"John_H" wrote in message
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Damian wrote:

Hi Guys,
I have a regulated power supply that I've built from scratch back when I
was
in 'school'.
It's a 0-24V regulated power supply with upto 5 amp.
There are two settings, 1A and 5A. Also the amps can be controlled via a
turn knob(potentiometer). Also a separate potentiometer for voltage
control.

My aim is to use this unit for 'smart charging' a 12V, 6V lead acid, agm,
etc batteries.

How do I do that with this unit?

Posted from aus.cars

For a 12V car battery set the voltage to 14.2 - 14.4 and the max
current to 5A. The charge rate (current) will then take care of
itself, which is essentially how a car's own voltage regulator does
it.

For a long term maintenance charge you could wind it back to 13.8V.

For a 6V battery (if you happen to own an old Beetle or a Model T)
halve the voltage.

--
John H

I meant, "Smart, three stage charging", not plain old constant voltage
charging.



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