Foval Smart 12V 1000mA Automatic Trickle Battery Charger Review

Lots of features and security in a tiny package. Chargers have come a long way since my family got their last device in the 80's (the previous device was a square box with sharp edges, about the size of a 12V car battery and much heavier than the product I'm reviewing , and didn't have it). a security feature). I've used it and a jug of distilled water to bring my car's battery back to life after it had drained due to lack of electrolyte. After several days of slow charging, I put it in the car

Got this to replace a cheap Harbor Freight charger I used 1 year before it was discontinued. In sales it was about 2x more so if it crosses the 2 year mark I'll be ahead. I put it on 3 batteries, a car standby, a motorcycle and a scooter. All loaded with zeal. The car took longer and didn't reach 13 volts, but it was close. The 2 smaller batteries came to 13 volts. I'm not a battery expert, but I've learned that if you charge them slowly, they last longer. I now took it off the batteries to see

I ordered two of these for two bikes that are in the garage over the winter. One bike has a good battery and the other was so dead it just clicked when you pushed the start button. First I connected the maintainer to the dead one. The green light came on, letting you know it's charging. I came back an hour later to check it out and the amber light came on to indicate it was "fully charged". In disbelief I tried to start the bike but it was still dead as a doornail. I thought it was an accident…