Priority Start or Tender?
03-05-2011, 05:07 AM
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Priority Start or Tender?
Having the usual problem with battery drain on my C5 when not in use so am thinking of either a battery tender or priority start, I know nothing about the priority start so was wondering what experience you have had with them, do they work?
Mike.
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03-05-2011, 12:49 PM
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Ctek seem to be pretty popular but I would still like to hear if these priority start systems actually work or should they be avoided?
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03-05-2011, 12:59 PM
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The Priority Start disconnects the battery. Things in the car will be reset when it connects again (like clock, keyfob programming etc). I doubt this is what you really want.
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03-05-2011, 01:49 PM
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12 Volt Battery Butler $17.95
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available from ZIP Parts ( Forum Vendor)
Battery storage float charger is designed for the maintenance of 12-volt wet or gel cell batteries that are stored or only used periodically.
Features include:
* Keeps battery fully charged without over charging. The on-board microprocessor regulates the output voltage of the charger based on your battery's demands.
* Designed for long term vehicle storage. Hook up to your battery, plug it into any wall outlet, and forget it (days, weeks, months even years).
* Provides a safe, regulated minimum current charge (1/2 amp) to your battery to maintain its peak capacity. Once your battery has fully charged, the charger's output current to your battery will stop - then resume as soon as battery level drops.
* Short-Circuit Protected. If, for a brief moment, you accidentally touch the 2 leads of this charger together, it will not damage the charger's internal circuitry.
* Includes simple to read status indicators.
* Designed for use on wet-cell, gel-cell or OPTIMA batteries.
03-10-2011, 03:01 PM
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Thanks all for your ideas, I appreciate the tender would probably be the best way to go but I just dont like things being left live in the garage whilst im not there.
Rather than go to the expense of a priority start set up I have decided to try a simple battery disconnect switch, at least it will save me fully disconnecting the battery terminal each time.
Thanks again
Mike.
Rather than go to the expense of a priority start set up I have decided to try a simple battery disconnect switch, at least it will save me fully disconnecting the battery terminal each time.
Thanks again
Mike.
03-10-2011, 03:09 PM
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