Dave gel cell batteries require special charging methods. Regular chargers usually
overcharge. Electrical energy rather than being
stored in the battery is used instead for breaking down the battery electrolyte into
hydrogen and oxygen which is called gassing.
Dries the battery out. Over time and several charging the battery loses capacity for a
shorter term life. If you use your method you
would have to monitor the battery to prevent overcharging. A charger that will detect
this would go into a trickle mode.
"David J. Schat" wrote:
> Can I use a 13.8V 1.7A power source to charge it? If so, for how long? (and
> don't tell me until it melts down and then next time not quite that long)
>
> -Spud Boy
>
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