use with battery tender? Can this connector be used as a multiple source from a Battery Tender connection? The item page shows this item frequently purchased with Battery Tender items but doesn't state that the necessarily can be linked together. Thanks for the help. use with battery tender? Can this connector be used as a multiple source from a Battery Tender connection? The item page shows this item frequently purchased with Battery Tender items but... » Read More use with battery tender? Can this connector be used as a multiple source from a Battery Tender connection? The item page shows this item frequently purchased with Battery Tender items but doesn't state that the necessarily can be linked together. Thanks for the help. « Show Less
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No, these terminals are a little smaller than the Battery Tender and other standard connectors out there. I am going to try to spread the male part apart some to make it fight tighter because it is close. But read the manual on the Battery Tender - most are not capable of charging multiple batteries. I have one that is capable but it says only two batteries and they must be identical and in the same condition.
1691294
Battery Tender site indicates multiple batteries can be connected in parallel. They need to be the same type and voltage but do not need to be the same capacity. If the connectors fit or can be made to fit, I think this would work as long as total capacity is within limits stated on Battery Tenders web site. For storing batteries over the winter, I would probably charge all batteries separately and then connect them in parallel using this or direct connects. I plan on taking a closer look at purchasing the item :-).
1691295
I can't say for sure whether it will work or not, but I wouldn't recommend using it for that. If one of your batteries goes bad it could drain all four connected batteries, and ruin them as well.
1691296
Bill has a good point, but I would recommend you read our discussion in my review first and make your own decision. I have used it like this for a long time until one day the wires melted! I am sure others have had better luck, it's only how much of a risk you are willing to take.
1182516
You will only need one battery tender unit if you use a splitter to both battery banks. Home Depot or Lowe's would be a good place to get what you need, and be able to talk to someone face to face.
18691
OldAmazonian says:~{Gadgets like this can typically be kept topped up with a jumper from the car's lighter socket to the gadget's lighter socket. The better cords for the purpose have fuses in their plugs. The car's own voltage regulator maintains adequate level for intermittently charging the sealed lead acid battery without damage.}~While this more than likely should work, I'd let someone else try it before trying it on my own unit. Unless I tore it appart an investigated how things are wired inside and did some actual electrical measuring, I'd not try it unlesss I was willing to chance that something might get toasted. OldAmazonian says:~{Gadgets like this can typically be kept topped up with a jumper from the car's lighter socket to the gadget's lighter socket. The better cords for the purpose have fuses in their plugs. The car's own voltage regulator maintains adequate level for intermittently charging the sealed lead acid battery without damage.}~While this more than likely should work, I'd let someone else try it before trying it on my own unit. Unless I tore it appart an investigated how things are wired inside and did some actual electrical measuring, I'd not try it unlesss I was... » Read More OldAmazonian says:~{Gadgets like this can typically be kept topped up with a jumper from the car's lighter socket to the gadget's lighter socket. The better cords for the purpose have fuses in their plugs. The car's own voltage regulator maintains adequate level for intermittently charging the sealed lead acid battery without damage.}~While this more than likely should work, I'd let someone else try it before trying it on my own unit. Unless I tore it appart an investigated how things are wired inside and did some actual electrical measuring, I'd not try it unlesss I was willing to chance that something might get toasted. « Show Less
1550113
I have mine hooked up to 1 car and three motorcycles year around. When I'm not riding or driving the battery tender is keeping the batteries charged. When they are fully charged the unit goes into a monitoring mode instead of charging.
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There are three plugs but they are as follows:1. Source (from solar panel)2. Battery3. LoadIn theory I guess you could hook the Load up to a second battery if you wanted. However in my situation I simply hook this up to my first battery, then hook up additional batteries in parallel. Keep in mind that when doing it my way, it will act like one big battery. So if you hook up something that is drained, it will not only draw from the charger, it will also draw from any charged batteries in the system. This is also not ideal if you are mixing and matching battery chemistries and sizes. There are three plugs but they are as follows:1. Source (from solar panel)2. Battery3. LoadIn theory I guess you could hook the Load up to a second battery if you wanted. However in my situation I simply hook this up to my first battery, then hook up additional batteries in parallel. Keep in mind that when doing it my way, it will act like one big battery. So if you hook up something that is drained, it will not only draw from the charger, it will also draw from any charged batteries in the system. This is also not ideal if you are mixing and matching battery... » Read More There are three plugs but they are as follows:1. Source (from solar panel)2. Battery3. LoadIn theory I guess you could hook the Load up to a second battery if you wanted. However in my situation I simply hook this up to my first battery, then hook up additional batteries in parallel. Keep in mind that when doing it my way, it will act like one big battery. So if you hook up something that is drained, it will not only draw from the charger, it will also draw from any charged batteries in the system. This is also not ideal if you are mixing and matching battery chemistries and sizes. « Show Less
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You can buy these> Battery Tender 081-0069-4 Alligator Clips with Black 2-Pin Quick Disconnect PlugAny clip with this same *wire connection* will work fine. I use the ones off of my Battery Tender because they are a few inches longer to make the stretch to a good ground.
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As far as I know battery tender Jr is okay to use with Shorai lithion batteries. I own two batteries, one for more than a year, and use my BT Jr whenever the bikes sit for more than a couple weeks, just to be sure they stay "topped off".
1080938
One connector goes to the solar panel, one to a battery and the other is for direct connector to another device. So unless you had a splitter from the dedicated battery lead, only one battery can be connected.
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you can connect it in parallel (+ to +, - to -) for double the capacity at 12 volts or in series (- on one battery connected to + on the other battery) with the output being 24 volts. I used a small insulated wires with crimped male and female connectors you can get at just about anywhere such as auto parts to Walmart, Home Depot, Amazon etc. Just be careful to have tight connectors without any paths causing a short or ground. Good Luck!
649574
Keep it connected unless you need to use the car. The idea of a tender is that it will maintain the current battery charge that the car has without over charging it and ruining the battery.
649575
Yes , you can disconnect tender if you want somewhere but if your car keep in garage I recommend leave it charge until you drive. Keeping battery charge keeping it live longer .
997725
I use the device as a battery tender, it is plugged in as a tender. If I use the vehicle I disconnect the MINDer from the vehicle and I unplug the minder from the outlet. I like the MINDer in the winter.
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very easy the tender come with red and black connections, red + to positive side of battery black to negative - use the same bolt nut fasteners that are on battery now. but if you do not want permanent connection use the alligator style clamps supplied with tender. either way works great.
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Called Battery tender cables, available at a motorcycle shop, that connect to the battery and hang in the open. A "battery tender" is just like a "battery charger". The tender cables are a permanent mounted extension of the positive and negative terminals of the battery. Have the motorcycle shop mount the tender cables so you do not get the positive and negative crossed. The "battery tender cables" and the "battery tender" will only allow one way of connecting.
2136671
Probably not, unless your tender is made for LiIon batteries. I bought a separate one for this battery.
1213001
Best to charge the battery with a battery charger, and "Maintain" the charge with the battery tender. If you have a large battery, it could take quite a while to charge it with the battery tender.
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I didn't but it to use on my car, however, I would if I thought the battery was weak. It might take a long time to charge enough to start the car. I don't know of any reason you couldn't put it on the battery terminals while they are connected, but I would disconnect the charger before starting the car to be safe.