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 Recommendation on a decent inexpensive 3 bank charger
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07/24/16 12:33 AM
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joho5
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Re: Recommendation on a decent inexpensive 3 bank charger
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07/24/16 01:58 AM
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BigRM
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This one has not let me down..... Battery Charger
Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway
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Re: Recommendation on a decent inexpensive 3 bank charger
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07/24/16 03:51 AM
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fe1
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That's what I have. Got it at Walmart online.
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Re: Recommendation on a decent inexpensive 3 bank charger
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07/27/16 12:19 AM
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DDM
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Re: Recommendation on a decent inexpensive 3 bank charger
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07/27/16 04:41 PM
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forkduc
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Re: Recommendation on a decent inexpensive 3 bank charger
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07/27/16 06:06 PM
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kennerdude
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NIL CARBORUNDUM
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Re: Recommendation on a decent inexpensive 3 bank charger
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07/29/16 05:38 AM
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HappyNest
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I am in the market for one of these myself. This thread was helpful.
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Re: Recommendation on a decent inexpensive 3 bank charger
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07/29/16 03:48 PM
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Lou r Pitcher
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Wanting to find an inexpensive 'cheaper' charger that is also one of the better chargers is a wish.
The best most reliable chargers that are aided with their digital control circuits will have a more traditional power source design still utilizing large transformers. That means heavy amounts of copper which quickly adds significantly to the costs. If you have a good amp output recent year battery charger that is also quite heavy, you surely have such a charger. A Dual Pro 4 bank onboard charger can weigh ~75 lbs.
If you instead consider one of the small, lightweight chargers (NOCO for example) that make claim to supply a high amp output, it will not have any heavy copper transformers and instead must use high frequency switching technology to deliver their amps. They may not supply their rated outputs continuously. Such chargers often tend to operate quite near the limits of their electronic components as may later be seen in their failure rates. Any pulse technology outputs from such chargers that during battery charging reaches left connected boat electronics may have damaging consequences.
If you want to purchase a good reliable charger, be sure to be aware of the weight of the charger when making comparisons and unless copper prices plummet, it will not be the most inexpensive.
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Re: Recommendation on a decent inexpensive 3 bank charger
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07/29/16 08:27 PM
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Corey Stanley
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Minn Kota chargers have been on my last 5 boats and have not had any issues, great chargers.
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Re: Recommendation on a decent inexpensive 3 bank charger
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07/29/16 10:15 PM
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Allan W
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Re: Recommendation on a decent inexpensive 3 bank charger
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08/03/16 07:41 PM
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BLeiva57
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I would rate Dual Pro and Minn Kota as the top 2 chargers out there with Minn Kota being the best seller.
Brian
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Re: Recommendation on a decent inexpensive 3 bank charger
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08/04/16 03:41 AM
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RitterK
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I have a minn kota 315 Battery charger for sale. 3 banks @ 5amps per bank. Works perfect , I added another battery to my boat for my 36v trolling motor and had to get a 4 bank charger. Im located in Carthage Tx. Im asking $ 100.00 for it.
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Re: Recommendation on a decent inexpensive 3 bank charger
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08/05/16 03:09 PM
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TroyKing
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The driving force and secret desire of every bass fisherman, is to one day be a crappie fisherman............Could it be that the good Lord just smilies and looks the other way when a fisherman tells a lie?
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