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Battery Tenders but which one?
I finally need a battery tender not a charger but tender. Been putting it off for years but the time has come. Not looking too cheap out on this so don't hold back. Recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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Afternoon Wayne...
I have both the 021-123 (3/4A) and the 021-128 (1.25A) and they're about $30 and $50 respectively. I think they also have a waterproof one if you plug your car in outside (I doubt you leave it outside). I use the .75A on my Mustang and the 1.25A on the Cobra, they both work great! I like the 3/4A a tad better since it's more portable... |
I have the actual brand "battery tender" and its been great.
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Battery Tender Jr. Works great. Had one on my Ford GT for 8 years. Factory battery lasted 7 on the tender.
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I use a small solar panel trickle charger placed in the garage window. Works very well. And, it won't break the bank
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Battery Tender brand, really do like it. Can find model later if interested.
For access, if helpful... Initially with battery & cutoff switch front and center behind bulkhead, attached with nuts, dropped capped lead through access hole in vinyl trunk panel into trunk. When connected, cord ran under gently set trunk lid with soft cloth. Currently moved battery & cut-off to rear pass side of trunk. Created an access hole out beneath at rear and dropped/fastened the capped lead tight below trunk for anytime access without opening the trunk. Brent |
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I have the CTEK US 7002 (Part no: 56-353) and Battery Tender 10 watt Solar, both work well for me and can be hooked up for long periods. I use the solar panel in my spare daily driver, which is left outside, I've tried the 2 watt solar panels and they don't have enough capacity for my vehicles. The CTEK is used on my garaged vehicles when left for extended storage or to recarge a neglected battery.
https://mechanicbase.com/reviews/bes...tery-chargers/ https://earthtechling.com/solar-car-battery-chargers/ https://www.batterytender.com/10-Wat...-in-Controller |
I have used Battery tender and C-Tek. I only buy C-Tek now.
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Yeah sorry, I should have mentioned that those were actual "Battery Tender" part numbers and they'll work with any style battery!
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OP, Thanks guys. Really appreciate this site and the immediate help, as always. I have ordered the CTEK (56-353) MULTI US 7002 and hope it's more than I need. Hard to believe there are so many choices and features (which will probably never be used) in the tiny world of battery tenders! ALL responses much appreciated. Great group of guy, as always.
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I've been using BLACK+DECKER BM3B and it's been hassle free.
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Almost all of them are made by CTEK or Battery Tender. I have a Interstate Battery that is a rebranded BT.
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description within "Additional Information" : "Perfect for all lead-acid, flooded or sealed maintenance free batteries (AGM and gel cell)." https://www.batterytender.com/Battery-TenderR-Plus Have 2 and used them for years without issue. I use the 24v version BatteryMinder on aircraft. |
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Is it water proof ? |
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