How Do You Charge Deep Cycle Gel Batteries?
Deep cycle batteries, also known as gel cell batteries, are commonly found in wheelchairs, radios, and motorcycles. They are considered “premium” batteries, since they do not deteriorate in extreme heat or coldness. They also have the unique property of not spilling or leaking. You will have to purchase a specially made gel cell battery charger to charge this type of battery. There are three cycles in charging a gel battery: bulk, absorption, and float. Read your battery label for any details concerning charging. Find the amp-hour rating and voltage. Look through the manual for your deep cycle charger. Every one is slightly different. Plug in the charger and set the voltage to match your battery. If the battery has no voltage information on it or is hard to read, set it to 10.5 to 15 volts. This is the “bulk charge” stage. Place your battery into the charger, or hook it up so that the positive cable goes into the positive terminal, and the negative cable connects to the negative termin
