BatteryMINDer Battery Chargers

Frequently Asked Questions about BatteryMINDers Chargers & Desulfators

Will the BatteryMINDer extend the life of my battery?
Yes! The BatteryMINDer's desulfation circuitry prevents and eliminates Lead Plate Sulfation. This is the leading cause of battery failure.

What is Sulfation?
Sulfation is the build-up of lead sulfate crystals. Batteries develop sulfate naturally over time, especially if they are left discharged. This leads to loss of cranking power, longer charging times, shorter running times, and a dramatically shorter battery life.

How does BatteryMINDer Reverse Sulfation?
The BatteryMINDer desulfator battery charger uses high frequency electronic pulses (which is different from high voltage). Unlike other pulse type chargers, VDC's BatteryMINDer use a range of high frequencies. This ensures both old and newly forming sulfate will be safely dissolved in the shortest possible time.

Should I add water to my battery when it is maintained by a BatteryMINDer?
Follow your battery manufacturer's instructions to ensure proper fluid levels prior to charging. BatteryMINDers do not overcharge, preventing "boil-off", the main cause of water loss.

How does BatteryMINDer stack up versus other charger brands?

Desulfation Dissolves sulfate on battery plates, robbing power-reducing life	ALL BatteryMINDers use High Frequency pulses, not potentially damaging High Voltage pulses. Also ON in all stages.	NONE No models provide desulfation.	Desulfation mode during charge and maintenance modes.	Desulfation only available during charging stage.	Low energy desulphation pulses.1
Temperature Sensing-Compensation Prevents over-under charge over high - low temperatures	ALL BatteryMINDers compensate over full temperature range permitted by all major battery makers.	NO	NO	NO	NO
Multiple Battery Maintenance Allows more than one battery to be on maintenance-charge from just one single charger	All BatteryMINDers are able to maintain and desulfate multiple batteries of same or different sizes from just one single charger.	NO	NO	NO	Can charge up to 2 batteries at once on 2-bank model only23
Battery Condition Indication Shows user state-of-charge and condition of their battery	BatteryMINDer models 2012, 2012-AGM, 128CEC1, and 244CEC1 show user state-of-charge, condition, and if the battery has weak or dead cells.	NO	NO	Yes	Shows battery state of charge.
Bad Battery Detection Detects shorted or bad cells with automatic shut-down	All BatteryMINDers prevent potentially dangerous overcharging of defective batteries by automatically shutting down.	NO	Claimed in User's Manual.	NO	"Bad battery" detection. Auto shut-down if bad cell detected after 24 hour charge.
Automatic Load Detection LED Indicator informs the user if any load (drain) is preventing the charger from returning battery to full charge in the shortest time	BatteryMINDer models 2012, 2012-AGM, 128CEC1, and 244CEC1 all have Load Indicating LEDs.	NO	NO	NO	NO
Product Warranty Manufacturer will repair or replace at their expense if found defective	VDC Electronics, Inc. will repair or replace at no cost to end-user customer within 5 or 10 years* depending on the model.	Warranty runs for 5 or 10 years; must be purchased from an authorized source.	Full Warranty. See product manuals for details.	Warranty runs for 2 or 5 years; retains the right to replace with refurbished unit.	Warranty runs for 1 year; retains the right to replace with remanufactured unit.
Money Back Guarantee Manufacturer refunds 100% of price customer paid for product	VDC Electronics Inc., maker of BatteryMINDers will refund 100% of total paid by end-user within 1-year of purchase*.	NO	NO	NO	NO
*Providing product was not damaged and with Proof of Purchase 0.25 Amp pulses. Pulse Tech XC100-P Xtreme charge 12V Battery Maintenance Charger Desulfator. Pulse Tech 12V, 2.5A Xtreme 2 Bank Battery charger X2 Quadlink accessory can turn any 6/12V battery charger into a 4-station maintenance charge.

VDC Electronics, Inc., makers of all BatteryMINDers products, is solely responsible for this content. The intention is to present what it considers are the most important features to the end-user of all products generally described as Lead-Acid based battery charger-maintainers or Maintenance Charger-Desulfators. It believes that it is the total cost of ownership over the lifetime of products.

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