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Hello, I would like to buy one of these battery minders that keep your battery on a trickle charge while not using the car.
Is there a specific kind that would best for use on a 6 volt system? Also should the battery cables be removed from the battery when using the charger.
Thank you.
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I have a small one that I use on the 12 volt battery in my truck. The 6 volt battery in my 38 never allows the minder to go off charge, ie the yellow light stays on. Usually I find that occurs when the battery is about three years old but this one was like that from new.
My 1951 1 Ton is now on the road! My 38 Master 4 Door is also now on the road .
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Old 216 hi there. Do you need to disconnect the cables from the battery when on the battery minder? I always have disconnected the cables when using a regular battery charger. Thank you.
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I have a disconnect on the ground cable, I always open that when I park it. That is all I do.
My 1951 1 Ton is now on the road! My 38 Master 4 Door is also now on the road .
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You do not have to disconnect the battery when using a battery tender. I put mine on during winter and never disconnect the battery.
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Grease Monkey
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I have tenders on my 39 Chevy business coupe, 25 model T, and my 2004 Corvette. They are all three different brands and they all work as they should.
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This post is from ( 2020 ) just saying . 
p.k.
1956 BEL AIR 2 DOOR HARDTOP
I've spent most of my money on Booze,Women and mechanical things. The rest I just Wasted........
Remember , I'm not Always Right. But I'm Never Wrong !
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