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I used to take my battery out and put it in the garage in the Winter because I read that one should do that. I put the battery on a Schumacher 2 amp automatic charger that was not supposed to overcharge but I would usually disconnect the charger after about 24 hours. I had to make an emergency trip away from home one time and left the charger on the battery for about a week. While I was gone the battery exploded. Small pieces were scattered all over my garage and battery acid damaged some of the things I had in the garage. This past Winter I just left the battery in the a/s. I have a few questions and would appreciate anyone's suggestions:
Can anyone recommend a charger that I can connect to my battery that will keep the battery charged but will not cause it to explode?
Is it important to remove a battery during the winter and keep it in a warm place? (I haven't had one to freeze in NC yet.)
I have read in some threads where "battery minder" is mentioned. Is a battery minder a special charger that is used to keep a battery charged when not in use?
Thanks for your help.
Wayne
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