We have three gardens; two are close to each other, and the third one is about 10 yards from the other two. Would I need more than 1 charger?
318622
I think you will be all right with one as long as you connect them safely (as noted by others).
318623
I haven't tried the charger around an area. It works really well for keeping squirrels off of a game feeder.
318624
Mine are away from each other. so I ended up buying two because you're going to have to have wire connecting it was easier just to buy two for me
318625
My charger takes care of about 122 linear ft, probably a little more, and contains 5 dogs. Depending on the size of your garden, I believe this would be sufficient. I have another one I use t contain 2 horses when camping in a 10 x 20 area.
318626
One charger will do fine. I have a similar set up with two areas separated be a about 15 feet. My experience with electric fences includes horse fences and small animal fences. I see no problem with this. I would run the hot wire from the end of each section to the beginning of the next and not separate wires from the terminal on the charger. No experience with this although it puts the sections in parallel rather than series. The four other responses are ok.
318627
Probably not. I would enclose allof them with one continues line, but that depends on how large they all are
739384
I have a factory slow charger and a quick charger with 5 batteries. So swapping out batteries is no issue with my small yard. But if you have no tools already using the 18V B&D;, best go with a newer model with better battery life.
1076347
Four and Four. You could still use a plug-splitter if two of your outlets are low current.
1721618
output is just over 8 amps. If you split it you may get 4 amps to each, which is just over a 2 amp trickle charge. I would recommend charging one then the other to get it done quicker. If they are parallel , one may charge slower, so again, I would just do 1 at a time.
1390759
Yep as long as the plugs don't take up too much space. I have personally had two USB devices, a blender, and a laptop in this outlet. I have also charged two iPads charging at the same time from it
1063223
The 10 hour charger that comes with it takes too long. There is no need to wait until the battery is depleted. I bought the $40 30 minute charger and it speeds up the charging process, so for smaller yards like mine I can quick charge it in like 10 or 15 minutes and finish my job.
1136675
I don't see where it would hurt to connect a dozen, so long as only one is connected to the charger.
14854
No, as this device is designed to cover existing grounded duplexes only. You can only use this device with a three-prong outlet.
1441254
should work fine, i believe the third "extra" contact is used by some smart chargers
631979
Yes, that should be more than adequate. No more than 50 feet, you could probably get by with a 16 gauge extension cord, so the 12 gauge will insure even less voltage drop, especially considering the charger will, at most, only be putting out 1.5 amps.
717573
Yes you can. I charge my two dogs collars at the same time with this charger.
1474943
Yes, although I would parallel no more than three. Also, if the batteries are of differing ages, it's not a good idea, as they will respond differently to both charging and pulsing, and a defective battery may load a good one. In general, batteries charging in parallel should be isolated from one another by a diode in series with each battery. This will reduce the charging voltage slightly, and thus will extend the recharging time.
802628
I used one with great results and I own 3+ acres. Just place one trao away from your 800 sq foot garden as so you don't attract beetles to your garden. One will work but you can use two.
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Hello Sharon, It depends on how you plan on connecting them. Technically you can parallel the two together and use a single charge controller but this can become cumbersome with the wiring. You can also use the two kits independently to charge different batteries or the same bank. If charging the same bank it is best if you put the second kit on the opposite battery posts of the first one.Please contact us for any further inquiries - customerservice@carmanah.comGo Power! Team
713114
an outdoor extension cord would move the charger, as long as it is protected from the elements it would work ok
1927797
Seriously....USELESS?!?!? So it's too much trouble to charge one, remove it, and charge the 2nd battery? If this item comes with two chargers, it would cost more (and you would complain) and you would also complain that two chargers take up too much space on a counter or workbench, while tying up two electrical outlets.
387230
Also a concern to me, however, I bought one... if I like it, will buy another.. it is less expensive than most batteries and charger alone.. so I can have one charging while using another.