What you have there is fine. For a few bucks more ($20 at a Target
store here), there's a little "maintainer" that pulses current into
the batt and flashes a LED. Long time between flashes means
approaching full charge, and eventually stops until some discharge
occurs again.
Regards,
Fred F., A063
>
> Martin
>
> Good you ask about trickle charging. I am now working on a charger for Bob;'
> Europa, Beep Beep, that will do just that.
>
> We picked up a 600ma plug in the wall 12 volt charger. I tested it with a
> multimeter and it does charge around 1/2 amp when the battery is down. That
> would be OK for a overnight "kick" but too much to leave on for weeks at a
> time. I am installing a 30 ohm resister in series with the charge line to
> the battery to reduce the charge rate to 50 or 60 ma. I think this is much
> better for long term use. The voltage on the battery with the trickle should
> be not more than 14.2 volts. I will be happier with 13.8 volts. It voltage
> depends on the battery and the temperature.
>
> I hope this helps. Use this info with your desecration, it comes from my
> experience, not an engineer degree.
>
> Have fun
> Cliff Shaw
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