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BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117
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The BatteryMINDER Plus is a 3-mode maintenance charger/desulfator that extends performance and life of all types and sizes of 12 Volt lead acid batteries, including all starter, deep cycle, maintenance-free, sealed AGM, gelled or dry-type batteries, regardless of size or make. The Model 12117 automatically dissolves harmful power-robbing sulfation using safe, low voltage, patented high-frequency pulse technology. UL listed. Qualifies for Free offer on a Battery condition indicator when customer registers online at www.BatteryMINDers.com. Charges: Yes, Maintains: Yes, Desulfates: Yes, Conditioner: Yes, Works With: 12V lead acid batteries, Amps: 1.33, Trickle Charge Amps: 5mA-1A determined by battery demand, Charges Multiple Batteries (qty.): 4, Overcharge Protection: Yes, Polarity Reversal Protection: Yes, Power Source: 120VAC, Power Cord (ft.): 11 Full-time battery monitoring automatically tests battery every microsecond, supplying only the current needed to maintain battery at full charge Charges and maintains from 1 to 4 batteries at a time (12V batteries parallel-connected or 6V batteries series-connected) Does not overcharge, regardless of time connected High-frequency pulses safely remove sulfate from batterys plates that prevent the batteries from holding a full charge No need to add water to maintenance-type batteries during long, non-use storage Stops boil-out and ends water loss Isolation transformer and smart chip technology ensures safe, long-term performance Automatic reset thermostat prevents damage to charger when unit is connected to faulty battery Weatherproof when used with an approved outdoor electrical receptacle; conformal-coated circuitry ensures trouble-free life even in high-moisture marine environments Blinks when charged Allows battery to be stored safely at 0° to 120°F Made to ISO 9002 Quality Certified Standards Comes complete with Quick connects/disconnects battery clips and a ring terminal assembly (with easily replaceable fuse) for permanent connection Not for use with aircraft batteries
Questions & Answers for BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117
Question
What do I get with the BatteryMINDer Charger, Model # 12117
Are the items shown included in the package or do you have to buy them separately
Products related to my question
asked 1 year, 9 months ago on BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117
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answer 1
With purchase of this BatteryMINDer you will get the BatteryMINDer adapter, a battery ring terminal cord set, and a battery clamp terminal cord set...Everything shown in the picture will be included.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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ProductExpert11
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answer 2
You get the normal large gator clips and terminals to hook to battery. It has a universal +- juction plug so you can use it two ways.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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justron
- So Cal, S.C.
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answer 3
Items shown are included...Battery Minder, connect cord with alligator clips, and connect cord with ring terminals. The instructions are also very helpful.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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DoItYourSelferAgain
- Upsate New York
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answer 4
You will get everything shown in the picture! The charger with long cable, the alligator clip adapter and the adapter with lugs to hook permanently to battery with bolt connections.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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1234bear
- Plainfield, IL
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answer 5
All items shown come in the box.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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Scabneck
- China Spring, Tx.
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answer 6
I received everything shown in the ad. It was ready to plug in and included allegator clips to hook up to the battery. It also included a cable with bare pigtail wires for if you hook it up permanently to your car's electrical system.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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Yazz
- PA
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Will this maintain two (2) 6 volt golf cart batteries?
An article in a RV magazine recommended using 6 volt
golf cart batteries for my 5th wheel camper.
I installed them hooked in series.
I'd like to leave the batteries in the camper this winter.
Will this maintain them.
golf cart batteries for my 5th wheel camper.
I installed them hooked in series.
I'd like to leave the batteries in the camper this winter.
Will this maintain them.
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117
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answer 1
Yes, this will maintain them. First each battery must be fully charged, then wire them back to series.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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ProductExpert9
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answer 2
Yes, as long as they are hooked up in series and they are about the same age and used about the same. In other words a 10 year old barely working battery can't be in series with a new battery.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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JimMountainGuy
- Placerville, CA
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answer 3
I asked VDC Electronics the same question.
According to VDC Electronics, as long as the batteries are fully charged before the really cold weather sets in the battery minder will maintain you batteries just fine.
According to VDC Electronics, as long as the batteries are fully charged before the really cold weather sets in the battery minder will maintain you batteries just fine.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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RontheRaven
- Zeeland, Michigan
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answer 4
Hooked in series, this charger will work.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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Vigilant
- South Dakota
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answer 5
Yes. According to the BatteryMINDer manual, it can maintain 6V batteries. You just need to need to makes sure you have them hooked up in series (which you've already done).
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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td345
- Portland, OR
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answer 6
connect in series for 12 volt configuration
answered 2 weeks, 5 days ago
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swfish
- squawvalley ca.
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Is it safe to parallel charge 2 batteries long term?
Is it safe to parallel charge 2 batteries long term? I want to charge/maintain my 2 jet ski batteries over the winter.
asked 7 months ago on BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117
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answer 1
This charger is designed to maintain up to five 12 volt batteries in parallel. It will not over charge or damage the batteries no matter how long they are hooked up.
answered 7 months ago
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ProductExpert25
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answer 2
That is exactly what we routinely do. We connect batteries on small tractors, big tractors, and miscellaneous equipment in the same shed with small jumpers that we have made just for that purpose. One maintainer can handle multiple batteries all through the off-season. Those little units are designed to do just that.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Lemm
- Iowa farmer/retired engineer
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answer 3
yes as long as you keep them in 12volt groups
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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cartowner
- Union, OR
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answer 4
I have had no problems maintaing two batteries long term.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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706fireman
- Blue Ridge Ga.
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answer 5
Yes, similar batteries like that are no problem, there should be a diagram on the packaging to show you, but as you said, just parrallell them and you can plug it in and leave it for the winter with no worries.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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skmet
- Saginaw, MN
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answer 6
yes 12volt configuration
answered 2 weeks, 5 days ago
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swfish
- squawvalley ca.
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Will the BatteryMINDer Model# 12117 harm computer controlled engines?
asked 1 year, 9 months ago on BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117
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Anonymous
- tx
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answer 1
To prevent any damage to the engine or any other equipment you should always remove the battery prior to charging.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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productexpert8
- productexpert14
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answer 2
It hasn't harmed ANY of my computer controllered engines.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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DoItYourSelferAgain
- Upsate New York
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answer 3
It will not harm your ECM or TCM. Your battery is isolated from external power sources on computer controlled engines and transmissions.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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Scabneck
- China Spring, Tx.
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answer 4
no it charges your batt not connected when your key is on
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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stockwis
- east tn mountains
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answer 5
It could depending on the vehicle. Not likely. Its always best to disconnect the battery from the vehicle. I believe it says so in the directions.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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TANF
- Yonkers, N.Y.
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once the green light starts blinking, how do i know when my battery is fully charged ?
asked 1 year, 5 months ago on BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117
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answer 1
The GREEN LED indicator starts blinking automatically after the BatteryMINDer Plus has charged the battery to full voltage and goes into the maintenance mode. If there is a lot of sulphate in your battery, If it cannot accept a full charge the GREEN LED indicator will not start blinking within 72 hours. Press the Maintenance button to manually start the maintenance mode which will also continue the Desulphation Process.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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ProductExpert27
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answer 2
The Green lights will not stop ever blinking as long as the unit is plugged into the wall outlet (110) and to a battery or batteries. The blinking green light indicates that the Charger is maintaning the batteries. Keeping the batteries desulphated. For once, the blinking light is good.
I have Two (2) of these units and they are absolutely wonderful. I would and do rate these units a 10 out of 10. Good Luck.
I have Two (2) of these units and they are absolutely wonderful. I would and do rate these units a 10 out of 10. Good Luck.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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TundraRidgeMan
- Mountains, NC
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answer 3
The battery is charging when the green light is solid. It is fully charged and in maintenance mode when the green light is blinking.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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Vigilant
- South Dakota
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answer 4
In what I understand, when the light starts blinking that means it is fully charged and it automatically goes in the desulphating mode, in which you can leave on as long as you want.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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answer 5
Battery is fully charged when green light blinks from there its in the maintian mode
answered 2 weeks, 5 days ago
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swfish
- squawvalley ca.
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when using Batteryminder, how do I wire the trailer
The wires from the batteries both charge the batteries and supply the trailer with power. If I disconnect them, I will not have battery power.
When using the batteryminder, do I disconnect the trailer battery charger?
When using the batteryminder, do I disconnect the trailer battery charger?
asked 1 year, 3 months ago on BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117
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Elyboy
- Apache junction, AZ
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answer 1
The battery minder should be used alone. The trailer battery charger should be disconnected.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
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ProductExpert12
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answer 2
I've got a travel trailer, too. It has a 110V AC connection for "shore power." When it is connected to the house current, it charges the battery, so I don't need a separate charger.
If you have a trailer that does not connect to house current or does not have a charger of it's own, than simply make sure everything is turned off and connect the BatteryMINDer to the battery with the terminal clamps as normal.
If you have a trailer that does not connect to house current or does not have a charger of it's own, than simply make sure everything is turned off and connect the BatteryMINDer to the battery with the terminal clamps as normal.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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tallcharlie
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answer 3
Yes. I had to on my RV. The RV's battery charger system simply over the winter fry's the batteries. I left the trailer plugged into shore power and used the AC for lights etc.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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HeySarge
- Marysville, WA
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answer 4
Yes, the battery must be unhooked from any other charging source.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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Schrock86
- Elkhart, IA
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answer 5
I would isolate the batteries from trailer a just charge the batteries not enough amps to run the traler
answered 2 weeks, 5 days ago
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swfish
- squawvalley ca.
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can you hook up 2 batteris to this battery minder
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117
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answer 1
This BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulphator can be connected to four batteries at once.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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ProductExpert5
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answer 2
Yes, if they are placed in parallel and are about the same age and used about the same. First bulk charge them to about the same voltage, then hook them to the charger.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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JimMountainGuy
- Placerville, CA
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answer 3
Yes you can connect up to four batteries at the same time. If they are different types (Deep Cycle and Starter battery) you must first charge each individually before connecting them together.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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RontheRaven
- Zeeland, Michigan
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answer 4
Yes. You can charge multiple 12V batteries as long as you connect them in parallel. I currently have three batteries hooked up in parallel being maintained by my BatteryMINDer.
You can also charge two 6V batteries as long as you connect them in series.
You can also charge two 6V batteries as long as you connect them in series.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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td345
- Portland, OR
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how to hook up two batteries at once
how do you hook up two batteries to the same lead coming out of the battery minder ? i would like to maintain two snowmobiles at the same time. thanks
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117
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silverwrench
- N.H. white mountains
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answer 1
When you connect multiple batteries in parallel, connect the + of the first battery to the + of the second battery.
Then connect the - of the first battery to the - of the second battery. The + of the first battery and the - of the first battery connect to the BatteryMINDer Plus if possible; otherwise, connect to the accessible battery. Connect each battery to one another using 18 gauge (lamp
cord type) insulated wire. Strip at the points where you wish it to be in electrical contact with the posts of each battery, then use ring or clip connectors.
Then connect the - of the first battery to the - of the second battery. The + of the first battery and the - of the first battery connect to the BatteryMINDer Plus if possible; otherwise, connect to the accessible battery. Connect each battery to one another using 18 gauge (lamp
cord type) insulated wire. Strip at the points where you wish it to be in electrical contact with the posts of each battery, then use ring or clip connectors.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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ProductExpert12
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answer 2
hook up batteries is parrallel
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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Springhill21
- Arden, NC
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answer 3
Simply parallel the two batteries like you would if you were jump starting one battery from another.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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USA1Z06
- Troutville, Virginia
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answer 4
You must hook the two 12V batteries up in parallel.
That means the positive lead from the BatteryMINDer must split and go to both positive terminals. Same thing for the negative poles too. At no time should the positive terminal of one battery be connected to the negative terminal of the other battery (this is a series connection and should only be used to charge 6V batteries).
That means the positive lead from the BatteryMINDer must split and go to both positive terminals. Same thing for the negative poles too. At no time should the positive terminal of one battery be connected to the negative terminal of the other battery (this is a series connection and should only be used to charge 6V batteries).
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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td345
- Portland, OR
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How to connect 24V setup for boat electric troller
I have 2 X 12V deep cycle batteries in my boat that I charge with the on board charger. I would like to desulphate these batteries in the off season without removing them from the boat wiring setup.
asked 1 year, 4 months ago on BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117
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tripld
- Northern Ontario
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answer 1
This system will only work on a 12 volt system, not on a 24 volt system.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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ProductExpert12
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answer 2
That is essentially what I did with my RV batteries by disconnecting them from the RV charger and running the battery minder and desulphator for the winter.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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HeySarge
- Marysville, WA
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answer 3
You will need to unhook the batteries from the terminal and then hook the BatteryMINDer up to the batteries in parallel.
Or you can purchase the BatteryMINDer 24041. It does 24V.
I would recommend you get the 12117 and just remove the batteries from the boat to maintain them. This way you can use the 12117 to maintain the batteries in your other vehicles and equipment. If you get the 24041, you can only use it with 24V systems (which means you must always change up two 12V batteries in series) and cannot charge a single 12V battery by itself.
Or you can purchase the BatteryMINDer 24041. It does 24V.
I would recommend you get the 12117 and just remove the batteries from the boat to maintain them. This way you can use the 12117 to maintain the batteries in your other vehicles and equipment. If you get the 24041, you can only use it with 24V systems (which means you must always change up two 12V batteries in series) and cannot charge a single 12V battery by itself.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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td345
- Portland, OR
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answer 4
You would have to connect them paralle remember 12volt
answered 2 weeks, 5 days ago
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swfish
- squawvalley ca.
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Is this what they call a trickle charger to keep batteries charge over the winter?
asked 1 year, 4 months ago on BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117
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answer 1
Yes, This BatteryMINDer is called a battery maintainer or trickle charger used to keep batteries charged over the winter.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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ProductExpert11
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answer 2
Yes and more. It keeps the charge up AND goes into a desulphating mode to clean and prevent the battery's plates from sulphating, a common mode of failure in lead-acid batteries.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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Mechengr
- North Augusta, SC
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answer 3
Yes, the BatteryMINDer 12117 makes for an excellent trickle charger.
I've been using mine to keep three seperate motorcycle batteries charged up all winter.
I've been using mine to keep three seperate motorcycle batteries charged up all winter.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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td345
- Portland, OR
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answer 4
Yes its called Float charger it will stop charging at max capacity then keep it at that state all winter
answered 2 weeks, 5 days ago
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swfish
- squawvalley ca.
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