Batteries not charging...

[Tom Warner]

Howard charging batteries is a lot more complicated then it looks on
the surface and it makes a difference whether you are using a 3 stage
charger like the Xantrex True charge 40 or the old battery boilers BB
put in the coaches. Its easier to just read what the experts have
compiled about batteries and charging then for me to explain it. I
would print out the Trojan Battery information on charging at
http://tinyurl.com/978qn
If this doesnt explain it to your satisfaction then I can help.

Tom Warner
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY




At 01:15 PM 11/9/2005, you wrote:
>Tom,
>
>In your answer to Al you said at least 13.2 vdc What is the optimum
>and what is the maximum.
>
>Howard Truitt
>Camilla, Ga.
>86 8V92 PT40
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Warner
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 1:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Batteries not charging...
>
>
> Al if you let the batteries get down to 10 volts its very possible
> that you destroyed the batteries. Clean the posts as John suggested
> and then plug it into shore power. Monitor the voltage acorss the
> batteries and if it is at least 13.2 volts DC for a period of time
> then the charger is working fine. Then if they dont hold a charge
> better replace them.
>
> tom warner
> 1982 Bluebird
> Vernon center,NY
>
> At 12:56 PM 11/9/2005, you wrote:
> >The batteries are under a year and the water levels are to the top.
> >That's actually a very good suggestion, I'll give it a try.
> >
> >
> >Al S.
> >1981 31ft FC
> >NM