[Vwdiesel] Battery Charger

[jonathan hoehl]

I would stay away from the computer-controlled ones.  I bought a Schumacher 
brand charger from WalMart and it doesn't recognize a battery that's too low 
- it throws a 'check' light and expects you to fix the problem - which is a 
battery that needs charging.

Just my opinion of course.  I like the dangerous kind of electrical stuff.

Jon


>From: Val Christian <val at mongobird.com>
>To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
>Subject: [Vwdiesel] Battery Charger
>Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 02:37:29 -0500 (EST)
>
>Strolling through Sam's Club, while waiting for a tire mount,
>I found a battery charge which looked interesting.  It was
>inverter based, with a microprocessor to control it.  The buttons
>said it would boost (75amp) and had various charge levels.
>Presumably there's also a desulfnation mode.
>
>The model is Vector 1095, about $48.
>
>I've found the website, www.vectormfg.com, but no reference to this
>model.
>
>My existing charger is a conventional transformer type, with a
>rheostat for charging motorcycle / small batteries.
>
>Anyone have any experience with this charger?
>
>With more and more engines in the fleet, and with a corresponding
>number of batteries, having more than one charger is attractive.
>Besides, hauling the Astrons out of the hamshack to the garage, when
>I need serious amperage, can get tiring.
>
>Val
>
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