On Sun, 01 Feb 2004 13:14:10 GMT, "Dennis Gibbons"
wrote:

Gang,
Let's get back to the basics regarding this charger

1. Can it be used for gel cells?
I've recharged gel cells with it as small as 2.3AH battery packs used
in my old analog cellphone. Worked great! Kinda overkill,
though...(c;

2. What is the maximum amp hour sized back it can accommodate?
I've recharged 700AH golf cart monsters (2 in series for 12V). The
computer automatically adjusts the charge rate for optimum charge no
matter whether you connect a motorcycle battery to it or a big diesel
starting battery. The charger comes on, starts dropping the charging
rate until it gets the charging voltage under control, then it STOPS
maddeningly and just SITS THERE, waiting to see what the no-charge
voltage does during X seconds. Then, it comes back on at a new
setting to run its charging sequence. YOU set the MAXIMUM charge
setting with your initial setting of the buttons. If you charge at
10A, it won't go over 10A. If you set it too high, it simply charges
at the rate it wants to, keeping those-in-a-rush from screwing the
battery with heat and warped plates.

I set a 2.3AH gel cell on 40A and the charge started at 2A and in a
few seconds it had dropped to less than 1A when the computer figured
out what I had it clamped to.

3. If it cannot be permanently installed without getting us in trouble with
our insurers, can it be safely used as a "portable" unit?

Good question. Maybe someone knows.....

Does your insurance policy state you must use a marine charger?



Larry W4CSC

No, no, Scotty! I said, "Beam me a wrench.", not a WENCH!
Kirk Out.....