Charger for starting and deep cycle

[rich_kildow]

Are there any on-board chargers out there that can run one set of charging leads on a deep cycle profile, and the other set on a standard starting battery profile? I always top off my starting battery when charging my deep cycle with the Schumacher portable I have, but I'd like a single dedicated on-board.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Charger for starting and deep cycle

You can buy a 2 bank charger and the charge profiles are identical between the two types of batteries. The charger doesn't care and the two types of batteries don't care either.

 

[ajgraz]

Re: Charger for starting and deep cycle

If you run the deep cycle down a lot more than the starting battery (say, with a lot of electric trolling), maybe you should consider a 2-bank with more amps on the second bank (like a 5amp/10amp), or one of the new generation chargers with "distributed charge" feature that pours more amps into the second bank once the first bank is done.

 

[rich_kildow]

Re: Charger for starting and deep cycle

So it doesn't really matter then what type of charger I hook up, as long as it is a "smart" 2 bank charger?

 

[John_S]

Re: Charger for starting and deep cycle

So it doesn't really matter then what type of charger I hook up, as long as it is a "smart" 2 bank charger?

For lead-acid batteries, true. If you have a gel or AGM, check with the mfg if not stated.