Manufacturer | BatteryMINDer |
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Brand | BatteryMINDer |
Item Weight | 3.2 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 10.3 x 2.5 x 8.6 inches |
Item model number | 128CEC1 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | 128CEC2 |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
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128CEC2: 12 Volt-2/4/8 AMP Lead Acid Battery Charger, Lithium (LiFePO4) Battery Maintainer, and Battery Desulfator
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Brand | BatteryMINDer |
Color | Red, Black |
Product Dimensions | 2.5"D x 10.3"W x 8.6"H |
Item Weight | 3.2 Pounds |
Input Voltage | 12 Volts |
About this item
- EIGHT BATTERIES AT A TIME - Maintains up to eight batteries at a time when connected in parallel. Requires the use of Y-Connectors 210AY (sold separately). Ideal for winterizing Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, ATV, Boat, RV, etc. The 90-140 VAC 47-63 Hz input allows for worldwide use. Settings for all sealed, wet (filler cap), maintenance-free, AGM, deep cycle, RV, marine, PLT and Odyssey brand lead-acid based batteries.
- AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR– Temperature compensation precisely adjusts battery voltage based on temperature sensor readings. This ensures your battery will always be properly charged and maintained no matter what conditions it is subject to. Reverse polarity, short-circuit and over temperature protection.
- EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE: Automatic full-time desulfator reverses sulfation (a buildup of lead sulfate crystals) - the primary cause of early battery failure by using a patented range of high frequencies to safely remove sulfation and recondition weak batteries. Sulfated batteries once considered beyond recovery can now be brought back to long-term useful condition; extending battery life up to four times when compared to new batteries not being properly maintained.
- 2/4/8 AMP – Use the 2 Amp setting for batteries that are charged and in good shape. Use the 4 Amp setting when charging more than one battery or a large deep cycle battery. The 8 Amp setting is best for wet, AGM, Sealed, and Lithium batteries. Use the Odyssey selection for all Odyssey batteries.
- FCC CERTIFIED - Certified by the California Energy Commission as meeting the current efficiency standards, which means it meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. High efficiency and low power consumption. 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty Included
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Easy to use | 4.9 | — | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 4.8 |
Value for money | 4.5 | — | 4.6 | 4.4 | — | 4.6 |
Battery life | 4.7 | — | — | 4.8 | — | 4.5 |
Sold By | Tru Inertia | GM Parts Authority | Tru Inertia | Tru Inertia | Deltran USA | Tru Inertia |
input voltage | 12 volts | — | 8 volts | 240 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts |
weight | 3.2 pounds | 1.75 pounds | — | — | — | 1.02 pounds |
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Features & Benefits:
BatteryMINDer 128CEC2: 12 Volt-2/4/8 AMP Battery Charger, Lithium Battery Maintainer, and Battery Desulfator
User-Selectable Settings for All Sealed / Wet (filler cap) / Maintenance-Free / AGM / Deep Cycle / RV / Marine / PLT, Lithium Batteries, and Odyssey brand Lead-Acid based Batteries. Diagnoses battery’s condition – can predict failing batteries before they die. For ALL 12-Volt Sealed and Wet “Filler Caps” Batteries Including AGM, PLT and Odyssey. This BatteryMINDer is an Odyssey-approved charger.
Selecting the Correct Amperage: All BatteryMINDers are regulated and will not overcharge, no matter what amp selection you make.
- If you know the battery is charged and in good shape use the 2 Amp setting.
- If you are charging a large deep cycle battery or more than one battery than use 4 Amp setting.
- You will probably use the wet/AGM/sealed selection most of the time. Use the Odyssey selection on all named Odyssey batteries at the 8 Amp setting.
- Will not overcharge/undercharge between temperature extremes considered safe to charge or maintain by major battery manufacturers.
- Push-button Selection for ALL battery types and charge rates.
- Includes Short circuit, spark, reverse polarity protection, thermal runaway protection, automatic D/C disconnect on A/C failure and quick-connect/disconnect fused alligator clip assembly.
- Ambient temperature compensation. Built-in temperature sensor automatically adjusts charge rate to ensure full-charge between temperature extremes considered safe to charge or maintain by major battery manufacturers.
What's In the Box
- Model 128CEC2 Charger-Maintainer-Desulfator
- 6' AC cord, 6' DC cord with quick connector (SAE)
- Auto-Temp Compensation Sensor (Installed)
- Insulated Battery Clip Cord Set with Quick Connector and 15A replaceable fuse
- Ring Terminal Cord Set with Quick Connector and 15A replaceable fuse
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ASIN | B01D3SWXUA |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #129,873 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #521 in Battery Chargers |
Date First Available | February 22, 2016 |
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Customers like the performance, quality and battery of the battery charger. For example, they mention that it works well, the desulphator feature works and that it brings batteries back to life. That said, opinions are mixed on value and appearance.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the battery charger. They say that it works well, has good results, and is efficient. Some customers also mention that the desufator feature works well and won't kill their batteries. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It works well and is a dream to have...." Read more
"...then consistently held a charge of 12.2V (rested), and the car ran smoothly again, with no trouble codes or sensor failures reported...." Read more
"This works great! It helps extend the life of auto batteries...." Read more
"...Update 1.5 years later and still working good. I do the rotation once every 4 weeks now. This thing has worked for me." Read more
Customers like the quality of the battery charger. For example, they say it's the best on the market, it charges well, and is a great replacement for their old charger. Some mention that the construction is good, and the battery is compatible with wet cells, AGM, and SLA. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's quality.
"Excellent battery charger/maintainer at a great price ($135)...." Read more
"This charger is truly amazing. It's easy to use, and the performance is impressive for its size and weight...." Read more
"...Overall, recommended as a great battery charger for wet cells, AGM, SLA, etc." Read more
"...2- charger construction (three star) : charger body seems good, clamp plastic cover cracked quickly (after one week ) , connector between charger..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery. They mention that it helps extend the life of auto batteries, and that it desulphates while maintaining the battery, making it a great option for keeping batteries charged.
"...This charger, however, keeps charging at the full voltage (14.7V in my case) until the battery is so full that the change per hour is down to a..." Read more
"...In addition it can charge up to 6 batteries at once (I picked up a 5 point sae connector for ~$14) which is awesome for a charger at this price point..." Read more
"This works great! It helps extend the life of auto batteries...." Read more
"Three different battery types to desulfinate, 2,4 or 6amp charge rates.This is my third battery minder...." Read more
Customers find the battery charger easy to use. They mention that it does everything for them, is easy to install, and plug in. Customers also appreciate the easy read outs.
"This charger is truly amazing. It's easy to use, and the performance is impressive for its size and weight...." Read more
"...Set up was easy." Read more
"Good enough deal, the thing pretty much does everything for you so very easy to use, and I'm not sure about "thickness" but sure, it's the thickest..." Read more
"...The accessories included are quality. The unit is well designed and easy to use.It might take a couple days to desulfurize a battery." Read more
Customers like the features of the battery charger. They mention it has a lot of great features, is pretty sophisticated, and has more advanced circuitry. Some say it's a nice tool.
"...The 128CEC1 is nicely built and appears to have more advanced circuitry...." Read more
"...Glad I did, used once so far & it’s pretty sophisticated, yet pretty much fully automatic...." Read more
"Really has a lot of great features!" Read more
"Nice tool" Read more
Customers like the auto feature of the battery charger. They mention that it overrides manual amp selection during the charging process, yet is pretty much fully automatic. That said, some like the ability to set the amperage rate and type of battery manually.
"...Does automatic override manual amp selection during the charging process...." Read more
"...I did, used once so far & it’s pretty sophisticated, yet pretty much fully automatic...." Read more
"...I like the ability to set manually the amperage rate and type of battery. Simple install decent price and just does what it is suppose to...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the battery charger. Some mention that it's well worth the money, while others say that it is pricey.
"Excellent battery charger/maintainer at a great price ($135)...." Read more
"...I would highly recommend either of them. Pricey, yes, but you get what you pay for." Read more
"Good enough deal, the thing pretty much does everything for you so very easy to use, and I'm not sure about "thickness" but sure, it's the thickest..." Read more
"...Though it is pricier than some others, seems to be well worth it. I would recommend this to anyone looking for something like this." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the battery charger. Some mention it's well made and dependable, while others say that it didn't last a year and that the cables are of poor quality.
"...voltage, could still maintain a strong charge, and therefore recovered reasonably well...." Read more
"...Very nice quality chargers…both of them. I would highly recommend either of them. Pricey, yes, but you get what you pay for." Read more
"...Converter/Chargers on almost every rig manufactured in the U.S. are pure junk...." Read more
"...The starter one I’ve had for 6 years and has kept my battery in great shape...." Read more
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We went full-time in a new 40' 5th Wheel mid-2016, and I learned early on that the cheap Converter/Chargers on almost every rig manufactured in the U.S. are pure junk. They don't charge at the proper voltage (typically around 14.8V temperature compensated for FLA batts) and they don't stay in Absorbsion mode for 2-3 hours after reaching 14.8V to still push Amps in, which is what is required to get batteries truly charged up.
I found this new model, the 128CEC1, and looked into the specs. I saw that there was a setting for Odyssey/PLT batteries that had a charging voltage of 14.7V, which is quite a bit higher (and better) than the typical 14.4V that most other chargers are set at. I also noticed that the 128CEC1 keeps charging at 14.7V until the microprocessor sees that the battery is full to the point where it is accepting 0.10V change per hour. In my mind, this is a huge leap forward in charging algorithms for these types of chargers. As batteries get closer to full, they start to self-taper the amount of amps that they will accept. Almost all battery chargers stop charging at the Constant Voltage stage long before the batteries get fully charged. This charger, however, keeps charging at the full voltage (14.7V in my case) until the battery is so full that the change per hour is down to a miniscule 0.10V. That is a big deal.
I bought it, and turned off the circuit breaker in my rig that powers my Converter/Charger. I have outlets in several outside compartments, so I mounted this charger in a nearby compartment and ran the cord into the battery compartment. I had installed the heavy duty 15A harness onto my battery bank (2 cheaper Interstate 12V Marine batteries), hooking the + to battery #1 and the - to battery #2. I plugged in the 128CEC1 and away we went.
It has been 4 months now, and my circuit breaker to the rig Converter/Charger is taped down in the OFF position. The 128CEC1 has kept my small battery bank healthy and happy. We are plugged into shore power all the time, so the small 12V loads that are used (LED lights, smoke detector, propane detector, C02 detector) are less of a draw than what this charger is capable of handling. I did a Hydrometer test (the only true way to check cell health of wet flooded lead acid batteries) and all cells are totally healthy and measure properly. Water levels are fine.
I will add that customer service is pretty bad. People are nice, friendly and helpful but it takes awhile typically to get a person on the line, and emails and voicemail messages are not returned promptly, if ever.
Also, I noted a little quirk that I am trying to set aside some time to figure out. If you unplug the charger or unplug rig from shore power, and the 128CEC1 is still left connected to the battery (ies), it shows connected on the face of the charger. When you plug the charger back in or go back onto shore power, the charger reverts back to showing full charge and in Float mode. IMO, it should start off with the initialization readings and go through all of the various testing modes and then start at the proper charging cycle based on the battery voltage. The simple workaround to that is to simply disconnect SAE connection for a short while, plug it back together, and then it goes back into initial testing mode and starts charging at whatever level is appropriate, and then it works fine. Interesting quirk...
This may not look like the fanciest battery charger, but it definitely gives every other one out there a run for their money - and a good one at that. You may have to know a little bit more about what’s going on (eg selecting the right amperage - if you’re not in a hurry and the battery is unplugged go with the lowest, or if there is load on it to with the option that is just above the load).
I know that desulfation works, Ive used it to recover batteries (although it takes a while) - and this one conveniently analyses and revives batteries over time. My previous Noco g3500 would charge a dead battery and then you’d have to put it into revive mode, but that usually stopped after a given period of time. If a battery is very compromised it can take a very long time & as part of the process the battery will need to be given more charge (as capacity increases). This guy charges the battery fully and desulfates while conducting an analysis every 12 hours. It works well and is a dream to have.
In addition it can charge up to 6 batteries at once (I picked up a 5 point sae connector for ~$14) which is awesome for a charger at this price point. The only downside is that all the batteries have to be at the same level of charge (and General condition). Because of that I do like the Noco multi bank chargers, but once again they are much more expensive.
Oh, and you can get a longer “at the battery” Temp Sensor if you mount yours to a wall & want to charge a vehicle that’s outside (and there is a light that indicates the general range of the Temp Sensor so you can make sure it’s working correctly).
Another great feature is the fact that this is ‘future proof’ in a way. My Noco g3500 has an AGM setting, but it doesn’t put out at a high enough voltage for batteries like the optima. For that you have to get a higher tier charger (in the case of Noco it would be a charger that has “AGM+”). That’s a great feature to have if you ever plan on getting a different type of battery.
Regarding parasitic loss - I haven’t tested it personally, but my understanding is that when the device is just maintaining the actual power draw is very low (and can be powered by just the battery itself which is probably where the energy comes from when it is waiting in float mode).
All in all, I’m very pleased with the purchase. Wish I had gotten one of these a while back!
If you want to be cost conscious just get connectors from other manufacturers (the 3 way cable from them is $35 and the main benefits would be the included fuse and knowing the plug fit together easily). Just make sure they have the right fuse in them. I got an extra set of aligator style clamps by battery tender, but they come with a 7.5a fuse so it would be best to swap the fuse if you plan on using it on the 8 amp setting.