Re: House Batteries

GBinNC wrote:

On Fri, 31 Mar 2006 13:13:56 GMT, "Ken Tullis" <me@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


The standard factory el cheapo converter will quickly ruin AGM or gell cell
batteries by overcharging them.


???

My Class B, with an AGM house battery, has been plugged into shore power
for probably >95% of its non-driving life for 3 1/2 years so far. It has
a 7345RU converter/charger.

I'll let you know how quickly it ruins it <g>.

GB in NC
What is the RU for, was it an upgrade or something. I have the 7355, 13.6 vdc. No timer.

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BILL P.

2004, 2500 SLT Quad Cab, Dodge Ram,
SLT, SWB, 2WD,Short Bed
5.9 HO Turbo Diesel, 48RE Auto Trans,
Anti-Spin 3.73 Dif.Rhino Liner,
Husky 16K,Slider. Voyager Controller
2005, 27RL Wildcat, DT/PC Wi-Fi.
two 6volt AGM Trojan Batteries,
600watt Inverter
Dual EU2000i Hondas

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