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battery float charger
It`s winter time and cold and as usual the tractor battery is almost
dead. The regular charger and the trickle charger boils out the water. A neighbor says he uses a " float charger". Can someone tell me what a float charger is amd what does it do? Thanks a lot |
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battery float charger
On Dec 2, 7:21 am, (Herb and Eneva) wrote:
It`s winter time and cold and as usual the tractor battery is almost dead. The regular charger and the trickle charger boils out the water. A neighbor says he uses a " float charger". Can someone tell me what a float charger is amd what does it do? Thanks a lot It's a smarter charger which brings a 12V battery up to full charge, which is around 14 volts, then backs off to a low current and monitors it to keep it at around 13 volts, which keeps it charged without over charging it. |
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battery float charger
For my motorhome batteries I use a
product called Battery Tender. I have one for the vehicle battery and one for the house battery. These units, and I'm sure there are other brands, are designed for long term use. They are made to prevent boiling and other battery damage. Google battery tender. Herb and Eneva wrote: It`s winter time and cold and as usual the tractor battery is almost dead. The regular charger and the trickle charger boils out the water. A neighbor says he uses a " float charger". Can someone tell me what a float charger is amd what does it do? Thanks a lot |
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battery float charger
"Herb and Eneva" wrote in message ... It`s winter time and cold and as usual the tractor battery is almost dead. The regular charger and the trickle charger boils out the water. A neighbor says he uses a " float charger". Can someone tell me what a float charger is amd what does it do? Thanks a lot Here's one from Harbor Freight which I have been using for the past several years with no complaints. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42292 It's usually $15, on sale right now for $7.49. HF isn't known for quality tools but I have had good use from the one that I have. |
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