I thought it would be a simple matter to connect my 750mah Deltran Battery Tender however the voltage quickly runs up to 13.5v and the Battery Tender discontinues output. Tried a second new battery tender, same
Trickle chargers typically charge at a fixed rate (amperage), battery tenders have a charge/discharge cycle to extend battery life. That having been said, I don;t know if there is any proof that a battery tender will really extend the life of the battery. 4th_gear F1 Rookie Jan 18,...
If you are using a battery maintainer/float charger and you want to use the battery as the main power source, disconnect the maintainer from the battery. This is exactly how one uses a Battery Tender brand charger for maintaining motorcycle, lawn tractor, and other Lead Acid and LiOn batteri...
I have the regularBattery Tender Plusas well (pricey at $50) that I bought back in 2014. I really like the accessory features of that 2nd one (BM3B) for $19!! Some trickle chargers I've found onAmazon https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Battery-Charger-Maintainer-Motorcycle/dp/B014QXL438...
I've had mine for about a year now. Charge it after each use, or charge it once a month when not in use. It's been a nice unit for the price. No complaints. It comes with a normal charger, not any sort of smart charger. Just watch the lights on the battery and unplug it whe...