[TR] Trickle chargers and drills

[Alex & Janet Thomson]

I also forgot to mention that another avenue for a battery charger would be
to purchase a float charger that stand-by generators tend to use. I acquired
one from a fire house generator and it works well even though it dates to
the mid 1980's. It is a LaMarche ConstaVolt and is rated for only 3 amps but
that is more than enough for an automotive application. It tapers down to
just milliamps once the battery is fully charged.These come up on E-Bay on
occasion although I am always suspicious of buying used electrical
equipment. 

https://www.lamarchemfg.com/productdetails/A18JA20R/291.html 

 

These are probably wildly expensive but there may be other brands out there.
Maybe you could check with a generator dealer  for charger information.

Alex Thomson

 

From: Alex & Janet Thomson [mailto:aljlthomson at charter.net] 
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2022 11:24 AM
To: 'auprichard uprichard.net'; 'TR3 Triumphs'
Subject: RE: [TR] Trickle chargers and drills

 

I've noticed that there are some different opinions about trickle
chargers/battery maintainers. Since I never venture very far or long from
our place, I usually rotate my old NAPA 3 amp charger around whatever
battery equipped vehicles are in storage near an outlet. I usually figure a
day of gentle charging, once per month, seems to get the job done. I do have
a Battery Tender Plus that I used to use but it does cause interference on
the shop radio. I would stay away from the 7.99 chargers.

 

I have had excellent luck with 18 volt Milwaukee cordless drills. One lasted
10 years with lots of use and abuse and when it finally died, I kept those
batteries for the drill's replacement, another Milwaukee. Those old
batteries still keep an excellent charge and work great. I currently have  a
2606-20 and a newer 2801-20 (brushless). They are both great! I have found
that the small version of the 18 volt battery lasts for a very long time,
charges quickly, and isn't as bulky as the bigger version. I have quite a
few corded Milwaukee tools and they work and last forever. I have found that
the least expensive tool is the one that works great and lasts the longest.
Such a shame that Milwaukee is now owned by a Chinese company.

 

Alex Thomson

'73 TR6

Many JD farm tractors

 

From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
auprichard uprichard.net
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2022 9:51 AM
To: TR3 Triumphs
Subject: [TR] Trickle chargers and drills

 

My wife just asked what I wanted on my Christmas list - joy!

 

I'd like to get trickle chargers which I can plug in and forget about when
we are away during the winter.  What recommendations do you have?

 

Also, my cordless drill is old and done:  again, any recommendations?

 

Andrew Uprichard

Jackson, Michigan

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