Just experienced 36 hours without power---question on battery tenders

[Elembytes]

Just curious if the battery tender can drain a good battery if the power goes out or if it is smart enough NOT to let it drain through the lines?


We lost electricity in our second major snowstorm in a week---(10 Inches) --(12 inches a week earlier)

This power outage was 36 hours and my Spyder was on a tender in the barn.

Any comments?

Thank you ahead of time!

 

[ARtraveler]

Just guessing here. A day and a half without power should not affect the battery on your :ani29:

I don't think a battery tender draws power when its not functioning. If I am wrong, I would like to know though. :dontknow:

 

[jerpinoy]

I don't have battery tender, during this winter season I stuff my :spyder2:inside the garage and take it riding
once a month for 30 minutes. I never had any issues on battery it starts every time.:yes:

 

[bluestratos]

To answer your question, no, it will not harm your battery to leave it hooked up to a battery charger that is not plugged in or the power goes out.

Take care

Randy

 

[johnwinslow]

http://batterytender.com/resources/frequently-asked-questions/ battery tender products have reverse current protection

 

[Bob Denman]

John,
That's for the Deltran Battery Tenders; right?
I don't know if reverse current protection is a feature on all of the other brands... :shocked:

 

[DRTSB]

Tender

If you paid more a dollar it probably has the feature, it's just a diode, and something that they can put on the box as advertising

Dave

 

[Bob Denman]

So we're good to go! :thumbup: