Anyone has the NOCO G3500 charger?

[wandererr]

I just realized that my other charger might be a wee bit small for the 31M battery that I'm using. So I am thinking about picking up the NOCO G3500 charger.
I can get it for $50 to $60 on Amazon. Any thoughts? It'd be used to charge a 105AH Deep Cycle AGM battery.

https://no.co/g3500

 

[john61ct]

No no no.

25A absolute minimum, 40-60A would be better, higher if you may increase bank size in the future.

Ability to set voltage setpoints, customize Absorb time based on dropping amps or percentage of Bulk time I also consider essential. Marine quality not automotive channels.

Remember, a bank is a consumable, your charger should last decades. $200 is a low cost to pay.

 

[mallthus]

I have one and it's fine for what I use it for, which is keeping my motorcycle battery charged over the winter. I wouldn't use it on a battery like yours.

 

[Haf-E]

I have one... it's ok but far from a battery "genius" as far as charging algorithms. I use it on small batteries and starting batteries. Get a bigger charger for a group 31 unless this is just for maintenance charging when storing etc.

 

[dvas]

I bought one a few years back. I bough it since it was only model supporting 6V batteries as well.
But, for my 110Ah AGPs it is slow since it is charging 3.5A max. It takes 2 days! I would go with higher current one if you dont need it for 6V batteries.

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[Airmapper]

I have one as well, as the others have already stated, way way way too small. I use it on ATV batteries and a little 12v power pack I built. It's not intended for large batteries, not even ones used in the typical passenger car.

 

[lathamb]

Get the G26000. I have one and regularly charge my DHP 31m and still have 12.7 v at full charge 2.5 years later. Really good charger in my book.

 

[wandererr]

So here's something interesting: I reached out to Duracell regarding their AGM group 31 battery and they said

The recommended charging range for an AGM Battery is Charge to at least 14.4 but no more than 14.6 volts. Regarding a charger I would recommend a smart charger that has selction for Flooded and AGM settings.

And when I asked Bout the charger amperage

5 to 10 amps

 

[eviioiive]

Have one and like it but the 3500 is a bit small for a 31