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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-15-2015, 12:46 PM
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Posted By thoer
Now I see NOCO has a 15A model the NOCO Genius...

Now I see NOCO has a 15A model the NOCO Genius G15000 (https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-G26000-UltraSafe-Battery-Charger/dp/B004LX14Z2#Ask) My BatteryTender may have gone bad on me, so now I'm once again...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-19-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
The NOCO would not meet those current requirement...

The NOCO would not meet those current requirement either, so I might as well just save my money for more homebrew ingredients! :cheers:
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-19-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
I was thinking that too. I suppose the easiest...

I was thinking that too. I suppose the easiest way might be to get a same time reading at the socket and at the battery and calculate the % voltage loss between them.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-18-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
Latest reply from NOCO about their charger: ...

Latest reply from NOCO about their charger:

You can use the G7200 to charge the two 6V batteries its just not ideal. Even though they are the same size, condition and age, when your batteries are...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-17-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
Thanks HFT, I appreciate your experience based...

Thanks HFT, I appreciate your experience based opinion. Now I have to decide if the NOCO is worth the money just to add the anti-sulfated cycle since nothing I have runs that cycle. Apparently, in...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-17-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
HFT, you have a lot of solar charging and battery...

HFT, you have a lot of solar charging and battery maintaining experience . What's you opinion on the whole stratified (sulfated) battery cycle?

Some places I have read maintain that it doesn't...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-17-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
After that post about my Battery Tender I...

After that post about my Battery Tender I realized that the main charger for my batteries (and maybe many others?) the last 4+ years has been the alternator on my tow vehicle. We rarely have shore...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-16-2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
Not sure on your differentiation, other than the...

Not sure on your differentiation, other than the amount of time it takes to charge?
From what I have read, Interstate talks about charging volts not watts, and when I take multimeter readings, ...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-16-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
I've already got one of these: Battery Tender...

I've already got one of these: Battery Tender (https://www.atbatt.com/022-0142-dl-wh-battery-tender-power-tender-international-usa-western-hemisphere.asp)
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-16-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
Well I have a lot of respect for this company....

Well I have a lot of respect for this company. Rather than try to convince me to buy their product, the sales rep sent this in further reply:

"We do not have a 2 bank charger that can handle the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-15-2014, 06:11 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
...and Happy Birthday Jim!...

...and Happy Birthday Jim! :cool::cool::cool::cool:

(There its been at least a week since I've done any serious thread drifting)
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-15-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
I was wondering along those same lines, and I...

I was wondering along those same lines, and I think you might have nailed it Brian about parallel rather than series.

I suppose with 2 unmatched batteries, it might present a problem. But with 2...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-15-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
I contacted NOCO and asked: I have an RV...

I contacted NOCO and asked:

I have an RV that utilizes 2 Interstate 230Ah deep cycle 6v batteries in series to deliver 12v service. Is your Genius G7200 an appropriate charger for that...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-10-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
Not as long as you use them one at a time!;D

Not as long as you use them one at a time!;D
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-10-2014, 03:44 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
Doug - looks like a nice one. I'll be interested...

Doug - looks like a nice one. I'll be interested to hear how it works for you. Amazon has them for less than $80 - seems like an excellent charger for the price if the quality is good.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-06-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
or even better some homebrews!

or even better some homebrews!
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,467
Posted By thoer
Jim, I have the dual 6v setup and the much...

Jim, I have the dual 6v setup and the much maligned stock charger. While I know from all the various posts here that the stock charger is not ideal, it does its job well enough for me. (Experts...
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