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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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I went on-line to buy a Battery Tender Plus. What voltage do I buy for a 2001 vette?

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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 11:57 AM
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12 Volt
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jerrymcb
12 Volt


Did you mean amp?
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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OK. I see that 12V units come with a choice of amperage. What amperage do I need?

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Either size Battery Tender will do fine, the smaller current rated unit will just take longer to charge a partially discharged battery.
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I have a 1.5 amp. with auto shutoff,make sure that it is auto shutoff or you will fry it.
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Originally Posted by sharpvet03
I have a 1.5 amp. with auto shutoff,make sure that it is auto shutoff or you will fry it.
I have a Sears DieHard Battery Maintainer - cost about $30 and works very well. It has an auto shutoff feature.
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The Battery Tender Plus is what you need (12V).
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Originally Posted by JC in XTC5
The Battery Tender Plus is what you need (12V).




Or a VDC Electronics Battery Minder. You can leave either of these
on indefinately with no fear of battery damage.
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