Battery Tender for 6 volts ???

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2016: Battery Tender for 6 volts ???
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John Albert Lemon on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 07:26 am:

Is there a special model Battery Tender used for a 6 volt system ??? or can the Battery Tender Jr. which is 12 volt be used without complications ??? I tried to get through at Battery Tender customer support with no luck, was on hold for over a hour an still no answer when I finally hung up !!!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Frank van Ekeren (Australia) on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 07:30 am:

Plenty of 6 volt ones listed on Ebey.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Michael Pawelek Brookshire, Texas on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 07:57 am:

They are listed on Amazon also. I keep a battery tender on every battery that will not be used for over a month whether on a auto, tractor or riding lawn mower. They are a good investment considering battery prices these days and help the batteries last longer.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tony Barchock Canton, Mi on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 08:16 am:

I bought a nice one from Lowe's lawn and garden dept that will do 12 or 6 volts. It works on an automatic switch and was able to verify so with a voltmeter.

I have not had an issue with it.

But battery tender does make a 'smart' charger


http://www.batterymart.com/p-022-0202-dl-wh-battery-tender-6-12v-3a.html?gclid=C j0KEQjwlNy8BRC676-W0JezxbwBEiQA4Ydg0fdd51twSaQTgD-7rHnaqatadxEIjB6E6YwaB_DPZLIaA ms28P8HAQ


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By john kuehn on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 08:33 am:

Auto-Zone sells Schumacher Battery tenders for around $30.00. I have 2 of them and they work fine. They are for 6 or 12 Volt. These are not a cheapo type of charger. They are well made and will last.

For any vehicle that's not driven all the time they are a good investment for saving batteries.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Greg Whaley, Caledon Ontario Canada on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 10:51 am:

I have one of these and love it. Works for whatever battery I have that needs charged or maintained.

There are smaller versions made by the same company as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDLVhsrA5iY


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Harold Schwendeman - Sumner,WA on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 11:57 am:

NAPA Auto Parts sells one that is both 6 volts and/or 12 volts and switches automatically. Sells for forty-something,.....works so well that I have purchased several for use on several antique as well as modern vehicles.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jim Rose on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 12:08 pm:

I bought a cheapo from Harbor Freight 10 years ago for $2, they are $5.95 now, it gave up the ghost this week. Harbor Freight here I come.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Larry LaPatka- East Tennessee on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 12:36 pm:

John,
Have 6 volt battery tenders on all 5 T's and the Model A and have 12 volt tenders on Tractor, Road grader, bobcat and excavator. Never park any of them without them being connected. Haven't bought a battery in 10 plus years except for the F150 driver. Best investment there is other than oil and dinner for your wife.
Larry


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Don Lyon, PDX, OR. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 04:37 pm:

Battery Tender makes a 6v charger, recently bought one from the local battery shop for #30. Call around , you'll find one, Don.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Paul Vitko on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 05:47 pm:

Eight years after a six volt from our area I pulled the post cables off checked the water and cleaned the posted stuck it on a three volt charger yesterday----all day until the charge went to one volt. Checked with a draw down it said fare condition it would not draw down. Today I fired up the T after two years. The battery was long past its guarantee.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Chad Marchees _____Tax Capital, NY on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 06:52 pm:

I use a John Regan design "float charger". Easy and cheap to make and is dependable.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Chris Laughary on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 06:55 pm:

Several of my battery chargers automatically switch between 6 & 12 volts, but my favorites are small solar panel chargers.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John Albert Lemon on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 09:04 am:

Man, this is all good information guys, sure appreciate everyone's input. Like Larry from TN, I keep all my 12V batteries plugged in when sitting idle, but just couldn't find a decent 6V.


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