Voltminder is assembled in the USA
>> We hand test each VoltMinder prior to shipping to ensure accuracy and quality <<
The
time is approaching that government regulations will prevent truckers
from idling their
engines except under extreme temperatures. Using
VoltMinder could save you hundreds of dollars in towing
and
jump start expenses.
Batteries do go bad due to internal problems. VoltMinder
will not fix this, but it will alert you when your battery may be
experiencing a problem, so that you can get it replaced before it
strands you.
If you leave your lights on and VoltMinder's alarm
sounds, you will notice that when you shut the lights off, the battery
voltage will begin to rise and may even go above the alarm voltage
level. This is normal when you have a short time heavy load
discharge. If VoltMinder had not warned
you, the battery would not have come back up because the lights would
have been left on too long. In order to insure that your battery is
fully charged, you should continue to run your engine until the battery
is sufficiently charged.
Do not hesitate to start your engine when VoltMinder's
alarm sounds. (Yes, even if it's in the middle of a cold
night! We have found it a good idea to install a starter
switch in the sleeper. Email us or call
us at 307-200-0455 if you have questions on how to do this.)
If your engine is running and the alarm sounds, this
is probably an indication that either your battery
has gone bad or your alternator has ceased to generate
voltage. In this case, shut off all devices that draw power
and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible!
The receptacle that you plug VoltMinder into should
be within 1/10 of a volt of that of the battery voltage. You can
determine this by using a good-quality digital voltmeter. If the
voltage is not within 1/10 of a volt of that of your battery, you will
need to find a source that closer to the battery. VoltMinder
will display the voltage of your battery.