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gel battery charger???
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:29 pm
by big papa
Which one to get and cheapest place to get it? Yes, I searched and read and read. Any new consensus? BMW or Battery tender jr. or Plus?
Thanks in advance!!
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 1:50 pm
by Badger
If you have the new ('04) gel battery in your 1150 you MUST get the GEL charger from BMW (made by Deltran).....I made the mistake of using the Battery Tender Jr., and it toasted my battery. Do NOT use your Battery tender Junior with the recent BMW battery......alternatively, get a non-gel technology maintenance free battery........maintenance free cause who wants to take the tank of to fool with the battery.
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:31 pm
by Eqyn Dad
I have used the Battery Tender Plus for gel batteries for a year now and have had nothing but good results.
I have an '04 with a gel.
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 6:26 am
by Fozzie
I use an Optimate III on my 1150R with gel battery with no problems. Very good unit.
One more for the Plus
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 1:51 pm
by OneShot
I also use the Battery Tender Plus for gel batteries. No problems in over a year of service.
Cheers!
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:29 pm
by bcbit01
The marine industry has used gel batteries for years. Albeit, not the cheapest marketplace either, you'll find a wider array of choices for chargers that will work equally as well. Might try
http://www.surplusunlimited.com or
http://www.westmarine.com . West will be higher but you can shop more choices there easierand then find it elsewhere online.