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Re: Interacter Charger
As I have read over the X5, it actually is made up of 5 charging units and you have the choice of 3 different series.

The IC Series Industrial-Commercial 3-Stage + Desulfate. 20A to 30A
The PS Series Professional - Series 3-Stage + Desulfate. 3A to 30A
The LS Series Lineage - Consumers 3-Stage - 2.5A to 6.0A

It's obvious that the IC Series isn't applicable or suitable for usage in FIRST.

So the question is which of the other 2 series would you want and why?
LS 12/6 or the PS 12/5

I'm thinking the LS 12/6 units within the X5, then maybe having one or two standalone PS 12/5 units for usage with "questionable" batteries. I like the idea of Desulfate, but I'm not sure it's worth it for all 5, and if the battery is really that questionable might it not be better to just replace it?

Any or all feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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