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Unread 08-02-2008, 14:18
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Re: Large Backup Battery
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Originally Posted by billbo911 View Post
In the past, the backup battery, regardless of capacity, needed to be charged with the KOP charger, or the custom circuit designed by IFI. This no longer appears to be the case. PLEASE VERIFY WITH A QUESTION TO THE GDC!! I would hate to steer you in the wrong direction.
(Partially) Not true, the wording of the rule you have quoted is exactly the same as last year's manual. Last year it was allowed and even recommended by posts here to use a "smart" charger instead of the supplied KOP charger.

I know our team had an issue last year with a fried backup battery that we believe may have been caused by overcharging using the KOP charger.
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Last edited by Vikesrock : 08-02-2008 at 14:30. Reason: Clarification