What is the primary difference between this charger and the Optima 1200 charger?
211996
When I called Optima and asked the same question a rep told me that they perform the exact same functions with different amps outputs. ie the big one will charge faster.
211997
They really do the same thing. The 1200 charges quicker and has usb port for iPhone, etc and its heavier. I have the 150 and it is smaller and does the job. You are paying almost 100.00 more just for a usb port. They do the same thing and for the price the 150 is great. I use it for my optima batteries when Im not using my vehicle for a long period of time.
211998
I have had very little success using regular chargers on optima batteries. In some cases I was unable to charge the battery completely, and had to purchase a new battery. Once I started using this charger I was able to bring back all the ones I thought were no longer any good
1549932
Not 100% sure, but my bet is the higher charging rate. This one is rated at 600mA to 1000mA, where the one you reference is rated only at 500mA.
1222205
I only have two 650s but I know that it's a fairly fast charger. Much faster then the two port ones that often come with batteries or "package" deals. I know it takes about two or three hours for one 650 from empty. on 350s it's about an hour I think.
1369211
Standard battery tenders are not designed to work with hi-performance AGM-type batteries. The Optima charger allows you to select which type of battery you are charging.
1123986
I installed the Bosch yesterday and I get a full charge in 3 hrs. As far as I know, the Volt can't take the full 30A however the charge time is superior than the portable charger supplied with the volt. I chose this model for any future vehicle upgrade. The price on the Bosch is roughly 1/2 from Amazon than from a retailer here in Australia.
742295
I have the one for 12 Volt & 24 Volt because of my trolling motor. These are the best Chargers. You will be pleased with either one you get.
431724
Because it's a much nicer charger and it charges at higher amp rate. Nite core is slow. Or get an e fest luc on eBay.
1501921
I called the company to verify. I was told that the primary difference is that the P117 (which is newer and smaller) will charge faster than the P118 (30 minutes vs 1 hour). Both will charge all types of batteries, including Lithium Ion and NiCad. Batteries can be stored on either charger without damage. The P118 is being phased out.
1584866
Three years...see this link:http://d26maze4pb6to3.cloudfront.net/optimabatteries/7813/4331/0186/Digital_1200_Battery_Charger_Warranty.pdf
2252228
It is possible that ndwood may have gotten the wrong unit, or a knockoff unit. The Xentris unit I got has no such 900ma marking on the back of the unit, and is definitely a 2-Amp version, and says so on the unit itself. It also charges very fast, 1-2 hours for my phone, another indication that it is a high powered adapter.
321978
I DID NOT RECEIVE WHAT I ORDERED (1500-CA with 3A/10A/15A options). Amazon sent me a 1500A with 3A/8A/15A options, but when you open the box up and look at the charger, IT ONLY HAS OPTIONS FOR 3A/15A ! This makes the charger useless to me, as I use only Optima AGM batteries, which have a 10A maximum charge rate. Amazon had better overnight-express me the right one...I need it tomorrow!
990233
It has a selector to charge Optima batteries or other batteries. I haven't charged anything besides Optima, but I'm not sure it's worth the extra money either way. I bought mine due to the claim that it can restore Optima's in not-so-optimal condition, but it failed to restore mine. Therefore I don't recommend one because they are so expensive.
82097
This is a smart charger. The difference from the other models is with it's bigger (20) amperage it takes less time to charge.
1487968
i got the Sc 1200 model very good charger , also can EQ. all cells . this charger only good for 12 vol. car and boat too.
1636360
According to web sites including http://servicenet.blackanddecker.com/Parts/Detail/277115, It looks like the BD12PS & DB12PSK use the same as the PS1200K, which is listed in http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-5102767-08-Battery-Charger/dp/B003FJDQKE.
1487966
There a few small differences with these three chargers. The SC-1200A is the lowest end then the SSC-1000A is in the middle with the SSC-1500 as the highest end. The SC model is a speed charger and will charge at a selectable rate of 3A or 12A. And the battery types it will charge is STD and AGM. The SSC models are a Ship n Shore Speed chargers. They will charge 3 types of batteries, STD (low maintenance/ maintenance free), AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat construction) and GEL (very deep cycle application batteries). The 1000 model will charge at 2A, 6A, or 10A as a selection choice. Where the 1500 model will charge at the rate of 3A or 15A, whichever is selected. Hope this answers your questions.
737036
No, not in my opinion. This unit will recondition and charge a very low AGM battery while most charger won't. Optima also offers a smaller trickle unit that will insure your AGM stays healthy assuming your AGM is in a vehicle that sits more than it's driven - or boat...