Hi RHF,

Was reading through the info you had given and had a question regarding
the 55-805000 Battery Charger. Is this device for charging a battery
through the AC current in one's home? I had been looking at the
Xantrex 1500 (http://www.xantrex.com/web/id/63/p/2...24/product.asp)
because it seemed really convenient in this regard (chargin' it from an
outlet at home; no danger of overcharge, etc.). The price, however, is
pretty steep for the Xantrex ($270 or so from these boating sources).

Best,

Junius

RHF wrote:

2. THE BATTERY CHARGER :
Automatic 12 Volt (12V) Battery Charger 1 Amp
Smart Automatic Battery Charger Rated at 1 Amp to Trickle Charge.
Safely charges and maintains Batteries at Full Charge.
http://www.gruber.com/gps-pdflib/bro.../55-805000.pdf
* Automatic Two Stage Charging - This charger is a two stage
Battery Charger designed to fully charge a Battery and maintain it
at proper storage voltage without the Battery damaging effects
caused by unregulated trickle chargers.
* Alligator Clip Lead Cable Included
* This charger can be used for any AGM, Gel Cell, Vehicle,
and Alarm 12 volt batteries.

Battery Charger Specifications :
APC # : 55-805000
Electrical Voltage Rating : 12V
Electrical Current Rating : 1000 mA = 1 Amp
Length : 3.76"
Width : 2.70"
Height : 2.25"
Weight : 2.02 Oz.
Cables : Alligator Clip
Cost - Prices out around US $ 22

Why is this Battery Charger Superior ?
* UL Approved 1 Amp (1000mA) maximum charge Rate
* Automatic Smart 2-stage charging system
* LED's provide visual indication of the charging mode
* Charge or maintain up to 4 Batteries of similar type -
in parallel Internal charge sensing circuitry and
auto-switch to trickle charge
* Smart Safety Circuit to prevent overcharging and prolong battery
life
* Output posts for a variety of charging purposes.
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CHARGER DUTY CYCLE :
* Estimated Charger Time of 12 Hours for a Battery Daily Average
Duty Cycle of 67% which is about 12 Ampere Hours (AH) per Day.
= = = Resulting in an available Battery Use Time of 12 Hours.
* Estimated Charger Time of 18 Hours for a Battery Daily Average
Duty Cycle of 100% which is about 18 Ampere Hours (AH) per Day.
= = = Resulting in an available Battery Use Time of 6 Hours.