[Shotimes] Re: PulseTech Battery Charger/Desulphator?

[Donald Mallinson]

I have used the Battery Tender Jr's for years and never had a battery go 
bad since using them.  Oh, I know they will eventually have to be 
replaced, but keeping the battery at or near it's peak is the key.  I 
have read several articles about units that can supposedly take a 
battery back from near dead (sulphated) but they generally don't work 
that well.  Start with a good fresh battery, and if you store the car 
more than a couple days in a row often, have a Battery Tender Jr. 
nearby, and just plug it in.  No more battery problems.  Also no more 
battery acid. 

Acid comes from discharged batteries that have to be heavily charged all 
the time.  If you keep the battery near peak (and letting it discharge 
just a few % before bringing it back to peak is best) it won't create 
acid around the terminals.  (again, assuming you start with a healthy 
battery). 

These maintainer type units aren't good for charging old batteries, or 
bad batteries or bringing back nearly dead batteries on a consistent 
basis.  they just can't provide enough amps.  They are good for 
maintaining a healthy battery.  If you need a quick charge for a deep 
cycle battery, get a bigger heavier duty unit than the one you mention.

Don Mallinson

Bruce Malachuk wrote:

> Anyone have any experience with one of these http://tinyurl.com/4qzmp? 
> I have a few batterys that have been discharged one to many times, 
> including the one in my Opal Frost right now. I'm planning on an 
> Odyssey 680 or 925 in my car at some point, but till then I need a 
> good working battery. I have a line on a used one of these battery 
> desulphator things from PulseTech for $30, which IMO makes it worth 
> while to salvage the 2-3 fairly young batterys that I have that have 
> been abused.
>  
> From everything I have ready about the process of pulse charging it 
> works to break up sulphate deposits, but I wanted to get some input 
> for someone here on one f the lists.
>  
> Bruce J Malachuk
>
>     * 94 Opal Frost MTX
>     * 93 Emerald Green MTX - SOLD
>     * 93 Black ATX - New Parts CAR
>     * 95 Silver Frost ATX SE - SLO -Buyer waiting
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