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Old 12-13-2016, 12:43 AM   #16
gmc
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Model: Hurricane 32A
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Originally Posted by dstankov View Post
A couple of years ago I read an article about upgrading the batteries and they mentioned issues with some converter/chargers not being adequate for use with gell batteries. If I am not mistaken the issue is with the bulk stage of the converter/charger.

I would have to go back and see if I can find the article again.
From another hobby where we use lots of batteries of different chemistries (NiCD, NIMH, LIon, LiPoly, LiFE, Gel, AGM, Flooded... some over evolution - some for different uses...) - the gel cell types want a CVC - Constant Voltage Charger... different than what a wet or AGM battery wants where the voltage varies based on the phase of charge. (There is a reason for the different settings on better external chargers - not aware of a converter with a setting like that - I assume they make one that will handle gel? but haven't looked.)

Even AGM and traditional flooded have different needs - but they are a bit more compatible than the gel requirements.

Can seriously shorten the life of a gel battery it it isn't kept happy... which is why DW's 'scooter' with its 36v gel setup has its own dedicated charger...
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