Spawn Sack
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I recently bought an electric trolling motor and 12V deep cycle battery. I also bought a charger that has deep cycle as well as conventional mode. In addition it can charge on 2V, 12V, or battery start.
I want to care for the battery so it will last as long as possible. The guy at NAPA, where I bought the battery, said whenever possible to charge the battery the same way I drain it. In other words, use the 2V trickle charge.
I have found that after a day's fishing the battery is at about 50%. Overnight on the 2V charge almost always brings it back up to 100% and it's good for the next day's fishing.
I've heard that when not in use it's advisable to leave such a battery on the trickle charge. I suppouse this makes sense as if you decide to use the battery with minimal notice it will be fully charged and ready to go. Is there any other reason why you would want to leave a battery hooked up to a trickle charge when not in use? And yes mine does have an auto shutoff feature so it will not overcharge. It will kick back on once the charge starts to drop.
I've also heard thay it is wise to recharge your battery within 24 hours of using/discharging it. Is this true? If so can someone please explain to me why?
I want to care for the battery so it will last as long as possible. The guy at NAPA, where I bought the battery, said whenever possible to charge the battery the same way I drain it. In other words, use the 2V trickle charge.
I have found that after a day's fishing the battery is at about 50%. Overnight on the 2V charge almost always brings it back up to 100% and it's good for the next day's fishing.
I've heard that when not in use it's advisable to leave such a battery on the trickle charge. I suppouse this makes sense as if you decide to use the battery with minimal notice it will be fully charged and ready to go. Is there any other reason why you would want to leave a battery hooked up to a trickle charge when not in use? And yes mine does have an auto shutoff feature so it will not overcharge. It will kick back on once the charge starts to drop.
I've also heard thay it is wise to recharge your battery within 24 hours of using/discharging it. Is this true? If so can someone please explain to me why?