adzzy Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hi all i have a new battery in my boat it is getting charge from the motor my question is is there a need to put the battery on trickle charge inbetween use i go out about once a week will i get longer life out of it? any ideas? Adzzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WANNAFISH Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Most charging system on a motor, depends on the amperageof the charging unit, will charge your battery up to 80% maximum. You wouldnt want your battery to be just topped up on 80% only as it shortens the life of your battery. You always want it above 90-95% charge in the battery as it helps prolong the life of the battery. Get a decent charger as well like Cytek or the minnkota ones as it has a desulfation feature in their chargers and it doesnt over charge your battery as this is another way of killing a battery. These digital chargers is a connect and forget for as long as you want. I hope I answered your questions. JON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adzzy Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 Most charging system on a motor, depends on the amperageof the charging unit, will charge your battery up to 80% maximum. You wouldnt want your battery to be just topped up on 80% only as it shortens the life of your battery. You always want it above 90-95% charge in the battery as it helps prolong the life of the battery. Get a decent charger as well like Cytek or the minnkota ones as it has a desulfation feature in their chargers and it doesnt over charge your battery as this is another way of killing a battery. These digital chargers is a connect and forget for as long as you want. I hope I answered your questions. JON hey Jon you sure did it could not be any clearer thanks heaps spose i will charge it from now on after each use adzzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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