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Topic: Battery charger  (Read 1331 times)

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hightide

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I must admit I know nothing about electricity :smt011  so I must ask the expert.
can I charge my 12v that I use for my FF
with a regular car battery charger?
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Shicken

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That charger is not ideal for this battery for a couple reasons.

Charge rate too high.

No logic to detect when full to switch to float/standby mode.


Monterey10

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 I would put a Battery Tender trickle charger.  You're trying to avoid heat when charging.
The above post is correct. You need a "regulated" charger that will shut itself down when the battery is charged.

 Keep in mind that any of the smaller, trickle chargers will take a day or two to recharge the battery. 
Craig


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EWB

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I got a cheap-o trickle charger from harbor freight...works like a charm
-Eric Berg


hightide

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I got a cheap-o trickle charger from harbor freight...works like a charm
Yeah I saw them selling it for 5.99
I'll get one
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