ANYONE?? Class, class ANYONE???

[Fritz]

I use a Die Hard battery maintainer on my 6v positive ground with a Red Top Optima battery. I have the pigtail quick connect wired to the battery terminals and plug it in over the winter. I’ve had no problems with it and the battery is 4 years old by now.

[rockfla]

Originally Posted by Fritz

I use a Die Hard battery maintainer on my 6v positive ground with a Red Top Optima battery. I have the pigtail quick connect wired to the battery terminals and plug it in over the winter. I’ve had no problems with it and the battery is 4 years old by now.

NO shut off on the "ground side"???? Both cables attached???

[JayChicago]

Originally Posted by rockfla

NO shut off on the "ground side"???? Both cables attached???

Leaving the battery cables attached while charging shouldn't be a concern. I think any 6 volt charger or maintainer is probably inputting about the same voltage (and less current) as your car's generator does every time you drive.

But I think disconnecting the battery is good insurance any time. Not due to concern with a charger/maintainer, but due to the far greater electrical potential of the battery itself.

[Jeff/Illinois]

Like Jay, if my cars are going to be sitting any length of time I take a battery cable off, only takes a half minute and you don't have to think about an electrical glitch or a fire.