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Post by olly on Apr 2, 2010 17:43:37 GMT
hiya peeps
can i use anormal car charger to charge a 75amp gel battery?
thanx
olly
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Post by Sunny on Apr 2, 2010 18:45:50 GMT
I have been charging my boat batteries with the 'car charger' ... no problems Olly
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Post by olly on Apr 2, 2010 19:24:40 GMT
thanks sunny
i take it yours are gel and not acid filled batteries?
olly
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Post by Dave.S on Apr 2, 2010 19:58:43 GMT
Gel batteries generally require a specific charge profile, and a gel specific or gel selectable or gel suitable charger is called for. The peak charging voltage for Gel batteries is 14.1 or 14.2 volts, which is lower than a wet or AGM type battery needs for a full charge. Exceeding this voltage in a Gel battery can cause bubbles in the electrolyte gel, and permanent damage. A good article can be seen here www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_battery.htmlDave  |
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