Evening all...

I'm looking at a smart charger.... 50amp for a 470Ah bank...

I've come across these ones.
Has anyone any info on them or other smart chargers?
As I'll be berthed at the marina on 240 most of the time I was leaning towards the Mariner Nautic - it has a go slow when left unattended and a desulfating program every 21 days...

anyhow... thoughts?
Cheers

www.progressivedyn.com/marine/pd2150-50-amp-convertercharger/

www.amazon.com/Mariner-Nautic-1250-Volt-Charger/dp/B004NPHBVO

www.sterling-power-usa.com/sterlingpowerusaprocharge12volt50ampbatterycharger-pcu1250.aspx

Two top line charges, not cheap but as they say, "you get what you pay for".
Xantrex True Charge 60amp
Enerdrive Epower 60amp

The Enerdrive Epower is the latest and greatest.

Jode5 said..
Two top line charges, not cheap but as they say, "you get what you pay for".
Xantrex True Charge 60amp
Enerdrive Epower 60amp

The Enerdrive Epower is the latest and greatest.

Any citable reference for being the greatest Jode?

cheers

SemusMcgilicoty said...

Jode5 said..
Two top line charges, not cheap but as they say, "you get what you pay for".
Xantrex True Charge 60amp
Enerdrive Epower 60amp

The Enerdrive Epower is the latest and greatest.

Epower are using all the latest elgrarythem liuthem
Any citable reference for being the greatest Jode?

cheers

ePOWER has the latest algorithms including lithium Different algorithms can be set to individual battery banks to suite the type of battery. I am using one in my caravan charging a 300amp lithium system. On the boat I have a 3000w/120amp Mastervolt charger / inverter (plus some other assorted bits to make it work) charging 1,200amp/hr of batteries.
With the Xantrex, if you add the remove control panel you can down rate the charger to say 20amp, this is handy if you have limited power supply or running on say a 1kva generator. I think you can also down rate the ePOWER by using the panel on the charger and not requiring a remote panel. This is something you must consider when using chargers over 40amp.

SemusMcgilicoty said..
When setting them up, is there any necessity to consider the fact that there will be solar flowing through it also? Surely the fact that none of the chargers mention in the instruction manuals I have dloaded to worry about other connections means it should be no difference?

Have come up with 4 Chargers all avail around the same price ie $650 - 750.

sterling-power.com/products/pro-charge-ultra

www.bonanza.com/listings/ProMariner-ProNautic-1250P-50-Amp-3-Bank-Battery-Charger-63150/214918315?currency=AUD&goog_pla=1&gpid=18283950120&keyword=&goog_pla=1&pos=1o3&ad_type=pla&gclid=CjwKEAjw2PK7BRDPz5nDh9GjoGcSJAAybcS3R53XDgUZKIz1SHLlxu_v9TLJJvub2Y5eXRK19CUu5RoCFWjw_wcB

www.ebay.com/itm/XANTREX-804-1260-02-TRUECHARGE-2-60-AMP-BATTERY-CHARGER-/351729078325?hash=item51e4afd035:g:m8kAAOSw3mpXMmMj&vxp=mtr

www.noldtrading.com.au/marine-battery-chargers-60-amp-12-volt-battery-charger-epower-three-output-range-en31260/dp/8603?gclid=CMT_j6X1380CFYGVvAodnQgMFw

Leaning towards the Pro nautic...

I see he charges $9 shipping in the US but no mention of international shipping. Yanks and their shipping charges are outrageous, so ask before committing to buy as some US companies will not post internationally.

This bloke it at a cheaper price with $95 shipping, but at least specifies worldwide shipping.
www.ebay.com/itm/Promariner-Pronautic-1250P-50-Amp-3-Bank-Battery-Charger-63150-/191302672431

Again, this bloke is cheaper again but no mention of international shipping, 'caveat emptor', send him an email or if you know someone in the states get them to send it to you.
www.anchorexpress.com/promariner-pronautic-1250p-battery-charger-63150

Or you could just buy it from here .... www.promariner.com/en ... middle button top right ... "Sales Bridge"