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Suggestions on a float charger?

posted by  Evan R on  Tue Dec 7 13:57 CST 2004
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I use the HF charger, Don.

It seems that the current line of Interstate batteries MUST have a float charger if the car sits, else the battery will sulfate and become worthless.

The local Interstate store guy told me this as he replaced my 10-month-old battery from my 142 that had been run <10 minutes over that time. Free.

It might just be a trickle charger, I don't know. But I do know that the new battery fired the car right up after sitting another 8 months.

For the ne plus ultra of float chargers, look at the Battery Tender, or Battery Tender Jr. Common on eBay, or do some Googling for the manufacturers site.

The 12V Jr. model can be had for ~$45, delivered.
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'73 142, '75 242, '75 245, '80 245, '86 244, '87 745T






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