I just completed ruining two 12 volt hi crank amp batteries, evidently by
keeping them charged ???
I had two 1100 cca batteries that I kept on trickle charge as backups for
my generator and occasional jump start on a car or tractor in the
neighborhood. The consensus is that just keeping 1-3 amps on the
batteries doesn't 'exercise' them and the plates will 'sulfate' ??? .. a
neighbor suggested using a pulse type charger.. my question...
can someone explain what the process is ?? is this just unfiltered dc ??
or is there a occasional surge voltage that burns off the sulfates ???
I know these units can be bought but can they be home built ?? anyone got
a schematic ??
please educate the electrically challanged here..
thanks
john
Ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy.
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