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


"John H." wrote in message
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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.



I think he's confused over the "automatic" description in the literature.
It's not a smart charger and isn't any different than the one he has now.

I have two of the Schumacher's that you have. Both have worked perfectly
and lasted unlike the Vectors they replaced. (except the sticky fan in one
of them ... I just whack it a couple of times and it takes off)

Eisboch