"Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
03/01/2017 at 09:55 • Filed to: None
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"Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
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Ran over my battery charger. Looking on Amazon to get some base prices to replace. Can someone explain the difference between automatic and manual?
CB
> Funktheduck
03/01/2017 at 10:02 |
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I believe automatics will automatically turn off when the battery is charged.
crowmolly
> Funktheduck
03/01/2017 at 10:03 |
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What is Automatic Charging?
When an automatic charge is performed, the charger stops charging and switches to the Maintain Mode (Float-Mode Monitoring) automatically after the battery is fully charged. Automatic chargers are more forgiving on the battery than manual chargers but are not designed for indefinite or maintenance use. Automatic chargers use a cycling process (see Maintain Mode) to prevent overcharging the battery.
What is Manual Charging?
When a manual charge is performed, the charger will continue to charge and will not cycle or shut down by itself, even after the battery is fully charged. It will continue to put current at the selected setting to the battery until the charger is disconnected. You must keep a visual check on the ammeter to determine when the battery is fully charged. The use of a hydrometer or voltmeter to monitor the battery state of charge is recommended for use with all manual battery chargers. Be sure to monitor the charging process and stop it when the battery is charged. Not doing so may cause damage to the battery or result in other property damage or personal injury.
From Schumacher Electric. I have one of their auto units and it’s great.
Honeybunchesofgoats
> Funktheduck
03/01/2017 at 10:05 |
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[transmission joke goes here, give star]
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crowmolly
> CB
03/01/2017 at 10:05 |
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Go to float, yea
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Funktheduck
> crowmolly
03/01/2017 at 10:07 |
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Thank you
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> crowmolly
03/01/2017 at 10:32 |
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Yup automatic for the win. I’m surprised they even offer manual ones.
Ash78, voting early and often
> Honeybunchesofgoats
03/01/2017 at 10:56 |
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This is efficient Kinja. +1