stvaughn Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 What’s a good 6 volt battery maintainer? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregory Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 A friend suggested this Intelligent Charger to me . He keeps his batteries going on this . https://www.tscstores.com/CHARGERMAINTAINER-15-AMP-P21087.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) I have one I got from Walmart that has kept my 6 volt operative for 10 years now. And also another from Sears that works well. Don't think it matters as long as it is a maintainer not just a trickle charger. Edited October 7, 2018 by plymouthcranbrook (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) I use the NORCO G7200 for my 6V, 12V cars & deep cycle winch batteries... https://no.co/products Edited October 10, 2018 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Battery Tender 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFitz Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 My brother uses a small solar panel system for keeping the 12 V batteries for the main engine and generator charged on his live-on sailboat, so that he doesn't have to run the engine everyday to recharge. The panel is only about two foot square - easily mounted on the outside of a garage - and the control unit is small. Probably wouldn't need a panel that big or costly just to trickle charge a car battery. It's a common method with the cruising sailboat people, so those type systems might be found in marine supply places, or cruising boat websites. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvaughn Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 Thanks for the ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 What would prevent a solar charger from overcharging if it was being used as a maintainer ? - CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFitz Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 14 minutes ago, C Carl said: What would prevent a solar charger from overcharging if it was being used as a maintainer ? - CC My brother said there's a small control unit that takes care of the charge rate. I've never seen the control unit, just the panels up on deck. He's an electrical engineer and he's been using it for a few years with no complaints. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akstraw Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I got one brand-named Viking from Harbor Freight that does both 6 & 12 volt charging and maintaining that I like. I think it was less than $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1956322 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Schumacher sc1319 does both 6 and 12 volt works great and on sale at O'Reilly for 24.99 this month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsFan315 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I have my Battery Tender PLUS thing is YOU want to make sure you have a Maintainer that is Intelligent. charges battery up, then maintains the charge. do not want a TRICKLE charger. the Battery Tenders have a 4 stage system, they are approved for standard lead acid as well as AGM. I have both a 6v and a 12v !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 2X on the Battery Tender # 022-0196 I have 3 units like this all over 10 years old no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneybeauchamp Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 On 10/8/2018 at 11:11 AM, PFitz said: My brother said there's a small control unit that takes care of the charge rate. I've never seen the control unit, just the panels up on deck. He's an electrical engineer and he's been using it for a few years with no complaints. Paul Hi, I use a solar panel charger bought from a 4WD outlet for my 12V Buick Riviera and I leave it connected all the time. Highly recommend it. Has been in use for three years without any issue. Would also like to find a six volt version for the ‘38 Buick but no such luck. just my two bobs worth Rodney ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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