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Is 500mA constant output from a trickle charger too much for a 12V motorcycle battery?
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∙ 14y ago
No, you can leave it on for about 12 ours or overnight. You could also buy a Battery Tender for about 30 to $40 and not have to worry about leaving it on for tool long. (I use one, and I have no interest or affiliation with Battery Tender.)
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What is the best motorcycle battery charger?
Any 12 V battery charger will charge a motorcycle battery. But it is best to get one with low amperage such as a 4 to 6 amp battery charger. You can use a trickle charger to keep the battery charged on my motorcycle during storage.
What is a trickle charger?
A battery charger that is outputting 1 amp or less is considered a trickle charger.
Does motorcycle dry cell battery need special charger?
Yes, you need to use a trickle charger or a very small charger such as one smaller than 5 amps.
Do you leave the wires connected on trickle Battery charger?
Use of "Trickle" type Battery ChargersIF you're talking about automotive battery applications, and it is truly a trickle charger, then the charger and cables can be left attached to the battery, and it should keep the battery at max voltage. IF however, the charger puts out more voltage than a true trickle charger, then the battery could be damaged by "overcharging."
Is a trickle charger and battery tender the same?
A battery tender turns on and off automatically as the battery requires. A trickle charger is on all the time.
What does a trickle charger do to a battery?
A trickle charger is a car battery charger that is designed to be left on a car for very long periods of time to re-charge that car battery by slowly adding charge to the battery.
Can you leave trickle charger on when you start your car?
It is not advisable to leave a trickle charger on your battery when starting the vehicle.
What type of charger do i need to charge my 12 volt motorcycle battery?
Any car charger will do. I recommend that you use a trickle charger rather than a jump charger. Also, look into a Battery Tender which will not only charge your battery at a proper pace, but you can leave it plugged in an the Battery Tender will maintain your battery for you so that it never becomes low again.
Is a Intelligent Battery Charger -Motomaster Nautilus for deep cycle batteries the equivalent of trickle charger manual says it does not act as trickle charger can i leave it on for long periods?
Yes it has a 2amp trickle charge
Can you leave a trickle charger on a car battery for 5 months?
Yes, that is the purpose of a trickle charger. Just make sure it is an automatic charger that comes on when needed and then stops charging when the battery is fully charged. You can leave it on a battery for years if need be.
Where can a battery trickle charger be purchased?
If you prefer to purchase a battery trickle charger online go to a web site like Amazon or Harbor Freight. They can also be purchased at Sears or Walmart.
How do you slow charge a 12 v 5 amp scooter battery?
pick up a trickle charger from your local motorcycle shop. i leave it on overnight and it is charged in the morning.
