float charger? Can you leave it connected to battery while driving the car?

this is not a trickle charger this is a float charger please explain your answer looking for more of a this is why other then a DONT DO IT MAN ITS NOT WORTH THE RISK. i want supporting statements

now i also have a solar charger with regulator from harbor freight i have left that plugged into the cigarette lighter while driving and no problems no blown fuses no nothing and that was a 45 minute drive before i noticed it still connected

Connect to battery before plugging charger into electrical outlet. 5. Connect cable clips to proper terminals on battery: black clip to negative (–), red clip to positive (+). 6. Do not touch clips together while charger is plugged in. 7. Do not place charger or electrical connections on ground or floor. 8. Do not turn on equipment that battery is connected to while charging. key words say while charging i mean to unplug it so it is no longer charging before starting car and driving off as it will not be charging i need supporting arguments to help aid in this answer

DONT DO IT MAN ITS NOT WORTH THE RISK

KenF your killing me here why what risk is there

Most of these float charges connect with a spring-loaded alligator clip. When you dirve and bounce around imagine one of those popping off and creating a short. I had an Expedition that had a float charger that was permanently installed to a second battery, it screwed down to the battery posts like any other terminal.

It was built differently too, much heavier. I don't think I would leave a cheapo Harbor Freight one connected except when using it.

i should state i have removed the alegator clips and self tapped screwed them to the terminals not the battery but the metal surround gripping the battery

but your saying u have had a float charger attached to a battery being charged by a alternator without it causing any problems. am i understanding you correctly

found answer on amazon Q: Can this charger be left connected when the car is in use or will it be damaged by the alternator output? asked on December 16, 2013 A:Yes & No. It can be left connected to the battery at all times, however, it can NOT be plugged in to an AC source while also being charged by the alternator. The instructions specifically state that this will damage the unit, & I have seen many bad reviews of this product because the owner did just that with their generator and then they go on to place the blame on a faulty unit when they never actually read the instructions. I leave this attached to my vehicle battery at all times, but the vehicle is always off before I plug it in to an AC source A: Yes, it's wires can be left connected without damaging to the unit, just remember to unplug the 120v plug before you drove off..... :-)

yes i did but your statement gave proof and validation float chargers can be left connected to a battery when in operation. emergency vehicle or not float charging tech is the same industry wide some just have a digital display some have mult. leds to tell u what its doing but in the end the microprocessor and diodes are the same

I drove around last night shut car off restarted 3 times and when i got home plugged it in and checked battery this morning 12.3 v every morning before 10.9v so it works