Simple 110V-12V car battery charger?
I'm exhausted and depressed after reading reviews on Amazon. "Multistage" chargers that have only 2 stages (sometimes 1). Bulk stage running at 16-17V 'cause some idiot imbedded a "desulfation" mode...
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jrnymn7 wrote:
A Meanwell SE-200-15 can be had for about $40. Set at 17v, it'll put out about 12 amps. Pass that power thru a 20a pwm controller of your choosing; one with the parameters you need.
Interesting idea. Though this will be somewhat messy 2-piece assembly with open terminals, and between the Meanwell, decent 20A PWM, and cables, the total cost will be close to 10A Xantrex charger.
