What's a decent battery charger?
Over a year ago I asked same question and what was recommended by a couple people, I couldn't get anymore. Model was discontinued. Recommended was a specific model of Schulber or a name close to th...
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When I posted I never thought this would go on for 3 pages. Guess I'm hard on batteries and chargers. My old Sears charger, a Christmas gift around mid 70's (we believe) worked great. Problem was it did exactly what it was supposed to do. It charged batteries, and it kept charging them until you disconnected it. If I forgot about it, I blew up more than one battery over the years I had it. Options were 6 or 12 volt, and a on/off switch. Next charger of unknown brand had a very short life. I ran over it backing out of garage. Next one was the harbor freight, it was only on it's 2nd or 3rd job and noticed it was taking forever to charge. Put volt meter between the clamps and nothing. Pulled cover and some melted plastic, so called it quits. Posted here for recommendations for new charger. Even called the local Black & Decker "factory support", they were no help.
Driving by Wal-Mart last night and picked up Schumacher model SC11. It is not going to last either IMO. Indicators to me why it won't last. "Fully automatic" "start/stop push button interface" and "microprocessor controlled" But then again maybe it will last. Right on the box it reads..."Since 1947 Schumacher Electric Corp has been leading change and driving performance to exceed it customers expectations" So maybe I won't have any problems:)
Claims to be: 80A engine start 20A boost 6-2A charge for $70.00
Thanks
When I posted I never thought this would go on for 3 pages. Guess I'm hard on batteries and chargers. My old Sears charger, a Christmas gift around mid 70's (we believe) worked great. Problem was it did exactly what it was supposed to do. It charged batteries, and it kept charging them until you disconnected it. If I forgot about it, I blew up more than one battery over the years I had it. Options were 6 or 12 volt, and a on/off switch. Next charger of unknown brand had a very short life. I ran over it backing out of garage. Next one was the harbor freight, it was only on it's 2nd or 3rd job and noticed it was taking forever to charge. Put volt meter between the clamps and nothing. Pulled cover and some melted plastic, so called it quits. Posted here for recommendations for new charger. Even called the local Black & Decker "factory support", they were no help.
Driving by Wal-Mart last night and picked up Schumacher model SC11. It is not going to last either IMO. Indicators to me why it won't last. "Fully automatic" "start/stop push button interface" and "microprocessor controlled" But then again maybe it will last. Right on the box it reads..."Since 1947 Schumacher Electric Corp has been leading change and driving performance to exceed it customers expectations" So maybe I won't have any problems:)
Claims to be: 80A engine start 20A boost 6-2A charge for $70.00
Thanks
