Date:         Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:05:52 -0800
Reply-To:     Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Battery Charging
Comments: To: "sailingfc @dslextreme.com" <sailingfc@dslextreme.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAJ-pOoa7HEnreCEWGF+NmmJxsiBAuUi-X_yqnotkw1Lrcbtm6g@mail.gmail.com>
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Dear Floating SLA AGM

I recently achieved recognition as a Marine Surveyor after working under
one for 10+ years -and i am always and still amazed at the correlations
between vanagons and vessels -
the work required to maintain is nearly the same
the problems and needs of vehicle and operator are nearly the same -
the biggest difference is on a boat - there is no place to pull over -when
calmity strikes !!!!
regards

On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 4:52 PM, sailingfc @dslextreme.com <
sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote:

> With all the talk about second batteries and house batteries, what about
> charging these things.  I understand that SLAs and AGMs need to float after
> they reach full charge.  What circuitry have people added to taper the
> current and float their batteries?
>
> I use a 110V smart charger at home to keep my "bench top" 12V SLA battery
> topped up.  Seems inefficient to get an inverted to use my 110V smart
> charger in the van.
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Dick-
> 87 Syncro (Blaze)
>



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