Trickle chargers...
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Trickle chargers...
I'm going overseas for 4 weeks next month and I'm thinking of getting a trickle charger...Anybody have experience with CTEK battery chargers? Any other recommendations?
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for extended use, make sure to get something equivalent to a battery tender with built in circuitry to maintain optimal charging and prevent overcharging.
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Try to stay away from "trickle chargers" as you will not be around to tend to it. I use a battery maintainer that is fully automatic and will not over charge a battery like a trickle charger will. I installed mine in the lower trunk with the battery and put a 2 amp fuse in line on the 12 volt side. The power cord will need an extension and the smaller the better, a small cord will allow you to close the trunk. I have a home on the west coast not far from you, and in our hood it is a good idea to put a surge suppressor on the 110 Volt side to fend off the ills of a lightning strike.
http://store.schumachermart.com/se-1-12s.html
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AMGfan,
Try to stay away from "trickle chargers" as you will not be around to tend to it. I use a battery maintainer that is fully automatic and will not over charge a battery like a trickle charger will. I installed mine in the lower trunk with the battery and put a 2 amp fuse in line on the 12 volt side. The power cord will need an extension and the smaller the better, a small cord will allow you to close the trunk. I have a home on the west coast not far from you, and in our hood it is a good idea to put a surge suppressor on the 110 Volt side to fend off the ills of a lightning strike.
http://store.schumachermart.com/se-1-12s.html
Try to stay away from "trickle chargers" as you will not be around to tend to it. I use a battery maintainer that is fully automatic and will not over charge a battery like a trickle charger will. I installed mine in the lower trunk with the battery and put a 2 amp fuse in line on the 12 volt side. The power cord will need an extension and the smaller the better, a small cord will allow you to close the trunk. I have a home on the west coast not far from you, and in our hood it is a good idea to put a surge suppressor on the 110 Volt side to fend off the ills of a lightning strike.
http://store.schumachermart.com/se-1-12s.html
http://www.batterychargerreviews.co....harger-review/
I got a good deal...it was $60 delivered.
Jon
