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| skaufmann |
 Aug 29 2011, 10:38 PM
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Blissfully Ignorant  Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 26-May 11 From: San Diego - College Area Member No.: 13,123 Region Association: Southern California  |
Just a passing tip.
I bought a Battery Tender a couple weeks ago (easily found on Amazon) to keep my battery topped while I troubleshoot my alternator/wiring issue. Just this weekend while in LA, I took our New Zealander car nut guest to the Peterson Automotive Museum. Besides a Bugatti Veyron, Elvis' Yellow Pantera he shot on multiple occasions because it wouldn't start (Fords...), and an elusive '88 Porsche 959 in the picture below, every car was hooked up to a Battery Tender hiding under each car. I was already very happy with the charger (price and reviews) so when I saw these cars all hooked up to one, I thought to myself that it was good enough for me. Anyone in the market for one should definitely consider it. It's not full of bells and whistles, it doesn't even have a button or knob. It's a set-and-forget type of charger. Great for the non-daily drivers or for that battery sitting in you garage. It's very affordable too.  |
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| rfuerst911sc |
Aug 30 2011, 09:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
Has anyone ever heard if Battery Tenders are bad on alternators ? I was recently told that by the head mechanic at Automobile Atlanta ( for what that's worth ).
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| kerensky |
Aug 30 2011, 11:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 531 Joined: 1-February 06 From: Norman, OK Member No.: 5,508 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(rfuerst911sc @ Aug 30 2011, 07:41 AM)  Has anyone ever heard if Battery Tenders are bad on alternators ? I was recently told that by the head mechanic at Automobile Atlanta ( for what that's worth ). As for 'battery tenders' or 'trickle chargers' I think the current amount is small enough that they shouldn't hurt anything. Having said that, I'd probably install a battery cut-off switch just for my own peace of mind. |
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skaufmann Battery Tender - if it's good enough for them... Aug 29 2011, 10:38 PM
jt914-6 Been using a battery tender for years. Have one on... Aug 30 2011, 05:47 AM Cairo94507 Which one are you using?
Thanks. Aug 30 2011, 05:54 AM
jt914-6
Which one are you using?
Thanks.
I use the Batte... Aug 31 2011, 04:18 PM type47 hmmm, I bought a cheap Black and Decker one at the... Aug 30 2011, 06:15 AM GeorgeRud The cheapest charger out there is the Harbor Freig... Aug 30 2011, 06:51 AM RON S.
Been using a battery tender for years. Have one o... Aug 30 2011, 10:08 AM pt_700 been putting my blackbird (motorcycle) on the tend... Aug 30 2011, 10:22 AM Scott Schroeder We have them on every car in the collection - even... Aug 30 2011, 10:57 AM underthetire I just buy the Harbor Freight "float Charger... Aug 30 2011, 12:48 PM Rand
I just buy the Harbor Freight "float Charger... Sep 1 2011, 09:00 PM carr914
Has anyone ever heard if Battery Tenders are bad ... Aug 30 2011, 01:39 PM skaufmann To refer specifically to what I was talking about,... Aug 31 2011, 12:17 PM Scott Schroeder These are what I use. I hard wire the battery side... Aug 31 2011, 01:47 PM Ductech Battery Tender brand is all we sold at the Ducati ... Aug 31 2011, 01:54 PM BigDBass I have a Diehard trickle charger. I would like to... Aug 31 2011, 06:58 PM pcar9146guy Here's what the Battery Tender Plus harness lo... Aug 31 2011, 08:40 PM Dion I've had a Battery Tender on my 914 and GTI fo... Aug 31 2011, 09:18 PM Rand I use one. The cheap ass Harbor Freight one. It co... Aug 31 2011, 09:36 PM osvolant Been using a Battery Tender for the last 2-1/2 yea... Sep 1 2011, 09:50 AM underthetire There you go! I add a molex connector from rad... Sep 1 2011, 09:09 PM plays with cars For what it's worth. I used to use the inexpen... Sep 3 2011, 11:44 PM Rand
For what it's worth. I used to use the inexpe... Sep 5 2011, 05:13 PM nsr-jamie Sorry, totally off topic but a silver Lamborghini ... Sep 5 2011, 07:28 AM Rod Oh come on - buy the right one!!!... Sep 5 2011, 03:29 PM |
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