IOTA vs progressive dynamics

Katman1100 wrote:
I am looking for a smart charger and am wondering if there is any major preference between these 2 brands? I would be sure that I purchased the smart charge model of either brand.

I did notice in looking at the PD9245 that it draws 725watts vs the IOTA DLS-45IQ4 drawing 600 watts. They are both supposedly 45amps. The only time I could see this making much of a difference would be if running of my honda eu3000 and trying to run the AC at the same time as charging and that may not be possible anyways. I do like that the PD9245 has a remote available and I can choose which mode it is in.

Is there any other differences I should look at? I do realize that some people prefer other chargers that have to be monitored, I just want something I can plug in and use as needed and not mess with it.

This will be to charge 4-6volts currently that may expand to 6-6volts if needed in the future. There is also going to be around 800 watts of solar once I am finished with the project so I can't imagine the charger will actually be used much.

Thanks for any input.

Since you are planning to add more battery, I would suggest bumping up to at least 60A.. I have a PD9160 with ext charge wizard pendant. The 60A capacity gives me plenty power and room for expanding battery capacity.

45A with six 6V batts will take a lot longer to charge which may be something to consider if your plans are to boondock with gen and solar.