gel cell chargging questions
I got a really good deal on a pair of new 100 amp gel cells (AlphaCel 195 GXL) I was going to get a pair of golf cart batteries but these came along for $60 ea. Our summer trip to northern Ma...
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MrWizard wrote:OP says 195GXL for 14.1 absorption and 13.56 float.
User manual pdf
Page 21 of the manual
Charge at 2.4v per cell , that's 14.4v
Float at 2.27v per cell , that is 13.62
With temp compensated charger
Meaning lower voltage when temp is above 77*f
Any charger with a GEL setting should be find
Your trip to Maine should be ok
Enjoy your new batteries
Also mentions bulk to be 13.56 same as float. Not sure I understand that except maybe to limit current.
Further note on next page the recommended charger is 10 amps max current.
Yes I recommend a separate 8 to 10 amp max charger (per battery) with a GEL setting if these batteries are staying in place.
