Shore power battery charger

[Plevier]

So may be one 25A thingy is enough?

Normal recommendation for flooded batteries is to have charge current capability of 10A per 100Ah capacity , 15-20A per 100Ah for AGM batteries.
With some manufacturers it invalidates the warranty if you have less (not that I would attach much value to the warranty from any of them, having worked in that industry.)

 

[westernman]

The Sterling PCU1240 has a de-sulphation cycle.

Thanks for finding that for me.

This goes to the top of the list for the moment!

 

[pvb]

Thanks for finding that for me.

This goes to the top of the list for the moment!

And under £300 too!

 

[westernman]

And under £300 too!

Where???? I have not seen it that cheap.
I will need delivery to France.

 

[pvb]

Where???? I have not seen it that cheap.
I will need delivery to France.

£299 at JG Tech ( http://www.jgtech.com/chargers.htm ) who will ship anywhere in the world at low rates.

 

[westernman]

£299 at JG Tech ( http://www.jgtech.com/chargers.htm ) who will ship anywhere in the world at low rates.

Great.
Now what is the best capacity for 2 banks for 220AH? 40A? or may be a bit more?

Just one question. Once it is set up, can I just leave it and forget about it?
I.e. when I plug in the shore power, it will start without having to push any buttons?

 

[westernman]

Thanks everyone

This forum has been very useful.
Thanks everyone who helped.

 

[pvb]

Great.
Now what is the best capacity for 2 banks for 220AH? 40A? or may be a bit more?

Just one question. Once it is set up, can I just leave it and forget about it?
I.e. when I plug in the shore power, it will start without having to push any buttons?

I'd imagine a 40A charger would be fine, bearing in mind the usage times you've indicated. I'd imagine it will start automatically if you tell it to - sadly, the Sterling instructions online seem to be incomplete.

 

[westernman]

I'd imagine a 40A charger would be fine, bearing in mind the usage times you've indicated. I'd imagine it will start automatically if you tell it to - sadly, the Sterling instructions online seem to be incomplete.

Just confirmed that point with JGTECH (online via Skype).
Order placed.