[Shop-talk] Trickle Chargers
Gil Fuqua
gil.fuqua at cci-ir.com
Fri Jan 18 18:34:12 MST 2008
Another option for batteries that run down due to constant drain from the
vehicle is to add a battery disconnect switch. It can be a simple and
inexpensive switch that you add on the battery post or a more sophisticated
one like the ones made by Battery Brain. (www.batterybrain.com)
I use the remote control models of the Battery Brain on antique cars that are
not driven regularly. It comes with a remote key fob with a single button to
wirelessly disconnect the battery or turn it back on. This device has the
added benefit of foiling a thief. On modern cars, a disadvantage of a
disconnecting the battery is the fact that you lose any settings that require
a constant voltage, such as clock settings and radio station presets.
Gil Fuqua
Nashville
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