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• Equalising battery charger
  • Xantrex XC5012 50 amp, 12 volt Battery Charger
    • West's price is $749
      • West Marine prices
    • Caution about Xantrex....
      • We ahve bad experience with Xantrex tech support and warranty
        • Hmmm...
          • Goo to hear positive report on this major supplier
            • My real experience is in quality products made by Heart, Neil. Your's and others' experience is more recent.
      • Not the best experience
        • I think this is the one that I posted previously...
          • That's right.. a good read
      • I've been thru 'the process' with Xantrex
        • Seems the equipment is OK, IF it does not fail. If
  • Defenders Charger Page
  • I've been pretty happy with Mastervolt.
  • Victron makes..
  • Charles Marine
    • that will only charge with shore power though
      • That is correct.
  • If all you need is an equalizer you can get one for less than $100
    • Tell us more...
      • Here's one I ordered:
        • I think your calcs are off, Bryin
          • Could be, but this is solely for equalization charge, not bulk charge.
            • Link to the 2% equalization current page
        • I purchased the Black & Decker in Panama for $25.00 less.
          • Amazing it would be cheaper there
        • that's the one i use regularly