Trickle Chargers
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I use the 95504490054, Porsche Dual-Mode Battery Charger. Got it at Suncoast for $109. Works great and can be used for motorcycle as well.
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I use a similar unit to the Porsche/CTEK models. I bet it's the same manufacturer;
just a different supplier label on the charger itself. Works great, however, I do not
trust the cigarette lighter plug in. Not sure if it didn't create a proper connection
once, but upon returning from a 2 week vacation the battery was on its last
legs..Not dead, but needed a charge to turn the car over. From then on, I just
attach it directly to the battery terminals, and pinch the wire with the trunk lid.
just a different supplier label on the charger itself. Works great, however, I do not
trust the cigarette lighter plug in. Not sure if it didn't create a proper connection
once, but upon returning from a 2 week vacation the battery was on its last
legs..Not dead, but needed a charge to turn the car over. From then on, I just
attach it directly to the battery terminals, and pinch the wire with the trunk lid.
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I use a CTEK 3300 for the Porsche. Only so much can be expected from battery chargers in that price range.
If you want to spend a bit more, you can get a Xantrex Truecharge 2, the 10A model, that can handle all types of lead acid batteries. I've seen them for about $150.
If you want to spend a bit more, you can get a Xantrex Truecharge 2, the 10A model, that can handle all types of lead acid batteries. I've seen them for about $150.
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Currently have five Battery Tender Plus's tending both conventional as well as OPTIMA and ODYSSEY batteries. They've served me well and at around $50 a unit, they've saved me far more with extended battery life and reliable starts. One thing tho, they won't save a battery from having a bad cell.
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I used the Deltran Battery Tender Jr. and have two that I don't need anymore. Email me at joshuaweinstein at ymail.com if you're interested in one of them.