Re: [Chrysler300] Trickle-down theory

["Roger Schaaf" <obiwan10@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

http://www.batterytender.com/

Perhaps I have missed something here.  I believe the best solution is to use 
one of the two connector cables that come standard with the Battery Tender. 
I would tap it somewhere on your car(either directly at the battery cable) 
or any appropriate safe positive and negative point that is convenient(you 
would have to do the same with a cigar lighter that was mounted anywhere 
outside of the auto).  Then I would just plug the Battery Tender into it as 
required.  The plug is as convenient as a cigar lighter and I think is 
probably more reliable and safe(ends are waterproof very durable and are 
fused).  I would leave the pigtail hidden up behind the grill somewhere and 
be easily grabable(new word) when needed.

Works great on my vehicles and is super convenient.

Roger Schaaf
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Jasinski" <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <JettLarry@xxxxxxx>; <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 10:57 AM
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Trickle-down theory


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> Larry, Roger and list,
>
> Maintaining the battery charge through the cigar lighter is a practical 
> idea
> for many cars.  If the cigar lighter is energized with the key off (as it 
> is
> in my '61 and probably other years as well), the lighter outlet is a 
> direct
> connection to the battery.  The cigar lighter fuse in the G is rated at 14
> amps, which is more than adequate to handle the 1/2 amp or so of current 
> the
> small chargers put out.  The battery must be connected in order to work.
>
> If you decide to give this a try, keep the following in mind to minimize
> potential hazards:
>
> Keep the charger outside of the vehicle.  Probably the best type would be
> one that the all in one transformer plugs into the wall, and you have long
> enough cables to reach inside the car and plug into the lighter outlet.
> Keeping the charger outside and away from the car eliminates the 
> possibility
> of the charger failing in a bad way and melting and potentially causing a
> fire.  If it does, it will be away from your car.
>
> Make sure you pay attention to the polarity when you connect up the plug.
> Positive in the center pin, negative to the outer contact.
>
> Once you have it connected, you should check it to make sure all is well 
> and
> the battery is not gassing like crazy (which would indicate a bad charger)
> or some other issue.  I remember seeing chargers like this offered for 
> sale
> by JC Whitney and others over the years.
>
> Bob J
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