Re: Batter Charger and Tender
[Re: GTXKARL]
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11/01/18 11:23 PM
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Posts: 315 Ontario, Canada
RealWing
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WE did use Battery Tenders but have switched to Optimate smart chargers. They charge all types of batteries. Optimate 3 is the least expensive and basic. We also have a couple of Optimate 6's.
1970 Superbird 440-6bbl, auto 1969 Barracuda 340-4bbl, FB Formula S auto 1969 Barracuda 6.1 L Hemi, 5 speed, Convertible 2022 Can Am Spyder RTL
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Re: Batter Charger and Tender
[Re: GTXKARL]
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11/01/18 11:45 PM
11/01/18 11:45 PM
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Posts: 5,441 So Cal
Sinitro
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We had 1 Battery Tender short out internally and actually melted its case.. We called Battery Tender and reported this event, they sent me a new one no charge. Then 2 weeks later they called me back and said their engineers wanted the defective unit back for investigation.. Too late already thrown into the dumpster. Anyway after that dangerous incident with Battery Tender I found a device called Battery Minder, works much better than the Battery Tender. Plus it has an instantaneous high-voltage spike charge to burn off the sulphate than can form on the cells and destroy a battery.. I highly recommend the Battery Minder, I use (3) of them no problems.. Here is the link if interested.. https://www.amazon.com/BatteryMINDer-Model-1500-SmarTECHnology-Motorcycles/dp/B00D7HZ6FCJust my $0.02...
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Re: Batter Charger and Tender
[Re: GTXKARL]
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11/04/18 02:18 PM
11/04/18 02:18 PM
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Posts: 8,027 Tulsa OK
Bad340fish
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The Deltran brand battery tender is good, we sell them at work and have had no complaints.
I also like the Optima Battery Charger. I have the smaller version and it works very well on any type of battery.
68 Barracuda Formula S 340
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Re: Batter Charger and Tender
[Re: Sinitro]
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11/04/18 05:31 PM
11/04/18 05:31 PM
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Posts: 892 Illinois
StrkrDart69
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We had 1 Battery Tender short out internally and actually melted its case.. We called Battery Tender and reported this event, they sent me a new one no charge. Then 2 weeks later they called me back and said their engineers wanted the defective unit back for investigation.. Too late already thrown into the dumpster. Anyway after that dangerous incident with Battery Tender I found a device called Battery Minder, works much better than the Battery Tender. Plus it has an instantaneous high-voltage spike charge to burn off the sulphate than can form on the cells and destroy a battery.. I highly recommend the Battery Minder, I use (3) of them no problems.. Here is the link if interested.. https://www.amazon.com/BatteryMINDer-Model-1500-SmarTECHnology-Motorcycles/dp/B00D7HZ6FCBattery Minder works. I have used Battery Tender, Schumacher. And others. Then I found this one. The desulfator works. My last Battery Tender was junk. Car would sit for a month or 2 on the Tender and I still had to charge Battery. Found Battery Minder and no more problems. I threw out the junk Tender and started using the Minder, same Battery and never had a problem again. Going on 3 years same Battery. Just my $0.02...
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Re: Batter Charger and Tender
[Re: GTXKARL]
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11/05/18 01:09 AM
11/05/18 01:09 AM
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,806 Northern NJ
StukaJU87
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I have been using DelTran battery tenders for years with good results and no issues. I always keep one on my Harley and my play cars while they are parked.
Scott
1969 Super Bee, 383/4 speed
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