What is its function? Do I need one if I buy a trickle charger? My car is a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL w/390 engine.
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The item that shows regarding your question is only the extension cord for the actual Battery Tender unit. The Battery Tender is a charger with smart technology that charges the battery to optimal levels then maintains the charge.
1586132
This is like an extension cord that allow a distance between the charger and the battery.It fits this model charger.
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No. This is a extension cord. I use it for motorcycles if they would need a jump start. A trickle charger should come with everything you need to charge your car. Hope this helps you. Have a nice day.
1586134
Just think of this as an extension cord. The standard battery tender comes with maybe a 6 ft cable to connect to your battery. If your car id not close to an outlet, you may be out of luck. I bought this extension because my battery tender plugged into my outside outlet in my car port would not reach my truck where I have it parked. The 25 foot cable allowed me to add it to the standard cable that comes with the charger and attach it to my battery in my truck. I love having the extra cable, plus, it's not really that expensive.
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This product is an extension cord that connects between the battery tender charger and the connector to your battery. You only need one if the connector is too short or if you need to relocate the battery tender farther away from the car. I highly recommend the battery tender as a trickle charger. I have used mine for the last 10 years and my battery stays charged even in the winter months.
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It should work it's just like a car battery charger as long as the voltages right, its just a matter whether it's a trickle charge or a quick charge.
704134
I don't use a trickle charger, just start it up more frequently in cold weather until charge light goes off. Usually about 5 -10 minutes. Haven't had it not start yet but strained a few times
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Never tried what you ask but the odds are high that it will. Trickle chargers supply a certain voltage and current level and rely upon time for the battery to accumulate the AH storage. They watch the battery voltage as it charges to decide when to stop. Since the voltage rating of the battery is the same the charger ought to stop when the battery is "full". It will just take longer to get there.
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No, It comes with a 12 volt battery charger so it will trickle charge a 12 volt battery. The only factor is battery capacity. It will take a lot longer to charge a 900 amp hour battery than a 500. With that said, I can take a 900 from about 60% to full in about 12 hours on a good day.
998697
If you use it as a stand-alone, charge it after each use. I like a float charger, leave it plugged in all the time, no damage. Simple trickle chargers can shorten their life.
704131
Why put a trickle charger on it. Just run the generator once in a while, and that will keep it charged.
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It's a very slow trickle charge. It's great for maintaining batteries but if you have a dead battery and are in a rush to charge it this is not what you need.I'm not sure but I would guess my unit would take a day to fully charge my car's battery.
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This is not a trickle charger for vehicles. It will provide a power (110V as well as 12VDC and USB 1A) as long as you buy the inverter as well. http://www.amazon.com/Goal-Zero-33001-Universal-Inverter/dp/B003SJF1AO/ref=pd_sim_auto_1
147075
You need to charge it first. By the way, it is a trickle charger. It will take a while to get up enough charge to start the car. It does not fully charge.
748710
Does the power dome generator have a cigarette lighter opening that this can plug in to? If so, probably. Realize this is intended only as a trickle charger to maintain a battery in a charged state, rather than charging something that is fully drained.
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If the battery is initially charged, then yes, the trickle charger will maintain it. I use it on all my bike batteries in such a way.
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The 800 is a great trickle charger not sure it would work as a rapid charge but it will keep the battery charged as long as it is kept on the battery when just sitting
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What is the trickle charger running amp wise? Lower the better as distance increases
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The manual says 5 volts for charging. Most of these devices convert to trickle charge unlike a car charging device. That said, this charger is a valuable and efficient multi-device charger. Since purchasing it six weeks ago it has been in use daily.
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In most uses a trickle charger is connected that will keep the battery charged. If the battery is used in emergency lighting, the trickle charger is built in to this device. I recommend a trickle charger is used at all times to maintain the battery at maximum power when needed.
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This battery pack could be used as the "source" for some "jump-start" devices that use the lighter outlet for connecting the cars together. However I'll add a few comments about using those lighter connected "jump-start" devices. First, several such devices like the Wagan Jumper item 9796 will draw more power than they deliver to "pump" the power, thus they waste some of the energy being transfered. Also they only work if you have a good battery in the car that accidentally got drained, so if the car battery won't hold enough of a charge to start the car, you'll never get going from the "trickle charge" they provide. Those also can take 15-30 minutes to give you enough charge to start, so don't be expecting to plug it in and 30 seconds later to be turning the key to start. Speaking of the key, you also need to have the key in the "accessories" position while charging the car so the lighter is connected to the battery in the car, but you're not draining power with the cars engine computer running like while in the "on" position. So with all of those issues, most don't like those lighter "jump-start" devices (look at the reviews of such), but that doesn't mean they don't work for some.