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Battery Rating
– A higher rated battery will take longer to
charge than a lower rated battery under the same conditions. A
battery is rated in ampere-hours (Ah), reserve capacity (RC)
and cold-cranking amps (CCA).
Charge Rate
– The charge rate is measured in amps. A battery
charged at a lower rate will take longer than a battery charged
at a higher rate. However, smaller batteries can be easily
damaged by charging at a rate which is too high for the
capacity of the battery.
Temperature
– Cold temperature will affect a battery’s ability to
accept a charge. Charging in cold temperatures will increase
the amount of time required to charge a battery.
DESULFATION
If the battery is left discharged for an extended period, the
battery could become sulfated. A sulfated battery will not
accept a normal charge.
6-STAGE CHARGING