does it have float charging technology or do you have to watch the charge time ?
1797038
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1634148
The float voltage is 13.6v, it will charge higher for short bursts but will settle in at 13.6v when battery is fully charged. Hope this helps.
1164836
No need to leave it plugged in !Just like any electronic device only plugged it when the charge is low "I jumped 4 cars on one charge and it can do more!!"No sure about the float mode sorry !
450106
yep. it goes into dock mode showing the time. works just as if it was plugged in charging except it is help upright.
1695518
Whem connected and charging, this is a normal observation. When charging completes, it glows a steady light.
1181119
I have this accessory connected to a cigarette lighter socket and the CITEK MUS 4.3 charging the battery. After 10 days on "float" the MUS 4.3 goes into "pulse" to maintain the the battery at 95-100% capacity, according to the manual. During the "float" step the LED indicator is blinking all the time green. When the charger is in "pulse" the LED changes from green to yellow and back to green. I have not measured the frequency of this alternation. My interpretation of these observations is that the LED is yellow when battery capacity drops below 95% and green when it is above 95%. Bottom line: it works beautifully. My van started normally after more than 5 months inactive in the garage. I have this accessory connected to a cigarette lighter socket and the CITEK MUS 4.3 charging the battery. After 10 days on "float" the MUS 4.3 goes into "pulse" to maintain the the battery at 95-100% capacity, according to the manual. During the "float" step the LED indicator is blinking all the time green. When the charger is in "pulse" the LED changes from green to yellow and back to green. I have not measured the frequency of this alternation. My interpretation of these observations is that the LED is yellow when battery capacity drops below 95%... » Read More I have this accessory connected to a cigarette lighter socket and the CITEK MUS 4.3 charging the battery. After 10 days on "float" the MUS 4.3 goes into "pulse" to maintain the the battery at 95-100% capacity, according to the manual. During the "float" step the LED indicator is blinking all the time green. When the charger is in "pulse" the LED changes from green to yellow and back to green. I have not measured the frequency of this alternation. My interpretation of these observations is that the LED is yellow when battery capacity drops below 95% and green when it is above 95%. Bottom line: it works beautifully. My van started normally after more than 5 months inactive in the garage. « Show Less
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Received mine this morning. From a wall, it took, at minimum, 3 hours. The next time I remembered to check if it was fully charged was two hours later, and the LED indicator showed it was fully charged. Other times listed here are likely from an earlier model, that also had different features. The manufacturer should clarify these specifications, since old answers and reviews are misleading current customers.
177040
no it does not. there are no options, settings, menus, or screens. just the charge indicator lights.
1152605
I haven't had that problem but now I'll watch for it. Is it completely charged?
1789764
No.There is a charging light as you charge. In addition, a charging indicator shows you the bettery power at any time.
1766335
I've only had mine for a few weeks. So far, it is keeping a charge. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but with as little thought as they put into the design I don't have much faith that they put their efforts into technology.
1496231
The first time, I was surprise when it finally finished. It really takes 24h! My old one doesn't have the charge progress indicator so I assume that I never charged it entirely!
1979690
Pleo is intriguing, although the idea of having to charge it for 4 hours for one hour of "life" seems a bit much to me. Maybe if they would improve the chargeability, I would consider getting one.
1661831
it does. I've only used the balance charge so far tho. works well, but watch the you tube video
399175
U don't because it does not have an indicator light. So what u do is leave it around 4 to 5 hrs to make sure u have ample amount of charge.
49041
I have been watching for the 6-7 hrs (watched 3 movies) with the charge that it came with. Have not recharged them yet.
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"Float/maintenance charging" is that voltage is continuously applied to maintain the battery in a fully charged state. This is not the case for this unit, since it is not specified or implied in the Instruction Manual. To properly maintain this unit, it is recommended that it be charged (w/switch in the OFF position) "immediately after each use, and once a month if not used. Failure to do this may," WILL "reduce the battery life dramatically." I have had other boosters that, when not maintained this way, lost complete charge and could not be recharged of restored.