Doing This Will Make A Car Battery Last Twice as Long

[@wranglerstar]

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[@DUSaggin]

@cody sup man, i was wondering if you might know what could be wrong with my charging system in my 2000 ford expedition rwd with the 4.6ld v8, its just like the f150's. my battery light came on and my suv died while i was driving it, i've replaced the battery twice and the alternator twice, and tested and switched around the fuses and relays and i had it tested at o'rileys and it showed while running only low 12+ volts i haven't tested the post at the alt while running yet, but i just bought a multimeter and was going to test it tomorrow, i'm stumped i don't really know car electrical to well and don't have a lot of money or know anyone who can help me. i take care of my family and its my only car. its not draining while sitting only while running. so i'm sure its just a charging problem. i'm hoping its not a bad wire idk if i'd be able to chase it down myself. i also cleaned all the battery connections and made sure they where tight.

[@1truefreedomfighter]

I was just purchasing battery and charger for a diesel heater, and cleaning corroded batteries on my truck, and testing them, and now charging them... now an hour later your video comes out :) Thanks for the extra info. You are a handy guy to have access to.

[@deplorablepiratecaptaingunberd]

You should have sent your dead chargers to Bigclivedotcom for an autopsy.

[@robertbrodt3767]

I leave my tenders on all batteries year round. Don't have to worry about not running to keep charged. MC batteries last twice as long.

[@Craigd68]

@@DUSaggin check your starter and the cables going to it and the alternator

[@danb9312]

Love the guy at Project Farm... Thanks for giving him a shout out. And also the great advise...

[@Ericthered21]

I really appreciate the data project generates

[@treywright3591]

As an ASE auto mechanic, I have a few bits of information to share regarding the multimeter. 1. A perfectly charged battery will be at 12.6 volts. 12.0 - 12.2 is a pretty low, and needs a charge. 2. When the motor is running, your battery should be charging anywhere between 13.5 - 15 volts. That is the sweet spot. Any lower or higher then that is a sign of a charging issue.

[@setecastronomy_hc]

>13.5 - 15 volts. That is the sweet spot. That's a pretty wide range, in reality that would indicate a working alternator but it's not sweet spot. Ideally it should be 13.5-14.5V, anything over that and your battery will start producing a lot of gas. Most manufacturers recommend charging voltage of 2.3-2.4V per cell so 13.8-14.4V for 6 cell battery which is a range of most newer alternators.

[@MrMadeinthe80s]

We did the same thing with our atv and forklift batteries. Those tenders really keep them going over the years.

[@TheIronDuke9]

These are the videos I love, that made me subscribe to this channel so many years ago. Didn't have a dad growing up. Thank you

[@Rakmarok]

Me neither, unfortunately. These videos actually help to fill the void he left at least a tiny bit.

[@NikolausLife]

I think we all want to see that snowbike case video!

[@danlauer9676]

Valuable advice. I knew almost all of this stuff, but I'd wager a lot of people don't. They might not realize how important it is until they're stranded on a windy winter night, either. Hopefully, your video gets them thinking about that all important "ounce of prevention". Little videos like this do God's work for the good people who listen. God Bless you and yours, Cody.

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

I bought a battery post puller, and a battery cable end spreader, as the first "extra tools" after the basic set of combo wrenches and sockets. I still have the same ones, 40 years later. SOOOOOO handy.

[@karljay7473]

I have one from the 1970's and it STILL works. One tip with the maintainers, the smaller amp ones are NOT chargers. They expect a charged battery to start with. I melted one because the battery wasn't charged enough for it. They should make a fully automatic charger that adjusts the amps and is a charger and maintainer in the 10 amp to 1 amp range.

[@Chrispy9393]

I got a battery tender for $10 on Amazon for my Garden tractor batteries that go flat every winter. One of the best things I ever got.

[@marctaft3661]

This info is of great value. Ive had the jump pack for a year and love it. You have convinced me to get a charger and now i have two. Thank you sir.

[@Blakehx]

Someone probably already said this but get a battery terminal cleaner too! They’re like $2 at Harbor Freight, Northern Tool, etc and worth having! Anti-corrosion spray isn’t really necessary but recommended

[@jeffersonroth1638]

The hilarious thing is my grandfather bought a trickle charger back in the 60s an my grandmother dang near killed him but the great thing is to this day it still runs

[@camperjack2620]

Yeah the old ones used to last forever, until they were accidentally destroyed.

[@consaka1]

My dad swears by old chargers. He hates the new ones that can't recover a stone dead battery.

[@Blakehx]

I’ve bought 2 chargers and neither lasted a year... finally inherited Grandad’s OLD dumb charger 3 years ago and it still works!

[@sammycardoso2244]

@@consaka1 what old chargers he used

[@sammycardoso2244]

@@camperjack2620 which ones

[@timberhitchllc]

THANK YOU!!! Thank you for spreading the word about dressing the tails on zip ties. Be the better man, do the right thing, and don't leave that sharp for the next guy to get cut on. Spread the word so the world can be a better place!

[@brianharkness5857]

Your comment about the stainless steel watch band turning red hot, a witnessed that happen to a friend as well. Most people look at me like I am crazy when I share that story. Thanks for reinforcing that. 😊

[@edwardstagner1021]

When your service in a battery should always take off neg terminal first and put it on last. Also when you’re making connections to the battery turn your head away just as you’re doing it just in case A spark it blows up in your face . Usually after charging probably not gonna happen it’s a good habit . Perfect practice makes perfect. Also baking soda and water neutralizes the acid. If the terminals are all corroded. Maybe pull the cables loose and let them soak them in a cup full of it. All of these came from my dad Gene Stagner automotive instructor at Cerritos College for year Plus a military motor sergeant before that. Enjoy your channel. Oh I forgot one more if you think your battery‘s dead or failing you have a problem when you crank The engine with the coil wire disconnected so it won’t start maybe with the lights put a good load on it so it with the battery caps off if you see it boiling you have a bad cell makes the case for batteries with covers. During all these activities of course wear safety glasses. Eyeballs are not easy to replace.Ed

[@HaJoSchatz]

When he put the wrench down next to the terminals and later held that terminal remover across the terminals my heart skipped a beat, each. Ever seen a wrench falling across the terminals and then disappearing into molten metal and one will understand...

[@floydiandays]

I now have my dad's old battery charger from Sears. It's at least 20 years old. Does 2-50 amps. Works great!

[@bigbeardog99]

Sounds like I might have the same charger as you. Mine too belonged to my father. It must be near 30 years old. I've been meaning to for some time now to repaint and put new cables on it.

[@dgray5240]

Top tip. Cover terminals with patrolium jelly. Stops corrosion. The army has been doing it for years.

[@MrDfbwa]

Voltage alone does NOT tell you the overall condition of the battery. Load capacity is actually of greater importance. Just because a battery reads 12+ volts, does not mean it can provide the 200 amps or more required to start a vehicle. A battery load tester is a must if you want to see if your battery is capable of starting your vehicle. I am looking at purchasing a tester in the near future (waiting for it as a Christmas present LOL). It is the Autel AL539B which is an OBD2 scanner as well as a battery condition tester. There are many other similar ones out there for less than $100. I would consider it money well spent.

[@cherylsmith-bell6509]

You are a blessing to those of us who don't know these things[ME!] And yes on the compact survival kit!. I'm old and alone, and do my best to maintain my old car my self, and like to gain knowledge to keep it going. Thanks!

[@Jander406]

I installed a Yellow Top Optima in my little Subaru about 8 years ago. I live in Montana and that battery has powered through -30° winters and is still going strong!

[@maehay4065]

I love this type of videos because I always learn something new. God’s blessings to you and your beautiful family Cody 👍

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

I have been a subscriber for only a couple years. I have grown to enjoy your style of video clips and Mrs. W. There some things I can not compete with you but in a scaled down way I try to incorporate you suggestions or guidance, Have a blessed day .

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

A battery load tester is also handy. The battery may show 12 volts with a multi-meter, but when you put a load on it, the voltage plummets, which means the battery is bad. They also show whether or not the system is charging.

[@consaka1]

Nice pro tip there if you don't have flush cuts. I'll give a pro tip in exchange. When attaching ring terminals or doing any crimping on wire use No-Ox grease on all surfaces. ESPECIALLY on the top of the battery and busbars. I learned that one in Telephone central offices when doing power for equipment. When they do it they like it to last 50 plus years. They always always use no-ox on ALL exposed electrical wires and connectors. When you use No-Ox and crimp properly those connections never go bad. Even on cars. They will stay working good when solder joints fail.

[@thorzyan]

“Welcome back friends of Radio Shack*” *RIP

[@MrMadeinthe80s]

We actually have a store here in Texas down the street. We used to use them all the time until they turned into a cell phone pushy store.

[@daftnord4957]

my small town of 2k people had a radioshack up until last year, it's a new smaller store now but they still sell some old radioshack branded stuff, but also get some gadgets and electronic hobby parts from different suppliers

[@PAC-MAN-1]

Hey Cody, love the show ! Just a heads up, I noticed when watching this latest stream when you were working on the forklift battery that the nuts on the battery cable clamps are on backwards.. that little shoulder on the nuts is designed to go up against the clamp so that the nut doesn't cut into the clamp or bind so that you get a false sense of the clamp being tight, hope this helps, keep up the great work that you do! The Wranglerstar family are true patriots.

[@wobblysauce]

If you are going to put something away, you can disconnect the battery... Only takes a few minutes to change the plug ends to the style you prefer. You can get the battery bank/starters also, always handy.

[@jonfuller4368]

Cody, some alternators require some rpm's (above an idle)to excite and start charging. Don't know if that might be the case on the forklift but free to try.

[@james6794]

I've got a 1990s clark lift and yes it has to been taken to around 1200rpm before the alternator starts outputting

[@GOTTshua]

I remember when battery chargers used to last, too.

[@EastCoastMan603]

I love you Cody. From an east coast man. ...God bless you and yours.

[@Jmwtime]

I sell parts for a living, including batteries. If you want it to last: Terminal protector spray, and put a charge on it once a month in the warmer months, and once a week in the winter. With all the electrical demands of late model vehicles, your alternator is a tender at best. If you’re not driving a significant distance, it isn’t topping it off. Put it on a tender once a week when it’s cold, when it’s really cold, (below zero) I put it on as many nights as it stays that cold. Doesn’t take more than a minute to pop the hood and clip on your charger. It’ll save you money and worry.

[@CincinnatiDan]

Good of you to give Project Farm a shout-out. He does indeed have a great review and i have two of the top performers on the way. Found them on sale at Walmart. And your video is excellent too, thanks for the primer.

[@francisbryan4485]

I have an old portable plug in 3 amp charger that my Dad left me in 1987. I have two yard tractors a truck and a car. That charger gets used several time a year and the darn thing wont die. I did get a couple tenders for the lawn tractors though they save me having to by them small batteries every year. the tenders work great. I have one solar that works great so far for three years. God bless and keep on truck-en.

[@SirDokk]

Zip tie trick. Life changing knowledge right there at 6:20!

[@strandloper]

I was attaching plastic mesh on a gate (puppy proofing) using a lot of ties the other day. The grip, turn and release several needed to twist them off was a hassle, so I thought to try vice grips. Pinch them on the tie and they are so much easier to twist off than with regular pliers.

[@TheMitchyevans]

East Coast man here. Sealed batteries for me, thank you.

[@Spinonemaster]

Great Vid Cody .... Battery basics .... keep it fully charged, it will last longer ... check your grounds, on battery and cable to frame/ground and alternators .... modern alternators go bad before they go really bad, so check for voltage flux at cold/hot .... all vehicles run much better with a good battery and good alternator and good grounds (especially newer car with complex electronics and sensors, and you'll get better gas millage and less "codes" "check engine" ) .... corrosion is a slow process on contacts and make everything have to work harder (causing alternator to wear quicker) .... tenders are also a great idea in winter, low temps rob battery power quickly .... and excessive summer heat degrades batteries as well ... hope all is going well on all the new set ups, etc

[@steves1749]

I bought a CTEK MXS battery tender a few months ago as one of my cars usually sits for the winter. But I find with the new cars the battery can run down after 2-3 weeks of non use. The new cars are always drawing power to monitor all kinds of stuff.

[@willb3018]

Bought a CTEK 7002 maybe 8 years ago after my one and only Battery Tender failed after less than a year. Loved it. Now I have 7 various CTEK models on all my cars and an emergency generator. Porsche, BMW, Ferrari and other manufacturers have them branded with their name on them (if you want to buy one from a dealer and pay a third more). They picked them for a reason. But the models I have are only good for lead acid 12v. But then, that is all i have.

[@ernestosaenz-hernandez7154]

Been a while since I sat down to enjoy your work Cody. Thank you for this brief return to form. (in regards to the thumbnail haha)

[@parrothead-ok2wb]

Those jump packs are awesome. I fly all the time for work and often don’t get to my home airport until 12am. Not the time I want to sit and wait for AAA to come. Have one for my wife, in the event her battery needs a jump while I am away. Finally, my dad went to Costco, got back outside to his car, dead battery. Went back into Costco, bought a jump pack and started right up.

[@michaelholmes4808]

Cody, Your grandfather had his watch, for me, a Medic Alert. Back in the late '80s early '90s I was apprenticing as an Air Maintenance Engineer (AME in Canada. ) Shorted my Medic Alert between the positive cable and the battery box on a Piper. Fused three links of the bracelet chain and blew a hole in my palm about 3/8" round. OUCH!

[@wills.2346]

I was just looking into what battery charger to get, and lo and behold you make this video! I always check your recommendations before I shop!

[@WhackBytch256]

Appreciate the reference to Project Farm.That channel is awesome 👏

[@robtemple3445]

Great video Cody. One thing I would add, is to use the NOCO battery terminal protectors. Most of the time the acid seeps up thru the battery post seals, & corrodes the terminal to post connections. In this case, spraying protectant on top of the terminals will do nothing to prevent this. & don't cheap-out & use the (mostly) ineffective green & red ones from walmart. They are pathetic at best. NOCO saturates the felt ring with a long lasting & very effective sealant that will keep your terminal to post connections like new. Thanks. HTH

[@stellarpod]

TESTIMONIAL: I've used Battery Tender Jr.® brand chargers on all of my peripheral vehicles (4-wheelers, sxs, motorcycles, mowers) for as long as I can remember. I install the standard automotive SAE type plug pigtails that you referenced on each vehicle and each has its own, dedicated charger. Example: bought my 2007 Yamaha Grizzly 700 new that year. It still has the same factory battery in it, over13 years now and still cranks like it was new. Suffice it to say that I am a believer in battery tenders and don't think twice about spending $25-35 for a new charger whenever a new vehicle comes to our place. I know there are lots of brands that are equally capable, but I've always had success with Battery Tender® brand so that's what I continue to use. TIP: I noticed that, when you were disconnecting the battery on your forklift, you *correctly* disconnected the negative cable first. This is important as disconnecting the positive post could be dangerous if you inadvertently swing your wrench into the chassis of the vehicle thereby instantly creating a short (like your granddad's Timex). I know you know this, but it's worth repeating for the uninitiated. As always, thanks much for sharing. Steve

[@justinr8270]

Diet coke works like a charm in a pinch and doesn't leave a sticky mess like regular coke.

[@nhansgoofyvideos7581]

I suggest when checking the alternator, try revving up a bit, as some of them are designed to charge at running speed rather than at idle.

[@carlzirk]

Good stuff! Also tie down batteries tight to avoid vibration which can shorten life span.

[@craigpierre2765]

I love the NOCO brand chargers. I have the quick adapters on everything I own that has a battery. Now I did something pretty cool as well. I had a NOCO fail that they replaced under warranty. Their warranty is simple provide the documentation and proof (picture) that you cut off the wiring to the unit. Well I kept the male charger end and I made a set of jumper cables for my ATV with the male end and alligator clips on the other end. Great when you are on the trail and someone needs a boost. My battery end connecter is external so I don't have to remove my seat and the quick connect with the clips makes boosting easy.

[@smoakstogie8438]

Love watching your videos! I even named my dog Cody! You need a couple of Great Pyrenees up there in the cold. The coyotes keep their distance from our farm.

[@ScottWebbers]

Yes please do a video on fitting everything into that yellow Nanuk case. Beautiful cases. I have one and I love it.

[@MrJohnyBoy00]

Thanks, In my humble opinion You give sound and practical advice for us that know and are looking to be educated

[@box5402]

On you Hilo you have your tender hook up backwards when you hooked up your multimeter you and your red lead to the black on the tenderand your meter work properly so check your connection for your charger or you may screw up your battery

[@chadwb7079]

I think i have 8 battery tenders and a charging station for all batteries. Boat, camper, classic car, tractor, 4 wheelers. You name it. The go on sale in the fall and they are priceless to keeping a battery last.

[@maxlimit18]

Pro Tip: Don't use white zip ties on semi-permanent installations or anything that is outside; they break down from UV and get brittle. Use black zip ties.

[@hgffrank]

Black zip ties suffer the same downfall. Zip ties are not a permanent solution for anything exposed to outdoor elements.

[@lindamcentaffer5969]

I have a Battery Charger that I bought in about 1978 or so, & it still looks good & works like new. Craftsman.

[@mommyofthree8271]

My husband has that jump pack. I was flabergasted at the price, until he told me all it was good for.

[@consaka1]

Yeah our family has 3 now. Each of the kids got one. Good battery back up for cell phones and cameras.

[@MrTangent]

$90 is expensive?

[@consaka1]

@@MrTangent yeah it is expensive. When you have to rearrange your budget for it then it is. Not everyone has disposable cash laying around.

[@MrTangent]

@@consaka1 I understand. I’m not rich by any stretch... and understand more than most, budgeting and trying to make ends meet. But $90 to me is not “flabbergasting” levels. It has to be hundreds, if not thousands. But everyone has different standards. :)

[@consaka1]

@@MrTangent If you live in a poorer area and have to decide what not to eat to budget that in, well, you might be up to even your flabbergasting levels. Flabergasted is just a descriptive word that gets used instead of words like "Shocked" in some people's vocabulary. I know a few people that use the word regularly.

[@pawswet9476]

Great video! No watches or rings for me working on electrical equipment capable of producing arcs or molten metal. All I need to clean up corrosion is a wet/dry vac, stainless steel brush, wd40, and wet paper towels. Putting baking soda or coke onto corroded terminals sounds like making a mess into a bigger mess. Prevent it in the first place with a quality silicon dielectric grease. Block the moist air, block the corrosion. A tight clamp terminal has no problem making a good connection through the grease. A reading of 12V or more is not a guarantee of a good battery. When my truck batteries fail, they usually show well over 12V with no load. It’s when you try to draw 500-800A that you see the voltage drop down. A tester that can draw close to the starter motor’s current is necessary to determine whether the battery is good. The multimeter will identify a battery that’s completely done, but may trick the uninitiated into believing a worn out battery is good, if you rely solely on no load voltage.

[@SeanBlader]

Watching another Wranglerstar and not really expecting anything amazing, and then boom he does the zip-tie twist trick!! WTF I've always carried my wire cutters with me to get those trimmed close and never had any idea that a twist would be better, that's fricken amazing. What I did know from watching Project Farm test zip-ties, that they get stronger when exposed to UV outside. That's crazy. I do actually have one of the Noco Genius units hard wired into my second car, I don't drive it as often and having the tender on it is totally worth it.

[@hkguitar1984]

Great content, thank you. Yeah, I live in Northern Michigan, battery care and health is crazy important in the Winter months.

[@danutdlp]

Brother I’ve been using those NOCO chargers and battery jump starters for years, they are best!

[@JOECorsoNova]

Got one a while back and just got the chance to use it, tried cranking the truck for maybe five seconds, went back to make sure I had a good connection and the (!) was lit up, I referred to the manual and it said I had it connected to the battery wrong, which it wasn’t, considering returning it and getting another one, what are he chances I got a bad one? Don’t know if I can trust it now......any thoughts?

[@jonathangroulx4272]

After filling that AGM battery that was put in the dirt bike you should let that battery set anywhere from a half hour to 45 minutes so that the acid absorbs and settles in the plates. AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) I always enjoy your videos btw. 👍😀

[@atkinsp5460]

Loved this one , also watched a guy absolutely fry his arm on a battery and his watch , once he finally ripped his arm off his watch links were welded together and still burning hot .

[@derpydog1008]

Zip ties and a small first aid kit are good things to have out on the trails.

[@firstname5134]

Nobody wants to look at your profile pic

[@derpydog1008]

@@firstname5134 then don't look at it. Simple.

[@caveweta]

One thing I love is the variation of your videos and the no bullshit common sense. Missing in action in most of the world these days.

[@andr0373]

Tender cables are great places to check voltage without getting to the battery and for running accessories (e.g., a portable compressor or USB port)

[@tomj528]

Good advice. I was fortunate to buy an automatic 2/10/40amp boost battery charger in the 80's as a teenager from the hardware store I was working at that was on sale for $34.99. I always wanted to get one of the larger units with a 200amp start but I couldn't afford it at the time and mine does a good enough job that 20 minutes or so on the charger and with the 40 amp boost I can usually start our vehicles even in the middle of winter. It's even brought back batteries that were dead as a door nail that I would have thought would never be of use again. I hook it up and it charges at so low of a rate that it doesn't even show up on the meter. I let it go for a week and it's ready to go back into service. I've looked at newer units but they're junk in comparison to my 35 year old one. My wife has only to call me and I'm there if her vehicle breaks down...only 4 times in over 30 years, 3 alternators and one cracked remote oil filter fitting. My record is an hour and a half from the time she called me until she was on her way again with a new alternator and battery that I acquired and installed after pushing her S10 Blazer out of traffic and into a parking lot. Luckily I was only 10 minutes away at the time. Always take good care of the equipment that takes care of your wife.

[@themakersapprentice6041]

Cody, thank you for great content. You are keeping me company while I binge watch getting through the covid.

[@truthfaction6187]

In highschool when the sidewalks roll up at 10... That coke machine is really helpful at 12. Also, I am an Auto Tech and as my teacher who was pushing 70 and maintained a town shop when he retired from the teaching; Mr. Halford was a dude that drove lead sled's. Back in the 40's. Heat the rear shocks and point the headlights to the sky.😂. If you have wetness across the top of your battery, that is a draw, you can put the multimeter in the wet and get a voltage.

[@robcalala9515]

One quick tip for DC power. This is because if you drop the loose lead it is more likely to hit a grounded spot, and you do not want a positive lead grounded out. Same goes for jumper cables.

[@BigRigRich]

I always put my batteries on a rubber mud flap off a semi truck to keep them from making direct contact to the ground.

[@acm1288]

I look forward to seeing the snow bike kit. That is going to be a challenge.

[@Robmancan1987]

Check the polarity on your outlets if you notice appliances going bad.

[@raffi2287]

Standard 120v is alternating current, it's a myth that polarity matters

[@jonnytsumni]

@@raffi2287 but would you say for a safety matter it does?

[@raffi2287]

@@jonnytsumni nope, because positive and negative doesn't exist on alternating current, positive and negative are constantly switching between each prong. So in the end, it absolutely doesn't matter because there's no such thing as polarity on ac

[@jonnytsumni]

@@raffi2287 so if per say you have a circuit that, like a coffee pot ,you switch off the neutral, not the hot and have a ground, can't current still flow through it?

[@uncleremus2227]

Here's an old hillbilly junkyard trick.... while vehicle is running, take a screwdriver....touch the bearing housing on the back of the alternator...if magnetic...it's (screwdriver sticks) good.....my family had a junkyard from the 60s till today..great channel.please forgive the channel name(used to be a outlaw lol)

[@mattatwar]

Sealed AGM are my preference when it comes to powersports batteries. One issue you may run into if the battery is bad/going bad is if you just took it off the maintainer is it will start just fine, but you leave the grocery store and it doesn't start.

[@bingothelegend]

Of course we would love to see a video about the bike kit.... and a video about reciprocating chain saws lol yeh im still here asking for that... patiently waiting for a video about reciprocating chain saws some day hopefully. God bless

[@russellprout7002]

I'm a auto tech and super hot water will make you terminals like new! You also have great taste in dirt bikes.

[@normanpaterson]

I love that forklift, cool how the battery swings out. I'd love to see a video on your road kit. Harbor Freight sells an affordable simple battery tender for like $7

[@Self.reliant]

Great tip on the zip ties

[@djcruiser9816]

All good pro tips here. I am testing a thermal blanket to see if I can extend the product life of my current battery.

[@dwoodog]

Classic Wranglerstar video. Keep'em coming.

[@landonashby2029]

Tip: Some of those NOCO alligator clamps come pre-wired with the ring terminals already there. You just remove the bolt that holds the clamp in place. I'm not sure if they all come that way from NOCO but I do know some of their larger battery chargers do.

[@novemberrose8563]

The first video that directly concerns me lol, love your passion cody keep it up!! Bless you and your familly from way up here in eastern canada!

[@jadenwebb8651]

hot water does wonders getting the corrosion off battery terminals. baking soda neutralizes the acids tho.

[@Radioman7788]

I've learned so much from you over the years. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

[@silentpaw]

I personally have a Black and Decker battery charger. It is a good thing to look for since it has a Jumpstart feature and can analyze your battery to see if it has a bad cell in it. I use to work at a Pep Boys, and I can't tell you how many times I was asked to come out to use the Jumper box to help somone.

[@mattshaffer5935]

An A&P was servicing a Cessna battery. He accidentally bridged the terminals with his combination wrench and it welded to the terminals and his wedding ring. He couldn’t free his hand until his gold ring melted.

[@Fred.jpeg_]

In our hanger we have a massive sign that says “ENGAGE YOUR BRAIN”

[@70stastic]

DieHard makes a great 2 amp battery charger that's about $25. All it does is a 2 amps and then maintain, so the battery doesn't try to seep from a fast, high amperage charge. It only does one job but it does it extremely well.

[@islipfdchief]

Nut's ! O.C.D kicked in . The nuts on the battery lug terminals are backwards !

[@patrickmcelduff3478]

Would love to see the snow bike tool kit video keep up the good work

[@troyroperiii5698]

Love seeing the snow bike kits

[@Jim-Wade]

Getting the right size of tender for the battery will improve performance and (according to NOCO).

[@grounded-b937]

Cody connected the pigtail for the tender to the forktruck, with reversed polarity.

[@jimjames1920]

Interesting Cody. Rule 1 is Mechanical things of all sorts don't like cold weather. I have a seldom used battery kit and my best "tool" in it is NASCAR heavy duty 25' + long jumper cables. Good for tractors, Semi Tractors/Trucks, whatever. If you need to use a terminal puller, you need to pay a little more attention to your expensive equipment.

[@TheTomBevis]

I like to put Deoxit L260CP grease on my batteries. It works like a charm on all electrical connections.

[@X-OR_]

Hello from Lake Shasta, CA 🇺🇸

[@badcompany3057]

These info. vids. are very good, especially in these uncertain times. Nice work. P.S. Picked up a NOCO GB70 and I am very impressed.

[@submarineradioman5535]

My crews’ lives depended on well maintained batteries - Howie the old Diesel-Electric Boat sailor...

[@andrewf.909]

Love it. I had to get a tender for my RV battery. I charge the vehicles bi monthly

[@StephenSwitzer]

Are you sure you put the leads on that forklift battery correctly? The red cable from the tender is going to the negative terminal!

[@terrym5385]

That was one of the mistakes he made (among others). I hope that his errors are caused by the fact that he's distracted by doing the video and not because he is incompetent. The viewers must be very unfamiliar with this stuff since hardly anybody else noticed.