like the CTEK 3300. Any comments or wisdom on this will be appreciated. Thanks...
Heel & Toe
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 16
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Optima battery Problem?
The battery is about 12 months old and I drive the auto about 30 minutes per day. (all in-city traffic)....I have used a battery charger to re-charge the battery twice in the past 2 weeks but the voltage drops below the critical 12.4 volts after 2-3 days and often hardly cranks the engine over and most of the settings on my memory and clock have to be reset. I have had Optima batteries in other autos for the past 15 years but this problem has not occurred before. Any ideas besides a bad battery?
Race Director
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: SE Pennsylvania
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
Oldtimer
Well I choose to buy a battery tender from 'Restoration Battery' it's called 'Battery Minder' I saw their ad in NCRS 'Driveline' and I have to say it does everything the Ctek and more and costs $58.00, It's a 1.3 amps float charger, automatically dissolves sulphation using high frequency pulse technology and a 3 mode settings, charges to 14 volts, UL approved listing, it has a 1 year money back warranty. It has a built in thermostat so it will never overcharge a battery guaranteed. If you don't like it for any reason, you get your money back no questions asked.
Last edited by killain; Dec 20, 2009 at 07:03 PM.
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From: Marietta Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15
get the ctek charger...
you can leave it hooked 24hrs a day, 7 days a week and it will not damage your battery. Will actually keep it conditioned ready to go at a moments notice.
you can leave it hooked 24hrs a day, 7 days a week and it will not damage your battery. Will actually keep it conditioned ready to go at a moments notice.