How do I choose an RC battery charger?

The basic formula is Volts times Amps equals Watts (V * A = W). Take the battery pack voltage, and multiply it by the desire charging amps, and you get the wattage needed to charge that pack.

What charger do you need for marine battery?

If you’ve got two batteries of 12-volts each in a parallel setup, then they’re still going to be outputting 12-volts, so you need a 12-volt charger. If your batteries are set up in a series, then they’re putting out 24-volts – so you’ll be needing a 24-volt charger.

Do I need a special charger for a marine battery?

Do Marine Batteries Need a Special Charger? No, the main thing you’ll want to look for is that the charger matches the voltage and chemistry of your boat battery. Any charger that does this will work fine. One of the main advantages of chargers designed specifically for boats is that they tend to be water resistant.

What size on board charger do I need?

A good rule is to have enough amperage to equal the sum of the DC loads plus 10 percent of the amp-hour capacity of the batteries. If you’re cruising or anchored out, and aren’t plugged in except intermittently, you will want enough capacity to recharge in the time you have available, if possible.

Will Minn Kota charger work with lithium batteries?

Yes, 12V lithium-based (LiFePO 4) batteries can be charged with Minn Kota Digital, PC or PCL chargers. Before using any charger on a lithium (LiFePO 4) battery, check the battery manufacture’s charging requirements to ensure a proper charge.

What LiPo charger should I buy?

So, for a 3000mAh battery, we would want to charge at 3A, for a 5000mAh LiPo, we should set the charger at 5A, and for a 4500mAh pack, 4.5A is the correct charge rate. The safest charge rate for most LiPo batteries is 1C, or 1 x capacity of battery in Amps.

What do I need to know about LiPo Chargers?

When buying a charger you should consider what LiPo batteries it can support. Some very cheap lipo chargers will only support 2S or 3S lipos, where the fanciers ones will be able to support the full range from 1S to 6S. Other higher end chargers are also able to balance charge more than one LiPo at the same time.

What size onboard charger do I need?

How does an onboard battery charger work on a boat?

Onboard chargers allow you to leave the battery in the boat, not have to hook anything to it to charge and simply plug in the AC cord that is attached the charger. THe other thing about most onboard charger is that they are computer controlled and the charge rate adjusts as the battery gets charged.

What does an onboard battery charger do?