Can minder be left permanently connected to system while in normal use so that only the 110 v plug has to be connected and disconnected when used?
997725
I use the device as a battery tender, it is plugged in as a tender. If I use the vehicle I disconnect the MINDer from the vehicle and I unplug the minder from the outlet. I like the MINDer in the winter.
997726
I use this unit to maintain 3 tractor batteries wired in parallel. Using the quick disconnect feature, located at the battery end. I leave the tender plugged into the 110v circuit and just disconnect any one or more of the tractors for use. If in the rare occasion I use all 3 tractors at the same time I will also unplug the unit from the 110 circuit.
997727
The only answer I would trust is from the manufacture. I would contact them for safety reasons.
594085
No. When you unplug the power cable it will shut off the unit. There is a power button on the back that needs to be pushed when plugged back in but it doesnt seem to have a passive mode.
1479687
No, it will be off. You should not wiring the unit like that. Insteon units should alway be powered on, not switched.
1125095
Sorry, I really can't say for sure. Don't have "possession" of this anymore, but as I recall, I think it only has the single set of outputs without a "switch", so therefore it is always "on" -- again, as I recall.
507981
The unit has retained its settings for me when power is removed. I don't know what the official manufacturer statement would be.
1509752
The answer is NO, i did made a test and unplug it during work and computer get shut down
1304725
Yes, this unit can be used while plugged in, in fact that is the only way my son uses it....he didn't even know that it could be used without being plugged in!
1323348
Not. It does not have that function. I haves to be plugged all the time. that is one disadvantage that this computer haves but It works pretty well, very contemporary design.
219486
Yes, I've connected many power sources w/ the extensions I have. They stay connected very well, to the extent that it's not at all easy to disconnect them.
513215
I always have it plugged in when I use it...sorry but I can't answer your question.
474380
Yes, you can. Just remember, the more items you leave on the input side means that the more you are defeating the purpose of the battery minder. It's point is to cut off idle power drain to save the battery. Items on the input side will not be subject to that cut off. Robert
915065
Never plug a power backup unit such as this into a protector strip. It can cause power surges and other issues.
875507
No - the adapter is just an alternate power supply. When using the adapter, the auto-off is disabled (it stays on until you turn it off).
1671639
I honestly have not tried that. I used it for the first time last weekend for 2 items I am selling on ebay so that I can purchase usps postage on paypal. I did not leave it plugged in. when batteries are involved I take out the batteries as well if I will not be using it any time soon, to avoid it messing up the equipment.
1931605
Yes, it looks like it retains all settings even it is completely unplugged. I have unplugged it for at least 2 weeks. It keeps settings without problem.
1868091
Not really. I suppose you can wheel it out of the way but you'd have to have a place to store it and plug and unplug it each time.
1789466
Karl, It doesn't use much power but I would recommend that you disconnect it when you're not using it. I've read statistics about the enormous amount of energy we use worldwide by not disconnecting the millions of devices like this. I use a power strip for my stereo, TV (it stays semi powered up if plugged in), and other devices. I just flip the strip off and everything connected to it gets shut down. The power strip may not be possible for you (or overkill) but I would disconnect when not in use.