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  • Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]

    Dennis Haynes · Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:55:25 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...The current delivered is usually limited by the size of the charger. The charger should be selected to charge the battery at an 8...

  • Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]

    Michael Elliott · Sun, 25 Jun 2006 09:55:02 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...The current is then tapered as needed to keep the battery from exceeding this voltage; this is the Absorption stage, and it is here...

  • Re: Deep Cycle Batteries

    Michael Elliott · Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:29:39 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...As I understand it, both types are taken up to around 14V and current tapered off as needed to hold them there. AGMs can...

  • Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]

    Mike Elliott · Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:25:42 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...The current delivered is usually limited by the size > of the charger. The charger should be selected to charge the battery at > an 8...

  • Re: charging aux battery: too much of a good thing?

    Alistair Bell · Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:34:35 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...As for rate of charge, correct me if I am mistaken but if voltage fixed, then current is self limiting. I have a hard...

  • Re: no start?

    Dennis Haynes · Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:31:26 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Insufficient current to the coil, worn gear, no tapered edge, bad coil, mechanical problem including starter bushing, etc. If the gear is not moving...

  • Battery FAQ ...

    Joel Walker · Sun, 14 Apr 96 23:04:13 CDT · Mailing-list archive

    ...The best method is to use an external constant voltage or tapered current charger. A constant voltage "automatic" charger applies regulated voltage at approximately...

  • Fwd: Car Battery FAQ

    · Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:23:32 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...The best method is to use an external constant voltage or tapered >current charger. A constant voltage "automatic" charger applies regulated >voltage at approximately...

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  • Tapered current charger

    A charger whose delivered current decreases as charging progresses. In Gerry’s lead-acid battery FAQ this contrasts with a constant-current charger. The term describes charging behaviour, not a guarantee of automatic shut-off or compatibility with a particular camper battery chemistry.

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