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Winter storage -- battery tender
I'm interested in getting a battery tender/maintainer for winter storage. I'm thinking about the Schumacher Mity Mite (1.5 amp, 12 volt). Has anyone used this? Any other recommendations?
Thanks, Rob
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Been using it for years. Works great.
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What is this "winter storage" you are referring to??
 Out here we drive our sports cars year round..........   Just kidding, I lived in Northern NJ for 4 years and know what you mean.. 
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Schumacher's are great, I've used them for a long time (10+ years), I always have at least car constantly plugged into one and have never had a problem. Keeping a battery tended makes it last a long time. I routinely get 9 or 10 years out of a battery.
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How about a quick dico on the battery. I have a car that I only drive once a month ... I just disconnect the battery every time I drive it. Has worked well for years.
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When using a battery tender in the winter, should i disconnect battery from the car or ok to leave battery in and hooked up to the car?
remove battery completely from car and place on tender?? thanks. |
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I leave my battery and tender hooked up year round. If I do not plan to drive my 911 for a few days...I plug it in. It works great.
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Do a search.
Just buy one of these and save some money.... http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42292
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I have at least 5 of them and a battery tender for years. The only difference between the two is cost IMO. I've used them on all my motocycles, cars, lawn tractor, etc. I never had an issue.
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