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Zaine Stapleton


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I've never really looked at what people are using for battery chargers.  I'm using a couple different chargers, and will hopefully be able to narrow it down to two or three chargers if possible.  Input is welcome, thanks.

Zaine Stapleton

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we use:
Lester (25 amp battery charger that will charge up to 16 volts per battery)
Manzanita Micro (37 amp charger, fully adjustable, but more expensive)

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BATTERY CHARGER. Mine is  Guest, model16102, 2 bank, 12/24 volt, 6 or 12 amp, any lead acid battery, you may leave it  connected all year, about $ 135                                Stan r

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How effective is a low cost automated charger in comparison to higher dollar chargers?  Currently I am using a NAPA charger like this http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=NBC85435_0006389653

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Zaine Stapleton


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the biggest thing with a low cost charger is how long will it take to charge back up a battery(s). Low end chargers like the NAPA I have found with similar ones will take up to a day or two to recharge a dead set of batteries.  With a high end one, like a Shumacher (about $70-90) with a set of yellow tops can take about 6 hours to recharge a dead set of yellows.

It depends on how much you really want to spend. I went through a couple chargers before I was satisfied with one type of charger and have had good success with it.

Hope this answers your question.  Zaine 

-- Edited by Zaine Stapleton on Wednesday 22nd of September 2010 03:41:34 AM

-- Edited by Zaine Stapleton on Wednesday 22nd of September 2010 03:43:19 AM

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-- Edited by Zaine Stapleton on Monday 15th of November 2010 08:16:52 AM

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