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Old 08-25-2011, 01:30 PM   #1
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Default Where can I find a charger with an equalize setting

Hello everyone, i am new to the buggy world and the bgw, did an insane amount of reading here before picking up my 06 Precedent. My lift, tires etc are on the way. Have a question about equalizing my batteries, where in the heck do I find a charger with an equalize setting? I have been everywhere looking for just a 12v charger (to do one bat at a time) with the setting and cant find one anywhere!
It has 4 12v trojans that are one year old. Is there another way to hit 15.5 volts to eq the batteries (modify the charger or obc maybe)? I use the factory cc charger which seems to charge them up to about 95% or so, how do i get it to 100%. Right now after after the charger shuts off i can hook up a little 1.5 amp charger and get a little more charge out of the batts one at a time, is this normal?
Voltage reading on the batts look good after charge and after waiting a few hours and checking again, but the specific gravity reading are varied a bit, that's why i want to do the eq. The performance and run time of the cart are pretty good for my use. I just want to take the best care of the batts I can to get the most out of them...
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Old 08-25-2011, 02:39 PM   #2
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Default Re: Where can I find a charger with an equalize setting

One of the functions of the OBC is to perform the equalisation charge so you should not have to buy another charger.
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Old 08-25-2011, 04:35 PM   #3
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Default Re: Where can I find a charger with an equalize setting

how varied are the S.G. readings on each cell of each battery?........................
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Old 08-25-2011, 06:48 PM   #4
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Default Re: Where can I find a charger with an equalize setting

I will take the readings again in the morning (as i don't remember exact numbers off hand), after it has charged and sits for a while and post them. Thanks...
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Old 08-25-2011, 07:07 PM   #5
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Default Re: Where can I find a charger with an equalize setting

15.5 x 4 = 62v
The shut off voltage on your charger is likely 63v ...... so there is your equalizing charge every time, check it out.
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