Quick question about battery maintenance
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: poof
I own vehicles and trailers with a total of 10 batteries and 4 different chargers.
I like the chargers with the de-sulfanator circuitry for storage maintenance. In order of preference Pulse-Tech, Schumacher, Battery Tender.
I also own a large charger for quick charging but not maintenance.
The battery tender I have relinquished for use only on the cheapest batteries I own as my experience (many years) shows batteries do not have a long life using them, while the others substantially increase battery life. They cost more up front, but over time they have paid for themselves.
I like the chargers with the de-sulfanator circuitry for storage maintenance. In order of preference Pulse-Tech, Schumacher, Battery Tender.
I also own a large charger for quick charging but not maintenance.
The battery tender I have relinquished for use only on the cheapest batteries I own as my experience (many years) shows batteries do not have a long life using them, while the others substantially increase battery life. They cost more up front, but over time they have paid for themselves.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Emmett, Idaho
My question for the OP is, why wouldn't you use a battery tender? Unless of course you have no electricity in your house. Not likely. My Deltran tenders have worked wonderfully. When I go to start my cycle or rarely used pickup I know that a full charge will be available.
Using a tender will extend the life of your battery. It will even tell you if your battery is failing, meaning that if the solid green LED does not come on within a reasonable period of time then your battery is not capable of taking a full charge, or perhaps the battery is being drained some way through your electrical system.
A tender is such a small investment with substantial returns.
Using a tender will extend the life of your battery. It will even tell you if your battery is failing, meaning that if the solid green LED does not come on within a reasonable period of time then your battery is not capable of taking a full charge, or perhaps the battery is being drained some way through your electrical system.
A tender is such a small investment with substantial returns.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Deep South, Louisiana
You made me count my batteries and I'm at 12 batteries, didn't think about it until now. I have 3 automatic chargers when one needs charging and 1 battery tender that I rotate around the garage when not on the bike. A multi bank charger would not work for me beacuse everything is spread out.
Last edited by K Melancon; Jan 29, 2012 at 09:36 AM.
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
No problem. This Schumacher tender comes with one in the box. All you have to do is install it on the battery posts and you are good to go!
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