Is this the type of charger I need for the Acid-Free 12 Volt Battteries?

[mea305]

Dear Group:

Is this the type of battery charger that I would need for my 12 Volt
acid-free batteries for my scooter? It is listed in the following URL:

http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?catalog_name=MCMProducts&product_id=29-3330

Thanks,

Mark
([email protected])

 

[Alan B]

Dear Group:

Is this the type of battery charger that I would need for my 12 Volt
acid-free batteries for my scooter? It is listed in the following URL:

http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?catalog_name=MCMProducts&product_id=29-3330

Not even close. Please re-read the responses given in your other thread.

 

[Alan B]

Dear Group:

Is this the type of battery charger that I would need for my 12 Volt
acid-free batteries for my scooter? It is listed in the following URL:

http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?catalog_name=MCMProducts&product_id=29-3330

More information about the charger you now have can be found here:

http://www.universalpowergroup.com/applications/chargers.aspx

And I found it here for fifteen bucks (other places no higher than $26):

https://ebatteriestogo.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=EBTG&Product_Code=D1761

It's listed as having an automatic charge/float of 14.5/13.5 which should
be fine. So when you get the right deep-cycle batteries, you can always
cheaply replace your existing charger if you think the one you have is
defective. Remember to keep your scooter on the charger when not in use.
Good luck.

 

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Dear Group:

Is this the type of battery charger that I would need for my 12 Volt
acid-free batteries for my scooter? It is listed in the following URL:

http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?catalog_name=MCMProducts&product_id=29-3330

Thanks,

Mark
([email protected])

Well, I came in late so I don't have all the info and can't see the
post one of your responders was writing about, but . . .

Scooters, almost all take 12 volt sealed lead acid batteries. It is
much cheaper for the same capacity than NiCad or NiMH batteries -
since weight to power density isn't as much of a concern to wheeled
vehicles, as expense to power density.

Lead acid is the clear winner in that last category, by an order of
magnitude over other storage batteries. You can get 15 AH ~$30 for
the same capacity of NiMH at ~$140 - more or less . . .

You may have a sealed lead acid battery? The most common type for
scooters, electric wheelchairs, kid's ride around toys, etc.. Not acid
free, just won't spill the gelled acid. A regular lead acid 12 volt
charger will work well enough - if the current is low - 1/10 the rated
current in ampere hours of the battery. Or if you need a fast charge
- you buy a SLA charger for a little/lot more money to charge it.

Depends on how you use it - use it a little and a small low current
charger will work fine - even solar cells -- use it a lot and want a
fast recharge - get a charger specific to the battery.