Battery Tender
10-23-2007, 08:55 PM
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Can anyone recommend what brand and model to buy for my 1995 993?
Thanks!!
10-23-2007, 09:02 PM
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The Porsche unit is nice. Plugs into the cig lighter and a 25' cord that is easily thin enough to close the door on. ~$50.
10-23-2007, 09:09 PM
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I have had excellent service from the same unit. You can leave it plug in all winter if you want.
10-23-2007, 09:14 PM
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I recently purchased this model charger on Ebay and am quite happy with it. For an additional $10, you can add the cigarette lighter adapter and charge the battery from there. I drive into the garage and plug in. Has a special setting for Optima batteries too. Here is the link (no affiliation whatsoever):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSC...QQcmdZViewItem
10-23-2007, 09:25 PM
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This has been discussed maybe twice recently, but I do like my Porsche Charge-o-mat. Should be at Sunset for around $50.
10-23-2007, 09:35 PM
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This might be a stupid question, but what's a battery tender?
10-23-2007, 09:55 PM
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The Porsche unit is nice. Plugs into the cig lighter and a 25' cord that is easily thin enough to close the door on. ~$50.
Not scary to close the door on the wire?
10-23-2007, 10:00 PM
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It keeps your battery from dying from lack of use. I won't be racking up the miles in the northeast winter (if it ever comes)
10-23-2007, 10:03 PM
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Oh, I really have to get one of those. My car's been in the garage for about a month without being used, and won't start. Forgot to disconnect the battery
10-23-2007, 10:06 PM
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Not scary to close the door on the wire?
Not at all. It's about a 20 or 22 gauge twin lead. Not even a kink or compression mark on the wire, nor is there any sort of indication on the door seals or sill.
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10-23-2007, 10:23 PM
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Not scary to close the door on the wire?
I do the same... the wire is really thin... the 25' cord is great.
10-23-2007, 10:29 PM
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Quick and awesome feedback....thanks! Keep those cards and letters coming!!!
10-23-2007, 11:15 PM
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Go to
www.batterytender.com . I have used their products on all my cars and bikes and am wicked impressed.
10-23-2007, 11:45 PM
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This might be a stupid question, but what's a battery tender?
It's like chicken tenders but tastes like acid.
10-23-2007, 11:48 PM
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It's like chicken tenders but tastes like acid.
Here we go...
10-23-2007, 09:14 PM
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