battery charger

[nancyk]

I am currently using a 20 year old,at least, Centech battery charger. I only use it on 2 amp for the tractor, zero-turn(monthly or so to top off), and vehicles as needed. I dropped it when hooking up to the tractor and the indicator needle fell off but it still charges fine, the light going from red to green when battery is fully charged. A vehicle battery went dead the other day(door left ajar) and it has been hooked to the charger for three days, though it is only plugged in during the day so I can keep an eye on it. Light on charger has not changed to green, tho the interior light of the vehicle does come on so I believe it is receiving the charge. I am thinking of getting a newer model charger but just read that the newer models will not charge a fully empty battery as it may not detect the battery when connected. Thoughts? I know this forum likes battery tenders/minders but as I like to keep an eye on any charging and do not leave anything connected if I am not nearby, I have not gotten one. A tender will not charge a dead vehicle battery, will it?

 

[IXLR8]

You are correct, most tenders will not charge a dead battery. Some will and they are not cheap. I have used this one to bring back a dead battery. Just put it in supply mode until battery is charged enough for the 'tender' to finish the charge.

Ctek supply/charger

 

[scootr]

I have 2 of these little lightweight Ctek chargers. They are great. The only feature missing is a visible voltmeter so I added one (little RC gadget) on top of one with a little wire and a glue gun. They have been working on cars, tractors, motorcycles, and stand alone batteries...for years. Highly recommend you get one. When it is done charging it goes into storage or maintenance mode. So you can leave it on that classic car or whatever.

Can somebody tell me why on earth this post is under review!?

 

[mrmikey]

Can somebody tell me why on earth this post is under review!?

LOL, same problem I had a while back the word g-u-n is not allowed. I was describing a device for dispensing pressurized grease and used the bad word.