Fellow Owners,

Vader has a Charles 5000 battery charger, but I have some concerns with it. I've read the manuals and have been on the FAQs, but I still have questions that I can't seem to answer.

Does the Charles charge each bank with the same current or individually no matter how much charge the bank has? For example, If I use bank 1 for the day and turn on the charger is it going to charge both banks? I don't want the bank (bank 2) that is fully charged to be getting a bunch of current and boiling off the water.

The manual says :

When properly installed and connected, the C-Charger will automatically charge and maintain the batteries. When power is applied, the C-Charger will enter a bulk or “constant current” mode, during which a higher rate of charge is achieved to fully replenish the batteries. When the batteries near a full charge, the output current will decrease and the charger will enter a timed absorption mode. After four hours in absorption mode, the output will drop to a float rate to maintain the batteries at a temperature compensated finishing voltage (13.65 VDC @ 25C for lead acid).

I see that the more modern chargers specifically say it monitors each bank individually. I just replaced the batteries and I don't want to shorten their life by overcharging.

Any input is appreciated.
Thanks