Battery Charger help
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Will my battery charger on my 2000 38 turn itself off when the batts are fully charged or will it keep charging, thus boil the batt?
I just bought new batts and the guy at the battery store said that all charging systems turn off when the batterys are fully charged and kick back on when needed.
The charger is a factory install.
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I just bought new batts and the guy at the battery store said that all charging systems turn off when the batterys are fully charged and kick back on when needed.
The charger is a factory install.
Thanks
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They turn off or go down to trickle charge. My charger is always on when I'm plugged in.
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Mine is always on when plugged into shore power but will only charge when the batteries need juice. Look at the amp meter on the charger and the lights on top.
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Originally Posted by littlejake
Mine is always on when plugged into shore power but will only charge when the batteries need juice. Look at the amp meter on the charger and the lights on top.
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So I dont need to to worry about "frying" my batts, right?
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Originally Posted by powerquest 380
Ya know, every time I look at the meter it seems to be pretty hight up, guess by that statement alone Im not watching it close enough
So I dont need to to worry about �frying� my batts, right?
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So I dont need to to worry about �frying� my batts, right?
If yo have a problem with the charger or old sulfated batteries then yes it will keep running and boil them.
Mine cycles and I can hear the fan kick on and off along with the gauge on the front showing the current charge status. If it was always showing a high charge rate then I would start to isolate 12vdc devices including batteries until it started acting like it should.
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You should try to charge them with another charger then check them with a load tester (not just a volt meter)
If they check out bad then I would replace then with the Autozone batteries. They have a great warranty that you can take advantage of every three years.
I use Optimas and love them! No more maintenance they hold a charge all winter and can take the pounding from the lake that the electrolyte/plate style battery can't. You will have to buy new boxes but if PQ was still using the plastic Gill mounts you will need them anyway
If they check out bad then I would replace then with the Autozone batteries. They have a great warranty that you can take advantage of every three years.
I use Optimas and love them! No more maintenance they hold a charge all winter and can take the pounding from the lake that the electrolyte/plate style battery can't. You will have to buy new boxes but if PQ was still using the plastic Gill mounts you will need them anyway
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Originally Posted by Scott
I use Optimas and love them!
this is the link to the charger Powerquest put in my boat!
http://www.progressivedyn.com/Products.php?ProductID=25
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Have you guys ever heard of "Wolverine" batts?
A firend of mine bought me 3, long story... They are water not gel and need to check water levels every month. Im thinking get some maint free. What do u think?
A firend of mine bought me 3, long story... They are water not gel and need to check water levels every month. Im thinking get some maint free. What do u think?