Old automotive battery charger question
I have an approx. 40 year old 12/6 volt automotive battery charger. When set for 12 volts and not connected to a battery, it reads 12.81 volts. Set to 6 volts and not connected to a battery, it reads ...
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Boon Docker wrote:
I think theoldwizard1 meant to say "should use a timer".
Relax man! :B
Absolutely no one ever used a "timer" on the old school chargers as they were typically only used long enough to get a dead battery charged enough to start their vehicle or tractor.
Basically several hrs and at the worst overnight.
Anyone just plugging in and leaving it plugged in for more than that was going to not have much left of the battery..
Some of us old folks were smarter and wiser than modern day folks.
No harm will come to a battery using one of those old chargers as long as you don't leave it running 24/7/365.. No need for using a timer, just use the grey matter between the ears and remember that you were charging a battery..
