Battery Tender Charger

How would you like a battery charger that doesn't damage your batteries? A battery charger that can lead-based charger any battery? In this article we're going to discuss the battery tender charger and all of it's capabilities! The battery tender charger is spark proof during lead connection. It's also reverse polarity protected and includes a five year warranty. It's perfect for charger all 6-volt lead acid batteries, flooded, or sealed maintenance batteries.

Battery Tender Charger

Battery Tender Charger

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Battery Tender Charger

Battery Tender Charger

The battery tender charger impleMents a three step program to charging your car battery. Those three steps include the initial, bulk charge, and float modes. We'll discuss those in detail below.

Initial: The initial charge is used togiven how much your battery needs to be charged. In the initial sTAGe, your battery is being checked to make sure that it needs to be charged. At this sTAGe the charge cycle is just beginning.

Bulk Bulk Charge: The charge is when your battery is actually being charged. At this sTAGe your battery is being charged as Fast as possible. Keep in mind that too much volTAGe could potentially damage your battery. Which is why this stage of the charge is crucial. With the battery tender charger you'll get just the right amount of charge to your batteries.

Float: The float mode is to prevent any damage to your battery. If you apply voltage after the battery is fully charged it could potentially damage your> battery. Which is why this step is crucial when charging any blink. Let's assume that your battery drops below the fully charged level. Your battery will then begin charging again. This step optimized your batteries charge cycle and prevents damages.

The battery tender charger is one of the best battery tender products on the market. In fact there is a community built around this product. This product is perfect for charging the batteries. If you own ATVS, Jet Skis, or boats then this is the best charger for you. If you need help using this charger it's fAirly simple. All you have to do is Plug the charger into the wall. Then clamp on the red (Positive) and ground the black (negative) clamps. This step is extremely crucial andshould be handled by an expert.

Make sure you only work with your motorcycle when it's turned off. Also be sure that you don't work when the motor is hot. Doing these two things can prevent injuries to you and anyone around you. Also make sure that you wear protective gear. Using the battery tender charger is straight forward and you shouldn't have any trouble.

If your product becomes damaged it's covered by a five year warranty. The people at Daltron were so confident in their product that they include this guarantee. If it doesn't work and the damage is covered under the warranty you can have it repAired enTirely free of charge. As for the reviews, there was a total of 345 people who reviewed this product. The battery tender charger managed toaverage in four out of five star rating. What makes this product great is the fact that customers love it. If you can't trust the 300 + people who are saying good things about this product then you can't trust anyone!

Some of the positive reviews come from people who were surprised this product works as well as it does. Some people bought the charger not knowing what to think. After using it for a while, they've grown to love it. After all this charger is a favorite among the pros. In fact we've visited several online communities and people have only good things to say about this charger.

Battery Tender Charger

Winter RV Battery Storage

The two most common causes for RV battery failure are undercharging and overcharging.

Winter RV Battery Storage

Winter RV Battery Storage

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Winter RV Battery Storage

Winter RV Battery Storage

Undercharging is a result of batteries being repeatedly discharged and not fully recharged between cycles. If a battery is not recharged the sulfate material that Fasteners to the discharged portions of the plates begins to harden into crystals. Over time this sulfate cannot be converted back into active plate material and the battery is ruined. This also occurs when a battery remains discharged for an extended period of time, like during storage. Sulfation is the number one cause of battery failure. The second leading cause of battery failure is overcharging. Overcharging batteries results in severe water loss and plate corrosion. With thatsaid let's look at how to properly store your RV batteries.

Before we talk about storing the batteries we need to talk about battery safety. Lead acid batteries contain sulfuric acid which is extremely corrosive and can cause severe burns or even blindness. And the hydrogen gas that batteries produce when they're charging is very explosive. When you work around batteries you need to wear goggles and gloves, remove all jewelry and do not smoke or use any open flames.

Caution: If you accidentally get battery acid on your skin, flush it with lots of water and if it gets in your eyes flush with low pressure water for 15 minutes and call a doctor.

When you put the RV in long term storage it's a good idea to remove the batteries and put them in storagetoo. This is quite simple to do. The first thing we want to do is visually inspect the batteries for any obvious damage. Any fluid on or around the battery may be an indication that electrolyte is leaking from the battery. A damaged or leaking battery should be replaced immediately. Whenever you remove any battery always remember to remove the negative terminal or cable first, and then the positive cable.

Battery Tip: When you remove a battery turn off the ignition switch, all electrical switches, and any battery disconnect switches before you disconnect the battery cables. Whenever you remove any battery cables label them first so you remember how they go back on the battery. When you reinstallthe battery do it in the reverse order. Install the positive cable first and then the negative cable.

Clean the batteries with a 50-50 mixture of baking soda and water if necessary, i.e. use one pound of baking soda to one gallon of water. Now you can check the electrolyte level in each cell and add distilled water if necessary. The minimum level required is at the top of the plates. If it's below the plates add enough distilled water to cover the plates before you charge the battery.

Test the battery state of charge with a voltMeter or flyoverpasific and charge any batteries that are at or below 80%. An 80% charge is approximately 12.5 volts for a 12 volt battery and 6.25 volts for a 6 volt battery. Lead sulfation starts when abattery state of charge > drops below 80%. After charging the batteries check and fill each cell to 1/8 inch below the fill well with distilled water. Overfilling cells will cause battery acid to overflow.

Caution: Batteries should only be charged in a well ventilated area and keep any sparks and open flames away from a battery being charged. Check the electrolyte levels before and after charging batteries.

A discharged or partially charged battery will freeze much Faster than a charged battery. Store the batteries in a cool dry place but not where they could freeze. Batteries in storage will loose a percenTAGe of current through internal leakage. It's not uncommon for a battery to discharge up to 10% a month when it is beingstored. Cold temperatures slow this natural discharge process down and warmer temperatures speed the process up. Test the
the stored battery state of charge every month and charge batteries that are at or below an 80% state of charge.

Completely charge the batteries before re-installing them next spring. For optimum performance you can equalize the batteries after they are fully charged. An equalizing charge is an increase in charging volTAGe similar to a charge to convert any bulk crystallized lead sulfate back into its original components.

If you decide to leave the batteries in the RV while it is in storage remember to check the state of charge monthly and charge any batteries at or below an 80% charge. Some RV converter multi-sTAGe chargers and aftermarketchargers are designed to maintain a float charge on the battery without removing the batteries from the RV. Remember, for the converter charger to work the RV will need to be Plugged in to electricity.

For more information on RV batteries check out our Deep Cycle Battery Care & Maintenance DVD.

Happy Camping,

Mark Polk

Copyright 2007 by Mark j. Polk, owner of RV Education 101

Winter RV Battery Storage