can you use a 1 amp trickle charger to charge this battery??? one used for motorcycle batteries??/
1291513
Yes but a bit slow, 2amp is the best and max suggested rate for most small SLA's. Any higher fast chargers will do that but reduce overall life.
1291514
Sure! It's a 12V battery, just not a big one. One caution, though. If you are using these in series (like, in a Razor scooter), you must disconnect at least one of the connecting leads between batteries. Otherwise, it's a 24V system, and your 12V charger won't work.
1291515
If your 1amp charger is 12 volt AND you charge the batteries 1 at a time. I use my 2 amp charger from time to time.
2233701
Absolutely, my batteries are the size of electric wheelchair batteries which are made to run all day without a charge. I charge 4 at once. I use a smaller charger (same Make) to charge my car battery. I would recommend this one because you can select a trickle charge first. Too much charging will ruin your battery. even 6 amps is not excessive.
619901
More, perhaps. Less I would think not or else "trickle chargers" could not be used I suggest you call:Programa Inc. at 1 800 668 8843 Ask for Gordon.
2187611
Im assuming that thd miata has a smaller battery than the typical full sized car. This trickle charger is made specifically for motorcycle batteries, but if you need smaller ampage, it should be fine. Good luck!
1809060
It might help... I found that the regular charger performed poorly so I used a trickle charger thru the gator clamps and charged it that way.If I had know what I know now, I wouldn't have bought it. Poor design, short life of battery.
166901
I charge my 1234 12volt, 2.6AH battery on a Makita DC1414T. I don't know if there is a difference in charger DC1414 and DC1414T, it may that the "T" stands for trickle charge since the book explaines that at trickle charge the battery can be left in the charger for ever...... Are you dthe Hansen from Slate Hill, NY?
706195
I am using this unit to charge single 110 amp battery. I think this unit can only charge single battery. But if you want to charge multiple batteries you have to make sure total Amp does not exceed 130 amps. And you might have to buy additional cables. I Hope this info was helpful.
1265234
I would not. You could easily overcharge the battery where as a regular charger has a regulator on it. This is to be used to charge another vehicle/motorcycle for a short time; until the other vehicle can be started.
1558198
You can charge it to full with a normal lead acid battery charger, but do not keep it charging. Unplug it after the charger indicates full. The trickle/maintenance charge feature will damage the battery. But the good new is you probably won't need a charger at all. For the past six months I have only been riding (or cranking and letting it idle) once every two or three weeks and the battery stays charged. But if you can't live without a trickle charger, they offer a charger specialized for this type of battery, that won't cause any damage.
1563645
NOTE: 1 watt at 12vdc means this only produces 1/12 amp. This is a "micro" trickle charger. Look at plug in trickle chargers on Amazon-- they range from 1/2 amp to 1.5 amps. So it will maintain a battery lead acid if it is small and is not operating too many systems such as car clocks, on-board computers, etc.
1662462
The amperage is too high on the charger for this battery. I would recommend you to use a 2 Amp charger.
1483370
No. For starters a "normal" battery charger (if you are talking about what you'd plug AA's into) is designed for batteries that get to around 1.5 V or so, way less than what this one is rated for. And of course it won't connect without a bunch of custom splicing and screwing around. And they are a totally different kind of battery as well. If you're going to own something that requires this kind of battery, you need to also own the proper way to charge it.
120175
It should work it's just like a car battery charger as long as the voltages right, its just a matter whether it's a trickle charge or a quick charge.
317969
I've seen this question before and found one particular answer/response very helpful- the charging system of the vehicle you are putting it in used to charge a lead acid battery did it not? I use a solar NOCO trickle charger on mine. NOCO Battery Life BLSOLAR5 5 Watt Solar Battery Charger and Maintainer
1337393
No, It comes with a 12 volt battery charger so it will trickle charge a 12 volt battery. The only factor is battery capacity. It will take a lot longer to charge a 900 amp hour battery than a 500. With that said, I can take a 900 from about 60% to full in about 12 hours on a good day.
284187
I believe it should work. Typically, trickle chargers don't have a high current capacity, like the charger you're considering. Harbor Freight often gives away a small trickle charger that I doubt has the capacity yours has and it works OK left on a car battery overnight or longer.
318737
I would not use more than 1 1//2 or 2 amp charge. Most chargers have a switch for this. Jump starting is probably not a good idea, although I have never done it.