DaVibe Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Is there a recommended charging time or a voltage I should reach with my batteries? Or should I just provide a charge until indicators tell me they are full? I have a very complicated battery charger where I can go fast or slow and set the amount of time for the charge (and desired output voltage I believe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunkjuice1 Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I would set it to charge at 14.4v slow until they are 100% charged. Can you control the float charge after they are fully charged? Float charge around 13.6v slow. Most of the chargers mentioned here have processors that automatically do all this. Sound like you really have to keep an eye on things rather than set it and walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mha Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 So im lookin into the ctek one and dont wich one to get a have d3400 and stock under the hood and 2 xp3000 in the back. Sould I get the one that charges at 2a or the 7a one? Or a different one? Look to say at around $100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunkjuice1 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I found this around the $100 mark looks pretty solid. Is it the one your looking at? http://www.amazon.com/CTEK-Multi-7002-Battery-Charger/dp/B000FRLO9Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1332133100&sr=1-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moh.vze.com Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 It's charging at 14.7 Volts. Isn't it recommended to charge at 14.4V max for longer battery life? Also, with that specific Charger, do you have to disconnect it from the car to charge or can you charge it with all the other crap hooked up? DC Audio - Singer Alternators - Knukonceptz - XS Power - Hybrid Audio - Rockford Fosgate - Second Skin Audio - SMD - Sundown Audio - Elemental Designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I had it charging both my optima and this, both installed in the car. It was in absorption mode at this point. I know most who have XS will tell you 14.4 is best but you'll be ok as long as you don't go over 14.9 IIRC. After absorption mode, it floated down to 13.2 and has been sitting there since yesterday. UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mha Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I found this around the $100 mark looks pretty solid. Is it the one your looking at? http://www.amazon.com/CTEK-Multi-7002-Battery-Charger/dp/B000FRLO9Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1332133100&sr=1-2 Yea I was looking at that one anyone have it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBI Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Because of this thread my battery bank has now been sitting on the charger for the last 54 hours. Thanks for the heads up Noob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunkjuice1 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Sorry been busy MHA but it does look good. Let us know how everything turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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