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Am i missing something here, Battery tenders fully Charge the battery then go to a float mode [stops charging] Then when the battery discharges it turns back on [start charging] No heat and no over charging. All automatic.
I've been using Battery Tenders for years and never had any issues with them cooking batteries. I currently have three of them. One hooked up to the trike, another to the 57 Chevy and the other to a large portable house generator. I never turn these battery tenders off and they're always connected to those units mentioned above.
Is it possible to get a defective one. Absolutely as with any electrical item. Contact battery Tender and see what they have to say about it.
Went into the shop this morning and checked out the Battery Tender. It's not the Battery Tender Plus, but the Deltran Battery Tender Jr. and sure enough, it's Made in China.
Please don't get me wrong.........I've always recommended Battery Tenders for those who ask about 'em and I know folks who have older Battery Tenders that still work as advertised, no problems at all.
All I know is that this one toasted my battery on the very first usage. Defective tender Made in China ? Most definitely possible. Does this mean that all of the tenders Made in China are defective ? Of course not, but if anyone asks me in future, I'll be sharing my experience with 'em in a "Buyer Beware" sort of way.........
Ride Safe......
You should touch base with Deltran, I use a Battery Tender Jr on my Kubota tractor in the winter when it sets, the battery in the tractor is 9 years old. I also have a tender Jr connected to the electric brake battery for my dads MC trailer and its fine. With any electrical appliance they can malfunction.
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