battery minder?

[dietpepsi]

any thoughts on using these to keep ur batteries in shape when ur gone for a month or 2? any place good to have it iinstalled?

[Sail41]

Good investment. Will make the batteries last longer. I've used one for several years and wouldn't have a battery cart without one. If you have any basic mechanical ability, it's an easy install. If using someone else, I use battery boys. Brads great to work with and knowledgeable.

[rjm1cc]

My charger automatically checks the battery so I do not need a minder. I just leave the charger plugged into the cart. Check to see if yours does the same.

[Opmoochler]

Battery Boys came to our house to install a Battery Minder that we bought from them. We were away for 6 weeks over the summer - no problem, and we are able to go long periods between major charges. Highly recommend a Battery Minder (and Battery Boys).

[dietpepsi]

My charger automatically checks the battery so I do not need a minder. I just leave the charger plugged into the cart. Check to see if yours does the same. it might check for being loew but does ur charger cycle ur batteries like the mender does?

[2BNTV]

My understanding is the battery minder is made for "desulfating batteries" and should be used when one is away for a goodly period of time.

It is a trickle charge so one must not be fooled to think one's battery doesn't need a regular charge. My computer chip turns off the heavy duty charge automatically so the battery is never overcharged. Some people may tell you that a heavy duty charge will fry your batteries. Not so, as long as you computer chip is working properly.

I was told by the person who installed my battery minder in my garage that one could use the battery minder if one drove less than 15 miles a day. I have found if one blindly follows this rule for several days, (two or more), the power in the batteries work but it really needs a heavy duty charge.

I haven't gotten stuck in three years due to a dead battery. A flat tire but not a dead battery. :smiley:

[JoMar]

My understanding is the battery minder is made for "desulfating batteries" and should be used when one is away for a goodly period of time.

It is a trickle charge so one must not be fooled to think one's battery doesn't need a regular charge. My computer chip turns off the heavy duty charge automatically so the battery is never overcharged. Some people may tell you that a heavy duty charge will fry your batteries. Not so, as long as you computer chip is working properly.

I was told by the person who installed my battery minder in my garage that one could use the battery minder if one drove less than 15 miles a day. I have found if one blindly follows this rule for several days, (two or more), the power in the batteries work but it really needs a heavy duty charge.

I haven't gotten stuck in three years due to a dead battery. A flat tire but not a dead battery. :smiley:

Agree, we use the minder if we know the cart will sit for 2 weeks or longer.

[Tom Hannon]

Hi joe will catch up with you soon. But what about this bsttery minder batery Boys
wants $250 for it.
Is it worth it? We are gone for 5 months at a time. Last april when we left the cart ran great.
When I returned in October the bateries were gone. Do you recommend paying the $250.

This of course is my wifes cart. I use gas

[Tom Hannon]

Is it good for a five month sabatical

[Arctic Fox]

Is it good for a five month sabatical

I have been gone that long and returned to a cart that was ready to go. However, to be safe, I just go for a few miles the first time, then give cart a full charge afterwards.

[2BNTV]

Hi joe will catch up with you soon. But what about this bsttery minder batery Boys
wants $250 for it.
Is it worth it? We are gone for 5 months at a time. Last april when we left the cart ran great.
When I returned in October the bateries were gone. Do you recommend paying the $250.

This of course is my wifes cart. I use gas

Is it good for a five month sabatical

I don't know about 5 months!

I bought mine from Jerry 352.205.0092. He came to my house and installed the battery minder. I can't remember what I paid for it, as that was over 3 years ago.

I believe he is affiliated with Frank Sta at Sta-Rite Carts. 352.326.3100