Articles Categorized in: Battery Charger Reviews

Deltran Battery Tender Plus

I have used a number of battery chargers before and my initial assumption was that all chargers function the same way. I simply opted for any unit that I perceived as budget friendly. This was until I learned the hard way that not all charges are the same and some can even damage your battery as they do not have the capacity to regulate the charging. This compelled me to do some research and find the best chargers on the...
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Schumacher SEM-1562A-CA 1.5 Amp Speed Charge Battery Maintainer

A huge benefit with battery chargers are their portability. Their variety of designs, their convenience and reliability to charge different types of batteries and in a number of different ways make them indispensable. Charge them through your computer, car- or USB port so that you always have charged batteries on hand. Schumacher have been making high quality battery chargers for decades, since 1947, and the Schumacher Electric Corporation and are the official suppliers of inverters, jump starters, and chargers for...
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Black & Decker BM3B 6V and 12V Battery Charger / Maintainer

I love writing about batteries and battery maintainers, and recently, my research landed me on the I evaluated it, in respect to the 3 fundamental attributes of a good battery maintainer namely; Easy connectivity Automated or smart charging, and A powerful protective seal. Here is a summary of my research findings about the Black & Decker BM3B; Ease of Connectivity The maintainer comes packed with a pair of O-rings, charging clamps, and a DC connector which offer a vast set...
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Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger

I find that the is a bit different from a trickle charger with its microprocessor controlled power electronic circuitry. For starters, it is manufactured by Deltran. They were founded in 1961and maintain a high standard of excellence, being the official authorized manufacturer of these battery charger brands – Harley-Davidson, Lotus, BMW, Mini and others. When putting this charger to the test, I found that the charger performs a number of advanced charging functions which are beyond the capabilities of a...
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My Review of the Progressive Dynamics (PD9280V) 80 Amp Power Converter with Charge Wizard

  Product Review       With RV’s there are two things that are usually true.   Number one, most all of them already come with a power converter.   Number two, this power converter almost always has to be eventually replaced.   Whether it goes bad or it was simply inadequate from the start, if you own your RV for very long, you are going to sooner or later find yourself in the market for a new power converter....
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My Top Battery Charger Comparison Chart

Battery Tender Jr. Waterproof 800 Battery Tender Plus Battery Tender Plus Gel Two-Bank System 6 Volt Model # 021-0127 – 12 Volt Model # 021-0123 Check Price Model 0220150DLWH Check Price 6 Volt Model # 021-0144 – 12 Volt Model # 021-0128 Check Price Model 021-0156 Check Price Model 022-0165-DL-WH Check Price 6 Volt and 12 Volt 12 Volt 6 Volt and 12 Volt 12 Volt 12 Volt 0.750 amps 0.800 Amps 1.25 Amps 1.25 Amps 1.25 Amps 120 VAC,...
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My Review of the NOCO Genius GEN3 30 Amp 3-Bank Waterproof Smart On-Board Battery Charger

Here are my thoughts on the NOCO Genius GEN3 30 Amp 3-Bank Waterproof Smart On-Board Battery Charger As bad as getting stranded in a car is, finding out the battery on your boat has gone dead when you’re in the middle of the lake is arguably much worse. I’d rather have to walk for help than swim for it any day. With that in mind, a battery charger that will charge a boat battery (and survive the much harsher conditions...
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