new Exide AGM battery and new charger. The charger shows charging for ~2 min and then showing Float Charging with tripping sound every 30s. Normal?
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Oops, here is the Amazon link...http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page;=1&rh;=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3A12%20volt%20battery%20tester
1487936
My charger makes a similar clicking sound in the float mode, which appears to be its normal cycling process. It's holding my batteries at 13.3 volts which is near ideal and is apparently not over-charging.
1487937
I would call customer service on that at (877) 571-2391. My charger does not make a tripping sound every 30 seconds when in float mode.
1487938
I haven't used it with an AGM battery, but in my experience the charge topping off followed by float charging sounds perfectly normal. I don't know what the tripping sound is. Maybe I just haven't heard it?
1487939
With a fully charged new battery that would be the expected process. You can have the battery tested at Sears, Bell Tire, and other places usually for free to confirm all is OK. Or, you can get a 12v battery tester for about $10-20 here on Amazon that will read voltage, and other basic battery and alternator checks. I found one at Meijers the other day. You can check the battery every couple months like you would tire pressure and such. And confirm pre-winter readiness, of course! Good Luck!
1487940
I don't know as I haven't used my charger other than as a 'backup'. The used Honda generator I bought was a 'companion' model that allows two 2000i generators to be hooked together. That feature takes the normal 12VDC output off the circuit panel. I needed a back up power for 12VDC. It's 8amp and won't overdraw on the generator. Mine works for what it does, charges wet-cell 12VDC batteries. I haven't had any experience with AGM (glass-grid) batteries. Regards. D. in Lacey, WA
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Not sure myself which one is faulty.My battery light was flashing so I put in the spare battery that has been on the charger for a week and it was not charged-So dead battery(purchased new with the camera) or Charger also purchased new with Camera. I am leaning towards Charger/Battery
545613
sounds like the battery is going or needs a full 24 hr charge - check the initial instructions to see if you missed a step
1764812
I don't have an answer for you, but I did notice the same thing. I have been charging my deep cycles on standard. I am a little disappointed that it does not offer a separate deep cycle charge as this is my main reason for a new charger.
1379566
Sorry for your problem with the battery install. If the new battery is not defective, sounds like the main unit is defective. I obtained the batteries as a gift for my daughter. She installed the new batteries and selected the option of new batteries installed. Then left the unit in the home dock, charging overnight. Went from running less that 5 min to completing the whole area for approx 50 min never having to go home for a recharge. Runs like new again
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Sounds to me like you may have a defective battery. Only sure way to find out is to try another one or ask a dealer (if you have one in your area) to check it for you. Thats the best I can tell you as this is the first thing you should always check. Its also possible your charger is not up to snuff. Good luck. -js
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I noticed that as well. My old one was heavy. New one light. So, probably a more updated "solid state" charger. Voltage output is a little higher than my old one.
710801
I never had a problem with it charging. Might be a defective device. It happens with mass produced products.
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Allen: after using this charger a few times I am disappointed in it. One of the charging stations actually heats up the battery and it starts to leak acid. I stopped using it all together. I was standing next to it and heard a pop after not relizing what it was it took a bit to open the charger and find this is what made the noise. This charges very well but that one station kills the battery. I'm sorry to say I am disappointed to say the least. To answer your querstion it has lights above each charging station and they go from red to green when the batteries ar charged.
24645
sounds like it has a defective battery or isn't fully charging. Occasionally mine wont line up correctly when its in the charger & it wont charge...otherwise I say send it back for a new one
410699
I agree with 2ownlife's answer. My Soundlink 2,unit made that blip noise from day 1 right out of the box when I plugged it in with the OEM charger. I wouldn't worry about it as I believe it is normal operation.
1043199
"horizontal lines and a buzzing sound" You don't say whether you tried the unit both plugged into the charger and on battery power alone. The buzzing sound might be a symptom of a faulty charger that is not converting 60Hz alternating house current to 5 volt direct current. If both the computer and the charger were healthy, the unit would boot up normally after only a few minutes of charge. My suggestion is to email Wol Vol (you can Google their website to to this) and describe the problem. Wol Vol will almost certainly instruct you to return the unit for exchange or refund; they have an excellent return policy. Joe Gunn
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I wondered the same thing. With our Gator, when I charged it with the old charger the light would blink the entire time I was charging in but would only hold the charge for riding a very short time. You might want to call customer service at Peg Pergo first.
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My first one did the same thing and was never actually charging. That happened after its first charge/drain. I had Amazon send me a new one and I sent mine back.
1591260
I've had this happen occasionally with mine, particularly as the battery has gotten older. It seems to happen only after it has been plugged in for a long time. Unplugging it and letting it sit seems to clear it. If I don't leave it plugged into the charger for more than a day, I don't see the problem. If your's always does it, I think the battery may be getting sick, or the charging circuit is defective.
1955398
Sounds to me like you may have a faulty one. Mine charged up just fine, and I am still doing well with it. I would contact the company. Sorry I could not be of more help.
1099959
How old is your Sea Doo? Put a volt meter on the battery and see if it has 12+ volts, then put it on the charger and see what it shows. Sounds to me like a bad charger or a bad battery. Also check where the charger wires from the connector attach to the battery, they could have come loose or never been attached properly.