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• Small smart charger with equalize mode?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:04:38 -0700
  ...So I'd like to replace one of the little smart chargers in the van with one that also offers a manual equalization mode...
• Re: Small smart charger with equalize mode?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:27:32 -0400
  ...So I'd like to replace one of the little smart chargers in the van with one that also offers a manual equalization mode...
• Re: Small smart charger with equalize mode?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:39:06 -0700
  ...replace one of the little smart chargers in the van with > one that also offers a manual equalization mode. Does anyone have a > recommendation...
• Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:47:01 -0700
  ...charge cutoff V maintainance V equalization V wet cell @ 80 F 14.4 13.5 16.5 wet cell @ 100 F 13.9 13...
• Re: Batteries in parallel?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 21:51:35 -0400
  ...the batteries are not exactly matched, and they never will be, >equalization charge cycles will bring them close enough to where it >doesn't...
• Follow up...Fuel tank leak
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 18:38:38 -0500
  Volks, I replaced the pressure equalization hose and the two tees today. What took me two days last weekend took me less than two...
• Battery Myths-including deep cycles
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:32:14 +0000
  ...In addition, over time, equalization is needed to get all the cells at the same charge level. All deep cycle applications need a smart...
• Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 2 Oct 2011 21:09:32 -0800
  ...Turns out that batteries such as this want a charge rate of 10% to 16% of their rated A/h capacity (Trojan sez 10...
• batteries: some more general info ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 02 May 94 16:32:24 CDT
  ...Refer to Figure 3 for the suggest maintenance charge and equalization voltages for various batteries. Obviously, a charger with equalization capability is needed; there...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 15:42:28 -0700
  ...the first is designed to charge the starter battery, the second is a multi-stage deep-cycle charger with equalization stage. The 80 Amp...
• Re: Batteries in parallel?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 17:36:08 -0600
  ...If the batteries are not exactly matched, and they never will be, equalization charge cycles will bring them close enough to where it doesn...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Sep 2009 - Special issue (#2009-747)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 11:44:02 -0700
  ...the first is designed to charge the starter battery, the > second is a multi-stage deep-cycle charger with equalization stage. > > The 80 Amp...
• Re: Follow up...Fuel tank leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 19:08:03 -0500
  ...Follow up...Fuel tank leak > Volks, > > I replaced the pressure equalization hose and the two tees today. What > took me two days last weekend...
• Re: Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 3 Oct 2011 06:08:39 -0700
  One source: "What size charger should I buy? "A properly sized charger takes into account battery capacity and the time interval between charges. In...
• Re: Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 3 Oct 2011 11:50:26 -0700
  ...Turns out that batteries > such as this want a charge rate of 10% to 16% of their rated A/h > capacity (Trojan sez 10...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:29:39 -0700
  ...Flooded batteries need to be charged to off gas > the break sulphation and stir the electrolyte. AGM doesn�t have the mixing > need and...
• Re: Local VW Parts Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 20:27:33 -0600
  ...Figured the high prices on their parts helped cover the next day air charges from the Florida warehouse! With an upcoming engine overhaul and...
• Re: CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:52:21 -0700
  ...occasional "equalization" to make sure that all the cells in the battery are providing the same voltage. This is something that some chargers and...
• Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:42:40 -0500
  ...If some cells are low try on equalization charge to bring them up. On large motive power batteries we sometime do long term constant...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:30:04 -0800
  ...If some cells are low try on equalization charge to bring them up. On large motive power batteries we sometime do long term constant...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:27:46 -0800
  ...If some cells are low try on equalization charge to bring them up. On large motive power batteries we sometime do long term constant...
• Re: What did you do for your Vanagon this week?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:23:44 -0700
  ...after equalization, it gave 65 amp/hours. I am not impressed. Now I'm in research mode: gave it a full charge overnight and...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:56:37 -0500
  ...If some cells are low try on equalization charge to bring them up. On large motive power batteries we sometime do long term constant...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:18:16 -0600
  ...If some cells are low try on equalization charge to bring them up. On large motive power batteries we sometime do long term constant...
• Re: What did you do for your Vanagon this week?
  Historical mailing list - Varotto Hugo
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:51:29 -0700
  ...after equalization, it > gave 65 amp/hours. I am not impressed. Now I'm in research mode: gave it > a full charge overnight and...
• Re: What did you do for your Vanagon this week?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:50:20 -0500
  ...after equalization, it > gave 65 amp/hours. I am not impressed. Now I'm in research mode: gave it > a full charge overnight and...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:24:38 -0800
  ...If some cells are low try on > equalization charge to bring them up. On large motive power > batteries we sometime do long term constant...
• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:43:24 -0500
  ...If some cells are low try on equalization > charge to bring them up. On large motive power batteries we sometime > do long term constant...
• Re: General Question On Battery Venting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:35:21 -0400
  ...This is especially pronounced during the finishing or equalization stages of a chrge cycle. At the VW design of 13.8V (2.3 Volts...
• Re: General Question On Battery Venting
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:04:16 -0500
  ...This is especially pronounced during the finishing or equalization stages of a chrge cycle. At the VW design of 13.8V (2.3 Volts...
• How to Select the Right Battery (long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 Aug 97 22:32:12 CDT
  ...Maintaining the performance of most non-sealed deep-cycle batteries is aided by applying an equalization charge at least once a month. In this...