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01 Apr 2024 11:04 #897139 by ckahleer
How to charge a 6v battery? was created by ckahleer
I have 2 12V smart chargers and a 50 year old 6amp dumb charger that has a 6v/12v switch. Is it safe to use this old charger on  a ke100 6 v battery?

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01 Apr 2024 11:09 #897141 by Moose1800
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Yes on the 6 volt charger but 6 amps is a bit much for a small battery just don’t leave it on very long.

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01 Apr 2024 11:42 #897142 by gd4now
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Here is some info on making and using a DIY charger. I can say it works well and will charge just about any voltage battery.

www.alpharubicon.com/elect/3dollarbattggn.htm

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01 Apr 2024 12:17 - 01 Apr 2024 12:22 #897144 by F64
Replied by F64 on topic How to charge a 6v battery?
You can get a voltage regulator for about $30.

www.amazon.com/DROK-Converter-Adjustable...0BQBXMH67?th=1&psc=1


Hook it up to your 6 volt or 12 charger.
You can control the voltage down to about 0.5v dc.
Plus you contol the current.

I just hooked my regulator up to a laptop charger to charge my 12v battery.

Battery University has a lot of info on charging batteries.

batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-405-cha...-with-a-power-supply


 

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Last edit: 01 Apr 2024 12:22 by F64. Reason: because half my brain fell out onto the floor

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