Battery Tender 021-0156 Battery Tender
Battery Tender 021-0156 Battery Tender
- Temperature-compensated to ensure optimum charge voltage according to ambient temperature
- Unique Gel Cell battery adjusted software allows for a slightly lower charge voltage and higher store voltage to protect sensitive true Gel Cell batteries
- Lower voltage for specific use on GEL batteries only
- Complete 4-step charging program (initialization, bulk charge, absorption mode and float mode) allows for optimal constant battery levels without overcharging
- Automatically switches to float/maintenance voltage mode after fully charging the battery
I just talked to the manufacturer. The regular Battery Tender Plus will charge lead acid, SGM, and Gel cell batteries. THIS model is not a regularly available model from the manufacturer, and should ONLY be used for the TRUE GEL BATTERY that is on the newer BMW motorcyles. This charger is optimized for that battery and is not optimized for other battery types (although it will work, but not optimally since it will not provide the best voltages needed.) A gel cell battery is not the same as a true gel battery, hence the confusion that people are having.
Battery Tender 021-0156 Battery Tender
So .. will it work? Yes. Is it recommended by the manufacturer and optimized for other battery types? No.The above is from my conversation with a representative from Deltran. Please do not flame me if you don't agree with what the manufacturer told me. I suggest you call them if there are disagreements. I just wanted to post this to provide some clarification since I am in the market for the Battery Tender Plus. Deltran's recommendation was to go with model 02-0128 unless I have the appropriate BMW motorcycle.
Thanks.
Battery Tender 021-0156 Battery Tender