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.

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.

"John H." wrote in message
...
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

Eisboch wrote:
"John H." wrote in message
...
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




:}

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


"John H." wrote in message
.. .
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


How about this one. I can't find the words 'smart charger' on any of them.
If you know of one, give me the model number.
http://tinyurl.com/2nc8zu

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


"John H." wrote in message
.. .
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


Whoa, back up. Did you read the description of the charger? It's part of
the same line of chargers Salty was showing pictures of.

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
The Schumacher SC-6500A SpeedCharge Automatic Battery Charger is part of
the "SpeedCharge" line of chargers, the state of the art in battery
charging technology. An internal computer controls the charge rate while
monitoring the battery condition to insure the battery is not overcharged.
With SC-6500A electronic technology, you can hook up the battery, set the
controls, and walk away. Your battery will be fully charged in a fraction
of the time required by conventional chargers. When the computer control
determines that the battery is fully charged, the charger is shut off
completely. The SC-6500A SpeedCharge is an automatic battery charger for
12V, deep cycle, gel cell, and AGM batteries.



The SC-6500A monitors itself to prevent overcharging your battery.
Versatile
The SC-6500A will charge batteries for a wide variety of vehicles,
including cars, trucks, RVs, deep cycles, farm equipment, motorcycles, and
lawn tractors. With this charger, you can charge virtually every type of
automotive or light marine battery.

Features
Among its many features, the SC-6500A has a 65 Amp Engine Start for
emergency starting and a 10/20 Amp Fast Charge mode, which is a
self-adjusting, variable charge rate for everyday charging needs and
maintaining your battery in peak condition. While the unit charges, it
automatically desulfates and restores the battery. There is also a 2 Amp
Slow Charge setting for charging and maintaining small batteries such as
motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, and lawn tractor batteries.

Safe and Convenient
This unit has 125 amp, sure-grip clamps for top and side-mounted battery
posts, an electronic touchpad control, easy-to-select switches for the
digital display, battery type or charge/start functions. Choose from 12
volt regular automotive, 12 volt deep-cycle, 12 volt AGM, or gel cell
batteries. Meanwhile, a built-in digital voltmeter/tester helps diagnose
problems.

The SC-6500A has a black and gray polypropylene case with a retractable
handle, as well as push button controls to select and display charge rates
(65 Amp engine start, 20/10 Amp, 2 Amp) and battery type. There is also a
retractable handle for easy portability and a cord wrap on back.

On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:10:17 -0500, HK wrote:

Eisboch wrote:
"John H." wrote in message
...
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




:}

Good post, Harry.

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
. ..
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'?

On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:32:53 GMT, wrote:

On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:27:27 -0500, John H.
wrote:

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


"John H." wrote in message
...
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


Whoa, back up. Did you read the description of the charger? It's part of
the same line of chargers Salty was showing pictures of.

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
The Schumacher SC-6500A SpeedCharge Automatic Battery Charger is part of
the "SpeedCharge" line of chargers, the state of the art in battery
charging technology. An internal computer controls the charge rate while
monitoring the battery condition to insure the battery is not overcharged.
With SC-6500A electronic technology, you can hook up the battery, set the
controls, and walk away. Your battery will be fully charged in a fraction
of the time required by conventional chargers. When the computer control
determines that the battery is fully charged, the charger is shut off
completely. The SC-6500A SpeedCharge is an automatic battery charger for
12V, deep cycle, gel cell, and AGM batteries.



The SC-6500A monitors itself to prevent overcharging your battery.
Versatile
The SC-6500A will charge batteries for a wide variety of vehicles,
including cars, trucks, RVs, deep cycles, farm equipment, motorcycles, and
lawn tractors. With this charger, you can charge virtually every type of
automotive or light marine battery.

Features
Among its many features, the SC-6500A has a 65 Amp Engine Start for
emergency starting and a 10/20 Amp Fast Charge mode, which is a
self-adjusting, variable charge rate for everyday charging needs and
maintaining your battery in peak condition. While the unit charges, it
automatically desulfates and restores the battery. There is also a 2 Amp
Slow Charge setting for charging and maintaining small batteries such as
motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, and lawn tractor batteries.

Safe and Convenient
This unit has 125 amp, sure-grip clamps for top and side-mounted battery
posts, an electronic touchpad control, easy-to-select switches for the
digital display, battery type or charge/start functions. Choose from 12
volt regular automotive, 12 volt deep-cycle, 12 volt AGM, or gel cell
batteries. Meanwhile, a built-in digital voltmeter/tester helps diagnose
problems.

The SC-6500A has a black and gray polypropylene case with a retractable
handle, as well as push button controls to select and display charge rates
(65 Amp engine start, 20/10 Amp, 2 Amp) and battery type. There is also a
retractable handle for easy portability and a cord wrap on back.


Okay, now that I've read the detailed description, I'm convinced this
will properly charge a deep cycle battery. My charger actually has the
word SMART on the front panel. I don't see that on the photos of this
one, but the description spells it out.


OK!

Now, if Eisboch will agree, the order will be placed. Then it will be a
unanimous three out of three.

"John H." wrote in message
...
On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:05:25 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


"John H." wrote in message
. ..
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


How about this one. I can't find the words 'smart charger' on any of them.
If you know of one, give me the model number.
http://tinyurl.com/2nc8zu

Here's your answers:

http://manuals.batterychargers.com/m...-99-000365.pdf