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GEL battery needs to be charged at a slower rate than wet cell batteries and if over charged could develop voids in their electrolyte which cannot be healed and would cause a loss in their capacity. Heat can also shorten their lifespan, as the water is replaced with the gel that is saturated with sulphuric acid. With heat they harden and shrink away from the plates and, without the contact, the reaction to create power does not occur.

The covered gel cellular battery differs from the conventional wet cellular electric battery for the reason that its electrolytes can't be replaced or filled again. Rather, since it's name indicates, the actual gel cellular battery is completely covered, while the electrolytes tend to be hanging utilizing a inspissations agent such as silica. Therefore, if the battery's spend is actually breached, it won't drip. Nevertheless, if you own a carbamide peroxide gel cell electric battery, you must take special care when re-charging this. A unique wall charger is required, ideally along with voltage protection and a variable amplifier rate.

A good gel battery charger must therefore take the guesswork out of accurate and complete deep cycle recharging. A smart charger is usually the recommended type of gel battery charger. This type of charger can allow for gel's slower, longer charging requirements. It charges based on computer algorithms by collecting information from the cell and modulating voltage and charge current accordingly. These chargers can be left plugged in without overcharging or damaging the battery.

Chargers may permit two types of charging: fast and float charging. Fast or cyclic charging, requires monitoring of voltage, temperature, and current. It's necessary to switch off once the voltage reaches the desired level. Float charging, also known as standby service, provides a constant voltage and temperature, and allows the battery to moderate its own voltage level.

Assess your needs when it comes to charging times; faster charges require increased amps from a gel battery charger. Calculate the battery's amp hour rating divided by charger rating, and add about 10% extra time to maximize the charge. If a dead boat battery is rated at 100 amp hours, a 10-amp charger requires about 11 hours for a full recharge. Confirm that the charger meets your technical needs, and check reviews to learn about customer experiences with the charger, to ascertain how reliable and durable it is in operation.