Does this charger have 'desulfation mode'? I'm trying to use with Shorai Li-ion battery and it can't have this option.
1946454
have no idea what that is or if it has that , it has no adjustable or user options other than being plugged in or not
1946455
I have no idea. I use it to charge my 75 amp bosch car battery... and it work great.Sorry I cant help you more.
1946456
No it doesn't. Please refer to: http://toolsetmore.info/dont-miss-schumacher-ps-1562a-dsr-proseries-1-5-amp-612-volt-automatic-battery-chargermaintainer/
240087
I have looked on my charger and it doesn't show anything about that type of battery only ni-mh.i would just email the company.ive sent them questions before and they replied fairly quickly.hope this helps and I've had this charger for over a year and no problems so far
862512
I would add to my previous comment that you would want to bring them to full charge with charger and use the BatteryMinder only as a maintainer/desulfator. They should all be in similar condition. If you find one 12v pairing has a lesser condition, I would suggest desulfating the pairs separately, spending more time on the weaker pair. From what I understand, desulfating a bank in series/parallel will tend to favor the batteries that are in better condition. You can make a Kentucky windage determination of condition by measuring resting voltage or be more precise by measuring specific gravity of each cell. I would add to my previous comment that you would want to bring them to full charge with charger and use the BatteryMinder only as a maintainer/desulfator. They should all be in similar condition. If you find one 12v pairing has a lesser condition, I would suggest desulfating the pairs separately, spending more time on the weaker pair. From what I understand, desulfating a bank in series/parallel will tend to favor the batteries that are in better condition. You can make a Kentucky windage determination of condition by measuring resting voltage or be more precise by measuring specific... » Read More I would add to my previous comment that you would want to bring them to full charge with charger and use the BatteryMinder only as a maintainer/desulfator. They should all be in similar condition. If you find one 12v pairing has a lesser condition, I would suggest desulfating the pairs separately, spending more time on the weaker pair. From what I understand, desulfating a bank in series/parallel will tend to favor the batteries that are in better condition. You can make a Kentucky windage determination of condition by measuring resting voltage or be more precise by measuring specific gravity of each cell. « Show Less
1414517
I am using energizer recharger but cannot fully recharge the batteries. I guess Tenergy charger would suit its original brand.
679917
I'm using a basic generic charger to recharge, Enloop, Duracell, Failsafe and Energizer batteries and never had a issue. I can't say whether a Duracell charger is going to definitely work, since I don't use one. If in doubt try charging a pair of Enloops and see what happens.
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This is strictly an opinion: The nice aspect of this device and the lithium ion batteries is that the charger seems to be dormant once the battery is charged. Whether or not, as or if the battery bleeds charge over time, the charger starts up again to replace the bled of charge, I don't know. I like it. I have two of these chargers and three lithium batteries. It seems like the batteries don't lose charge and like the charge that you do give them last a long - long time.
825301
I have found the G3500 to simply not do the job on any troubled batteries. I now use it simply as a battery tender for a healthy 12v battery and bought a Schumacher SC-1200A which does a much better job on unhappy batteries (and is much cheaper too!). From what I am reading the whole business of desulfation is somewhat of a myth, so there are limits to what any charger can accomplish.
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No, as the charger prevents that - http://www.amazon.com/Snow-Joe-iCHRG40-Lithium-Ion-Charger/dp/B00F8FLB2I/ref=pd_bxgy_lg_img_z -- do take the battery off the charger as soon as possible after it is at 100%, though, as you should with pretty much any battery charger.
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.
1915109
Everyone else says no, but the manual says: "The automatic Tune-Up(tm) Mode equalizes the individual cells in the battery pack allowing it to function at peak capacity. Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or after 10 charge/discharge cycles or whenever the pack no longer delivers the same amount of work". If you are speaking of a pulse-mode desulfation, I do not think it does that. But I don't think Lithium Ion batteries benefit from it anyway.
1605669
NO!!!! the charger must be designed for lithum. batteries. They make a dual charger but must be designed for lithum
1472872
A battery Tender will COOK the Shorai Battery... Different Chemistry = Different Charging technology. However... you can use the BT for a short duration charge... says the battery is a little low and you want to "top to off" before a ride. Long term / storage use will destroy your Shorai battery.
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Not sure about how long to desulfate, I think that would vary according to the amount of sulfation, but it has been pretty quick on the batteries I have done. Yes it does switch automatically to a "charge" mode thus making it a "set it and forget it" tool for overnight usage for instance. You can get more info at their website...
1535814
you cant shut it off, but all the times I have used mine, the battery depletes fairly evenly, never had one or more cells totally deplete while the others had a decent charge. I have only used it on 3 cell and 4 cell batteries. works great. are you using a balance charger for your batteries? that's all I can think of why your battery depletes so unusual. if not, get one that will also discharge your batteries properly for long term storage. you cant store them fully charged or drained.
833492
Hello. Yes, I've been using the charger since I got my lights. Works great and have never had any safety issues. BTW, Li-poly batteries are Li-ion batteries -- the only difference is the electrolyte used and the separator; otherwise Li ion shuttling is still the mechanism.
780556
No. Must use a non-desulfating type battery charger. I have a lithium battery on my bike - I use a standard Battery Tender - has been working great for almost a year.
306086
Per the listed info and the charger label customer photo, NO. This is a NiMH and NiCad charger which can also partially revive alkaline batteries which I have almost given up using due to their well known leakage issues and lousy high current capability. Use alkalines in a $100+ high power flashlight, NO WAY! Unless a charger specifically Lists the ability to charge Lithium Ion batteries then it will not do so. Their high voltages and wide ranging chemistries mean that only a few specific chargers can even handle all commonly available versions of Lithium Ion cells. The XTAR VP2 charger can handle almost all Lithium Ion chemistries and voltages but is not NiMH & NiCad compatible. Per the listed info and the charger label customer photo, NO. This is a NiMH and NiCad charger which can also partially revive alkaline batteries which I have almost given up using due to their well known leakage issues and lousy high current capability. Use alkalines in a $100+ high power flashlight, NO WAY! Unless a charger specifically Lists the ability to charge Lithium Ion batteries then it will not do so. Their high voltages and wide ranging chemistries mean that only a few specific chargers can even handle all commonly available versions of Lithium Ion cells. The XTAR VP2 charger can... » Read More Per the listed info and the charger label customer photo, NO. This is a NiMH and NiCad charger which can also partially revive alkaline batteries which I have almost given up using due to their well known leakage issues and lousy high current capability. Use alkalines in a $100+ high power flashlight, NO WAY! Unless a charger specifically Lists the ability to charge Lithium Ion batteries then it will not do so. Their high voltages and wide ranging chemistries mean that only a few specific chargers can even handle all commonly available versions of Lithium Ion cells. The XTAR VP2 charger can handle almost all Lithium Ion chemistries and voltages but is not NiMH & NiCad compatible. « Show Less