Battery charger?

Jeff Stout · 02-14-2021, 06:35 PM

I need to buy a new one. What is you preference. Want to stay 12 volt and NOT the tall stand up style

GTX JOHN · 02-14-2021, 07:43 PM

Jeff: We run Optima chargers whether Optima or regular batteries.

However, the cheap Harbor Freight one works fine = Just not
great on longevity!

Jeff Stout · 02-15-2021, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

Jeff: We run Optima chargers whether Optima or regular batteries.

However, the cheap Harbor Freight one work fine = Just not
great on longevity!

I was just looking at the optima as size of charger is important as I'm running out of room in ramp truck. Thanks

cad · 02-15-2021, 10:50 AM

Ive been using Clore Automotive. Luke Siebert turned me onto it a couple years ago. I'm running a red top.

https://cloreautomotive.com/product/pl2320/

Clark

SSDiv6 · 02-15-2021, 12:41 PM

Jeff,

Get one of the old Schumacher battery chargers made in the USA. Mine still operates great after 28 years of ownership.

As a matter of fact, there is one for sale in Ebay in Casa Grande, Arizona.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schumacher-...%7C1500%7C2000

FireSale · 02-15-2021, 01:02 PM

An Old Schumacher was my best charger ever until it shorted out. Several short lived chargers later I dumped my bank account on an Optima. It brought several dead $$$ batteries back to life and has paid for itself. Only problem is that it's a theft target like a Honda generator.

340Cuda · 02-15-2021, 01:40 PM

My son manages an Interstate Battery dealership. He has been with them over twenty years.

He personally owns one of the smaller Optima chargers and really likes it. He has had it for years.

However the model he has is 4 amps. You would probably want the larger one for the track.

KennyAnderson · 02-15-2021, 04:07 PM

I got a Dewalt 30 amp Charger for Christmas and it's REALLY nice! Got it from Home Depot for around $99. Several racer buds have had em for about 6 mos so I got some good feedback before picking this one.

Keith Bennett · 02-15-2021, 04:16 PM

I/We have two of the Schumacher SC1281 chargers. I have had mine for 8-10 years with no troubles.
When we got Terr's car I got one just like and and love them both. About $100. at Walmart etc.

Chip THELEGEND Johnson · 02-18-2021, 08:26 PM

The a Rock Or Moroso are really good. Same charger different labels. They will do 16 or 12. Not cheap.
Harbor freight works and are cheap. Make sure you buy a spare

02-14-2021, 06:35 PM	#1
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,489 Likes: 66 Liked 706 Times in 283 Posts	Battery charger? I need to buy a new one. What is you preference. Want to stay 12 volt and NOT the tall stand up style

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GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,736 Likes: 2,808 Liked 2,488 Times in 698 Posts	Re: Battery charger? Jeff: We run Optima chargers whether Optima or regular batteries. However, the cheap Harbor Freight one works fine = Just not great on longevity! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 02-19-2021 at 01:08 AM.

02-15-2021, 10:50 AM	#4
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 703 Likes: 203 Liked 93 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Battery charger? Ive been using Clore Automotive. Luke Siebert turned me onto it a couple years ago. I'm running a red top. https://cloreautomotive.com/product/pl2320/ Clark

02-15-2021, 12:41 PM	#5
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,045 Likes: 712 Liked 1,600 Times in 583 Posts	Re: Battery charger? Jeff, Get one of the old Schumacher battery chargers made in the USA. Mine still operates great after 28 years of ownership. As a matter of fact, there is one for sale in Ebay in Casa Grande, Arizona. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schumacher-...%7C1500%7C2000

02-15-2021, 01:02 PM	#6
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Battery charger? An Old Schumacher was my best charger ever until it shorted out. Several short lived chargers later I dumped my bank account on an Optima. It brought several dead $$$ batteries back to life and has paid for itself. Only problem is that it's a theft target like a Honda generator. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

02-15-2021, 01:40 PM	#7
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,675 Likes: 3,880 Liked 805 Times in 341 Posts	Re: Battery charger? My son manages an Interstate Battery dealership. He has been with them over twenty years. He personally owns one of the smaller Optima chargers and really likes it. He has had it for years. However the model he has is 4 amps. You would probably want the larger one for the track.

02-15-2021, 04:07 PM	#8
KennyAnderson Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 290 Likes: 38 Liked 357 Times in 119 Posts	Re: Battery charger? I got a Dewalt 30 amp Charger for Christmas and it's REALLY nice! Got it from Home Depot for around $99. Several racer buds have had em for about 6 mos so I got some good feedback before picking this one.

02-15-2021, 04:16 PM	#9
Keith Bennett Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakeland FL Posts: 198 Likes: 463 Liked 70 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Battery charger? I/We have two of the Schumacher SC1281 chargers. I have had mine for 8-10 years with no troubles. When we got Terr's car I got one just like and and love them both. About $100. at Walmart etc. __________________ Keith A/S 2990/Terri A/SA 2991 "Imagine what you'd attempt, if you knew you could not fail!"

02-18-2021, 08:26 PM	#10
Chip THELEGEND Johnson Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 284 Likes: 223 Liked 281 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Battery charger? The a Rock Or Moroso are really good. Same charger different labels. They will do 16 or 12. Not cheap. Harbor freight works and are cheap. Make sure you buy a spare