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11-24-2009, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Battle Ground
Posts: 480
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Battery Chargers
There are several battery chargers on the market that say they will manage the charging process and not over charge the battery. I am hoping some of you have experience with chargers you leave connected to the aircraft while it sits waiting for the next flight.
Any insights will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Scott Ahrens
N418BG (reserved)
empennage
QB wings
fuselage in progress
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RV-7 N818BG (flying)
Bearhawk Patrol (building)
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11-24-2009, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
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Lots of prior info on this, have you tried the "search" function??
Tip, search defaults to posts from the last year, change that to "any time".
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010 
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
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11-24-2009, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Huskerland, USA
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RV-7 : In the hangar
RV-10 : In the hangar
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11-24-2009, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: George West, TX
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BATTERY HAWK
Scott,
Go to www.SafeAir1.com and see their battery hawk charging system. It is costs somewhere around $80.00 -/+; but is a great system. I use one on my -4 and bought another for tractor.
You set up and forget. Have a fresh battery when you want. It save me lots of aggravation when I want to fire up a farm implement. Figure it is cheaper than blood pressure medicine and broken foot when I kick a dozer track from anger at myself 
Cheers,
Deal Fair
RV-4 (N34CB)
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11-24-2009, 02:51 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: C09 - Morris
Posts: 579
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Geico266
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X2 ... used now for three years all winter long, no issues.
Also used on the RV (motorhome), trailer and ATV's with great product.
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(This post by: Christopher Checca EAA Lifetime Member #799388)
Allen Checca (father)
Christopher Checca (son)
RV-6A - N468AC
ENGINE: Lycoming 180 HP O-360-A1A
PROPELLER: Senisentch 72FM859-1-85
WEIGHT: Empty Aircraft 1152 lbs
BASED: KC09 - Morris, IL.
Flying since June 6, 2005
N468AC Web Site
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11-24-2009, 04:04 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Delta, CO/Atlin, BC
Posts: 2,389
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I built in a small float charger and just plug the airplane in at night (using a standard extension cord and belly plug). Keeps the battery topped up and ready to go.
greg
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RV-9B (Big tires) Tipup @AJZ or CYSQ
N 7965A
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11-24-2009, 05:53 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bozeman, Montana
Posts: 858
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I have a charger mounted on the firewall, open the oil door and plug it in. My only caveat is that these smart chargers will not bring a battery back from the dead... I wish mine had a switch to go into "dumb charger" mode.
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11-24-2009, 05:59 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
Posts: 5,666
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I prefer to charge the battery the way it was meant to be...
FLYING
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Walt Aronow, DFW, TX (52F)
EXP Aircraft Services LLC
Specializing in RV Condition Inspections, Maintenance, Avionics Upgrades
Dynamic Prop Balancing, Pitot-Static Altmeter/Transponder Certification
FAA Certified Repair Station, AP/IA/FCC GROL, EAA Technical Counselor
Authorized Garmin G3X Dealer/Installer
RV7A built 2004, 1700+ hrs, New Titan IO-370, Bendix Mags
Website: ExpAircraft.com, Email: walt@expaircraft.com, Cell: 972-746-5154
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11-24-2009, 06:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Posts: 602
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It is generally best to use what the battery manufacturer recommends. If you use the Odyssey, I highly recommend the Oddyssey Utlimizer 12 Volt 6 A charger. It is specifically made for the Odyssey battery and won't overcharge it. Battery Mart seems to have the best price and their service is unbeatable. But, the charger doesn't seem to work on normal lead acid batteries (I tried to charge a lawn mower battery and nothing).
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Jeff Rosson
Repeat Offender
RV14 - Working on Empennage/Tail Cone
RV9A - Completed! First flight on July 18, 2012!
Based at Merritt Island, FL (KCOI)
VAF Number: 1170
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