does anyone leave their onboard chargers plugged in all the time?
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does anyone leave their onboard chargers plugged in all the time?
I leave mine plugged in all the time. Soon as I get back I plug them in.
I don't. Had a serious problem once with the onboard charger on my 72 volt utility cart. Don't trust them anymore.
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Originally Posted by Redge
Mine (Guest brand) stays plugged in all the time...
Mine stay plugged in. BPS model 10 amp 2 bank. (my first one is 16 years old and still going strong.) Bought a new one when I swapped boats last year.
I have a MinnKota 3 bank charger, Precision MK330PC . It charges Optimax 27M BlueTop batteries and does a great job. I tried Cabela's AGM batteries and they do not last. The Optima batteries are worth the extra expense. I plug mine in as soon as I park the boat. Being a guide, I use them a lot. I had my oldest BlueTop, which over 5 years old, checked yesterday. This advertized 800 CCA battery actually check out at 1100 CCA, after all theses years. When these batteries begin getting weaker, I replace them and keep them for my automatic gate and jumping equipment around the house. I have used some of them for over 10 years. Hope this helps.
The key is having a charger that charges the specific batteries you use. An AGM battery does not charge at the same heat range as a wet cell battery. Also, sealed batteries do not boil over and are much better to leave connect all the time.