A guide to battery trickle chargers
There is nothing more frustrating than your car battery running out. The good news is, with a battery trickle charger you can easily and safely recharge your car battery on your own.
What is a battery trickle charger?
A trickle charge is used to slowly charge your car battery over a long period of time. There are a variety of battery trickle charger options, from ones which should only be left on for a few days to recharge your battery, to ones designed to be left on indefinitely. This option is perfect if you have a car that is not in use, as you can keep the battery charged and instead of having it gradually deplete while you’re not driving that car.
When to use a battery trickle charger
When to use a battery trickle charger depends on the variation you have. For a long term battery trickle charger, simply connect the charger according to the instructions when you know the car won’t be in use for a while. This can be when you are leaving for an extended period or if you have a spare car which is only used on rare occasions.
With a battery trickle charger which can only stay on for a few days, plan to recharge your car battery on weekends or days you won’t need to use your car. This way you can get that maximum amount of charge each time you connect.
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