best battery charger?
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best battery charger?
Is there anything special i should look for in a battery charger for our diesels? I know they need alot of power. The one i am looking at is a diehard from sears(I have a 100 dollar gift card) Here is the link....http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02871234000P?keyword=battery+charger
Is there any special way to charge these? What amps, for how long? Thanks
EDIT...according to the web site the local sears is out of stock of almost every battery charger on the site
Guess i'll have to see what they have or go somewhare else so hopefully i can get the truck started tomorrow. I know they take alot of power so should i get the one with the most amps(this one had 275)? Also what is the best way to charge, 2 amp slow, 20 amp fast, 60 amp rapid, 275 start and for how long? Also when i plug the truck heater in can i leave it in for a day or is it bad to leave it plugged in for longer than a couple of hours other than using electricity? Thanks for your help on this guys.
Is there any special way to charge these? What amps, for how long? Thanks
EDIT...according to the web site the local sears is out of stock of almost every battery charger on the site
Guess i'll have to see what they have or go somewhare else so hopefully i can get the truck started tomorrow. I know they take alot of power so should i get the one with the most amps(this one had 275)? Also what is the best way to charge, 2 amp slow, 20 amp fast, 60 amp rapid, 275 start and for how long? Also when i plug the truck heater in can i leave it in for a day or is it bad to leave it plugged in for longer than a couple of hours other than using electricity? Thanks for your help on this guys.
Last edited by ponch37300; Jan 19, 2008 at 08:54 PM.
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It looks like a nice charger but you can get one that will boost start and charge about the same number of amps for about 60% the price as the Sears at many of the discount auto parts houses such as this one at Advance Auto Parts. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...egoryCode=3014 As to the output, it depends on how long you want to charge it. You can charge them fine with a 10 amp charger but you'll need to have it on charge for 8 - 12 hours depending on the condition of your batteries. Don't leave your batteries in your truck in a discharged condition. If the weather is really cold, you could freeze and bust your batteries. Also, they'll sulphate and fail much more quickly if they're left sitting discharged.
It won't hurt to keep your block heater plugged in other than your electric bill. They pull 1000 watts.
It won't hurt to keep your block heater plugged in other than your electric bill. They pull 1000 watts.
Last edited by whjco; Jan 19, 2008 at 10:13 PM.
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