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Re: Battery Charging Station

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Originally Posted by Ether View Post
What did you use for charging amps and voltage for that calculation?


Using 6 amps per battery and 12 volts gave 216 Watts. Not counting losses.
The 3 slot charger cannot individually change amp ratings, so it would most likely draw between 4-6 amps per battery, plus losses, puts the numbers right around 160-220 watts
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