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shrimpcraz	Battery chargers		Lead	[-]
Posts: 3343 04/06/10 07:01 PM 4 Limits 2011	Tags : shrimp, shrimping, ponce, tides, volusia, oak hill, fishing, mosquito lagoon, capt lee noga, edgewater, titusville, brevard, shrimplight, led, greenie, light, nets, cfn, oakhill, haulover Any thoughts or tips on chargers? What features to look for in a good charger. Last Edited By: CaptLeeNoga 04/25/10 11:51 AM. Edited 1 time.
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CaptLeeNoga		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 7624 04/06/10 09:12 PM Captain USCG Licensed NEW SMYRNA DELTONA	The price for a portable charger is consideration. I got mine at Wal-mart, the brand name is schmacher... Rapid charge is another consideration, I like at least 12 amp FAST speed. I have GEL batteries, and this charger is fast and cuts off when batts are charged. I paid maybe $50 for it back when....When I made my selection it was price vs. features vs. what do I really need. I use this with the shrimp batts because they come on and off the boat. Now, I have since gotten under the bow batt chargers to charge my 24v trolling motor bank. All I have to do is plug in house current to male plug installed in my boat and it charges both banks [2 batts joined together = 24 volts]. USCG Licensed [OUPV/6 pak] - Captain 100% Disabled Vet E-5/USN Medic In-shore: New Smyrna Beach, Florida Area Purchase LED Greenie Shrimplight HEREl - Our Site SPONSOR - They accept Paypal!
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NiteOwl40		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 573 04/06/10 11:42 PM SPONSOR Resident Engineer LED GREENIE	I like the VDC Electronics part 12117 chargers - no hassles, turn on 24/7 indefinitely and forget about it. Use them on 2 boats. Crank battery finally gave up after 5 1/2 years. http://www.pacificbattery...HO2-vg86ACFQebnAodaChpvw I'm not a fan of fast chargers except for emergency use. Fast charge marine batteries is not a good idea. Fast charge creates spongy lead that will affect the deep cycle battery life in a negative way, so I don't do it.
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shrimpcraz		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3343 04/07/10 07:52 AM 4 Limits 2011	Thanks for the info. on chargers, I tried to save some $, {= laid off} and bought the smallest charger Wal-Mart had. It does it's job, it just takes 12-16 hours to finish charge, I'm not that patient, Especially when I want to go the next nite. Gotta save my pennies for a better one. I think Nite Owl needs to have the Resident Electronics Engineer title, we' re fortunate to have his expertise on this technical stuff. Thanks again Craig
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CaptLeeNoga		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 7624 04/07/10 09:23 AM Captain USCG Licensed NEW SMYRNA DELTONA	I agree! Good News: I would not trade NiteOwl for ANYTHING! Bad News: I keep trying to think of ways, tho'. Ya know, I think I will see if I can go into the catacombs of the Admin side of this software and see if I can scare up another title for our Engineer. Great Idea! USCG Licensed [OUPV/6 pak] - Captain 100% Disabled Vet E-5/USN Medic In-shore: New Smyrna Beach, Florida Area Purchase LED Greenie Shrimplight HEREl - Our Site SPONSOR - They accept Paypal!
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CaptLeeNoga		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 7624 04/07/10 09:28 AM Captain USCG Licensed NEW SMYRNA DELTONA	Okie Dokie, I added "Resident Engineer" to his account. USCG Licensed [OUPV/6 pak] - Captain 100% Disabled Vet E-5/USN Medic In-shore: New Smyrna Beach, Florida Area Purchase LED Greenie Shrimplight HEREl - Our Site SPONSOR - They accept Paypal!
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steve32927	Built in Battery Charger	#6	[url]	[-]
Greenhorn Posts: 9 08/14/10 03:30 AM	I'm not sure if you are talking about a battery that you haul around or one in your boat. If you are talking about batteries in a boat, I cannot recommend installing an on board charger highly enough. They are designed to be plugged in continuously. They charge the battery and then maintain them by cycling on and off as needed as a trickle charger. I installed mine a couple of years ago. Since then the batteries (3 large marine batteries) have taken very little to no water when checked. Maybe one cell would require water every 3 or 4 months. The batteries are working great. Before the charger, it seemed like I was buying (huge / expensive) batteries every season. I was trying to maintain them with one of those roll around shop booster / chargers. It was hard to move around and it was too temping to try to quick charge the batteries. Now I just keep an extension cord where I park my boat and plug it in - everything is taken care of. The slower you can charge your batteries the longer they will last. Keeping them fully charged is vitally important . If they set around discharged very long, you might as well send them to the scrap heap. Don't try to install a portable charger in your boat as a built in. I once saw evidence of sparks from contacts operating inside a trickle charger. That and gas fumes in an engine compartment would not make a good combination. Last Edited By: steve32927 08/14/10 03:42 AM. Edited 1 time.
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CaptLeeNoga		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 7624 08/14/10 07:52 PM Captain USCG Licensed NEW SMYRNA DELTONA	There was a gent who lost his boat due to fire from battery charger. He had an elaborate boat and a wrap put on the boat to show his love and tourney for tarpons. I recently installed a Minn Kota 2 bank under the bow charger but my gas tank was closed off under the floor last year. I had to go to a deck 6 gallon under console cuz' the sending unit corroded and the boat builder is out of business and the gas tank wrinkled at the top. The Minn Kota has a lot of built in safety to reduce the chance of fire. I wrecked my gel batteries by not keeping them charged. So, I need a charger I can keep hooked up. Yes, it has its risks but I look at it as the boat is insured, and I cannot afford to keep being negligent with my trolling motor batteries. Thanks for reminding folks about the dangers! WEBSITE T-SHIRT Store $UPPORT this site - BUY A SHIRT/CLICK HERE Last Edited By: CaptLeeNoga 08/16/10 03:20 PM. Edited 1 time.
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Sleepless		#8	[url]	[-]
Sea Worthy Posts: 174 08/14/10 10:19 PM	Pete sold me on the VDC BatteryMinder for maintaining my three marine batteries. However, after a night of shrimping, I use a portable charger (2-10 amps) to charge the battery I use for my fluorescent lights. Once nearly fully charged, I switch to the BatteryMinder. If I use my boat regularly, the cranking battery seldom, if ever, needs to be charged. My main, all purpose charger is an automatic one with 6 amp and 10 amp charging settings plus a 30 amp starting setting. A starting setting is a life-saver if the battery on your riding mower, car, etc., unexpectedly has a "dead" battery. This sometimes happens. I also use a manual 12 amp charger when I need a 12 volt power supply for removing rust by electrolysis. My automatic charger won't work on an electrode and an anode in the water solution, but the manual charger does. But this is an entirely different scenario and probably should not be an issue.
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CaptLeeNoga		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 7624 08/16/10 03:25 PM Captain USCG Licensed NEW SMYRNA DELTONA	Sleepless wrote: Pete sold me on the VDC BatteryMinder for maintaining my three marine batteries. Woo, Sleepless Hon'...got a question. I also got a battery minder with the pulsing pattern to deter the plates from sulfinating.... I put this on my crank, and I have a hard time trying to keep the big black plug dry..if I put it under the stern wing, I am afraid the adapter will get to hot and it would be resting on all kinds of wires. If I lay it on the seat, the rain can get to plug even when boat is covered [cover breathes]. SO now I found an old plastic drink pitcher to place on top of it... What a hassle...do I need to protect the entire unit from water? No matter where I put it either the plug can get wet or the battery minder part gets wet. WEBSITE T-SHIRT Store $UPPORT this site - BUY A SHIRT/CLICK HERE Last Edited By: CaptLeeNoga 08/16/10 06:45 PM. Edited 1 time.
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Sleepless		#10	[url]	[-]
Sea Worthy Posts: 174 08/16/10 04:51 PM	I am fortunate that I always use mine in my garage, so moisture is not a problem. Pete will probably add to this, but I would be most concerned about keeping the electronics dry. The components will become warm to the touch, but should not be hot enough to damage adjacent wiring. I would keep the entire unit under cover somewhere, the where depending on the space you have available. Since you are using the BatteryMinder outdoors, a GFCI outlet is essential for safety. As I mentioned, Pete can surely add to this. His boats are outdoors, too.
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CaptLeeNoga		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 7624 08/16/10 06:48 PM Captain USCG Licensed NEW SMYRNA DELTONA	I agree babe, I agree. I feel like I have to build a doghouse for it, or some kind of "battery-minder condo". Yes, the plug gets warm, and I am NOT sure if warm is a good idea long term nested on top of electrical wires being fed under the boat floor. Got a mess of electrical booty in the rear wing cuz' the crank feeds the accessories. T'anks for answering! WEBSITE T-SHIRT Store $UPPORT this site - BUY A SHIRT/CLICK HERE
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