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Review on Victron Energy Batt Chgr Centaur by John Wood

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Temperature Compensated Three-Stage Charging

Three stage charging with temperature compensation. The Centaur will charge at maximum rate until the output drops to 70% of rated amps, at which point a 4 hour timer will start. After a specified time, the charger switches to float mode. The charge voltage compensation uses an internal temperature sensor of -2 mV/ºC (-1 mV/ºF) per cell. A DIP switch is available to select the optimum charge/backup mode. Voltage for flooded lead-acid, gel or AGM batteries.

Pros
  • Centaur charges at full rate until output power drops to 70% of rated amps. At this point a 4 hour timer will start, after the set time the charger will switch to trickle speed
Cons
  • Not all will fit