Posted by Tug Boat Lonnie on Monday, June 30, 2003 at 6:20PM :
In Reply to: Link to Optima FAQ's posted by Jack Cain on Monday, June 30, 2003 at 5:12PM :
Thanks Jack,
I checked out the site and found two answers that seem to be at odds with one another.
The first question seems to indicate that the battery must be charged at low amps when using a charger, but the second question indicates that the Optima can handle high charging amps with no problem when in normal operation. Here are the two questions from the web page.
How can they have it both ways? Or am I just being too picky with these newfangled whatchamacallits.
6. Can you trickle charge an OPTIMA? Solar card charger?
Yes, you can use any charger on an OPTIMA as long as the voltage is regulated properly. If your charger will remain on indefinitely the voltage should be at 13.8 volts maximum with a one amp maximum current.
7. Will my high-output alternator damage the OPTIMA?
No, as long as the voltage is properly regulated. Because the OPTIMA has a very low internal resistance it will accept high current more efficiently than conventional batteries
Best wishes
Lonnie
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