msp Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hey guys, I have always had a 12V system, but recently bought a 24V power drive. When charging the batteries,do I just hook up the positive from one battery and the negative on the other battery?Or is it better to charge them seperately ? I was also told that I should completely drain them before charging them the first time. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Do not completely drain them, this is only for NiCad batteries. Charge them separately. You should look at getting a dual output on-board charger as this greatly simplifies charging duties. Just plug in at the end of the day and you're done. I would go with a dual output 10 amp unit (20 amps total). With it you will be fully charged in 4-6 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hey guys,I have always had a 12V system, but recently bought a 24V power drive. When charging the batteries,do I just hook up the positive from one battery and the negative on the other battery?Or is it better to charge them seperately ? I was also told that I should completely drain them before charging them the first time. Is this true? No need to completely drain them and yes, you must charge them individually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Get yourself one of these charges. I have the ProSport II 12 myself and love it. It has really extended the life of my batteries and as already mentioned you just plug it in when you return from fishing (at the dock or in the garage) and you all set. I leave mine on 24/7/365 and this way I don't have to remove the batteries in the winter. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...&hasJS=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Do not completely drain them, this is only for NiCad batteries. Charge them separately. You should look at getting a dual output on-board charger as this greatly simplifies charging duties. Just plug in at the end of the day and you're done. I would go with a dual output 10 amp unit (20 amps total). With it you will be fully charged in 4-6 hours. Thanks for the helpfull info. I looked at getting an on board charger, but they are pretty pricey. I guess that the dual output helps with charging both at the same time. I suppose that i will have to seperate them for one season untill I purchase the on board charger. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAzing Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 You can also get a 24 V charger and charge them both at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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