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Old 10-08-2005, 08:32 AM
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Default RE: Best Way to charge gel 7a 12v on way to field?

Hi John I know that sounds whacked to convert back to 13.8 volts but on some vehicles it could be 14.2 - 14.5 The vehicle battery being larger will set the initial charge rate of probably 15 amps to replace starter usage . I was not sure the 7 amp gel cell was smart enough to take just the 1/2 amp it would need. The 1 amp fuse in line with a cig plug sounds safe , but I wanted a inverter anyway...............Right now I know I am safe with the Hanger 9 12v charger. My tower .75 needs all the juice for the sullivan starter it can spare. That is a tight ABC engine.