Charger switch question >>>

[1911tex]

There is a switch to choose on face of charger:
A) bulk absorption/float or
B) maintain 13.5V

Which? Seems either would suffice?? Had been set for "B" by P.O. perhaps for years and no problem thus far. 2/Group 26 flooded batteries.

Older Zentrex 20 amp. charger.

 

[Tom Metzger]

B is fine if you don't recharge at the dock from a deep discharge. Charging will take a VERY long time. When working at a utility we only used float charging for our station battery banks - 48 to 230 VDC. We did maintain them regularly, reading each cell voltage, etc, and equalized when necessary to avoid cell reversing. That's a problem we don't have with 12 volt batteries.

A is what is normally used by sailors to provide faster charging.

The charger should also be adjusted for the battery's temperature. There is a switch on your charger for that if you use A.

 

[fool]

A = Three stage charge, the Full Monty

What are the 3 Stages of Smart Chargers?

3 Stage battery chargers are all the rage, but what makes them so different? Find out what these smart chargers do and why it can help extend the life of your battery.

www.batterystuff.com

(correction to the data on this site, don't charge Gel over 14.1 volts, per abyc)

B = Trickle charge, or basically a float charge without bulk and absorption

 

[1911tex]

Tom and Fool....thanks ever so much...this site is like getting a double Masters at a major university.....amazing.