Charger Technical Assistance

 

Q: What’s the purpose of chargers?

A: Battery chargers exist to not only charge depleted batteries but also maintain existing ones. Batteries are at risk of failing when discharged too much or too often. A good battery charger keeps a battery charged and thus extends its lifespan.

 

Q: I’m not very knowledgeable about chargers, how difficult are they to use?

A: Not very. Most modern chargers are what are known as ‘Smart-Chargers’ which are simple to use. Simply plug into a power outlet and attach the leads to the battery and most chargers will automatically commence charging and stop automatically when complete.

 

Q: Am I in danger of over-charging my battery?

A: Most chargers will not over-charge a battery. They will automatically switch to a maintenance charge mode when appropriate and can be left on indefinitely.

 

Q: How do I know if my battery is fully charged?

A: Most chargers have indicators clearly shown to display the charging progress. However, you can also be reasonably sure that a battery is charged after about 4-6 hours on an appropriately sized charger.

 

Q: What size of charger is best for my battery?

A: That depends on the size of your battery. Usually a charger which puts out ~10% the amps of your battery’s capacity is ideal. E.G: if you have a 100ah battery a 10amp charger is ideal.

 

Q: Can I use chargers overseas?

A: Usually yes, most chargers are rated for anywhere between 100-240V outlets so will work in most countries. However you will need to provide an appropriate adapter plug as all of our charges are designed for Australian outlets. 

 

Q: Are there accessories for chargers?

A: Yes. We sell a multitude of addittional cables of different types, however some are only compatible with certain brands.

 

Q: Do I need any accessories for my charger to work? 

A: Most chargers come with the required cabling in the box and no addittional chargers are neccessary. However be aware that Victron chargers larger than 30amp do NOT come with battery connection cables and you will need to source your own.

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