It is important to use a marine battery trickle charger to maintain the charge on a boat's battery when the boat is not going to be used for extended periods.
Overcharging is the number one cause of battery failure so it is important to buy a good battery charger, you get what you pay for, and trying to save money in short run will often cost in the long. With a single stage charger over time you can literally cook your batteries.
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We recommend a high frequency 3 stage charger for most applications. This means that the system goes through 3 stages, bulk charge, top off, and maintains your batteries no matter the battery composition. The industry calls this a bulk, float, absorption charge or 3 stage charger.
The Battery Tender works well, but we also really like the Xantrex and C-Tek models.
When your boat is going to be in storage for an extended period, say winter storage, a small charger that works steadily will be more efficient on cost and power consumption. The C-Tek.8 amp charger is available online. It can be to tender hundreds of amp hours of batteries. It can take weeks to fully charge a battery. For a bigger marine battery trickle charger the Xantrex 40 amp charger will charge batteries up quickly.
A two stage charger is necessary to charge while using the battery. The Xantrex multiple stage, multiple battery bank charger is excellent for this purpose. For high amp loads a charger with a transformer is required.
Many trickle chargers can charge 6 volt and 12 volt batteries. It's important to make sure you have selected the correct charge setting. Battery trickle chargers can be left connected to the battery all the time. Periodically check on the battery, when checking feel if it is unusually warm, this is a sign it may be damaged or shorted. If this happens, immediately disconnect the charger and get it tested by an expert.
Take care not to make any sparks around a charging battery. While charging hydrogen gas is created which is highly explosive and in combination with the acid that is present can be a deadly combination.
Cyber Monday Schumacher SC-600A SpeedCharge High Frequency Battery Charger 2011 Deals
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Cyber Monday Schumacher SC-600A SpeedCharge High Frequency Battery Charger Feature
- Fully automatic
- 6 amp medium charge monitors battery condition and adjusts charge rate downward to prevent battery damage, for car, truck, motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, lawn tractor lead acid
- 4 amp medium charge has self-adjusting charge rate ideal for everyday charging needs and keeping your battery in peak condition
- 2 amp slow charge for charging small batteries and maintaining large ones, charges motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, and lawn tractor batteries
- 50 amp clamps for top and side-mounted battery posts
Cyber Monday Schumacher SC-600A SpeedCharge High Frequency Battery Charger Overview
The Schumacher SC-600A SpeedCharge is a fully automatic battery charger that uses advanced technology to charge up to twice as fast as conventional chargers. It offers 6-, 4-, and 2-amp charging modes to efficiently charge and maintain connected batteries. The 50-amp clamps are compatible with both top and side-mounted battery posts. Its easy-to-read LED indicators show battery charge status at a glance.Cyber Monday Schumacher SC-600A SpeedCharge High Frequency Battery Charger Specifications
The Schumacher SC-600A SpeedCharge is a fully automatic battery charger that uses advanced technology to charge up to twice as fast as conventional chargers. It offers 6-, 4-, and 2-amp charging modes to efficiently charge and maintain connected batteries. The 50-amp clamps are compatible with both top and side-mounted battery posts. Its easy-to-read LED indicators show battery charge status at a glance.
Multiple Charging Modes
Choose from 2-amp, 4-amp, and 6-amp charging modes to quickly charge all types and sizes of batteries. In 6-amp Fast Charge mode, the charger monitors battery condition and adjusts charge rate downward to prevent battery damage for car, small truck, motorcycle, and lawn tractor lead-acid and AGM battery types. 4-amp Medium Charge is a self-adjusting charge rate that's ideal for everyday charging needs and for keeping your battery in peak condition. 2-amp Slow Charge is a trickle setting for charging and maintaining small batteries, such as those for motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and lawn tractors.
Electronic Push Button Controls
The SC-600A features easy-to-feel switches for selection of Charge Rate or Battery Type. Choose between 6- or 12-volt batteries, as well as selecting Fast, Medium, or Slow Charge.
Sturdy, Built-In Handle
The built-in handle serves as convenient cord wrap for the 50-amp clamps and power cord, in addition to providing easy portability.
Microprocessor Controlled
Microprocessor Controlled Technology with multi-stage charging lets the Schumacher SC-600A deliver added precision, safety, and battery life. This technology lets you charge your motorcycle, car, or utility vehicle batteries up to 2x faster than using conventional chargers.
Fully Automatic Operation
The SC-600A automatically switches from Continuous Charge to Float-Mode Monitoring, which allows the charger to maintain the battery when fully charged. The SC-600A resumes continuous charging when the battery becomes discharged.
Technical Specifications
- Input Voltage: 120V AC
- Output Voltage: 6V/12VDC
- Output Power: 2A/4A/6A continuous
- Amperage Control: Push-button
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
- Energy Star Compliant: No
- Certifications: UL, CUL
- Warranty: 5 Year
- Dimensions: 6.9" x 3" x 7.5"
- Weight: 2.1lbs
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