Fishing Frenzy

Almost all advanced marine battery pack chargers and on-board electric battery chargers nowadays has two voltage system capacity both for 12 and 24-volt batteries with multi-current charging system like 30, 15 and 6 amps. They are also furnished with a three stage charging system that allows it to charge different types of batteries to its maximum potential. It works by initially introducing a high current followed by a low current and a much lower current when it is nearly full. The voltage and current induced by the charger and the time between switching from every stage is different based on the kind of battery you select. For instance if you have a Gel Cell battery pack, you can use the settings for this kind of battery via display control system.

With the included unique software enables it for a slightly lower charge voltage and higher store voltage to protect sensitive true Gel Cell batteries. Using a selector switch, you can shift between the different types of electric batteries including Flooded, Gel and AGM cell power packs. Other significant functions that normally incorporated to a more sophisticated boat battery charger is the ability to adjust in any weather condition and ambient temperature, many chargers now include an option that enables you to select between several temperature presets. Different temperature configuration settings influence how the chargers work to reach its utmost performance even in the coldest and hottest part of the year.

An excellent charger need to have protection functions built into it besides to the standard circuit breaker and glass fuse that usually bundled when you obtain them and are also typical circuit protection in most motor vehicles and huge fishing boats. It should have an inverted polarity protection circuit to prevent the battery and the charger from short circuiting in case you unintentionally miss-wired it.

Many brands even have a fail-safe program that utilizes a timer so that it will immediately change to maintenance mode when it surpasses the normal time it takes to charge a particular kind of battery pack. This will make certain that it won't get overcharged and affect the battery even if you left it unmonitored. Because you're using it on a boat, you should find one that can endure corrosion from moisture and salt water. Motorboats are often exposed to shocks particularly when there is a storm or large wave, your unit must be shockproof.

Whenever you obtain a brand new unit it normally includes all the things you will need to install and connect it to the battery pack. It is usually bundled with the regular mounting bracket and the screws to keep it in place. The wire to connect it to the battery and the terminals and alligator clamp for temporary connection are also provided. The span of the wires is long enough so you can position the charger next to the battery pack.

If you want to install it away from the electric batteries, you need to obtain longer wires. Similar with the input, normally it only include about six feet of cord wire so you have to use an extension cord or if you want you can wire it using a heavy-duty on-board charger inlet so you can just link it from the outside of the boat. You must also select one with the right size or capacity, you can select from 30, 15, 10 and 6 amps charger. Choosing an underrated one will take it more time to charge and sometimes will cause a breakdown triggering the fail-safe protection timer that stops it from overcharging.