a Very Good 2 amp battery charger

[gltriker]

I purchased one of this unit last year on the Amazon website. Special price then, $49.99. LOVE IT !!

Spotted the same unit today at $34.96 One day only- Black Friday (November,2022)

edit 11/26: they've extended same pricing through Cyber Monday, as well !

If you want to invest in a higher technology low amperage charger, this would be my choice

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Ìnteresting product iñformation from NOCO
https://no.co/support/understand-charging-steps

11/29 UPDATE: Purchased 3 for our sons; Whether they want a battery charger or not

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[flyin900]

Thanks Cliff. In Canada the Black Friday deal on that is $54. Welcome to the Canadian Peso.

They did have a 1 amp one from the same brand with the same features for about $33 Canadian, so I bought that one. It has newer features that my old Schumacher ones don't and I feel they are getting tired after almost 15 years of use.

[gltriker]

Thanks Cliff. In Canada the Black Friday deal on that is $54. Welcome to the Canadian Peso.

They did have a 1 amp one from the same brand with the same features for about $33 Canadian, so I bought that one. It has newer features that my old Schumacher ones don't and I feel they are getting tired after almost 15 years of use.

You are very welcome, sir
I wouldn't be so enthusiastic about my Genius 2 charger if it hadn't saved/restored/whatever the Yuasa AGM battery I had installed in trike back in 2019. It hadn't been charged after sitting unused for 2 years. It's surprising to view the charging process voltage cycling/pulsing up and down on both my digital voltmeters as it works.
Makes me wish I still had an analog meter, too.

[Francis]

Thanks Cliff. In Canada the Black Friday deal on that is $54. Welcome to the Canadian Peso.

They did have a 1 amp one from the same brand with the same features for about $33 Canadian, so I bought that one. It has newer features that my old Schumacher ones don't and I feel they are getting tired after almost 15 years of use.

Try saskbattery.com for canuck pricing MOUNTABLE SMART CHARGER WATERPROOF 12V 0.75A.
$29.50

[gltriker]

11/29 UPDATE: Purchased 3 for our sons; Whether they want a battery charger or not

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[gltriker]

I was curious, how, in a simple illustration presentation it could be demonstrated how Sulfation in a lead-acid battery would affect the battery's potential.
During my search for understanding how the 5amp version of the NOCO Genius battery charger would "Repair" an internally damaged battery, I found this:
https://no.co/support/sulfation-and-battery-repair-mode
Sulfation's insidious effect is explained directly below the colorized battery illustrations.

[Gowing]

Can we trust a charger this smart? Mmmm….

[AmosValdez]

I purchased one of this supplements to get rid of gyno last year on the Amazon website. Special price then, $49.99. LOVE IT !!

Spotted the same unit today at $34.96 One day only- Black Friday (November,2022)

edit 11/26: they've extended same pricing through Cyber Monday, as well !

If you want to invest in a higher technology low amperage charger, this would be my choice
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Ìnteresting product iñformation from NOCO
https://no.co/support/understand-charging-steps

11/29 UPDATE: Purchased 3 for our sons; Whether they want a battery charger or not
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This is a good offer at a good price, if anyone wants to buy, grab it quick.

[flyin900]

Thanks Cliff. In Canada the Black Friday deal on that is $54. Welcome to the Canadian Peso.

They did have a 1 amp one from the same brand with the same features for about $33 Canadian, so I bought that one. It has newer features that my old Schumacher ones don't and I feel they are getting tired after almost 15 years of use.

Try saskbattery.com for canuck pricing MOUNTABLE SMART CHARGER WATERPROOF 12V 0.75A.
$29.50

Francis you have to compare apples to apples here. Noco is a premium brand with some extra features. Princess Auto has a .75 amp charger on sale from time to time from China at $6.99.

Not on my wish list.

[Francis]

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Francis you have to compare apples to apples here. Noco is a premium brand with some extra features. Princess Auto has a .75 amp charger on sale from time to time from China at $6.99.

Not on my wish list.
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I understand what you're saying. I did check out Princess auto, it looked about the same but, the feel of it was cheap and it wasn't waterproof.
This is not water resistant but, fully waterproof! It sits under the hood of my GMC year round, goes through the car wash with no problem. Been 3 years now and no problems. I also have 2 batteries in my pickup and it does keep them at full charge all the time.
During the winter months I use a small exterior extension(2 feet) fitted under the hood with quick ties, which I plug the block heater and the maintainer into. So when I plug the truck in at night both the block heater and batt. maintainer are on. My son has one and works perfectly for him also! I got 2 more a short while ago, one for the wing and the other for a gift.
I posted the info for an alternative choice, that's all, also I purchase my batteries from them guys (Yuasa) the prices are always good!
In any case, it's all up to the individual , if they care for this or not
Be well
Francis.

[gltriker]

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I wouldn't be so enthusiastic about my Genius 2 charger if it hadn't saved/restored/whatever the Yuasa AGM battery I had installed in trike back in 2019. It hadn't been charged after sitting unused for 2 years. It's surprising to view the charging process voltage cycling/pulsing up and down on both my digital voltmeters as it works.
Makes me wish I still had an analog meter, too.

anyways....
The Yuasa AGM YTX24HL battery mentioned in the post from 11/25/2022 was gravely injured during the trike and my gasoline fire debacle last October 6th. A small hole was melted into the upper backside of the battery case. It was a quite good battery until the fire .. now its Dead. (I neglected to snap a shot of the battery's hidden side damage)

what to do now? Patricia isn't receptive to my refurbishing the trike longings
possibilities...
I remembered having another AGM battery SOMEWHERE in our garage. Last time I'd seen it was 5 years ago. A son was rearranging a corner and found the Yuasa battery carton was presently housing a Roadhawk brand battery. hmmm

Its voltage reading was meter tested - 6.07 vdc.
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Well now, let's see how it reacts to a 2amp NOCO battery charger session

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- Although the voltmeter indicates what appears to be a very good vdc reading, It is very important to note the % of charge lights display. The green light - only - is Maintenance
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ONLY 1 milliseconds attempt to crank over the starter motor proves the battery didn't revive after all. No need for a " load tester " device

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With all my evidence and explanation ... Patricia agreed I needed a new battery . She Who Must Be Obeyed drove me to the battery supply store with the 2 dead batteries to be recycled, too.
The owner of this business doesn't sell YUASA batteries. No longer carries the Roadhawk battery line, either.

He said," try this one." I never heard of LEOCH brand batteries. to be continued....

[gltriker]

I don't know whether the battery seller told my wife the new battery needed to be fully and correctly charged before being put into service.
note: the very tight fitted cardboard box contained no internal documents to state the new wet charged battery should be fully charged, first. Not even a single, "an initial charge is required ", advisement was to be found anywhere on the outside of the printed box, as well.

She did recount to me, though, the seller had recommended I should charge the battery every 30 days if I wasn't starting the bike's engine for an extended period. I believe Patricia described the fire event, the injuries to me and the trike, et cetera, etc.

anyways...

We arrived home, I removed the new LEOCH MX18-3 AGM battery from its box, then dutifully probed its neg. and pos. terminals with my voltmeter's test leads. wow!!
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reference % state of charge

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the Lesson here is ... please don't assume a new wet charged battery is, although you may have been assured it already was, Fully Charged before you place it under its first work load .

[Sidecar Bob]

As you have demonstrated, it is always a good idea to at least check that any new battery is actually charged.

BTW, you may find this chart useful (I added the 24V column for the R/C mower). Note that the voltages for AGM are slightly higher than for flooded lead acid.

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