mmdpg
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- Feb 23, 2021
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- Massachusetts
- Vehicles
- 2008 Bullitt Mustang, 2021 F-150 Lariat
- Occupation
- Retired
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I charged once with my tender under the hood and using the alligator clamps but I like the ring terminals better (see link above) and I bought a 25' extension cable (link above) so I can have the tender in the garage nice and dry and just bring the other end under the hood and connect to the ring terminal pigtail at the battery.
Much less chance of a short from the alligator clamps slipping or from having the charger laying around under the hood in bad weather. I can also watch the tender inside to monitor the charge status without having to go out to the truck and keep opening the hood to look at the charger display.
Another tip- I made a small sign saying "Battery Charger Connected" laminated it and I attach it to the steering wheel with a Velcro loop so I don't forget and drive off with the charger wires connected.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WDEYPE?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
I charged once with my tender under the hood and using the alligator clamps but I like the ring terminals better (see link above) and I bought a 25' extension cable (link above) so I can have the tender in the garage nice and dry and just bring the other end under the hood and connect to the ring terminal pigtail at the battery.
Much less chance of a short from the alligator clamps slipping or from having the charger laying around under the hood in bad weather. I can also watch the tender inside to monitor the charge status without having to go out to the truck and keep opening the hood to look at the charger display.
Another tip- I made a small sign saying "Battery Charger Connected" laminated it and I attach it to the steering wheel with a Velcro loop so I don't forget and drive off with the charger wires connected.
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