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Old 21st May 2020, 08:20   #7
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What I wanted to know was what battery charger should I be looking for for it.
Have a look at the C-Tek website Geoff. I have one of their smart chargers. They're extremely compact, suitable for all modern battery types and very well made. I do think that you're being slightly unrealistic with your budget though. A high quality C-Tek charger will be more than £45 but it will last a lifetime and so, in the long term, will be money wisely spent.
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My old one was 8amps so I was thinking of looking at that power.
That output would be ample I'd say. If it proves to be too expensive, go for a 5 amp model. Bear in mind that the charging current is dictated by the battery's condition so it's a case of: "can the charger supply that?". This is where the modern smart chargers score. Their control systems restrict the current supply to prevent any potential damage. As Colvert has said, it's better to allow a battery to recharge slowly with a modest current delivery.

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