librty02
Feb 14, 2020Explorer
Trojan T-105
About to take the leap from 1 12V Group 24 to a pair of 6V. Is this a good deal for the Trojan T-105's? https://shop.pghbatteries.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=35&products_id=5373 This p...
BFL13 wrote:theoldwizard1 wrote:azrving wrote:
I’ve also had good luck with Sams (Duracell by East Penn) GC2 but while working in industry Trojan was all we ran. They suggest a daily charge of 14.8 volts. Do you have the ability to do 14.8 and equalize if needed?
This is an issue ! Trojan charging characteristics are just a little higher than everyone else in the industry. It is difficult to find a charger that meets the Trojan recommendations.
PowerMax LK model converters all have an adjustable voltage mode that goes from 13-16.5v. They are easy to find and cost less than many other converters. That 16.5 lets you do Trojan 16.2 Equalize too.
The older "plain" models do not have this feature, so watch out you get a PM-3LK and not a plain PM3. eg this 60 amper is an LK
https://www.boatandrvaccessories.com/products/powermax-pm3-60lk-12-volts-60-amp-power-converter-battery-charger-w-led-light