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Is it OK to leave a battery maintainer on all the time?

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Is it OK to leave a battery maintainer on all the time?

So, can you really leave your battery maintainer on all the time? Fortunately, the answer is yes! Battery maintainers are designed for constant and long-term use. When used correctly, they should be perfectly safe to use as long as you need.

How long can you leave a battery maintainer on?

Qualification A) The Battery Tender® Plus should be left on the new battery for a minimum of 24 hours on float, in addition to whatever amount of time it takes for the charger to get to the float stage.

What is the difference between a battery tender and a battery maintainer?

A Battery Tender® only turns on and charges the battery when the battery requires charging while a battery charger keeps charging the battery regardless of whether it requires it or not.

What is the difference between a battery maintainer and a trickle charger?

Trickle chargers are meant to be disconnected when they’re done charging, while battery maintainers can be left plugged in. Remember, since all battery maintainers are “smart,” they won’t deliver any charge to a battery that’s already full.

Will a battery maintainer overcharge a battery?

It stops sending a charge once the battery is full. The result is that a battery maintainer won’t overcharge the battery like a charger might, which can help extend the life of the battery overall.

Will a battery maintainer charge a dead battery?

This means it’s possible to overcharge the battery with a charger — which can result in damage to the battery. On the other hand, a battery maintainer can sense how much of a charge the battery needs, so it slowly sends a trickle charge to it over a period of several hours.

What is the difference between a trickle charger and a battery maintainer?

Do I need to disconnect battery to use battery tender?

Removing and keeping a battery on a trickle charger is totally unnecessary as long as the battery is fully charged and totally disconnected. You need to know whether YOUR disconnect totally disconnects the batteries. Some DO NOT!

How long does a Schumacher battery charger take to charge?

6 Amp Medium Charge – for most everyday charging needs. Charges in 6 to 8 hours. 2 Amp Trickle Charge – charges a small 12 volt battery in 2 to 12 hours. Back-lit, impact-resistant, color-coded meter for easy viewing day or night.