Product Review

VMAXTANKS BC1204 3.3A 4-Stage Microprocessor Controlled Battery Smart Charger / Maintainer for AGM, GEL and SLA 12 Volt Batteries This charger is excellent for any 7Ah-80Ah AGM, GEL or SLA 12 Volt Battery. The VMAX BC1204 Smart Charger utilizes the latest technology in AGM, Gel, and flooded lead-acid battery charging. The BC1204 is a Four Stage Charger featuring LED indicator lights. During the charging process the charger's 4 LEDs indicate the battery capacity status from 25% (LED-1) to 100% (LED-4). The BC1204 is a Four Stage Charger Stage 1: Desulfating the battery through 18V pulse. Charger enters this stage if it detects battery sulfation or severe discharge. Once battery is rejuvenated, charger moves to Bulk stage. Stage 2: Bulk charge using charger highest rated voltage and current for the type of battery in use until it reaches 80% capacity. Stage 3: Absorption, the output voltage is limited to 14.7V while current declines as the battery charges to its full capacity without overheating. Stage 4: Float. At this stage, the battery is fully charged and the charger maintains the battery through pulse charging.