Can I store it until I need to use it or does it need to be trickle charged?
1530488
These batteries can be stored for a limited time. If you are going to store them for months at a time, then they need to be charged periodically. I would charge them once a month. I am not sure about extended trickle charging.
2006400
Top off the charge periodically when you don't need it for an emergency. That insures it will be ready when you do need it!
1147221
From what I read in the instructions, it was safe to leave it on the charger continuously. However the blue light is supposed to go off every so often, which mine does. So far I've had no issues with storing it that way.
571422
Yes. I leave mine in all the time. Once you have it put together (very, very simple) you will really never need to open it. You can even charge it by using the outside terminals.
807978
A good question; however there is no definitive answer since there are so many variables. Myself, I always put a new battery on trickle charge before installing it. I use this particular battery for my security gate. They both showed acceptable levels when they arrived; however once under a load it becomes a different matter; thus the trickle charge fully charge them. Just my way to make sure the battery is fully charged before I install them.
1657799
The manual says it is filled and charged, but it isn't. You have to fill it yourself. It is easy, though.
1369976
Yes you can but not advised. It will go down to a trickle charge when batteries are fully charged. ok
2194362
The charger comes with a quick connect/dis-connect lead. You connect the shorter section to you battery and route the lead down any where you want to keep it. That's a one time deal; you just leave it on if you want to keep the battery in the bike, and plug in the "trickle charger" from time to time. I pretty much plug mine in anytime I'm not riding (you cannot over charge by leaving it on.
1164837
You could leave the unit plugged in until you need it but it's not necessary. It holds a charge for a very long time. You won't be disappointed. I purchased this for my husband three years ago for Christmas. He still says this is his favorite present, EVER!
695486
One of the good practice in maintenance of electronic gadget is to remove the battery before long term storage. For this release unless you use it regularly once it is in the dry box you do not know when it will be used again. by removing the battery I can ensure that I will not have battery leak issue. On top of it, the battery in it will last a long long time, so this is not a concern at all
1579012
No. You have to get 2 quarts of battery acid at the auto parts store and fill it up. Then you have to leave the caps off and trickle charge it at 1amp for about 10 hours then it is ready to use.
1849292
There is no need to store unless there is a prolonged period of non-use. I put deflated slide over my fence to get it dry and off the ground and used it several days in a row
879231
It only matters where you store it. NEVER store your battery plugged into your gun. It can cause some pretty bad problems with performance. I always store mine outside the gun. It should be stored outside the gun un-charged. It will save battery life.
986209
You should not need to charge it when you first get it, and yes jest put it on a trickle charge overnight
2190136
I would not advice leaving it for more than a few hours after fully charged just me due to trickle charging is still on. I rather be safe than sorry.
131144
I never tried it that way. I just use it for a trickle charge on my wife's car if we are gone for a while. Sorry
896849
You can, theoretically. The battery is a SLA (sealed lead accumulator), the ones you find in UPSs - they have a limited life spawn anyway.And no, it does not cut the charge.I'm keeping it permanently connected to my car outlet - which does not provide trickle charge, by the way. Still has juice for about 20 min.