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supereal · 06-05-2022, 03:32 PM

I have used the "Battery Tender" for years. My Optima is now 7 years old and still cranks well in my '47. Only problem is locating a new Optima. I have one (6 volt RedTop) on order for a month and counting. They are hard to beat, and for a $250 battery they should!

RKS.PA · 06-08-2022, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kube

Guys, anyone with fairly recent firsthand knowledge as to what brand, model, etc. maintenance charger works well?
Thanks!

Mike, have you zeroed in on a charger for your Optima? Looks like the responses to your question are all over the map!!

Kube · 06-08-2022, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RKS.PA

Mike, have you zeroed in on a charger for your Optima? Looks like the responses to your question are all over the map!!

Yes, actually have one and it appears to be working as it should. I went with a Noco Genius, 1 amp.
Optima advises a very slow charging rate, under 1.5 amps.
This battery is connected to my newly installed home generator. As such, the "tender" will be hooked up 24/7.

rockfla · 06-08-2022, 08:11 AM

Mike
IF it helps at all, I have a NORCO Genius 10 (???) I have had an a wet cell 6V in the 32 for over a year now, great charger AND I did have to use it to recharge my 6V Red Top Optima once, worked fantastic. I also bought a few of NAPA's 1.5V chargers and two 3.0V chargers they run on sale, both switchable from 6V to 12V and they work well on my wet cell's BUT I have not used it on my Optima. It seem to me NAPA runs them on sale for like $20ish for the 1.5 and $28ish for the 3.0. Good luck

Kube · 06-16-2022, 07:36 PM

Guys, my day was a wonderful one! A reminder that there are truly good folk "out there". I'd received a battery tender in the mail this afternoon from a fellow Barn member.
The gift, unexpected, was wonderful. However, the thoughtfulness was the best part by far.
Yep, my day was wonderful

Thank you, M. E.

Automotive Stud · 06-22-2022, 03:11 PM

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I've been using the Deltran battery tenders for years, I've got an optima I put in the car in 2009 still going, but even regular batteries seem to last when they are always on a maintainer.

06-05-2022, 03:32 PM	#21
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: OPTIMA battery charger... purchase advice? I have used the "Battery Tender" for years. My Optima is now 7 years old and still cranks well in my '47. Only problem is locating a new Optima. I have one (6 volt RedTop) on order for a month and counting. They are hard to beat, and for a $250 battery they should!

06-08-2022, 08:11 AM	#24
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,953	Re: OPTIMA battery charger... purchase advice? Mike IF it helps at all, I have a NORCO Genius 10 (???) I have had an a wet cell 6V in the 32 for over a year now, great charger AND I did have to use it to recharge my 6V Red Top Optima once, worked fantastic. I also bought a few of NAPA's 1.5V chargers and two 3.0V chargers they run on sale, both switchable from 6V to 12V and they work well on my wet cell's BUT I have not used it on my Optima. It seem to me NAPA runs them on sale for like $20ish for the 1.5 and $28ish for the 3.0. Good luck

06-16-2022, 07:36 PM	#25
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,001	Re: OPTIMA battery charger... purchase advice? Guys, my day was a wonderful one! A reminder that there are truly good folk "out there". I'd received a battery tender in the mail this afternoon from a fellow Barn member. The gift, unexpected, was wonderful. However, the thoughtfulness was the best part by far. Yep, my day was wonderful Thank you, M. E. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

06-22-2022, 03:11 PM	#26
Automotive Stud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 832	Re: OPTIMA battery charger... purchase advice? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've been using the Deltran battery tenders for years, I've got an optima I put in the car in 2009 still going, but even regular batteries seem to last when they are always on a maintainer.