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Subject:Trickling Deep Cycle and normal starting batteries
From:Michael Elliott
Date:Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:54:32 -0700

Mellow Yellow is about to be bedded down for the non-camping season. He
has two batteries, a Optima yellow top deep cycle house battery under
the capt'n's chair, and the normal off-the-shelf starting-type  under
Mrs Squirrel's throne.

They disconnect when not driving, so during the off-season I will hook
up a couple of trickle chargers. I know that deep-cycle and normal types
have different trickle charge requirements. For example, it's a good
idea to apply equalizing pulses periodically to the starting battery,
but the deep-cycle wants none of that. Also, the deep-cycle would
probably be happier with a higher float voltage than the starting battery.

So.

Seeking: recomendations for suitable trickle charger, settable according
to battery type.

--
Hoping the spirit of John Wallace is with you, I remain

Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
KG6RCR