I was waiting for that response,took longer than I thought.

 

I know, I thought I came in really late. Come on guys, you are losing your touch!!! Get your minds back in the gutter!

 

Eek. That's what's plugging in my garage right now....

 

Any and all of these battery tenders are fine. If you have a sealed battery, it doesn't matter. If you don't have a sealed battery, make sure your vent tube is hooked up and hooked up correctly, venting OUT of the car. I believe the factory vent hose does this?

 

Just check to see if the light indicator is on (charging) or off (not charging). It would make sense if the light stays on then it could be overcharging. This is very basic reasoning,so if someone else has an opinion with a more precise answer please speak up. Keep in mind that it could of been a build up of gas over time & the trickle charger is working fine. I will install a Optima Red top & use the trickle charger to see if the charging indicator stays on or if it operates like it is suppose to.

 

Good point Paulie. I do check mine and it seems my light is OFF more than it is ON, and my car always starts. I think that is a good thing.

 

That's what I'm afraid of. Been plugged in for the last day and the red light is still on. I probably discharged the battery enough after having it sit for weeks at a time. How long is 'too long' for it to be still charging?

 

Not sure? Maybe use a meter and measure your battery voltage? If it's good, maybe check it again later and see if it changes or the light is still on? I think I would watch that.

 

OT damn bonehead your car looks great in your avatar.

 

The Battery Tender/ Trickle Chargers/ Mainteiners only put out between 1-2 amps. To put things in perspective, car alternators usually put out 90-130amps. Looking at this you should understand why your battery tender will stay in red for a week if your battery is low or dead before it reaches full charge.

 

Damn Paul..

 

DAMN Paulie, that looks HORRIBLE! Glad you weren't hurt and glad the car wasn't hurt too badly...
Peter

 

Zac where the Hell have you been? My God son did you go into deep depression? Don't give me that working BS either,we both know this is the slow time of the year.

 

Haha. Thank Paulie. Yours is pretty badass too. Love rolling shots

Understood, but I assume the longer it stays 'on', the more hydrogen gas will accumulate. After this thread, I plan on venting the battery compartment for a good 20 minutes before starting the car, but the thought of a ticking time bomb in my garage kinda scares the living crap outta me.

 

I bet Sean had something to do with this...