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Originally Posted by Chills
That's really good info, Jim. Thanks for the post.
I had read in a different thread where you don't recommend the Porsche-Cig lighter tender because of all of the electronics the juice has to go through before it hits the battery. I'll keep that in mind.
I am a motorcycle guy, and I have my '04 Kawi 10R on a Battery Tender Plus right now. It's an awesome device and my bike fires up on the first crank each spring.
Would the same tender be okay for the Porsche? I like the quick disconnect wire harness it has.
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Hi,
As long as it's the 12-volt model, it would be an excellent choice as it only outputs 1.25 Amp. - the ideal amperage. Deltran makes an excellent product as does Schumacher. Porsche's is probably OK, but I don't know who makes it for them. That's the problem - I don't know. It could be fine, but I'll stick with Deltran and Schumacher - respected names in the Biz for years.
I'm averse to using the lighter receptacle because you're involving the car's wiring harness. If the thing shorts between the Battery and lighter plug, it can take out the wiring harness before any fuses trip. You don't even want to know how expensive that could be. A remote possibility to be sure, but the ri$k is just too great for me, especially for the sake of a little convenience...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99