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Re: Back-up Battery question

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson View Post
The 2007 charger doesn't indicate when the battery is fully charged, nor does it stop charging before the battery is overcharged. That settles it -- we're using the onboard charger. We'll also be pulling the breaker supplying it when the robot is not in use.
I asked a question about the backup battery charger on the Q/A a few days ago. I pointed out that an overcharged battery is a safety hazard.