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BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
3-stage smart microprocessor-controlled BatteryMinder® has built-in desulfator that automatically dissolves harmful power-robbing, life-shortening sulphation using safe high-frequency sweep pulse technology. Safely charges any size/type or brand of 12V lead-acid battery, including wet, dry-sealed gel, AGM and maintenance-free spiral types — with no overcharging. Not for use with 12V aircraft battery. Charges: 12V lead-acid battery, including wet, dry-sealed gel, AGM and maintenance-free spiral types, Maintains: Yes, Desulfates: Yes, Amps: 2, 4, 8, Charges Multiple Batteries (qty.): 6, Overcharge Protection: yes, Polarity Reversal Protection: Yes 3-stage microprocessor controlled charger/maintainer with desulphator Full-time random sweep desulphation Patented high-frequency pulse technology dissolves harmful sulphation Charges and maintains up to 6 batteries at a time (parallel connected) Built-in sulfation tester Short circuit protection Recovers deeply discharged batteries Rejects bad batteries Portable or mountable Weatherproof construction High efficiency Low operating cost Manual override allows for maintenance/desulphation only storage mode Allows battery to be stored safely at 0°F to 120°F Can double battery life when used with battery temperature compensation sensor, Item# 167953, sold separately Includes Qwik-connect/disconnect battery clips and ring terminal assembly for permanent connection 12V output @ 2/4/8 Amps 6in.L x 6in.W x 3in.H Not for use with 12V aircraft battery
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30 of 31(97%)would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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Does it all,
October 19, 2009
By tomjasz
from MN
"Great charger for everthing from the small AGM in my scooter to the deep cycle 53lb battery for my trolling motor!!"
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Review 2 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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A Battery Saved Will Pay for this Maintainer!,
October 19, 2009
By Rasloper
from El Dorado Hills, Ca.
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"If I had a battery for every 5 batteries that have died over the years I would have enough batteries to last the rest of my life! However in the real world such is not the case until now. This Battery Minder came highly recommended, but as always I remained unconvinced. At 60 I have extensive experience in the 12v world Boats, Cars, Motorcycles, Aircraft even off grid 12v home systems and this is the first charger that has worked as advertised. Mind you not all batteries can be brought back but two of the five I have were restored and now maintained until I use them next. It is well designed and comes with the accessories one needs to meet most hook up needs. If you have any vehicles that sit unused a lot this is a must have. Boats, Rv's, Quads, PWC's, Planes this is a must have. I use mine in the shop where I have a charging station to keep my batteries. I switch between them with the maintainer. However as a matter of convenience I am purchasing two other's to permanently install on my Boat and Trailer. Thanks Northern for carrying such a good product at a reasonable price."
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Review 3 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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Great Product!,
July 20, 2009
By cat333
from Houston, Tx.
"I bought this battery charger for my RV. My batteries would not last because it would sit for a month or more without use. Since I bought this charger, I don't have to worry any more. The batteries are fully charged and last much longer before being drained. I recommend this to anyone who has an RV or boat. You won't regret it."
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Review 4 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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Just what you need,
July 13, 2009
By Thur
from Atlanta, Georgia
"I have severial motocycles and this charger is just what I needed to maintain the batteries year around."
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Review 5 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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Great Battery Charger,
November 18, 2008
By Pressured
from Hudson, NC
"I like the size the the status indicators on this charger. It instantly can tell you the condition of the battery. It also won't throw sparks if you accidentally touch the leads together. It is easy to use once you read the owners manual. I like the fact that it has 3 settings 2, 4, and 8 Amps to either slowly or quickly charge a battery and then it goes to maintenance. It won't overcharge so I don't have to remember to go out to the garage and disconnect it from my battery. The extra lead is a nice touch for those batteries that are a little difficult to get to (such as under the seat of my ATV). You can purchase additional one for other equipment you might need to charge the battery on. On the first battery I charged, I took the caps off of it to inspect the cells. It had the white sulphate on the plates. After 3 days or the charger on it, you could tell a difference. Not totally gone but less. I plan on putting it back on there when I park the car again to see if it all goes away."
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Review 6 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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batteryminder,
November 17, 2008
By jwalt
from colo. spgs.,co
"works great! Restores batterys to proper usefulness.Good price for what you get.much better than old style chargers."
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Review 7 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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Works as advertised,
August 18, 2008
By fecampbe
from Albuquerque, NM
"I have several older deep cycle batteries left over from my boat trolling motor and RV. I figured I'd keep them around to use as a trade in on new batteries as necessary. I loaned my battery charger to my son and he forgot to return it so I bought this one. When used according to directions, it ACTUALLY brought back the two batteries I had to a useful level. I was amazed!! This is a great product and has already paid for itself in the short time I have owned it."
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Review 8 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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Battery Minder charger #12248,
August 11, 2008
By yudamann
from Outer Banks of NC
"I purchased this unit to charge the chassis batteries on my motor home, dual 12 volt type. I permanently mounted the unit and plug into a GFCI outlet on board in a storage bay adjacent to my battery bay. The instructions were clear, but quite involved. This is not a plug-and-play charger though it could be used as such; it is intended to do full, maintenance [trickle] or desulphuration charging of batteries to keep them fully charged and extend their life. In order to do this the existing charge level must be determined. Then, a slow full charge must be done, including removing any sulphur on the battery plates. Then the maintenance charge level set and kept to keep the batteries charged. It is not rocket science at all, but if you want to charge your batteries correctly and protect your investment in them, this is the product for you. I would rate it even higher than 4 stars, but I have only had it installed about 4 months now and it is premature to evaluate its long term benefit. So far, it has worked perfectly and my batteries are fully charged. I am happy with my purchase."
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Review 9 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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battery minder/charger,
August 11, 2008
By userRod
from kansas
"BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248 seems to do what it is supposed to do....I have had it on a back up 12V sump pump for over a month and the water level in the marine deep cycle battery is not low like some chargers which overcharge batteries tend to do...
I have already recommended this to a friend who has purchased this same item...."
I have already recommended this to a friend who has purchased this same item...."
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Review 10 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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battery charger,
August 11, 2008
By lockdoc
from Northwest Indiana
"My shop makes keys for cars and trucks that have been purchased at auctions or repossessed. Often the newer cars that have transponder security systems come in with no batteries or dead batteries. It's important to have a fully charged battery to program these keys to these vehicles. We try to keep at least 2 charged batteries on hand at all times. The problem we were having was we don't have someone to check the chargers all the time resulting in ruined batteries. The BatteryMinder solved that problem for us, as it goes into float mode as soon as the battery reaches it charged state. It also was able to bring a gel pack battery back from the dead that we were getting ready to send to the recycler. Instructions are simple and direct. The only thing I would change, that seems to be a problem with these small units, the clamps for the battery terminals could use a little more clamping force for better contact."
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Review 11 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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BatteryMinder 12248,
May 14, 2008
By Anonymous
from SE PA
"Excellent product & excellent price from Northern Tool. I had two expensive Trojan Deep Cycle Marine batteries (250AH) that I was really tough on.
I had not maintained them correctly & I noticed the significant drop off in performance with my trolling motor. A few cycles through the BatteryMinder & they perform like new again.
I am very satisfied with the product."
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Review 12 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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BatteryMinder Battery Charger,
April 21, 2008
By TowerMonkey
from Central Texas
"I have two of these units to maintain two vehicles and one motorcycle.
Great product!! Does everything that its advertised to do.
Has cut battery replacements down considerably."
Great product!! Does everything that its advertised to do.
Has cut battery replacements down considerably."
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Review 13 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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BatteryMinder Battery charger,
April 17, 2008
By FISHHEAD
from Leesburg, Georgia
"The model 12248 battery charger/maintainer/desulfator/conditioner worked very well with very easy to follow operating instructions. It paid for itself the first time I used it, reconditioning a trolling motor battery I thought I would have to turn in to be recycled. I am very satisfied with it."
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Review 14 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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Batteryminder,
April 15, 2008
By wademo
from Paulden,AZ
"Excellent product,performs exactly as advertised,would definetly recommend this charger"
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Review 15 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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Batteryminder 12248,
April 14, 2008
By tulipvendor50
from British Columbia, Canada
"I purchased this unit after reviewing a number of different models, other manufacturers as well
My main use is for my RV which has 6 -6volt batteries hooked up for 12 volts.
My main use is for my RV which has 6 -6volt batteries hooked up for 12 volts.
I took it to work, where they have a number of electric vehicles and many other vehicles, and they recently had replace 6 -6volt Trojan batteries in one of their vehicles, so I asked them if I could try to revive them.
I have revived them, put a large load test on them and they passed.
I have also revived a 4D, 8D and a group 27 battery all with good results.
The company is not considering purchasing a couple of these units as well as the ones that are fixed in place for the electric vehicles"
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Review 16 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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BatteryMinder Battery Charger,
April 14, 2008
By do676
from TX
"The BatteryMinder Battery Charger works out standing. I am using it on my ranch to maintane my tractor batteries. The only issie I have is I need to find a way to connect batteries from other equipment with out running wires from one unit to another. My suggestion would be to sell more of the connectors and home run the wires back to the BatteryMinder Battery Charger."
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Review 17 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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Great Device!,
April 14, 2008
By RJT4RE
from New York / Florida
"This unit works as advertised. Since getting it I have fully restored two batteries to 'like new' condition. These both would otherwise have been replaced; so the unit has already paid for itself. Although there's a lot of instructions, its nothing very complicated. From my experience, the unit either accepts or rejects the battery and then does its recharging/reconditioning thing. Very straight forward!"
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Review 18 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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January 21, 2008
By GLA2345
from California
"The manual is a bit tough but the product works very well"
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Review 19 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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Good Product - Good Price - Good Service,
January 21, 2008
By TomHinOH
from Cincinnati, OH
"The charger does everything claimed and is a good fit with my Optima Yellow Top. Had some weird issues with the charger and contacted VDC who stepped right up and fixed the problem with no hassle whatsoever. It was a refreshing change from the usual "are you sure you're not an idiot" type questions.
PS...
Sending in the warranty card nets a nifty battery condition monitor."
PS...
Sending in the warranty card nets a nifty battery condition monitor."
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Review 20 for BatteryMinder Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator — 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248
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Battery Minder,
January 21, 2008
By Madjac
from Coeburn, Virginia
"This is an excellent little piece of equipment. I leave it attached to my battery banks in my mobile communications trailer and it keeps my batterys charged up and fully maintained and ready to go. I highly recomend this product."
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