On Tue, 06 Dec 2005 09:01:47 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

For real or hype?

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I have one and it works pretty well. I have revived a few dead
batteries with it but there is a limit to everything.

There is a reason marine chargers are more expensive than automotive
chargers, they are ignition-protected, and have ground isolation to
prevent stray AC current from leaking to ground(DC) and causing
galvanic corrosion and rapid zinc consumption.....cheaper is not a good
reason to use an automotive charger, It's OK for a trailer boat in your
driveway, but on an in-water boat it can be detrimental to your u/w
hardware and an explosion hazard! As for the "desulfate" feature,NEVER
use it on any battery other than a flooded wet acid battery or you'll
destroy it...a good charger also monitors temperature to prevent
damage.
Lastly,for the person who posted about the RF noise, I bet the people
in your marina just love having you for a neighbor....Best to save the
auto probucts for the autos...

In article . com,
"markvictor" wrote:

Lastly,for the person who posted about the RF noise, I bet the people
in your marina just love having you for a neighbor....Best to save the
auto probucts for the autos...

That was me -- warning others of the Vector's drawback. I only use it
at home or while we're on the hard.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
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"markvictor" wrote in
ups.com:

Lastly,for the person who posted about the RF noise, I bet the people
in your marina just love having you for a neighbor....Best to save the
auto probucts for the autos...



The Guest dual 10A charger in Lionheart is 25 db over S9 from 2-30 Mhz. It
must be shut down to even hear a 50KW shortwave broadcaster! I can hear it
running on every HF radio to the end of the dock. This plastic piece of
crap is "marine"....

You're right, ...that charger is best suited for bass boats...