Use Basic, Simple Guidelines to Ensure You Buy the Right Battery Charging Units

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Don’t make your battery charging units an afterthought when investing in rechargeable batteries – batteries and chargers go hand-in-glove like peas and carrots.

It is no secret that good battery charging units make an excellent base for batteries that are long-lasting and perform at their peak.

Because users are usually unaware of how important a good power source is and that it could make a profound difference, it is important to investigate battery charging units at the start of a project and not at the , after all the hardware has been completed – this is especially important under adverse conditions.

When investing in battery charging units you need to:

  •         Invest in the right charger for the right battery, which will make a world of difference – and because       many chargers are able to service only one chemistry at a time, ensure that the voltage matches up with the charger.
  •         Charging a larger battery will take a lot longer than a smaller package, with the same applying in reverse.
  •         High wattage chargers will minimise the charging times and there are limitations as to how quickly batteries are charged – bear in mind that extra-quick charging will cause undue stress to the battery.
  •         Lead acid chargers should switch over to float charge when they are full.
  •         Nickel-based chargers need to switch over to trickle charge when batteries are fully charged.
  •         Li-ion will not be able to switch to trickle when full as they are unable to absorb any overcharging.
  •         Bear in mind that lead acid batteries should stay lukewarm, and nickel-based batteries will get warm to the touch only at the end of the charge.

    Always be aware of the temperature of batteries when they are charging..