Will there be any negative effects if I hook this up to a power inverter through my car just to make sure that it is always charged?
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As long as the inverter can handle the amperage to charge it, there will be no issues. You will be surprised how long the unit holds a full charge (up to 3 months) if you give it a full charge at your house from a regular outlet. I keep mine in my Jeep and pull it out every 2 or 3 months to charge it and never have an issue with it being low.
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I have one of these and to be honest, I put it on charge overnight after I have just used it and once every few weeks to top it up and I use it often as I have a lot of "toys" - 2 tractors, 2 trucks and other stuff and it is always there ready to do its job. There is always enough there.In answer to your question... I really don't know, but I would not chance it given the performance of it when charging it as directed. I wouldn't take a chance.Hope this helps.
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I have one of these and to be honest, I put it on charge overnight after I have just used it and once every few weeks to top it up and I use it often as I have a lot of "toys" - 2 tractors, 2 trucks and other stuff and it is always there ready to do its job. There is always enough there. In answer to your question... I really don't know, but I would not chance it given the performance of it when charging it as directed. I wouldn't take a chance. Hope this helps.
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I doubt it'll hurt the box but I'm not sure what the draw is & what it'll do to your car's electrical system. If it were me I wouldn't chance it. It holds a charge really well anyhow.
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I had my batteries charged while the inverter was hooked up but it was not turned on while it was charging it didn't cause any damage to my inverter
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Hi,The Inverter hooks directly to the battery, never to the charge controller.Thanks,RenogyTO
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Mine stays plugged in with no problems. I do not believe there is any significant power draw unless something is connected to it and is continuously drawing from the invertor. Then that depends on the rating of the vehicle battery rating or reserve capacity and the load drawn from the invertor, up to 120 watts.
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As long as it's micro USB, you won't have a prob. Maybe a lil iffy in the car. Make sure you have a car charger putting out more than 2.0 amp
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By 'constant' I think you mean it is always connected to the battery. If the connecting point normally provides 12 volts regardless of the ignition key position, then it should charge anytime. If the connection point is disconnected from power when the ignition is off, then it won't charge.
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I'm not sure cause I usually have it plugged into my car via usb2.0. So its always being charged
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Not a problem to charge a car outside of the garage. Public charging stations are out doors and it has no adverse effect.effects
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It will deliver power to a load all the time. You just want to make sure that the charging rate exceeds the draw of the load over an average 24 hour period or the batteries will eventually run down.
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Yes, it will still be charged. The best way to use it is to connect it to the truck battery and wait 5- 10 minutes and then try to start the truck. I have had mine for several years now and still use it every so often. It is a good jumper when you use it right and take care of it. Mine holds a charge for several months at a time before I get around to charging it again.
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I would not, its designed to have electricity running through it all the time. The battery tender turns on when the battery needs juice. A solar panel is not constantly pulling energy, and this is always turned on. I would ask someone who is an automotive electrician.
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Yes it's only charging won't affect anything else...I've used it while driving & using my gps. works great!
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No, its a trickle charger and the current isn't enough to cause an overcharge. I have left it connected for long periods with out ill effect
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Absolutely! It is constantly kept charged by your system and then provides back-up power when there is an electrical failure (by the electric company).
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As far as I know it should not hurt: I have the 7500 watt Generac and leave my charger always plugged in - have for several years with no ill effect.
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I had not problems using it in the car with an inverter. Heats up just like in the hotel/house.
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Should be no problem as it hooks to the electrical system and is on when you turn car on or flip the switch to turn it on of you decide to wire it that way.It does make an audible ton that is heard in the car.