battery charger
Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 21:18
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The Rambler( W.A.)
Recently bought a 3 stage 15 amp charger and there is a setting to match the type battery that is being charged .My question is how do tell the difference between a flooded or wet type battery as against a calcium type battery?I can understand the difference with the gel type but not the difference between the wet or calcium type as they both seem to have water in them.
Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 21:33
Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 21:33
Hi Rambler
I use our Durst Chargers on 'Wet' setting with calcium batteries. Calcium are prone to sulphation so best to keep the voltage up.
Regards
Derek.
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Follow Up By: Niffty - Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 22:09
Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 22:09
I have a Ctek 2500 (25 amp) that does wet lead batteries ( cost $600.00) which is 10% of battery bank capacity. I have 220 AH storage so this is good. But not sure if it automatically adjusts for Calcium's but for the price it should make my bed!So you should have a charger that charges at a 10% rate of you battery capacity.I have a back up battery supply of 200AH for my solar array (stationary
home batteries only). The other 220 AH is used for transportable power when camping (220 AH x 2 (6 volt deep cycles) but charged off solar when not used.I use a plasmatronics PL20 reg for solar and It will go thru 4 stages which includes equalisation stage which once a month will blast the batteries with a higher voltage to stir up the acid in the batteries. These batteries should last at least 7-10 years so the money is
well worth it.Little off the point but.......
Niffty
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Reply By: Graham & Lynne - Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 21:33
Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 21:33
Calcium will have it written on side of battery yes they are wet battery but need high charge rate.this is why you need to tell charger this info.
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