Does Input Current Have to be 40 Amps for Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger
Updated 03/05/2020 | Published 03/04/2020
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Does the input current always have to be 40A? What happens if the vehicle altenator doe not have the capacity to suply 40A to this unit? I know there is a smaller size redarc but will be upgrading vehicle in the next year or so and do not want to upgrade in future.
asked by: Lou
Expert Reply:
The input current does not have to be 40 amps for the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1240D. In fact, the 40 amps is the maximum input current as opposed to the minimum. To install this charger you will also need the Fuse Kit # 331-FK60.
As you mentioned, there is a smaller capacity charger with a maximum input current of 25 amps, the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D. The correct fuse kit for this charger is Fuse Kit # 331-FK40.
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Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 40 Amp
- Battery Charger
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- RV/Camper
- Trailer
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- Charges and Maintains
- AGM
- Calcium
- Gel
- Lead Acid
- Lithium
- Solar Panels to Auxiliary Battery
- Vehicle Battery to Auxiliary Battery
- Smart Charge
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