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Old 05-20-2011, 03:53 PM
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Can I charge a gell cell at .1C for ten hours without doing any damage regardless of its initial charge status? Thanks, Dan.
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Can I charge a gell cell at .1C for ten hours without doing any damage regardless of its initial charge status? Thanks, Dan.
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Yes, with one cravat; the charger must have a limit on the voltage else it could overcharge the battery.
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Thanks Rodney. I'll watch for that. Dan.
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I keep my 12v 7AH gell cell on continuous charge with one of [link=http://batterytender.com/motorcycle/battery-tender-junior-12v-at-0-75a.html]these[/link].
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Yes, with one cravat; the charger must have a limit on the voltage else it could overcharge the battery.
As long as the charge rate is at C/10 or lower the gel cells have recombinate capability to take care of any gasses generated in over charge so it is really no problem.
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Thanks to all of you for your posts. Dan.

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