battery chargers

[ariette]

for multiple battery charging the choice seems to be merlin, sterling or mastervolt. Which one gets the forum's vote?

 

[Piddy]

Sterling 40A into 3 battery banks- works OK for me. Also Sterling alternator regulator 7 years without any issues.

Cheers

 

[Georgio]

Sterling 20A charger + Sterling alternator regulator fitted, no complaints.

I'm sure that if you stick with any of the three you suggested you will have a good product.

 

[rudolph_hart]

Merlin 40A for shore power, into 3x batteries, self-fitted. Does the job. Also Merlin Alternator Regulator, self fitted. Good value, but awful fitting instructions. Once I fitted it, it also does the job.

 

[silverbugle]

If you also want AC distribution with breakers have a look at the Dolphin range of chargers, a neat and excellent unit.

 

[Chris_Robb]

Stirling 80 amp charger - charging 3 separate batteries. Fine - no problems

 

[Richard10002]

Saw Victron mentioned as a quality brand in another thread.

 

[jimbaerselman]

Just make sure it's an 'intelligent' charger, which charges initially at around 14.4v, then switches to a maintenance level of about 13.6v. Such a machine can then be driven by a small petrol genny for a shorter top up.

Multiple voltage input is common, and useful if you're going to a 110v area.

Added bell and whistle would be a 16v + option for de-sulphating.