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BatteryMINDer 12V 2/4/8 Amp Charger / Maintainer / Desulfator - 128CEC1
128CEC1
Was: $179.95
Sale Price: $149.99
Sale Price: $149.99
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This is a BatteryStuff best pick. One of the most feature-filled, versatile units we carry, and priced well below suggested retail!
Product InformationStore Part Number: 128CEC1
Overview
Replaces: Battery Minder 12248, Battery Minder 12248-Odyssey
BatteryMINDer Model 128CEC1: Don’t just charge your batteries...Condition them! The most advanced series of Battery Charger-Maintainer-Desulfators that BatteryMINDer has every offered using SmarTECHnology™. Users can now determine the level of charge remaining in their battery, and if weak and in need of replacement, before going bad. In addition, units test for weak cells and will recover weak or severely discharged batteries that other chargers would reject.
Battery MINDer is highly recommended for batteries that have been neglected and abused.
Each Battery MINDer ships with one quick disconnect ring set and alligator clips. The Battery MINDer does have an ambient temperature sensor on the unit. The optional Battery MINDer Temperature Probe Extention Cable is available for purchase, and enables the charger to sense the temperature of the battery.
Features
- For ALL 12-Volt Sealed and Wet “Filler Caps” Batteries Including AGM, GEL, PLT and Odyssey (Not for lithium, nickel–cadmium (NiCad), nickel–metal hydride (NiMH) or aircraft batteries)
- Maintain up to 6 batteries at a time. (part# 210AY - Sold Separately)
- Guaranteed to never overcharge/undercharge
- Maximize battery life and capacity, recovers weak batteries
- Full-time 100% Pulse Desulfation
- Intrusion Protected (water, moisture, dust) to IEC IP 65
- Bad cell detection with auto-shutdown
- Short circuit, spark, polarity and thermal runaway protection
- User-selectable battery type and charge current
- Very high efficiency. California CEC Approved
- Automatically detects input AC power
- ECO mode, very low power consumption
- Ambient temperature compensation
- 18 color-coded LEDs indicating charging, desulfation stages, battery type selected, charge current setting, input power presence, correct battery connection, temperature compensation...
- Rugged, vibration-resistant construction
- 6' AC cord, 6' DC cord with quick connector (SAE)
- 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Comments
Due to the different battery type setting the output voltages will vary depending on the battery type you select. The BatteryMINDer is one of the most advanced battery chargers on the market today.
* Flat Rate shipping is for the lower 48 states only.
| Recommend Accessories | |
|---|---|
 BATMINDprobe |
Battery Minder Extension Cable Temperature Probe is designed to attach to the battery and monitor the battery temperature. Battery Minder will adjust the charger voltage to protect against overcharge and undercharge during temperature extremes. |
 210-AY |
Use in conjunction with BatteryMINDer® units designed to maintain multiple batteries. |
Tech Specs
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 7.3 x 5.5 x 2.5 in
- Weight: 3.15 lb
- Shipping Weight: 4 lb
- AC Input Volts: 90-140 VAC, 47-63 Hz
- Max Current, During Bulk Charge: 8 A
- Constant Current Charger: 2/4/8 A (User Selectable)
- Model: 128CEC1
- Manufacturer: BatteryMINDer/VDC Electronics
- Constant Voltage: 14.1 V (GEL), 14.14 V (Wet, AGM, Sealed), 14.7 V (Odyssey, PLT)
- Float Voltage: 13.05 V (GEL), 13.4 V (Wet, AGM, Sealed), 13.6 V (Odyssey, PLT)
- Float Current: Variable
- Temperature Compensation: -20°C / -4°F to 50°F / 122°
- Output Banks: 1
- Manufacturer Part #: 128CEC1
- Made In: Asia
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Reviews and Ratings
Excellent Battery Charger - (EBC)
Pros: This is an excellent battery charger in my experience with numerous brands/models of "electronic" pulse/desulfating type chargers. I have tested other brands of pulse style chargers and the battery maintenance voltage was not correct for the various types of batteries, i.e. flooded cell, Gel, AGM - which all require a different maintenance voltage to be 100% charged without being over-charged. By using a lower voltage than the proper maintenance voltage required these other chargers never fully charged the battery. The BatteryMinder 128CEC1 performs properly at the correct maintenance voltages for all three battery types. In addition this charger comes with a temperature sensor to adjust the voltage based on ambient temp - which is important or the battery may not be fully charged or over-charged. BatteryMinder also offers special models of this charger for Odyssey, Gill and Concord batteries which require different maintenance voltages.
Cons: The quality seems excellent but these chargers are pricey IMO. No doubt this is a reflection of the charger's performance and consumer demand for quality products. IMO this is a perfect example of getting what you pay for so while pricey I have bought several of these 128CEC1 model BatteryMinder chargers because I need reliable charging/maintenance on expensive AGM and flooded cell batteries in classic/unique cars.
These chargers come with an excellent warranty though you probably won't need it. If you do however it's nice to know that you have a 5 year warranty. The ring terminal accessory is useful for vehicles that need to be quickly and conveniently connected to the charger.
After testing other brands of pulse/desulfating type battery chargers the BatteryMinder 128CEC1 proved to be the only model worthy of consideration due to the shortcomings of the other brands that I personally tested.
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Written by TechGuy on Nov 28, 2016.
Ownership: Use regularly.
Knowledge Level: Genius is my way of life — (30 of 33 customers found this review helpful
Great product
Pros: Now whether or not the charging algorithm does chemically desulfate the battery or not is still up in the air for me (this is some seriously advanced electro-chemistry and the effectiveness is debatable). I have done some brute force desulfating with good results using an adjustable DC power supply but it requires constant monitoring.
However, I have checked this bad boy out with an O-scope and it does control itself very well and produces the pulses it says it does so at least there's a good implementation of that algorithm. Time will tell if it has restored the battery completely or just topped it up temporarily.
Cons: Nothing bad so far.
Lot's of good products and information on this site. Thanks!
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Written by Pihmpdaddi on Jul 27, 2016.
Ownership: Use regularly.
Knowledge Level: Genius is my way of life — (25 of 27 customers found this review helpful
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