In order to select the proper charger, find out the specifications of the battery you will be charging. What is the input voltage (typically 120 or 230 VAC)? What battery type do you have (gel, flooded or AGM)? What is your battery capacity (listed on the battery as Ah)?
If you want to maintain the life of your marine battery charger, it is best to choose a charger that will not overcharge or undercharge. Overcharging can seriously damage your battery. You run the risk of overheating it and causing excessive water loss. In order to charge the battery properly, you will need to determine the battery's capacity that you will get from the Ah rating that will be listed on the battery. A safe charging rate is about 20 percent of the Ah capacity of your battery. For example, a 100 Ah battery would be charged at a 20 Adc rate. So in this case, with this capacity, it should take approximately three hours to charge your battery.
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An undercharged battery can clog the plates with sulphite, completely ruining the battery and forcing you to purchase a new battery. This would have been unnecessary, and you would have been able to avoid this problem, with the use of the right marine battery charger.
Some of the top brands include Minn Kota, XPS on-board chargers, dual pro battery chargers, Charles chargers and pro sport on-board battery chargers. You will have peace of mind when you purchase a top quality charger, as you will be assured that your battery will last longer and that you will get more use out of it. It is very convenient to have an on-board battery charger.
It is also very important that the marine battery charger you choose has the ability to maintain power during storage, especially if you live in a cold climate where your boat or other marine equipment will be sitting all winter.
It is extremely important to read all pertinent information provided by the manufacturer of the battery charger to ensure that you are purchasing one that will be compatible with the battery (or batteries) that you wish to charge.
You should also consider the number of engines on your boat. If it is a one-engine boat, you will only need a marine battery charger with a single cranking battery output. However, twin engines will need a charger with dual cranking battery outputs.
If you own a smaller boat, a portable charger may be your best choice, and this is also true if you need to charge batteries on several boats.
Regardless of the type of marine battery charger that you choose, once it is installed, the charger is ready to be plugged in and do its job. Then it is time for you to enjoy your hours on the water having fun, knowing that your battery is charged and ready to keep you going!
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