Expert Answers about Battery Charger

• Installing BCDC Battery Charger And Maintenance Charger On Second Battery
• You can use a maintenance charger like # CTEK56353 or similar when using the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D. The Redarc charger is designed to keep your battery at 100% capacity for about 10 days, after that a maintenance charger would be necessary. I do not recommend putting an independent maintenance charger on the second battery during this 10 days, as it could cause overcharging or overheating if you do not use the pass through.
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• How Does the Curt Breakaway Battery Charger C52025 Work
• The Curt Breakaway Battery Charger part # C52025 only charges the breakaway battery while the trailer is plugged into the vehicle and the vehicle's battery charge line circuit is active (it could be constant on or keyed with the ignition). Once the trailer is connected and the circuit is active, the charger will provide a trickle charge to the breakaway battery. There is a shutoff feature built-in to prevent overcharging. The breakaway battery should not have to be hooked up for the charger...
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• Can NOCO Genius Multi-Bank Smart Battery Charger - 2 Bank Be Mounted to Carpet
• The NOCO Genius Multi-Bank Smart Battery Chargers like part # NOC24FR should not be mounted directly to carpet as the charger creates heat which is a potential fire hazard and they need to be able to circulate for that heat dissipation. I have attached for you below the guidelines the manufacturer gives for mounting the charger. "Locate the charger as far away from the battery as possible. Do not place the charger directly above the battery as gases from battery will corrode and damage...
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• Will CTEK Battery Charger Analyze Battery Its Connected to Without Being Plugged in
• You'd want to have the quick disconnect clip disconnected between the charger and the terminals on the charger if it's not in use. The CTEK chargers aren't designed to be left totally installed on a battery without being plugged in. Essentially the charger is analyzing the battery and while not drawing a considerable amount from the battery it is draining it very slightly. Instead of leaving the whole thing installed instead just leave the terminal connectors installed and remove the charger...
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• Need for Charger on Battery on Trailer Break-Away System
• I strongly recommend using the charger. The charger, like part # 20011 will protect the break away battery from overcharging or charging too quickly. The charger is a small investment, and it is easy to install. If you should decide that you are interested in the charger, it would wire as follows: the black wire would connect to the 12-volt supply circuit off of the 7-way, the red wire attaches to the positive terminal of the break away battery, and the blue wire connects to the break...
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• Where to Install Charger With Alternator and Main/Auxiliary Battery Setup With Deka Battery Isolator
• Following the diagram for the # DW08771 wiring, the charger will need to be wired directly to the battery you want to charge. If you want to charge the other battery you will either need an additional charger, or you will have to unhook the charger and attach it to the other battery. The "magic" effects will work on the battery you have the charger connected to. The same is also true for the solar panel, it will need to be attached directly to the battery you want to charge. I have attached...
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• Can A Charger Be Used On Hopkins Breakaway Kit Replacement 12 V Battery
• You can use a battery charger on the Hopkins Breakaway Kit Replacement 12 V Battery, part # HM20008, as long as the charger is designed for a 12 volt system. I recommend the NOCO Genius Mini # 329-GENIUS5. This charger will not overcharge or undercharge as some common trickle battery chargers are inclined to do. It automatically switches to a pulse maintenance phase when the battery has reached full charge. This charger has multiple uses, and can be used for all household 12V batteries,...
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• Can Dual Battery Charger be Used to Monitor Two 6V Batteries Connected in Series
• You should be able to use a dual battery charger to monitor your two 6V batteries. I reached out to my contact at Redarc who confirmed this and provided me with a diagram that you would use to install the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D. Although the battery charger that you have may be a different brand, you should be able to use the same setup for your application.
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• Is it Safe to use a Noco Battery Charger for Long Periods of Time on a Stored Vehicle
• You should have no problem setting this battery charger and leaving it for months on end, unattended. The NOCO Battery Chargers work very differently than the old, traditional battery tenders. The old tenders used a trickle charge. Basically they constantly applied a little bit of power. This wastes electricity and can lead to some lead acid batteries overflowing, which is a big problem. The charger and maintainers do not trickle charge. Instead they detect that the battery has lost some...
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• Should CTEK MULTI US 7002 Battery Charger Be Connected Directly to Vehicle Battery while Charging
• When charging your vehicle's battery with a charger like the CTEK MULTI US 7002 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger # CTEK56353 you will want to connect the charger directly to the battery. A great option if the battery is difficult to access is to use the included eyelet-terminal attachment system with the Comfort Connect end plug to connect the battery to the CTEK charger. I found the owner's manual for the 1996 BMW 328i to state that if the vehicle is to be parked for longer than 4 weeks,...
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• Can Trailer Connector On Truck Charge Trailer Breakaway Battery Once It Is Dead
• The current from the truck will not charge the battery in the Tekonsha Breakaway Kit, part # 20020 if the battery is completely dead. My contact at Tekonsha told me that it will charge the battery at a very low rate if the charger senses any charge on the battery. The charger in the 20020 will maintain a charge for the breakaway battery once it reaches its full charge. My recommendation is to use a battery charger like part # CTEK56865 to charge the battery when it is not being used. This...
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• Wiring a Battery, Power Inverter, and Charger on a 1980 Coleman Tent Trailer
• First, the wiring from a trailer connector will provide a maintenance charge to a trailer battery, but will not up-charge it. If that is sufficient for your needs then you would have the trailer connector, trailer side, 12 volt circuit attached to your charger. The charger would then connect to the battery, and the inverter would connect to the battery. Bascially, you will have the 12 volt power wire go to the positive of the charger. Ground the charger to the trailer frame. The positive...
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• How to Connect NOCO Genius 329-GEN2 2-Bank Battery Charger
• When you use a 12V battery charger like the NOCO Genius 2-Bank charger # 329-GEN2 you do need to disconnect your series-wired batteries so that each bank on the charger is connected to one 12V battery. This 12V charger will not operate correctly into a 24V load. It will do a great job of charging both batteries since each bank outputs 10-amps charging current and is compatible with battery capacities up to 230-amp hours.
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• Will CTEK Battery Health Indicator Work When Not Plugged into Charger
• I believe you are asking if the battery health indicator needs to be plugged into the charger in order for it to work, is that correct? The CTEK Battery-Health Indicator does not need to be plugged into a CTEK battery charger in order for it to work. As you can see in the video I have linked you to, you can leave the indicator in place permanently so you can check on the charge level of your battery at any time. To charge the battery, simply plug your CTEK charger into any 110v outlet,...
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• Mode to Use to Maintain Deep Cycle Battery with CTEK 7002 Battery Charger
• If you are using CTEK battery charger # CTEK56353 I would choose Normal or Supply mode to continually maintain the backup deep cycle sump pump battery. I have included a link to our help article on CTEK battery chargers for you.
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• Can the Breakaway Battery Charger on a Car Hauler be used to Charge a Large Winch Battery
• Using the breakaway battery charger to charge another battery on the trailer is not recommended. The larger battery you are using to operate the trailer winch would take an extremely long time to charge with a breakaway charger and would likely never charge fully with the limited amount of time the trailer is connected to the vehicle, even if towing long distances. The breakaway battery may not be charged sufficiently in this situation either. The best bet for charging the winch battery...
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• Will the Hopkins Trailer Breakaway Battery Charger Work for an Auxiliary Battery on a Trailer
• Yes, you can use the Hopkins Trailer Breakaway Kit Battery Charger, # 20011, with the motorcycle battery on your motorcycle trailer. Like you said, you would simply tie-off the blue wire since it will not be used. This charger will maintain the charge on your battery and even provide a small charge when you are connected to the tow vehicle. The benefit of adding this charger to your battery is that the charger will stop sending power to the battery once the battery is fully charged. Overcharging...
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• What Makes the Bright Way 12V, 5-Amp-Hour Switch Mode Charger Good for Hydraulic Lift Trailers
• The functionality of the Bright Way 12V, 5-Amp-Hour Switch Mode Charger part # BRW77FR is not much different than a standard AC to DC charger. The benefit of the above and what makes it more geared towards hydraulic lift trailers is the integration of the battery charger inside the battery box meaning you don't have to keep the battery box lid open while charging the batteries and running cables out. The charger also has a cutout off to prevent overcharging as well as push to test LEDs.
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• Does the Battery Charger in My Truck Camper Shut Down When Fully Charged and What to Do if Not
• I will be glad to try to help. I am guessing here, but I believe what you are saying is that your truck camper has a battery charger that functions when you are connected to shore, household, power. If this is the case, you should contact the camper manufacturer to find out if the charger has a system for checking the battery charge level and shutting down when the battery is fully charged. I imagine the charger in the trailer is set up this way. If the manufacturer cannot provide this...
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• Recommended Way to Charge External Battery Using Tow Vehicle Battery
• Technically you could use a DC to AC converter like part # WC3720 with the CTEK MULTI US 7002 # CTEK56353 to charge an AGM battery. The only benefit of doing this though is having the ability to easily remove the CTEK charger and plug it into a wall outlet. Since the initial power is coming from the battery on your vehicle you would still get that trickle charge meaning your battery wouldn't charge at a fast rate. If you plan on leaving the CTEK converter on your trailer though then the...
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