How do you use a battery tender Plus?

How to use a battery charger

1. Shut it down and disconnect the terminals. Make sure to turn off your car, then pop the hood.
2. Connect the battery charger. Clamp the battery charger’s red (positive) clamp over the red battery terminal.
3. Turn it on and wait.
4. Unplug and detach.
5. Reconnect the terminals.

Can you leave battery tender on all the time?

In theory, you can leave the Battery Tender® Plus battery charger connected to a battery forever. That’s a really long time. Sales people like to say, “Just plug it in and forget about it!” However, practically speaking, it is a good idea to check on the battery at least once every couple of weeks.

What do the lights mean on battery tender Plus?

RED LIGHT ON STEADY – Whenever the red light is on steady, a. battery is connected properly and the charger is charging the battery. The red light will remain on until the charger completes the charging stage. < GREEN LIGHT FLASHING –When the green light is flashing, and.

How do I know if my battery tender is working?

Testing a battery tender is easy: hook it up to a known good battery, connect a voltmeter across the battery before, and during the tender’s connection to the battery: measure the battery’s voltage without, then with the tender.

What is the best battery tender for a car?

Best Battery Tenders in 2019 10. CTEK (56-158) MULTI US 3300 12 Volt Fully Automatic 4 Step Battery Charger 9. KeyLine Chargers KC-125-MPXP 12V 1.25 Amp Automatic Mini Pro-XP 8. Schumacher SE-1-12S-CA Fully Automatic Onboard Battery Charger 7. Morange MBC010 12V/1A Smart Battery Charger

What is a battery tender- all you must know?

The Battery Tender is a trickle battery charger that has gained a reputation among many auto, boat, and motorcycle owners as the best on the market. Deltran, the maker of the Battery Tender series of products, is well thought of among auto and motorcycle manufacturers also. They are the official factory authorized manufacturer of both Harley-Davidson and BMW battery chargers.

What is the best motorcycle battery tender?

If you have a small battery, under 20 AH(Amp/Hrs), the Battery Tender Junior may be the best choice. If you have a larger battery, you may want to use a slightly higher amp charger in order to not overwork your charger.

Do I need battery tender?

A tender works by measuring your battery’s level of charge and modifying it as appropriate. As the battery sits it will lose charge. This weakens it over time. The tender will notice this loss of charge and will bring the charge back up, keeping the battery charged and strong. Yes, you need a tender.