How many amps should my trickle charger be?
You need to ensure that your trickle charger has a higher amp-hour value than your vehicle’s battery. Most chargers have adjustable ampere rates, but ideally, a maintenance charger needs to be under 5 amps while a fast charger should be at least 10.
Is 10 amps a trickle charge?
It is best to slow charge the battery. Slow charging rates vary depending on the battery’s type and capacity. However, when charging an automotive battery, 10 amps or less is considered a slow charge, while 20 amps or above is generally considered a fast charge.
How long does a 1.5 amp trickle charger take?
A 1.5 amp trickle charger can charge a 50% discharged small car battery (200-315 CCA or RC 40-60) in about 15 to 19 hours, a mid-sized battery (315-550 CCA or RC 60-85) in 19 to 25 hours, or a large car battery (550-1,000 CCA or RC 85-190) in 24 to 46 hours. Double these times if the battery is fully discharged.
How many amps should a battery tender have?
Supported Vehicles/Batteries The Battery Tender 4 Amp can charge both 6 and 12 volt systems and is powerful enough to charge a car. If you can only have one charger out of this trio, it will be this one.
Do you need to use a trickle charger?
Dont use a “charger” as leaving it unattended for periods of time can easily ruin the battery. You need to use a battery “tender” which typically comes with a hard wire pigtail that allows for quick on/off connections whenever you want. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
What should the amperage be for a battery charger?
Thanks, Dan BatteryStuff Tech Ideal charging amperage for both the charger and the battery is about 10% of the battery’s Amp/Hr rating.
What kind of Charger do I need for my trolling motor?
BatteryStuff Tech Typically for a 24v trolling motor utilizing two 12v batteries, along with a 12v starting battery we would recommend a 3 bank marine charger. I would suggest looking at our 3-Bank marine chargers and if you have any questions you can always contact our tech department.