Does the cold affect this battery?
1505449
The cold does not affect this battery too much. My wife doesn't ride her scooter during the winter so the battery goes pretty low while just setting there all winter. However, I put a charger on the battery for a few hours and the scooter starts right up. I'm sure a trickle charger would keep it going during the winter but it's not going to be ridden so why keep it charged?
579711
We bring it in every time, but it would be fine in the cold if you remove the battery. It isn't good for in the snow, but works fine if parking lots have been plowed well.
135021
In many cases AA lithium batteries will resolve this problem. Lithium batteries retain their voltage in cold weather better than alkaline.
932901
Yes it will! The battery in this pack is an AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat), and are capable of maintaining their charge in very cold climates. All batteries will have a lower capacity in the cold, so I would recommend keeping it inside, and fully charged for when you need it. I live in a milder climate, but even at 10 Degrees Farenheit, there is no difference in it.
1284870
It will default to 12V unless the ambient temperature is fairly low (under 50 I think), in which case it'll automatically start at 12V Cold/AGM. It says it'll do that in the specs list but I've seen it happen first hand when I charged a battery in normal temps, then charged one in cold temps and it started off in the 12V Cold/AGM position when I turned it on.
1390084
I cannot say for temps under 35 degrees. I also keep the batteries in the back of a vehicle. I have never had an issue.
627992
Mine works great on my opener. Plenty of voltage for a lawn mower battery. I couldn't be happier. I have had it for about a year now. I can't say for sure on cold weather but I don't see where temps above 0 would matter much.
2208399
Maybe not. We left our battery uncharged all winter long for two winters and it was fine the next spring when we plugged it back into the car. We just recently bought a new battery because the old battery that originally came with the car finally died.
1390083
As any other battery, in temps around freezing, there output will be weaker. But Li-ion batteries do perform better than others (NiCd, NiMH), in cold conditions. Charging is a different story! Don't charge them in or near freezing conditions, that might cause battery damage (others have reported this). You should charge them at home and bring the charged batteries with you to work. Me personally, I never let my batteries sit in freezing conditions, for extended periods of time. So in the Winter time, you should bring in all of your batteries, to the warmth of your home, every night, and then charge the ones that need charging, inside, to avoid any possible damage.Thats the best I can do, hope it helps. As any other battery, in temps around freezing, there output will be weaker. But Li-ion batteries do perform better than others (NiCd, NiMH), in cold conditions. Charging is a different story! Don't charge them in or near freezing conditions, that might cause battery damage (others have reported this). You should charge them at home and bring the charged batteries with you to work. Me personally, I never let my batteries sit in freezing conditions, for extended periods of time. So in the Winter time, you should bring in all of your batteries, to the warmth of your home, every night, and... » Read More As any other battery, in temps around freezing, there output will be weaker. But Li-ion batteries do perform better than others (NiCd, NiMH), in cold conditions. Charging is a different story! Don't charge them in or near freezing conditions, that might cause battery damage (others have reported this). You should charge them at home and bring the charged batteries with you to work. Me personally, I never let my batteries sit in freezing conditions, for extended periods of time. So in the Winter time, you should bring in all of your batteries, to the warmth of your home, every night, and then charge the ones that need charging, inside, to avoid any possible damage.Thats the best I can do, hope it helps. « Show Less
1240847
I used mine on a dual battery system on a Ford F-250. It was on all winter and iot worked perfectly even keeping the batteries fully charged in minus 15 dgree weather. I'm fully satisfied. Some remarks said that it wouldn't recycle once the batties reached full charge but I didn't find that to be the case. Like I said, after sitting in the cold for five months both batteries were at full charge.
1045666
Enough. Not a great answer I know, but I tried to find the answer to this but couldn't. I've owned this battery since July and it hasn't failed me yet. If it even lasts a year I'll be pretty happy with that considering how cheap it is. Recently took me about a second and a half to start it up at ~40 degrees outside after not riding for 3 weeks while home for the holidays. It normally starts up in about a half-second. Hope this helps at least some.
2070138
Agree with Wayne and Brett. I've used mine for years in warn and cold weather. Works great to keep the battery topped up.
2070139
Yes. In fact, the instructions say this charger is ideally suited for maintaining the battery during cold weather. Most electrical devices (in general) produce a little heat as electricity passes through. During normal operations you will feel this unit get a little warm to the touch. This is normal. Colder weather is actually better for this charger because it helps keep the unit cool, thus extending the life of the charger. Excessive heat is an enemy to electrical circuits, as it is with rechargable batteries and most other things. When computers were first used, they were kept in refrigerated rooms to keep the circuits cool, otherwise, the heat generated would burn the computers up very quickly. The same goes with most electronics. The cooler the unit, the better off you are. I use my Schumacher SE-1-12S year round (especially during the winter months). Be careful never to attempt to charge any battery that is frozen, however. If the battery fluid (electrolyte) is frozen, bring battery into warm area to thaw before charging. Finally, do not expose charger to rain or snow. Hope this helps. Alex, Griffin, GA.
631035
If I remember correctly, it's hard plastic and do imagine the cold weather would effect the batteries. I sent my motion detector back because it was coming on by itself with no movement from anything. It was going off and on very quickly... over and over. I didn't order another one.
1350113
The unit gets cold very fast (even freezing). I haven't tested how long it stays cold after I turn it off. I leave it on in the car as the unit only uses energy when it needs it. It doesn't drain the battery like the cheaper ones when you leave it on.
565015
I don't know exactly how low they will tolerate but I've had mine out in minus -20 degree temps without any problem, its best to use the external 6 volt lead acid battery in its weatherproof enclosure, I also cover the battery case with a plastic bag, this is what I do, I live in upstate central NY , Good Luck and if I can be any more help, just ask Sincerely Mary
1759253
I've got a plain 6volt battery in mine, been out for 4 weeks in cold weather(below freezing) and the battery level say 100% yet, I am really impressed