Author Topic: battery and trickle charge  (Read 1802 times)

f4 rio

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 8
    • View Profile
    • Email
battery and trickle charge
« on: October 31, 2019, 07:57:18 AM »
1. Suggestion on strongest/best 6V battery for six cylinder '53? 
2. Suggestion on best battery tender?  Evidently the one I was using failed to automatically switch to 6V and fried my 4 month old Battery Source battery.

Terry T

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1217
  • EX--Editor Darrin Newsletter/Registry
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: battery and trickle charge
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2019, 09:16:39 AM »
I have used BATTERY TENDERS on my cars and tractors for years--some batteries have lasted 10 years.  I get 6v batteries from TSC--they are built to handle the rough rides in tractors

larryk

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 98
    • View Profile
Re: battery and trickle charge
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2019, 09:59:56 AM »
I am using this charger/maintainer on my '53 HJ. So far so good, but haven't gone through the winter yet.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073Z73TB5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
'53 Henry J Corsair Deluxe
'63 Chevy Impala (Wife's car)
'73 Datsun 240Z F Prepared autocross
'76 Datsun 280Z
'13 Fiat 500 Abarth
KFOCI # 16269

kaiserfrazerlibrary

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3005
  • KFOCI Historian
    • AOL Instant Messenger - none
    • Yahoo Instant Messenger - none
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: battery and trickle charge
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2019, 11:39:09 AM »
Harbor Freight still lists a 6v/12v trickle charger with a manual switch between 6 and 12.  I have one for my Henry J.  Terry is right about TSC.  One finally opened up not far from where we live and the 6 volt battery with 1 year warranty is a bit less (cost wise) than the Duracell that Batteries Plus offers.

MarkH

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1083
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: battery and trickle charge
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2019, 02:24:14 PM »
I'm a big fan of AGM (absorbed glass mat) batteries because the self discharge rate is a fraction of a percent per month, compared to flooded cell type which can self discharge up to 7 percent a month. Optima makes a very good one, I have no opinion on the "vintage look" AGM specialty batteries.

If you're going to use a battery tender, that's not much of an issue. Here's a link to one I use from time to time through the winter to top up various batteries that seems to work very well.
 https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1110380-schumacher-15a-6-12v-automatic-battery-maintainer.html
Fully restored '54 Aero Lark
Rusty '58 Austin Healey 100-Six
Barely running'74 Chevelle Malibu

njpatera

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 502
    • MSN Messenger - pateraclass@msn.com
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: battery and trickle charge
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2019, 07:07:06 AM »
TSC for me as well...working in a parts store since 1990....I’ll leave you with a game to try before you buy...parts stores change suppliers often. Before you buy a battery, look at the sticker on the front. When suppliers change, they use up the previous stock and many times slap their sticker over the previous. Nonchalantly try and peel a corner and reveal what name you are getting.  When playing with stock my high score was 3 other (different)name brand stickers under the outer most.:-)

Tenders are great, but I’ve had more fail than still work. Check them often! A load tester is your friend!
« Last Edit: November 01, 2019, 07:10:22 AM by njpatera »
Regards,
Noah

'54 Darrin
'55 Victoria
'56 Victoria
-'59 Galaxie/Fairlane Convert.
'61 Falcon 2dr wagon
-'62 Galaxie 500XL Convertible

Member #5954
The Nifty Fifties NE Ohio
Drummer: Moving in Stereo, Cleveland’s Tribute to The CARS

f4 rio

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 8
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: battery and trickle charge
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2019, 07:31:11 AM »
TY for leads.  Have had two batterys eaten by failed chargers.  Casual research reveals this is not uncommon for 12V/6V chargers failing to auto switch to 6V

kaiserfrazerlibrary

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3005
  • KFOCI Historian
    • AOL Instant Messenger - none
    • Yahoo Instant Messenger - none
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: battery and trickle charge
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2019, 12:58:41 PM »
That's why I got one with a manual switch 

larryk

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 98
    • View Profile
Re: battery and trickle charge
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2019, 07:12:15 PM »
TY for leads.  Have had two batterys eaten by failed chargers.  Casual research reveals this is not uncommon for 12V/6V chargers failing to auto switch to 6V

Just checked my charger. It defaults to 12volts when unplugged and plugged back in. You can't switch to 6volts w/o disconnecting the battery. I will have to be sure to check the charger if I ever have a power outage.
'53 Henry J Corsair Deluxe
'63 Chevy Impala (Wife's car)
'73 Datsun 240Z F Prepared autocross
'76 Datsun 280Z
'13 Fiat 500 Abarth
KFOCI # 16269

Terry T

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1217
  • EX--Editor Darrin Newsletter/Registry
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: battery and trickle charge
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2019, 08:08:42 AM »
I was always taught  "proper tool for proper job"

larryk

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 98
    • View Profile
Re: battery and trickle charge
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2019, 01:12:15 PM »
Just ran across this:

https://shoppartsonline.com/battery-tender-022-0196-junior-6v-battery-trickle-charger/


Dedicated 6 volt, good price, free shipping.
'53 Henry J Corsair Deluxe
'63 Chevy Impala (Wife's car)
'73 Datsun 240Z F Prepared autocross
'76 Datsun 280Z
'13 Fiat 500 Abarth
KFOCI # 16269

r1lark

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 380
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: battery and trickle charge
« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2019, 01:30:55 PM »
Just ran across this:

https://shoppartsonline.com/battery-tender-022-0196-junior-6v-battery-trickle-charger/


Dedicated 6 volt, good price, free shipping.

Thanks larryk for posting this link, this is something that I've been looking for!  :)
Paul
Winston-Salem NC
Visit The Studebaker Skytop Registry website at:  www.studebakerskytop.com

thej63

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 34
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: battery and trickle charge
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2019, 05:39:19 PM »
#11053

1951 Kaiser Deluxe Golden Dragon - Arena Yellow (087)
AACA First JR - 2018