Is it OK to leave this unit (or any similar unit) plugged in and attached to batteries unattended for an extended time (at a seasonal home)?
1550111
I have mine hooked to 4 waverunners 24/7 when they are not on the water, batteries start to die when they are not getting some kind of charge thats why you want them hooked up when you are not playing with your toy.
1550112
I would think so Alan, but maybe ought to call Battery Tender. I leave my two boats plugged in for months at a time, and when I'm ready...they're ready...at least the batteries are!
1550113
I have mine hooked up to 1 car and three motorcycles year around. When I'm not riding or driving the battery tender is keeping the batteries charged. When they are fully charged the unit goes into a monitoring mode instead of charging.
1550114
Alan, This particular brand has a chip that monitors the charge state of the battery. As the battery approaches full charge, the charger proportionately reduces the charge amps. I leave my motorcycle batteries connected all winter long. However, if your batteries are not sealed, you must monitor the water level periodically. Also, I'd suggest that you keep a thin film of grease on the alligator clips (if used) to prevent corrosion.
1550115
We leave it plugged in constantly and have done so for months at a time with absolutely no issues. Our motorcycles and any other battery connected to the charger always are ready to go.
1550116
I would err on the side of caution here. The battery tinder is a safe and well engineered tool but that being said I would want to check on it often. do a search on the hazards of charging batteries and you will be able to answer your own question.
747967
I leave my battery, weedwacker and charger in the garage year round (upstate ny) and haven't had any problems! Winters are freezing and snowy and today it's 93 and hot and humid! I would imagine wherever you are it should be ok as long as its dry!
1429943
I leave mine on 24/7 and it's done no harm whatsoever. I believe it's meant to be an "always on" kind of device.
765901
Not necessary. It has an "Auto-off" feature, so you can leave it plugged in.
1741644
I leave mine on all the time. Over three months now. There doesn't seem to be any harm in doing so.
2244647
You should never leave a battery in a charger unattended. There is always a slim chance of a battery or charger going bad, violently.
159256
I leave mine plugged in and never had any issues. I think that is in the instructions simply because it is classified as portable appliance. My oven sits on the counter plugged in and ready to go. My husband uses the convection setting on this all the time ,it is very nice to have.
1227799
yea it will be fine to leave it plugged in and the batteries in. they are lithium ion type batteries the same kind in laptops and cell phones. so they will charge up then the charger will just keep them charged till your ready to use them, i dont know about long term though like over a week or two probably wouldnt be great for them.
571012
If you're asking if you can leave it plugged in then yes. I leave mine plugged into my tv. Plus I keep it plugged into the charger on tv so that it is always charged when tv is on. It doesn't over charge.
2109820
baby unit is always plugged in. only parent unit can unplug and run on battery. having said that i have never done it.
229814
That is entirely up to you. I leave it plugged in on long trips to monitor performance, bit take it out when we get home. It is used mostly as a code reader for my son's truck.
1298025
Yes. Just keep it plugged in 24/7 and you wont have to worry about the battery going dead or having to reconnect it.
1319275
I cannot imagine leaving it plugged in outside but if your concern is the flexibility of the cord, it should be fine. I leave mine plugged in an unheated garage. While it is slightly less flexible than during the summer, it is still far more usable than most cords. I cannot speak to the safety of leaving a cord plugged in outside all winter.
2248593
I leave mine plugged in all the time when not in use. The battery hasn't been a problem for me.
1544806
Yes, no problem. Recommended so you don't run out. I keep it plugged in when using.
368225
I leave mine plugged in at all times. I have two right now that are always plugged in.
1370342
I'm not sure I understand the question. We leave ours plugged in all the time.