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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | Re. Leaving chargers plugged in year round- 24x7X365. This practice does cause accelerated aging of the battery (grid corrosion) and subsequent loss of capacity. There have been many scientific studies supporting that continuous float charging of lead acid batteries is least desirable versus periodic recharge with respect to battery life......
At the very least get a lightning surge supressor to help protect the charger. It may also be a good idea to check your homeowner's insurance to make sure you're covered in case of a charger/battery fire. Yes, a battery connected to a faulted charger can catch on fire! This is why I don't leave mine plugged in all the time.
Have fun!
Al
Edited by ESOX Maniac 4/25/2008 10:08 PM
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