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Battery charging dilemma - krminyl@... - 07-13-2006 08:30 Have you disconnected the chargers from the batteries, and checked the output voltage of the chargers while they are plugged in to 110v?. The output voltage should be somewhere in the range of 12.8-14.6 volts (approximately). No fuse that I am aware of between the output of the chargers to the batteries. which charger/s do you have? If your charger output voltage isn't within the above range, you most likely will be buying some new chargers. Just some thoughts....TruCharge 40, or Progressive Dynamics Inc chargers are the most common replacement chargers. I'm using the PDI 60w chargers (2 of them), and they have served me well for about 5 yrs. Still using the same 6v Sam's Club golf cart batteries too! Good luck.... Kevin McKeown YL CA 1986 38' pt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Battery charging dilemma - Stephen Quandt - 07-13-2006 10:05 I am having problems with battery charging either on shore power or generator, have none. Off the alternators no problem all batteries are charged with adequate voltage. I can operate all other electrical devices on either generator or shore power. I have 120 volts to the outlet that the chargers plug into so not a circuit breaker issue. Before I go further with replacing the chargers (look like they are original) is there a fuse between the chargers and batteries that I might be missing? If I have to replace I am open to suggestions from those who have done this before. Thanks Steve Quandt 93-PT40 Iron Mountain, MI Battery charging dilemma - Rob Robinson - 07-13-2006 13:14 I second Kevin's advice and would add that you might consider IOTA converters if that turns out to be your problem. On 13/07/06, krminyl@... > > Have you disconnected the chargers from the batteries, and checked the > output voltage of the chargers while they are plugged in to 110v?. The > output > voltage should be somewhere in the range of 12.8-14.6 volts > (approximately). > > No fuse that I am aware of between the output of the chargers to the > batteries. which charger/s do you have? If your charger output voltage > isn't > within the above range, you most likely will be buying some new chargers. > > Just some thoughts....TruCharge 40, or Progressive Dynamics Inc chargers > are > the most common replacement chargers. I'm using the PDI 60w chargers (2 of > > them), and they have served me well for about 5 yrs. Still using the same > 6v > Sam's Club golf cart batteries too! > > Good luck.... > > Kevin McKeown > YL CA > 1986 38' pt > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson 94 WLWB [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Battery charging dilemma - Scott Forman - 07-14-2006 00:57 I use a Progressive Dynamics charger with Charge Wizard. The Wizard is a plug-in device that makes it a 3-stage charger for better battery service. I recommend it highly. Scott Forman 82 FC35RB Memphis --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Stephen Quandt > > I am having problems with battery charging either on shore power or generator, have none. Off the alternators no problem all batteries are charged with adequate voltage. I can operate all other electrical devices on either generator or shore power. I have 120 volts to the outlet that the chargers plug into so not a circuit breaker issue. Before I go further with replacing the chargers (look like they are original) is there a fuse between the chargers and batteries that I might be missing? > > If I have to replace I am open to suggestions from those who have done this before. > > Thanks > Steve Quandt > 93-PT40 > Iron Mountain, MI > |