On Sat, Dec 26, 2020 at 9:49 AM DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com> wrote:
>
> The class of so-called trickle chargers vary the most. Some are intended to
> keep a charged battery charged. If you hook these up to a discharged battery
> they will burn up. Some will regulate to 14 volts others to 13.5 volts.
> Some are designed not to draw any current back out of the battery when AC is
> not applied, others will drain the battery at a low rate if not plugged in.
You've just reminded me of the significance of the red LED on my HF
trickle charger which indcates proper polarity, even when unplugged.
I guess I'm off through the frigid weather to unhook the thing from
the battery.
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