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Scott_Malkinson
Explorer
Nov 06, 2016

IOTA dls-90 vs. dls-90iq/4

Ok, so im looking for a 3 stage smart charger and ive come across the IOTA brand. From what I hear they are pretty good quality so im going to go with them, but im confused about something. It says that with the built in iq4 model, its a smart charger, but also a 4 stage. They don't mention if the dls-90 is a "smart charger". So is the plain dls-90 not a 3 stage smart charger? I don't need a 4 stage, only a 3 stage as im going with AGM. Thanks.
  • Scott_Malkinson's avatar
    Scott_Malkinson
    Explorer
    Nov 07, 2016
    landyacht318 wrote:

    I use a manual 1/2/both/Off switch. Blue seas 6007m. I am not keen on anything automatic concerning battery charging. My opinion and preference. Others feel the opposite, and might type louder.



    I don't know, you type pretty loud, lol. Really though, that was a pretty detailed answer and I thank you for it. I think I know what im going to do.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Nov 08, 2016
    Without the IQ4 is it is a power supply (Dumb charger)
    With the IQ4 it is basically a Progressive Dyanmics 9200 without optional dongle or the ability to add optional dongle

    The 9200 is, of course, the best, IF YOU ADD THE DONGLE and know how to use it, Most do not, so the IQ4 for most folks is also THE BEST.

    Does this help. I'd go for the IQ4

    NOTE: some advertisers might just forget to mention that feature.

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