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What does a trickle charger do to a battery?

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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.

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What is a trickle charger?

A battery charger that is outputting 1 amp or less is considered a trickle charger.


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.


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.


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?

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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 keep a battery good if car is sitting?

Purchase a trickle charger and keep it connected to the battery.


Can you charge a 300 lb 9volt diesel battery with a 12volt trickle charger?

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How do you recharge a car battery without jumpstarting with other car?

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Can you charge your car battery on a trickle charger?

Yes, but it will take a very long time if the battery is dead.


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.