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How does a "trickle" charger differ from a regular battery charger?

Typically “trickle chargers” are designed for maintaining the battery during storage periods to help prevent any sulfation that might build on the plates.Trickle charging a battery i ...

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How do I stay safe when working on my battery?

Whenever you're handling or working with a lead-acid battery, consult your vehicle and battery owners' manual for instructions and safety precautions. Lead-acid batteries contain hydrogen-oxyge ...

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Can I overcharge a battery?

Yes. The most common effect is the battery rapidly dying, however, a battery that swells and becomes hot to the touch is also a direct result of overcharging and can be very dangerous and even exp ...

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How long does it take to charge a battery?

The more discharged that a battery is, then the longer it will take to recharge it. Usually it takes several hours to effectively recharge a battery. If a battery is very discharged then it c ...

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For the deep-cycle batteries with a part number that begins with the letter...

Below are listed some of the most common deep-cycle batteries along with their voltage and Ah capacity (@ 20 HR). Should you need information on one not listed, please contact us. Part # ...

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How many hours should I charge my Deep Cycle Battery?

There is a lot of variability regarding battery chargers and time. An automatic charger will make internal decisions dependent on battery internal resistance. They normally are equipped w ...

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How do I charge certain deep cycle 6-volt, 8-volt and 12-volt batteries?

Charging Recommendation for all Deep Cycle Batteries whose part number start with the letter "U" (this includes the following battery part numbers: U1800, U2000; U2200, U2300, U2400, U2500, U3050, ...

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