Battery Tender using CTEK ?

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Dec 28, 2008 | 09:56 AM

RHFD122

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Battery Tender using CTEK ?

I just ordred the CTEK battery tender unit as I do not have a garage and must leave my vette in the driveway under a car cover when I'm nor driving it Mon - Friday. I need a unit that is small that is easily intalled under the hood as I live on Long Island, New York. Can anyone comment their expierence using the CTEK ? Thanks

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Dec 28, 2008 | 11:30 AM

C6 BigSky

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I use the CTEK battery tender (second winter here in cold Montana). It works well. Might be a tight fit to install under the hood.

Dec 28, 2008 | 11:48 PM

RHFD122

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How do you hook it up, temporary using clips or accessory plug, or an other method?

Thanks for your feed back.

Dec 29, 2008 | 12:29 AM

Mike's LS3

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My vette is garaged, but the Ctek 3300 works great. If my car sits more than two weeks, I will hook it up using the battery clips for a charge the night before. Sometimes it will reach a full charge in 30 minutes and then go into the maintenance mode. I do not have any battery drain issues, but I like to keep the battery cells healthy. The charger is small enough to close the hood and run the cord down under the car, however when charging a battery, ventilation is recommended for the gases to escape. You might want to look into the necessary precautions when charging a battery.

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Dec 29, 2008 | 10:50 AM

Wingrider

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As far as ventilation is concerned, I believe that was an issue before sealed batteries. Today, with a sealed battery, i don't think that is really an issue.