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| I didn’t want to get into a debate about Solar chargers and DC chargers, etc. The two are very different.
However the two, now seem to have been intermixed in this post by some and some with a little humor. Thanks. I'm picking up what your dropping...
With that said, please check out the MINN KOTA web site for specs, etc, and or the STEATH site for specs and you be the judge. Their maybe others out there that also produce a DC charging unit. I don’t know.
I’ve used such DC technology myself since 2006. I wouldn’t have a boat today with out a DC charging unit on board; period.
DC units can also charge the batteries from your vehicles alternator to the boat, while towing on the trailer???
There are so many applications for its use, under many different and creative scenarios beyond our control if applied and used just like any other tool.
These units will charge at a rate up to 30 amps output on a 24 /36 system.
An Alternator on your big motor is pushing well above the 30 amps to operate these DC units to their fully designed charging capacity. A 9.9- kicker, depending upon manufacture can range anywhere from 6-12 amps of output also for these units to help.
Units, such as the MINN KOTA, can be obtained for as little as $175.00. Have seen the MK 3-DC for as little as $150.00.
The cost of the unit over the long run, verses AC charging might be a cost saver also, depending upon it’s application, etc. It will save time charging, and money on the AC charging bill's also at home.
A selling point to your significant other for a new tool for the boat.
A Solar unit, kicking out only 15 w is about $160.00 last time I checked and a Controller unit is required, at an additional cost. However Solar is another viable option to utilize. Out posts do and will turn the camps generators off at specific times, etc cutting off all power to charge via AC.
A portable generator is also a plus, such as the HONDA. We all work very hard to go on these trips and anything that can help to make our trips near home or away the best, is always great; these products do just that. Help us spend more time on the water doing what we enjoy.
This is just another tool to use that I don't hear to much about.
I hope this helps to explain a little further my initial post, with more information on DC charging units. | |
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