Battery Tender Connections

jaxs · Jan 3, 2018

4get gto said:
What type of connectors you using? I know the ones that come with them but say if I wanted to snip the alligator clips off and add my own. Something like a flat 2 pin ? Any recommendations?

All my tenders came with a flat 2 pin connector that alow's going back and forth between included clamps and rings. The same configuration plug is available where auto parts are sold. No snip or clip of tender wires required.

TnAndy · Jan 3, 2018

coldsteelva said:
It's lead; a self-tapping screw wouldn't need a pilot hole :drink:

True, but you ain't got a lot of room for error in the top of a post. I like a small pilot hole when it needs to be 'just so'.

bcp · Jan 3, 2018

Connector:

Battery Tender SAE DC Power Automotive DIY Connector Cable with Fuse 68cm Cord | eBay

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Battery-Tender-Ring-Terminal-Harness/15779496

Amazon.com: Battery Tender 81-69-6 Ring Terminal Harness with Black Fused 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug: Automotive

Bruce

4get gto · Jan 3, 2018

bcp said:
Connector:

Battery Tender SAE DC Power Automotive DIY Connector Cable with Fuse 68cm Cord | eBay

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Battery-Tender-Ring-Terminal-Harness/15779496

Amazon.com: Battery Tender 81-69-6 Ring Terminal Harness with Black Fused 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug: Automotive

Bruce

That's perfect. But I'd need the other side as well. Call it the male end? Depending how you look at it. My battery maintainers have the alligator clips that I'd have to cut off and put new ends on.

dragoneggs · Jan 3, 2018

This is what I did. Permanently connected leads to the battery that came with the battery tender and installed a quick disconnect panel on my dash.

bcp · Jan 3, 2018

4get gto said:
That's perfect. But I'd need the other side as well. Call it the male end? Depending how you look at it. My battery maintainers have the alligator clips that I'd have to cut off and put new ends on.

Find what you want here. Maybe same place as the other part.

12 volt sae connector - Google Search

Bruce

4get gto · Jan 3, 2018

bcp said:
Find what you want here. Maybe same place as the other part.

12 volt sae connector - Google Search

Bruce

Thanks Bruce. You got me on to something.

bspeedy · Jan 5, 2018

dragoneggs said:
This is what I did. Permanently connected leads to the battery that came with the battery tender and installed a quick disconnect panel on my dash.

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That's nice work. Bulkhead fitting looks very factory. Also good that it's right by the key switch. No driving off with the tender attached.

msb1766 · Jan 5, 2018

I did exactly what dragoneggs did except I used this connector:
Amazon.com: OptiMATE CABLE O-2, Weatherproof SAE socket, front panel mount: Automotive

MossRoad · Jan 5, 2018

jaxs said:
It's not necessary to connect at battery terminals. I connected 12 ga wire at terminal blocks to install cigarette lighters on my riding mower and tractors. Salvaged lighter plugs connect into the 2 prong plug on tenders. The lighter is handy for phone charger,work light and port for charging test.

I also put a 12v male plug on my trickle charger and a 12v socket on my tractor. I can move the charger to anything that has a 12v hot socket and charge away.