Mwacker312
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« on: July 15, 2010, 11:37:31 AM » |
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Hello all. I have a question .... should i leave my battery charger on 24-7 ? If not when should it be on when should it be off? I have an 04 312
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raybo3
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« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2010, 11:55:38 AM » |
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Leave it on all the time. It will shut off when battery's are fully charged....
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Sea Dumpster
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« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2010, 05:56:58 PM » |
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I agree but mine just went out last week after leaving it on all of the time. Anyone have a good replacement idea for the crummy factory installed Guest dual 15 amp charger? I am looking at the ProSport with two 20 amp outputs for $140-$180.
Paul
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Black_Diamond
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« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2010, 07:56:37 PM » |
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If you are replacing, I'd look for one that can do gel/AGM/lead-acid types. The new ones can do all of them and offer newer charging technology.
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DaleM
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« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2010, 09:59:54 PM » |
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Go with a Xantrex.
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alswagg
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« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2010, 08:31:39 AM » |
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progressive dynamics or a Curtis. Current production battery chargers are the best. Al
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Sea Dumpster
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« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2010, 06:00:04 PM » |
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Thanks. I hope they are reasonably priced. I think the Xantrex might be pricey.
Paul
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Laysh
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« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2010, 12:29:22 AM » |
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If you decide to upgrade your charger, be sure to check if any of wiring needs to be beefed up. Typically you'll need to go to a larger guage wire as your charging amp capability increases.
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BreadRunner
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« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2010, 12:05:23 PM » |
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I leave mine on all the time.
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Adam W
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« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2010, 10:16:22 PM » |
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I also leave mine on all the time.... seems to work out just fine for our weekends of play and then a week of charge  |
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Damaribeth
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« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2010, 09:49:21 PM » |
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Went through two sets of batteries in 3 years leaving the charger on. How many of us come home & plug our cars into a battery charger? As long as you make a regukar trip to the marina, Turn it off and don't fry your batteries!!!
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alswagg
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« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2010, 12:51:25 AM » |
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If you went through that many battery's the charger is malfuntioning. I have a bank on charge for past 4 years on every day Progressive Dynamics charger Once battery is completly charged the charger goes into soak or maintanance charge witch is minimal or no amperage out put until needed. Current production chargers like the Charles or Progressive Dynamics are extremely good. Al
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