On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:24:02 GMT, wrote:

On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:05:25 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


"John H." wrote in message
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On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:19:13 GMT, wrote:

On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:00:51 -0500, John H.
wrote:

Are my eyes deceiving me, or is this the same charger?

http://tinyurl.com/2xcqba

I might not have it today, but for $35, it's not a bad deal. Shipping's
free too.

That one is only 10 amps, but would probably be fine. The one I got at
Walmart looks almost identical except that the charge rates are 2
amps, 10 amps and 15 amps.


Thanks. That order is cancelled. Whew.

I'm going with this one. http://tinyurl.com/2fro5k

I like having the engine start capability. This thing, according to
Schumacher, seems to do it all.

You are making a mistake, but do what you have to do.
A smart charger will be based on a switching power supply design.
I am pretty sure the one you are going with is a conventional, transformer
type charger.

Eisboch


I think you are correct. The model I was pointing out is a true
microprocessor controlled, switch mode power supply, smart charger. I
believe mine is a model SSC-2500A. I just looked it up, and it's
maximum charge rate is 25 amps.

http://www.batteryweb.com/schumacher...Model=SC-2500A

I bought mine at Walmart for well under $100.

The sc 6500 that John is looking at doesn't mention "smart" anywhere
that I can find, and that is a critical difference. John already has
an old charger with the "jump start" function, so he really doesn't
need that function in his new charger.


That ssc1000a doesn't mention smart anywhere that I can see. I can't find
the word 'smart' anywhere on the 2500a site either. Are you sure you don't
mean 'speed charger'?