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Originally Posted by swootton
You are technically correct. Both serve exactly the same function but a float charger is a "smart" charger that can turn the charging circuit on and off based upon the state of charge of the battery which is obviously better.
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Because of the differences, they
don't serve exactly the same function.
You can leave a battery connected to a properly designed and configured float charger for months without harming the battery.
If you do the same thing with a trickle charger, you run the risk of destroying the battery.