Psych0matt Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 So, I bought a 1amp charger at autozone for 20$, like the cheapest one possible. It says its made for boats, motorcycles, tractors, etc with smaller engines/batteries. Im not worried about using it on the car as much as if it's ok to leave it for an extended period of time. I went with a 1amp because I had read that that's a good amount to just keep it charged, but it would take a while to charge it from dead. anyways, is it ok to just leave it on for now until i get her out again? it's probably not good for the alt to jump start it every time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 The one I have from NAPA was like $30 its a trickle charger, but it shuts off after a certain voltage and then kicks back on after it senses voltage drop. Thats the kind u want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted February 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I'll have to check it tomorrow. I didn't see any that specifically said "trickle" on them, although I am very familiar with that term. EDIT: Nevermind, it says "trickle charger" on the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Your battery must be fairly weak if it continually dies over winter...when we park the Suburban and RX-7 for winter we disconnect the battery(ies) and leave them all winter (October to usually March or April) and connect it again and start it up... Anyway you'll want a charger like Tony talked about above!! Hey, and thanks a ton for that PM ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 well, it mostly died before because i left the door and/or trunk open that and the battery sat all last winter when the car was down, so im sure its life span is less than it should be anyways already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Yeah, I got a charger since I have a brand new $150 optima sitting in my house. Don't want to ruin that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 ive just left it on. the lights were nice and bright this morning when i stole quarters out of it for laundry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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