How long should I "condition" my batteries on each charge?

GLEEMO · 02-27-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

This is a battery charger and maintainer with a float mode which it automatically goes into after the charge is complete. It is from Protech and there is more info and pics on my website.

http://cartsunlimited.net/36_and_48_Volt_Chargers.html

Boy this sounds like it would be a good candidate for the Fund Raiser

If it's still on ?

dougmcp · 02-27-2011, 12:18 PM

The conditioning stage of charging, also called equalizing, is simply overcharging which is causing your batteries to boil and the end result is the loss of plate material.
IMO conditioning only needs to happen anywhere from monthly to twice a year, depending on your hydrometer readings.
If your charger has no other conditioning option than 2, 4 or 6 hours, I would select 2 and the life expectancy of your batteries will be extended.

libertybellcdr · 03-07-2011, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougmcp

The conditioning stage of charging, also called equalizing, is simply overcharging which is causing your batteries to boil and the end result is the loss of plate material.
IMO conditioning only needs to happen anywhere from monthly to twice a year, depending on your hydrometer readings.
If your charger has no other conditioning option than 2, 4 or 6 hours, I would select 2 and the life expectancy of your batteries will be extended.

Scotty,

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libertybellcdr · 03-07-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Thank you, Sir

These new smart chargers leave the old transformer type chargers behind in the stone ages... These smart chargers weigh only 8-9 pounds and pack a powerful punch. I have never had my batteries perform better or be more ready to go. Our custom harnes allows you to connect directly to the battery pack and plug the charger in as you please or mount it on board and leave it plugged in to maintain the pack at 105%. This 100% charge makes freezing and stops sulfation of the plates in idle batteries.

Question: " leave it plugged in" - Are you saying that this charger is designed to leave plugged in all the time?

scottyb · 03-07-2011, 01:33 PM

Yes they are designed to maintain the pack at 100% charge.

02-27-2011, 12:18 PM	#12
dougmcp Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,757	Re: How long should I "condition" my batteries on each charge? The conditioning stage of charging, also called equalizing, is simply overcharging which is causing your batteries to boil and the end result is the loss of plate material. IMO conditioning only needs to happen anywhere from monthly to twice a year, depending on your hydrometer readings. If your charger has no other conditioning option than 2, 4 or 6 hours, I would select 2 and the life expectancy of your batteries will be extended.

03-07-2011, 01:33 PM	#15
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: How long should I "condition" my batteries on each charge? Yes they are designed to maintain the pack at 100% charge.

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