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  1. 03-20-2023, 03:37 PM #1
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    Onboard charger for lithium batteries.

    What would be considered a good onboard charger to charge lithium batteries. I've been looking at batteries but now I'd like as much info as I can get on different chargers. I've got an old Stater Merc. so the cranking battery will remain lead acid. I'd need to charge one 12v lead acid nd 2 12v lithium trolling batteries....
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    #2 03-20-2023, 03:47 PM
    Seems like the Noco Gen Pro and MK PCL get the most comments, I’m using the MK and have no complaints at this time.
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    #3 03-20-2023, 04:08 PM
    MK330PCL
    https://drewcraft.com/product/minn-k...mized-charger/

    or a NOCO GenPro 10x3
    https://drewcraft.com/product/noco-g...arger-battery/
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    #4 03-20-2023, 04:13 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by DREWTICK View Post
    MK330PCL
    https://drewcraft.com/product/minn-k...mized-charger/

    or a NOCO GenPro 10x3
    https://drewcraft.com/product/noco-g...arger-battery/



    What about the NOCO GEN5X3? Would the 5 amps per bank be enough?
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    #5 03-20-2023, 04:37 PM
    Noco genpro.
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    #6 03-20-2023, 04:49 PM
    No it must have at least 10 amps per bank for lithium's I bought the NOCO GENPRO 10x3 329.00.
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    #7 03-20-2023, 04:51 PM
    Minn Kota PCL or PC series (if PC run in AGM mode on the lithium).
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    #8 03-20-2023, 04:56 PM
    I’ve been running Ionics charger since I switched over about a year and a half ago. Working great.
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    #9 03-20-2023, 05:29 PM
    I like the MK 460 PCL at 15 amps/bank. Not sure if they offer a 3 bank at 15amps/bank though.
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    #10 03-20-2023, 07:10 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by reelswift View Post
    I like the MK 460 PCL at 15 amps/bank. Not sure if they offer a 3 bank at 15amps/bank though.
    I still don't understand why I would need 15 amps/bank. I understand why tournament fishermen that need to quickly recharge their batteries after fishing but the speed in which they recharge is not important to me. I'll admit I'm an old fart and have always been from the school of the slower you charge batteries the better off it was for them...
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    #11 03-20-2023, 07:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ThomasD View Post
    I’ve been running Ionics charger since I switched over about a year and a half ago. Working great.
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    #12 03-20-2023, 07:48 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jrh_67 View Post
    I still don't understand why I would need 15 amps/bank. I understand why tournament fishermen that need to quickly recharge their batteries after fishing but the speed in which they recharge is not important to me. I'll admit I'm an old fart and have always been from the school of the slower you charge batteries the better off it was for them...

    You don’t have to, I was charging a 125ah ionic with a 4amp charger for a year. It’s just slooowwwwwwww.
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    #13 03-20-2023, 08:07 PM
    Currently when I get home from the lake with my lead acid batteries I plug my charger in and don't think about it again until next time. If using one compatible charger for both lithium and lead acid will it hurt the lithiums to be constantly plugged in? If so I might need to get a separate 2 bank charger for the lithium batteries...
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    #14 03-20-2023, 08:20 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jrh_67 View Post
    Currently when I get home from the lake with my lead acid batteries I plug my charger in and don't think about it again until next time. If using one compatible charger for both lithium and lead acid will it hurt the lithiums to be constantly plugged in? If so I might need to get a separate 2 bank charger for the lithium batteries...
    will not hurt your lithiums no


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    #15 03-20-2023, 08:21 PM
    recommend the PCl line of chargers from MK . BBC sale priced thru K and K Kustomz


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    #16 03-21-2023, 06:05 AM
    When I went to Lithiums for my trollers I bought a NOCO Lithium charger, 2 bank. Lithium batteries can accept a lot of amps when charging, like 100 amps for some without damage.
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    #17 03-21-2023, 06:34 AM
    Dual Pro PS4 auto. Great product with excellent customer service also extremely veteran friendly. They also supply chargers in the industrial forklift market. They know what they are doing
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    #18 03-21-2023, 09:07 AM
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    #19 03-21-2023, 09:33 AM
    I have the Noco GenPro 10x4, great for my mix of lithium and AGM...
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    #20 03-23-2023, 12:45 AM
    Anyone notice any quality difference in the Noco vs the Minn Kota?
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