battery chargers

[Toyotanut]

wondering if you can use a regular battery charger to recharge an optima battery or if you have to use the high falutent pulse style charger

 

[Not Jobless]

Any auto battery charger will work.

 

[skrause]

I use one of these, leave it on 24/7.

 

[nick c]

when I was working at a Schmucks they told us in our training that we could not use the high amp 1 hr quick charger on Gell-Cells because it would burn them up. And that you have to use a 5 amp or lower trickle charge.

 

[84Toyota4x4]

Just saw this thread while looking for my old one to update it. Heres a link to Optimas website about charging them. Its at the bottom below the specs.

Recommended charging information:

Alternator:
13.3 to 15.0 volts, no amperage limit.

Battery charger:
13.8 to 15.0 volts, 10 amps maximum, 6-12 hours approximate.

Rapid Recharge:
Maximum voltage 15.6 volts (regulated).
Maximum current: No limit as long as temperature < 125°F (51.7°C).
Maximum recharge time: Charge until current drops below 1 amp.

Float charge:
13.2 to 13.8 volts, 1 amp maximum current, time indefinite (at lower voltage).

To charge the OPTIMA® 6V-1050, six volt battery, divide the charge voltage setting in half.

All limits must be strictly adhered to.

Safety Information:

Always wear safety glasses when working with batteries.

Always use a voltage regulated battery charger with limits set to the above ratings. Overcharging can cause the safety valves to open and battery gasses to escape, resulting in premature failure. These gasses are flammable! You cannot replace water in sealed batteries that have been overcharged. Any battery that becomes very hot or makes a hissing sound while recharging should be disconnected immediately.

Failure to fully charge a battery can result in poor performance and a reduction in capacity.

~T.J.

http://www.optimabatteries.com/publ..._info/automotive/starter/technical_specs.html

 

[skrause]

when I was working at a Schmucks they told us in our training that we could not use the high amp 1 hr quick charger on Gell-Cells because it would burn them up. And that you have to use a 5 amp or lower trickle charge.

Optimas are not gel cells