How to smart charge with a regulated power supply
On 5/01/2014 4:32 PM, John_H wrote:
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.
Or an early model Holden!
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