Re: (ET) Dan's 2/10A charger

[Darryl McMahon <darryl econogics com>]

David Roden (Akron OH USA) wrote:
> There is seldom much discussion here of what I think is the best answer to 
> ET charger problems : complete replacement with a more modern, smarter 
> charger, one that will treat the batteries more kindly.  

Agreed.

> The cheap solution is a used golf car charger.  They're too big to live on board 
> the ET, though.
>
> There are plenty of smaller 36v chargers around these days.  A couple of 
> examples follow :
>
> 1. I ran across these a while back and bookmarked the site.  Japlar/Schauer 
> make (or perhaps import, who knows) a 36 volt, 20 amp 3-stage (IUIo) 
> switchmode charger, quite small and light, priced around $300 with cables.  
> Voltage at 2.6vpc is a bit high, but they say you can order them set to 
> whatever voltage you want.  It's made by Japlar/Schauer.  Schauer used to 
> be a reputable brand - but who knows today, with all the cheapening going 
> on.  
>
> http://www.battery-chargers.com./catalog/25.pdf
>
> http://www.batterystuff.com/battery-chargers/brands/japlar-
> schauer/JAC3620M.html
>
> 2. Another possibility is the Interacter ICS-36 charger, with similar specs, 
> except the Schauer is a universal input, and the Interacter is 120v only or  
> 240v only (by special order).  Again, I have no idea as to quality or durability.
>
> Other ideas welcome.

Well, it would just be wrong if I didn't speak up for the Soneil 3610SRF 
at this point.  It's been great for me and my E12, and I will be 
supplying one with the E12M I picked up near Albany on Saturday for a 
friend.

http://www.soneil.com/Completesets/3610SRF(Rev04).25-May-05.pdf

Disclosure:  I am a distributor for Soneil chargers.

Breaking NEWS!  Soneil is introducing a line of high power chargers.  I 
am currently waiting for spec sheets and pricing.  These include the 
following 36 volt models:
3620SR (10 amp constant current);
3630SR (15 amp constant current);
3640SR (20 amp constant current);
3650SR (25 amp constant current); and, the
3660SR (30 amp constant current).
The constant current value refers to the initial bulk mode charging.  I 
expect these will the 3-stage chargers like other Soneil models.

For those that suspected the 3610SRF did not deliver enough current, I 
expect one of the new models should satisfy the amp-addicts.

There are also high power models for 12, 24 and 48 volt lead-acid systems.

Darryl McMahon

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