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Belmont Resident · 03-22-2010, 04:59 PM

I was told to use only trickle charge mode when charging batteries.
Newer batteries unlike the older ones are greatly depleted when charged at a high rate or when you need to use the jump start mode.
If the charger does not have an automatic mode and or trickle mode I’d look for one that does. These usually charge only when needed and at about 2 amps.
Also keep in mind that many of the newer batteries only have a life expectancy of 3-4 years.
I just bought 2 new batteries for my plow truck and they are already on their way out.
Of course they are heavily drained when plowing with the electric plow motor, dual strobe light, plow lights, heater fan all on the power drain is excessive.

03-22-2010, 04:59 PM	#5
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	automatic charger is the best way to go I was told to use only trickle charge mode when charging batteries. Newer batteries unlike the older ones are greatly depleted when charged at a high rate or when you need to use the jump start mode. If the charger does not have an automatic mode and or trickle mode I’d look for one that does. These usually charge only when needed and at about 2 amps. Also keep in mind that many of the newer batteries only have a life expectancy of 3-4 years. I just bought 2 new batteries for my plow truck and they are already on their way out. Of course they are heavily drained when plowing with the electric plow motor, dual strobe light, plow lights, heater fan all on the power drain is excessive.