battery chargers
Submitted: Sunday, Jan 29, 2006 at 20:09
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Mr Z
Hi everyone,
i'm after a decent 3 stage battery charger for topping up my battery when in the one place for more than a few days. its an exide extreme (70ah), i'll be using a generator to power the charger. am i better off charging for a few hours a day? or waiting until the battery is under 40% then charging?
after searching there seems to be a few good choices:
the c tek 7a is this enough? or would it take too long to charge?
the durst 15a
http://www.durst.com.au/ smart charger
also found this on ebay, it looks the same as the durst? anyone used these?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/3-Stage-Smart-Battery-Charger-15Amp_W0QQitemZ4606547581QQcategoryZ102807QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
would appreciate any advice on chargers and approx charge times etc..
thanks
Reply By: Member - Collyn R (WA) - Monday, Jan 30, 2006 at 11:15
Monday, Jan 30, 2006 at 11:15
Have a look at the new REDARC unit. Charges at five amps and outperforms conventional 10-amp chargers.
Oz-designed and made. Affordable. Has conventional, calcium, and AGM/gel programs. www.redarc.com.au
Have had one on trial for six months and most impressed with it.
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Follow Up By: DesC - Monday, Jan 30, 2006 at 15:35
Monday, Jan 30, 2006 at 15:35
Can you get bigger ones? or are they too bulky. My mate has a 35 amp charger that is pretty small and i think it is marketed by Durst, do you think that would be better or not?
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Follow Up By: Member - Collyn R (WA) - Monday, Jan 30, 2006 at 17:19
Monday, Jan 30, 2006 at 17:19
Charge a few hours a day - battery will last much longer.
35 amp charger overkill - including for the battery!
Collyn Rivers
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