Battery charge speed
 

hi, we have the 12v batteries and the speed charger that came with the kit of parts. the charger can go on 2, 4, and 6 amp charge speeds. What is the best speed to use? or does it not matter?

Re: Battery charge speed
 

You want to use the 6 AMP setting.

Re: Battery charge speed
 

The manufacturer specifies the KOP battery to be charged at no more than 6 amps. This will normally charge a depleted battery in under two hours. Don't forget to check that the charger is set in the 12 volt position.

Re: Battery charge speed
 

And, just as important, check the charge settings each time you plug in a battery. We've noticed that ours resets to 2A each time. (My solution was to take the label maker and put arrows pointing to the relevant LEDs and a warning on the battery connector. It usually does the job.)

Re: Battery charge speed
 

If you are charging the battery at a competition, you should swap the
battery every match and use the 6 amp setting.

If you are charging the battery overnight, and in particular if the
battery is significantly discharged, use the 2 amp setting. This
will minimize the damage that high charge currents will do to the
battery.

Eugene