Harbor Freight Mexcharger Question
Prior to going on a recent dry camping trip, I tested my new Mexicowanderer HF Charger. 2/10/55 or whatever it is. If I understand it, for regular charging, it should be set at 10 amps and Start, wh...
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red31 wrote:This correct, the Start mode is for manual use with this charger. Most of us with this charger are only using it to do equalizations and finishing charges. You CAN use it to charge the batteries but like was mentioned, the amps are low so it will take a long time to do that. Also, you need to keep an eye on it to make sure it does not overcharge your batteries. But at 10 amps, it will take a number of HOURS to do so. MEX does not trust the auto charging function of this charger but the manual portion works just fine.
I thought the MEX HF charger was for doing a periodic overcharge to 15.0 v after charging or slight self discharge.
I was planning on trying this with a ole 'diehard' 6/2 amp before building the timer switch that would let me turn it on to X hrs and walk away.
Golden, the reason why MEX likes this charger is because it's robust. It will not burn up. I've used this NUMEROUS times for finish charging, equalizing, and destratification. Finish charging can take 2-3 hours with my bank and this unit works like a champ.
