Selecting Battery Chargers
November 19, 2007
As most of the batteries can be reused by charging them, battery chargers play a vital role in recharging the batteries. Smart chargers are a new type of charging unit that could charge any type of lead acid batteries. The power may differ but the computerised technology in these types of smart chargers will estimate the power of the battery and will charge the batteries according to its power.
The powers of the batteries are to be taken into account as the power of the battery estimates the time of working. In general, a 10 amp battery will get charged with in 6 hours so that it can be used. Even if the power of the battery remains the same, the type of the charger you use will estimate the time of charging.
It is better to know the outcome of the battery and the charger that you use. As the charger differs the time for charging also differs. While charging the batteries of classic cars and bikes time matters, because the power is high, the time for recharging will also be high.
Flooded chargers: This is conventional engine start and traction style battery. The liquid electrolyte in the battery will be free to move. When the water in the compartments of the batteries dries out distilled water can be used. The typical absorption voltage range is 14.2 to 14.5 volts. The typical float range is 13.2 to 13.5 volts.
Sealed Batteries: Sealed batteries are quite similar to flooded batteries. Here the lead acid will be filled in to the compartments and the seller will ensure that the fluid will be more sufficient till the warranty period gets over. The typical absorption voltage range is 14.2 to 14.5 volts. The typical float voltage range is 13.2 to 13.5 volts.
Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery: While charging the valve in this type of battery, it will regulate the flow of hydrogen and oxygen gases. The typical absorption voltage range 14.2 to 14.5 volts. The typical float voltage range is 13.2 to 13.5 volts.
AGM and GEL batteries are more or less the same for the reason that the electrolyte is pending but not technically the same. AGM is considered as wet cell and Gel cell is considered as stiff cell. The typical absorption for the AGM cell will be of 14.4 to 15.0 volts, typical float voltage is 13.2 to 13.8 volts. For Gel cell the typical absorption will be of 14.0 to 14.2 volts and float voltage is 13.5 to 13.8 volts.
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