Battery charging

[Guest]

What is the proper amperage rate to charge a deepcycle battery. Had a recent argument with (you know who you are) and would like some imput on the correct fashion to charge a deep cycle battery.

[S.D. Ice Angular]

SLOW!!!!
Very Slow!!!!

[LoneWolf]

2amps is ideal for charging deep cycle batteries - such as trolling motor batteries.

[Guest]

2amps is fine if your not planning on using it for a week. 10 amps is best.

[Guest]

I have always trickle charged my batteries however, Some people seem to think that charging on a 10 amp setting is superior to the 2 amp, when in all reality, the 2 amp trickle charge is proper way, and will extend the life of your battery. Anybody have any sources so that we're not going by word of mouth here?

[Daveo]

Here are the facts... allthough 2 amps chargers realy are best for the batt.. it realy does take
to long to charge them..(unless yea only go once or twice a year?)..proper chargering of your deep cycle batt. is best if you dont exceed 10 amps.. 4-8 is idel but nothing wrong with 10.. The automatic chargers are best to help prevint over chargeing,,,This comes from the interstate batt. Rep....if thats enough for yea?
,,,,,,,,,good luck be safe,,,,,,

[Guest]

So basically, if you got the time,.....Charge on a low setting Right?

[Guest]

Yes Big, thats right. Interstate is one of my sponsors and Dave has correct info.

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[This message has been edited by D-man (edited 01-09-2003).]