Thread: [OCCRA]: Battery Charger Question
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Re: [OCCRA]: Battery Charger Question
The charger pictured is fine.... 4 amp is a better charge rate as per the battery mfg. The unit pictured will not damage the battery life.

The faster you charge a battery (higher amp) the shorter the life of the battery.

The use of automotive chargers that are 30 amp will damage the battery after just 1 or 2 charges. Additionally there is a fire hazard as the battery gets hot.

When charging the battery check the case as it should NOT get warm.
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