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Title: 6v chargers
Post by: Lee on April 02, 2004, 11:46:50 PM

I'm building some battery systems for another board member and was wondering what kind of chargers people use.  We're looking for smart chargers (the kind that charge quickly and then drop to float so the battery isn't damaged).  I've used xenotrix (sp?) before but was wondering if there were any other options.

More importantly, where's the cheapest place to order the recommended charger?  We'll need 2 of them.

+Ts to anyone that can help us out

Title: Re:6v chargers
Post by: nickgregory on April 03, 2004, 08:58:49 AM

I have a couple xenotronix model HPX-10 chargers, exactly what you describe, fast charge moves to float.  Bit expensive though.  I believe I got it from mouser.com

Title: Re:6v chargers
Post by: nic on April 03, 2004, 09:04:41 AM

I use the Powersonic  psc-6100a
(6volt 1000ma)
cheapest I found in a quick search:
http://www.gotbatteries.com/Productpage.asp?ProductNum=35S212S1

Title: Re:6v chargers
Post by: tadjblack on April 06, 2004, 02:45:52 PM

I had a BatteryTender float charger that worked really well

Title: Re:6v chargers
Post by: twoodruff on April 07, 2004, 01:21:57 PM

I think batteryminder is also a good one, I believe nick (nickspicks) uses these

Title: Re:6v chargers
Post by: Mic D on April 07, 2004, 03:53:05 PM

Quote from: twoodruff on April 07, 2004, 01:21:57 PM

I think batteryminder is also a good one, I believe nick (nickspicks) uses these

I have one that I don't use. It's yours if you want it.

Title: Re:6v chargers
Post by: Lee on April 07, 2004, 03:58:38 PM

I'll take an extended loan if you don't mind... :bigsmile:

Title: Re:6v chargers
Post by: Mic D on April 07, 2004, 04:04:36 PM

Yeah, you can have it. PM me your addy and i'll get it out to you free of charge. I hacked off the xlr end, so you'll have to solder one back on.  

Title: Re:6v chargers
Post by: Lee on April 07, 2004, 04:20:59 PM

Quote from: Mic D on April 07, 2004, 04:04:36 PM

Yeah, you can have it. PM me your addy and i'll get it out to you free of charge. I hacked off the xlr end, so you'll have to solder one back on.  

no worries- I'll put one back on for ya.

+T

Title: Re:6v chargers
Post by: momule on April 22, 2004, 06:38:28 PM

Quote from: luvean on April 03, 2004, 09:04:41 AM

I use the Powersonic  psc-6100a
(6volt 1000ma)
cheapest I found in a quick search:
http://www.gotbatteries.com/Productpage.asp?ProductNum=35S212S1

About How long will this take to charge a 6V/12.0Ah. Im trying to figure out if this is going to charge this big ole bastrd of a batt overnight, .

thanks in advance.
Nick

Title: Re:6v chargers
Post by: nic on April 22, 2004, 11:57:55 PM

charging that battery "off the shelf" took about 7 hours today...ymmv

Title: Re:6v chargers
Post by: AT853rxwh on April 23, 2004, 05:19:18 PM

I use battery minders for all my SLA batts and also my golf cart batteries (in my motorhome)  

Best part is that you can leave em connected indefinately, and I noticed that the charge from the batteryminder seemed to last longer (electric scooter) than the regular bulk/float chargers.  

Watch cheap sla chargers, they tend to float at a voltage that is too high for em, and they get cooked.  Once cooked, they NEVER work right again.

Would +t ya, but alas I can't yet.


Enjoy the charger!