Looking for the best DC-DC Charger for your needs and budget ? Hopefully this handy comparision will help!
Instructions:
Scroll side to side to get more information and there is a link to the batteries seller at the end.
You can open a full screen version of the sheet by clicking on this
Spreadsheet Headings Information
| Brand | The actual brand of the battery, not the brand of the cells inside. |
| Model | The model number of the charger being compared |
| Price | The cost of the DC-DC Charger when entered into the sheet, this is not necessarily the best price. |
| Amps | Rated charging Amps |
| Cost Per Amp | Cost per Amp – Red most expensive – Green is cheapest |
| Battery Types | The types of batteries the charger is compatible with, see below for more info. |
| Dimensions |
(D x W x H) in mm |
| Max Solar Voltage | The maximum rated solar voltage the charger can accept. |
| Max Alt Voltage | Maximum voltage the charger can accept from the alternator |
| Operating Range | In what temperature range the charger can still operate |
| IP Rating | The IP Rating of the charger (Dust and Water protection) |
| Protections | What electrical protections the charger provides, see below for key |
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App |
Does the charge have a app for setup / monitoring. |
| Warranty | Supplier warranty |
| Notes | Any particular notes on the charger |
| URL | The URL where you can buy from (Not necessarily the best price) |
Battery Types Info :
WET – Standard old school flooded battery with the vents at the top etc.
AGM – Absorbent Glass Matt, usually used as a battery in camper trailers / Caravans
GEL – Maintenance Free Lead Acid, very similar to AGM, but uses a gel instead of a water like acid.
CAL – Calcium Battery
LTH – Lithium Battery
Protections:
T – Temperature
R – Reverse
O – Over Voltage
U – Under Protection
S – Short
IP Rating:
