6V Deep Cycle Batteries
I'm Using 2 deep cycle 6 volt batteries wired in series in my trailer. I bought the batteries last fall after the camping season was over for us. I put the batteries on a 12v trickle charger over the ...
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Your 6-volt GC batteries need an occasional "equalization" charge. The Schumacher SE-70MA charger will not do this.
Quote from the manual:
10 Amp 12 Volt setting: The initial charge current should be 10 amps
gradually tapering throughout the charge cycle to 5 amps. Though not
indicated, battery voltage will gradually rise to approximately 14.3 volts,
then hold constant throughout remainder of charge cycle. When the battery
reaches 14.3 volts and charge current drops to 5 amps the charger will turn
off. Initially the battery voltage will drop from its 14.3 volt level fairly
quickly. When 13 volts is reached, the charger will again turn on, until the
14.3 volt, 5 amp condition is met. As this action continues, on time will
decrease to a few seconds while off time increases to a range of several
minutes to an hour. on/off times vary with size, type and condition of
battery.
Quote from the manual:
10 Amp 12 Volt setting: The initial charge current should be 10 amps
gradually tapering throughout the charge cycle to 5 amps. Though not
indicated, battery voltage will gradually rise to approximately 14.3 volts,
then hold constant throughout remainder of charge cycle. When the battery
reaches 14.3 volts and charge current drops to 5 amps the charger will turn
off. Initially the battery voltage will drop from its 14.3 volt level fairly
quickly. When 13 volts is reached, the charger will again turn on, until the
14.3 volt, 5 amp condition is met. As this action continues, on time will
decrease to a few seconds while off time increases to a range of several
minutes to an hour. on/off times vary with size, type and condition of
battery.
