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havent started the vert for over a month, do you guys think i will have a problem, the bikes have been almost 3 weeks, yes i will be starting all the toys tommorow, how long have you guys gone without starting your toys, the verts battery is one season old, not on tenders Last edited by Chuck A; 09-08-2012 at 9:13pm. |
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A month is about the limit on a C5. Yours may have enough left to start, but don't be surprised if it doesn't.
Letting it run down (just from sitting) isn't good for the battery. A deep-cycle will tolerate that, a starting battery will not. Mine goes on a tender if I know it will sit more than a week. |
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thanks, since working a lot and the accident i really havent had time, to enjoy.
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just an FYI, vert started with no problem
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I had a problem with my F-350 not starting after one week,both batteries were like 1 year old. I could not figure out why it would run down in that length of time until one night I walked by the truck and saw a faint light on,the glove box light stayed on all the time,I adjusted the latch and no more problem.
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I've rarely drive my Vettes, so I have replaced batteries maaaany times, until I got some float chargers. Problem solved. I'd recommend float chargers (like Battery Tender or the ones I got, from Harbor Freight) as a solution for any vehicle not driven frequently. Just make it a habit to put it on, even if you think you might be using it soon. If you don't.....you're good.
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If I don't drive mine for long periods I also use a trickle charger.
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ok i tried starting vert it showed 8 volts but started, brand new battery car hasnt been started i a while, i am getting a charger what do you guys/gals recommend
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need pics of hooking up the trickle charger, was told to get the ctek but since the clamps wont work and the o rings wot help need to see pics of how to connect
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come on people no one can post a pic of the connection from a tender to a battery??? do i need to get a extension of the bolt or any hep would be appreciated
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I clip the connectors of the CTEK right on the battery terminals. Never any issues.
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Battery Tender, clamp it right to the terminals.
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The alligator clamps clip onto the 8mm battery terminals just fine....You're overthinking this rather simple task.
If it was a higher current application then using the ring terminals with a sidepost studs might be a better idea, but definitely not needed for a trickle charger. |
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I see no need for adaptors unless you have a closed wiring system where no contact area is present to charge or jump start. I would just clamp right to the terminals. I have a four wheeler, big 0-turn lawnmower that I use battery tenders, straight up clip to the terminals. Do my C3 the same way, have not had any issues.
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