Can Anyone recommend a battery charger?

Discussion in 'OnBoard Electronics & Controls' started by justinDesign, Oct 29, 2007.

  1. justinDesign
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    justinDesign Junior Member

    I am looking for a battery charger for two 12 volt marine batteries that can use both 120 electrical outlet power and solar power to recharge the batteries any suggestions?
     
    justinDesign, Oct 29, 2007
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  2. lazeyjack

    lazeyjack Guest

    so really you mean input vac, 120? google up smartcharger, does any input vac, and frequency, and can adjust for lead acid or gel(they bulk at different rates)
     
    lazeyjack, Oct 29, 2007
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  3. FAST FRED
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    FAST FRED Senior Member

    Practical Sailor has any of their complete test reports on line for a small fee.

    Google them , the info is worth the few bucks.

    AVOID "ferroresonant" (older Guest) and other cheap crap, which has killed more batts than they have charged

    FF
     
    FAST FRED, Oct 30, 2007
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  4. NEWENGLAND

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    You need a DC/Dc regulator and AC/DC Rectifier

    If your going to use both Solar panels and AC shore power or from a Generator you need a DC/Dc regulator and AC/DC Rectifier

    This will do it.

    Samyung

    Model SP5

    Regulated DC/DC and AC/DC rectifier

    110/220 VAC Input
    24 volt / 15 Amp


    http://www.samyungenc.com/eng/index.asp

    NAVIS@Maine.rr.com
     
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    NEWENGLAND, Dec 14, 2007
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    If you are charging off-boat or do not need weather-proof, you might look at the BC12B Black & Decker. $36 each at WALMART. I bought a pair for use with 2 105A Everlasts for Trolling motor. The charger is 3-stage with Flotation top-up. Seem to be working great.

    They are fan cooled, so I would watch using them in a confined space.

    http://www.blackanddecker.com/ProductGuide/Product-Details.aspx?ProductID=17922

    Chris
     
    cahudson42, Dec 18, 2007
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  7. NEWENGLAND

    NEWENGLAND Guest

    Big Differance!

    After reading the last two relpies I see that your looking for toys and gizmos. Not real Marine Grade Electrical equip.

    The Samyung Model SP5 Regulated DC/DC and AC/DC rectifier that I mentioned goes for $595.00 here in the USA.

    NAVIS@Maine.rr.com

    http://www.samyungenc.com/eng/index.asp
     
    NEWENGLAND, Dec 18, 2007
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    If you can built one use keyproc(dioda) from welding machine to have a nice cool charger... it is not hard. a small version u can install a automatic stop.
     
    westlawn5554X, Dec 18, 2007
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