Please recommend a battery tender for a 2007 boxster

[lurky]

>>>I've been using the bt junior for years on many things. Just don't leave it plugged in on lithium batteries, once up to full, unplug and remove. Hook it up in a week or two or three, repeat as needed.

HI I thought the point of a battery tender is that you leave it plugged in and it charges as needed??

[cas951]

Originally Posted by mump

I like my CTEK too.

Originally Posted by Joe B

I too use the CTEK and really like it. They make a special one for cold climates which is good for where I live.

Which model do you have? Just curious.

I've been using battery tender junior for several years and have been happy with it. It is probably > 8 years old so I should replace it soon.

[Luckyed]

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-021-0123-Junior-Charger/dp/B000CITK8S

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-Deltran-Cigarette-081-0069-5/dp/B003CJ927I/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

[Joe B]

Originally Posted by cas951

Which model do you have?

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[Topless]

Ctek is tried and true as a reliable tender for lead acid batteries. Just plug it in and forget it until spring.

Only crazy motorsport types like me use 5 lb lithium batteries that require special care and feeding. I don't recommend leaving them in your car at all for winterizing but rather remove and store separately. I have a NOCO battery charger maintainer designed to charge lead acid, AGM, and lithium, batteries with their specific needs. The trouble is, this is a very smart charger with microprocessor technology to sense your battery type and condition. In a power outage it may lose it's memory and software crash... no charging taking place at all. I like it but keep it in the garage where I keep a close eye on it.

[mump]

Originally Posted by cas951

Which model do you have? Just curious.

I've been using battery tender junior for several years and have been happy with it. It is probably > 8 years old so I should replace it soon.

Ctek US 3300, I think I got it from Amazon.

[cas951]

Originally Posted by mump

Ctek US 3300, I think I got it from Amazon.

Originally Posted by Joe B

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Thanks. I will definitely get one of these.

[Rob175]

My trickle charger of choice is the BatteryMinder brand. But I'm sure both Battery Minder and Battery Tender are the same. Living in Chicago I seldom dirve my Boxster in the winter, except for the nicest of sunny winter days with no salt on the road so I keep it on the charger ALL winter and actually most of the summer too. My batteries typically last 8 to 9 years in doing so.

I run the pigtail connection next to the drivers side windshield wiper shaft. It lays nicely in the molding and is mostly hidden from view. I wanted to make it easy to get to so I can easily plug it in after driving.

I also have my motorcycle connected to a second BatteryMinder and I follow the same proceedure with it. It's orginal OEM battery is 7 years old and still starts the cycle without issue.

[JonTBermuda]

I just today used Battery Tender 1.25 amp. Works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-021-0128-Maintain-Damaging/dp/B00068XCQU/ref=asc_df_B00068XCQU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312454010291&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3004116898079661709&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031389&hvtargid=pla-434255813726&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=61179236814&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312454010291&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3004116898079661709&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031389&hvtargid=pla-434255813726#ace-7448806443

[WillH]

Originally Posted by lurky

>>>I've been using the bt junior for years on many things. Just don't leave it plugged in on lithium batteries, once up to full, unplug and remove. Hook it up in a week or two or three, repeat as needed.

HI I thought the point of a battery tender is that you leave it plugged in and it charges as needed??

That's the general idea. Just keep in mind what kind of tender and what kind of batteries you plan on using it for. Different types of batteries require different kinds of chargers/ tenders.

[derfo]

I have 2 CTEK. My Boxster has one on for 6 months over winter. No probs excellent device.