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Nov 21, 2010 | 03:17 PM

stokes

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Battery Tender Question

Can I use my Sears 10/2 amp Fully Automatic battery charger as a "battery tender"? Can I just leave it connected and plugged in all winter or is it better to just charge the battery up once a month or so?Thanks.

Nov 21, 2010 | 03:23 PM

peppi

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You have two threads the same. I answered this in your other thread.

Nov 21, 2010 | 04:27 PM

Doug S

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Just pony up 20 bucks and get the Schumacher one @ Wally world. It works great and you can leave the pigtails in and use it year-round

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Nov 21, 2010 | 05:47 PM

stokes

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Sorry about the double post.

Nov 22, 2010 | 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by stokes

Sorry about the double post.

We'll forgive you when you get your battery tender!

I don't know the particular battery charger you refer to, but charging a battery is not the same as keeping it 'topped up', such as over winter. I have tenders on all my bikes, plus a charger.

Nov 22, 2010 | 06:33 PM

stokes

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Yeah,I'll have to get a tender,I just thought the auto feature on my charger would be okay,but I guess even 2 amps is too much for continuous use.Thanks for the replies.