For Deep cycle charging?..I love mine but it takes 3 days to recharge a badly drained batt. I have more than one Trolling Batt so it hasn't been a huge problem , but I wanted some thoughts from you folks:)
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For Deep cycle charging?..I love mine but it takes 3 days to recharge a badly drained batt. I have more than one Trolling Batt so it hasn't been a huge problem , but I wanted some thoughts from you folks:)
The time the battery is at less than a full charge causes damage, even while it's being recharged. It's better for battery life to have a charger that will get them recharged overnight. 5A will do, but 10A is a good rate.
I'm a believer in battery tenders. I keep one on my Harley all winter and one on my 4 wheeler year round. However, it is my understanding that they are not intended to be a battery charger but a battery maintainer when the battery is at or near full charge. Check the operating instructions. I do believe they increase the life of the batteries when used properly.
I use a Battery Tender Junior on my starting battery during the winter while the boat is in the garage. It is not a battery charger. If the charge on the battery falls too low, it will not bring it up to charge. I have to use a charger then. But it does a nice job of maintaining the battery's charge while I store my boat for the winter in my garage. I just keep it hooked up to the battery. I have a Minnkota on board charger for my trolling batteries that I leave plugged in all winter. Just make sure your batteries don't go dry.
X2 on Harley, mowers and 4 wheeler. need a charger for trolling battery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Il Duckshewterzdad
Catfan is right on. when I get back from lake I put a 6 amp charger on the trolling battery charge it up. I have two trickle chargers fixed in boat one for cranking one for trolling batterys ran to a water tight junction plug hook up drop cord and batterys stay maintained I have had no problems. just my 2 cent worth.