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  • Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:55:25 -0400
    ...The current delivered is usually limited by the size of the charger. The charger should be selected to charge the battery at an 8...
  • Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 25 Jun 2006 09:55:02 -0700
    ...The current is then tapered as needed to keep the battery from exceeding this voltage; this is the Absorption stage, and it is here...
  • Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:29:39 -0700
    ...As I understand it, both types are taken up to around 14V and current tapered off as needed to hold them there. AGMs can...
  • Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:25:42 -0700
    ...The current delivered is usually limited by the size > of the charger. The charger should be selected to charge the battery at > an 8...
  • Re: charging aux battery: too much of a good thing?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:34:35 -0700
    ...As for rate of charge, correct me if I am mistaken but if voltage fixed, then current is self limiting. I have a hard...
  • Re: no start?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:31:26 -0500
    ...Insufficient current to the coil, worn gear, no tapered edge, bad coil, mechanical problem including starter bushing, etc. If the gear is not moving...
  • Battery FAQ ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 14 Apr 96 23:04:13 CDT
    ...The best method is to use an external constant voltage or tapered current charger. A constant voltage "automatic" charger applies regulated voltage at approximately...
  • Fwd: Car Battery FAQ
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:23:32 -0400
    ...The best method is to use an external constant voltage or tapered >current charger. A constant voltage "automatic" charger applies regulated >voltage at approximately...
  • Car Battery FAQ 2.0
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Sep 1996 20:31:04 -0300 (ADT)
    ...constant >voltage (or tapered current charger) because the electrolyte has more time >to penetrate the plates. A constant voltage "automatic" charger applies >regulated voltage...