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pdi converters etc. - Henry Jay Hannigan - 06-07-2006 06:06
I found the web site. What do I need to replace the old battery
chargers???
How many amps??
Thanks.
Hank Hannigan
80FC31
pdi converters etc. - Curt Sprenger - 06-07-2006 07:29
I ordered two of the PD9155R 55 AMP ELECTRONIC POWER CONVERTER with the
CHARGE WIZARDS. PDI was out of stock so they sent me the 60 amp
chargers. I would buy two of the 55 amp if you are replacing two old
chargers and buy two of the Charge Wizard.
Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
Henry Jay Hannigan wrote:
> I found the web site. What do I need to replace the old battery
> chargers???
> How many amps??
> Thanks.
> Hank Hannigan
> 80FC31
>
>
pdi converters etc. - orbitalsolutions - 06-07-2006 07:57
I replaced the original chargers with (2) 55 Amp models. I
purchased Iota Brand, very simular circuitry, if not functionally
identical, to the PDI units.
My bank is 480 Amp Hours.
If you plan on using lead-acid cells, it makes no sense to exceed
27% of the banks total Amp Hour rating with charging Amps. This is
because of the internal resistance of lead-acid cells. They simply
will not accept the additional amperage.
The internal resistance specs of AGM cells is a different story.
They have much lower resistance, and therefore, will accept a much
greater kick in the pants ... but that's another story for another
day.
James
78FC33SB "Old School" -- but charges "Smartly" .. LOL
Tunica, MS