Constant current battery chargers
I don't have AGM batteries but could someday due to the horrible location of the battery (soon to be two) on my mini MH. I read some AGM manufacturers' instructions and they say clearly do not use co...
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All 3-stage converters are supposed to operate in constant current mode while in boost. Some converters, like the PD do not get into constant current mode due to a poor design. This means the PD will charge batteries slower.
If you're looking for a fast charge then you want a converter that can output rated current for more than just a few minutes. You want a converter that has a high max voltage when in boost. The Iota works very well because its max voltage is 14.8V. A converter that has a max voltage of 14.4V will exit constant current quicker and begin to taper current.
It's also important to have big fat cables from converter to batteries.
Sal
If you're looking for a fast charge then you want a converter that can output rated current for more than just a few minutes. You want a converter that has a high max voltage when in boost. The Iota works very well because its max voltage is 14.8V. A converter that has a max voltage of 14.4V will exit constant current quicker and begin to taper current.
It's also important to have big fat cables from converter to batteries.
Sal
