Marine Batter Charging

[addy79]

I need to charge a marine battery for my Minn Kota (haven't done it in ages). My charger has a 12V and a 6V setting on it, which do I use??

 

Thanks!

[Fisherman]

12V

[jedimaster]

Yep 12v, you can adjust the amperage if thats available as an option... the lower the amperage the longer it will take, but will generally give you a deep charge.

[addy79]

12V it is, thanks guys.

 

Is there any other maintenance you can do to a marine battery if its been in storage for about a year?

[davey buoy]

12V it is, thanks guys.

 

Is there any other maintenance you can do to a marine battery if its been in storage for about a year?

 

Make sure it's a auto charger! The manual may overcharge?,be carefull.

[Fisherman]

12V it is, thanks guys.

 

Is there any other maintenance you can do to a marine battery if its been in storage for about a year?

I'm not religious, but you might want to pray. For your own curiosity, google "battery sulfation" and you will find out what happens to an idle battery that undergoes no maintenance. Your money, time to learn and save.