Standard Horizon STD-HX471SB Handheld VHF Marine Radio (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)These radios were over $350.00...Now that newer models have arrived you can purchase for approx $100 less. Radio has several bands (Air, FMS, AM/FM etc.) in addition to marine radio.
Reception is very clear and the compact unit is solid quality. We have used for approx 3 years with no problems. Sound is very good at all volume levels except at full volume you get some distortion. However, you do not need full volume to clearly hear.
You won't go wrong with this feature packed radio.

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Keep on top of emergencies, stay in touch with other boaters, and even listen to your favorite AM and FM radio stations with the Standard Horizon STD-HX471SB handheld two-way VHF radio. Specifically designed for marine use, the HX471SB is factory programmed with all U.S., Canadian, and international marine channels, letting you communicate easily with other ocean-going vessels. At the same time, the radio receives a host of weather channels from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), so you can learn about approaching storms or hurricanes well before they hit. And should you want to call your friends or family on shore or sing along to your favorite station, the HX471SB can handle that, too. The radio's Family Radio Service (FRS) band accommodates your ship-to-shore communications, while the AM, FM, and aeronautical bands give you a ton of listening options. Simply put, the HX471SB lets you monitor a range of frequencies previously unavailable in any portable marine VHF radio.
As with any well-built marine radio, the HX471SB is rugged and fully waterproof, with a high-impact, non-corrosive, black die-cast chassis that can withstand a high degree of physical abuse while also standing up to submersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Want a submersible radio to take hiking, skiing, hunting, or caravanning? Look no further. It's also a breeze to browse through the channels using the scan function either without priority (starting from lowest to highest) or while monitoring emergency channels. And should you want to scan between a VHF marine channel and a FRS channel, simply activate the Dual Watch function. Other operational details include an NOAA weather alert function that notifies you of impending severe weather, a Preset key that lets you store up to 10 channels for each band, and a high-intensity strobe light that emits the internally recognized S.O.S. signal during emergencies--a must for any boater. The S.O.S. beacon can be seen from up to 1 mile away.
Another nice feature is the NMEA charging cradle that lets you connect the radio to a GPS. Once connected, the radio stores your GPS location in its memory, and then notifies the Coast Guard or other emergency service should an accident occur. In the event of a distress, simply grab the HX471SB, lift the Distress cover, and depress the Distress key for three seconds. The radio will then transmit a distress call with your position while simultaneously activating the strobe light.
Packaged with a 1,300 mAh lithium-ion battery, HX471SB delivers 10 to 12 hours of operation on a single charge. Plus, the battery is guaranteed never to develop a "memory" that inhibits its ability to work for a full day. To charge, simply attach either the AC or 12-volt DC cable to the charging cradle and you're set (charging time is roughly three hours).
The radio, which also comes with a quick-draw belt clip, measures 2.36 by 3.78 by 1.12 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a three-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Handheld marine VHF radio, rechargeable battery, AC charger, 12-volt DC charger with cigarette lighter plug, charging cradle, user's manual.

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Minnkota Mkr-12 Quick Connector Plug Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought these quick connectors to go along with the MinnKota Trolling Motor Power Center. When the quick connect arrived I discovered that the negative connection eye was the correct size but the positive connection eye was actually SMALLER! So small in fact that even if my goal was to attach it directly to the battery it would have been the wrong size. Needless to say, my choices were return it or drive to the local auto parts store and purchase the correct eyes. Decided it was easier and faster just to replace the eyes. Purchased water proof (shrink tube, not cheap but the right way to do it) eyes which IMO is what MinnKota should have used in the first place at this price. Bottom line, after correcting the problem they work as designed but can't recommend them. This should have been an easy no hassle purchase. You could probably make your own set by rummaging through a junk yard for a few minutes.

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Trolling Motor Quick Connect - --For wiring where a plug and socket cannot be used. Heavy-duty 10-gauge connectors.

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HX370S Handheld VHF Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)We have used Standard Horizon radios for over 10 years on 2 research vessels, starting with the HX255, with which we were very happy. We then switched to the 350S and found them very suitable as well. Unfortunately, with the HX370, there is a weak point in the transmit amplifier and it burns out regularly. I purchased 30 of these radios 2 years ago and have sent ALL of them back at least once for warranty repair. While I can't complain about the service because they have promptly repaired them and sent them back, they have done nothing to correct the problem. So I receive them, they get used and 4 to 6 months later they fail again. Big Hassle. I would not recommend this radio due to this issue. If you do have one you can turn down the transmit power and possibly avoid this problem, BUT why get a 5W radio if you can only use ~3W?

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HX370SSubmersible 5 Watt Marine Portable VHFSmaller, Lighter, unique functions, and built to take the day in punishment of the marine environment. Includes 12VDC & 110VAC overnight charges with drop in base, submersible AA Alkaline battery tray and belt clip

Marine and 40 commercial LMR VHF (dealer programmable) channel capability

1400mAh Nickel Metal Hydride - 18 hour battery

Unique SOS distress beacon

Oversized LCD with channel names

Speaker mic and voice scrambler ca

Features:Accessories

Standard Horizon supplies the HX370S with a 1400mAh Nickel Metal Hydride battery that will last over 18 hours (5/5/90 duty cycle) when transmitting at 5W. Also included is a waterproof alkaline battery tray, 12VDC Charger, 110VAC changer and a desk top drop-in cradle to charge the radio on shore or on your boat. Additionally, an easy to see battery life indicator on the LCD warns you when the battery needs recharging. The HX370S is capable of using optional speaker microphones, headset, and voice scrambler for those that want secure communications.

Features you expect and unique functions

The HX370S has the capability to be programmed to scan any number of channels with other without priority to channel 16 also includes Ch16 Dual Watch and NOAA Weather alert. The PRESET key allows you to easy recall 8 of your most used channels. An oversized LCD has channel names to inform you of the use of each selected channel. The high intensity strobe light emits the internationally recognized SOS signal that can be seen over 1 mile away at night another Standard Horizon first!

VHF Marine and Dealer Programmable LMR channels

The HX370S is factory programmed with all USA, C



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Sevylor Rechargeable 12 Volt Battery Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used several of these batteries for many years in the intended line of work. Powering Sevylor low thrust trolling motors, ie 5/10lb and 12lb thrust. This is a 7Ah battery that weights 6lbs. Most of the time (depending on the thrust setting) I can run for 1.5 - 3.5hrs per charge. With a spare battery in the boat it keeps me always safe and within a reach of the lake shore.
I do have a Minn Kota 30lb motor, and the user manual recommends a 105Ah battery that weights 70lbs. My guess is that a 40lb version needs a 140Ah battery that weights 100lbs. Please do not replace a 140Ah/100lbs battery with a 7Ah/6lbs one and expect it to last more then 10-15 minutes!!!

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Keep your Sevylor SBM motor running smoothly with this rechargeable 12-volt battery. Equipped with both the battery itself and a plug-in charger, the battery provides roughly 45 minutes of continuous run time at full speed. (The battery offers additional run time at slower speeds and with intermittent use.) The battery offers a 7 amp-hour capacity and charges fully overnight.
About Sevylor
In 1948 in Vitry, a small suburb of Paris, France, Berco Grimbert created an electronics company called Societe Electronique de Vitry, or SEVY for short. Soon, a friend of Grimbert's from New York commissioned SEVY to produce high frequency welding machines capable of fusing a new material called PVC (poly vinyl chloride). SEVY's machines worked very well and the American friend developed a very successful business manufacturing swimming pool related products. He then taught SEVY how to work with PVC.
One of the first PVC products SEVY produced was inflatable bathtub called Dou Dou. It was an instant hit in postwar France--mothers could bathe their children even where no facilities were available. The media hailed Dou Dou as a significant invention. Soon, SEVY added small pools and flotation devices such as rings, beach balls, and inflatable swim jackets to its product line. Safe, hygienic products, made of PVC and designed for portability, durability and convenience, became the SEVY trademark.
The company quickly outgrew its small facilities in Vitry. Mr. Grimbert accepted an attractive offer from the French government to take over a defunct textile factor in the tiny Alsatian village of Buhl. After establishing its new headquarters, the company added the letters "lor" to its name, and became Sevylor. In French, l'or means gold. By coincidence, or possibly fate, Sevylor has proven to be "as good as gold" to its owners, retailers, consumers, and employees.

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Johnson Outdoors MinnKota 45PD V2 48-Inch Bow Mount Trolling Motor (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Actually this motor is the bottom of the line in cost but is a real winner.I sold my 10 year old MinnKota which was still running great simply to upgrade to a new motor with about the same features.This one has 45 pounds of thrust whereas my old one had only 30 pounds.A great feature in this motor is the "battery test" which tells me how much life is left in the battery.Runs great.Feels solid.I am sure it will give me another 10 years or more of satisfaction...as my prior MinnKota did.

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This PowerDrive V2 Bow Mount trolling motor allows you to control speed, steering, and momentary on/0ff with PowerDrive V2's ergonomic foot pedal. It features the industry's highest IP68 waterproof rating and an 18' cord. This unit can be optimized by adding the MinnKota iPilot GPS positioning system

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MinnKota Trolling Motor Power Center Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm very pleased with this box. It's not weak or flimsy and has molded in lift handles on each end. Its inside dimensions are 13"L X 7"W X 9"H. The vented cover has access for cables on either end and has a pretty sturdy handle attached that will tip down and lay flat and includes a steel backing plate inside for reinforcement and strength. Inside the cover is a plastic plate covering the internal wiring but can be easily accessed by removing two small screws in the cover. Underneath is the trolling motor terminal wiring, the circuit breakers, and the 12 AWG wiring for the accessory terminals. On top of the cover the battery charge indicator light illuminates when you press the test button. Instructions are also printed on the cover. The 10 AMP circuit breaker is wired to both cigarette lighter style accessory terminals, one on each end, and the 60 AMP circuit breaker is wired for the trolling motor accessory terminals. Also includes a nice sturdy belt to hold the cover on with and easy to use connector, not a buckle, and a pair of plastic hold down brackets if you need them. This box is very well thought out and built for its intended purpose. I can't think of anything else I'd want from it.

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Ideal for small-boat transom applications (i.e., boats that don't have battery compartments), the Minn Kota Motor Power Center stores your battery securely and out of the way while you boat. The Motor Power Center features easy-access external battery terminals that allow you to connect trolling motor leads and charger leads without opening the box. The built-in battery meter, meanwhile, displays the current "state of charge." Designed to fit group 24- and 27-size batteries, the Motor Power Center offers two 12-volt accessory plugs and two manual reset circuit breakers: a 15 amp breaker for accessory plugs and a 60 amp breaker for the trolling motor.

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Minnkota Onboard Battery Charger 3 Bank X 15 Amps Review

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(More customer reviews)Unit arrived in perfect condition and was just as advertised. I us it to recharge my riding electric mower it charges in half the time of OEM unit.

I'm very happy with it.

Steve

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Battery Chargers - 45 Amp On-Board Charger--- 3 banks- 15 amps output per bank- 45 amps total outputF E A T U R E S-On-Board Chargers Fully automatic 3- stage charging (bulk, absorption and maintenance)* Automatic temperature compensation delivers fast charging recovery, even in extreme temperatures, while protecting your batteries from overcharging. Waterproof, shock-and vibration-resistant construction Short circuit, reverse polarity and ignition protected For use with 12v /6-cell batteries. (50-130 amp hour rating) that are flooded/wetcell, maintenance free or starved electrolyte [AGM] only

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VDC Electronics BatteryMINDer Charger, Maintainer, Desulphator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117 Review

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(More customer reviews)...if you own deep cycle batteries.I bought one of these in 2001 as an experiment to desulphate eight 6 volt 225 amp hour deep cycle batteries.The RV park where we were staying used them in their golf carts.They were going to throw 6 Trojan 225 ah batteries in the dumpster.These batteries were in bad shape as evidenced by the constant 6 amps being drawn after being hooked up to their "super" charger for many hours.Essentially, these batteries were so sulphated that they would not accept any more charge.With many chargers the charge current will drop to "0" as battery resistance increases when fully charged.

I mentioned tossing the batteries in the dumpster might be illegal. If they let me have them to do some tests and possibly recover them, I would dispose of them properly if I had no luck.I had just installed a solar panel system with a 2500 watt inverter on my 5th wheel and had only 1 pair of golf cart batteries that was already at least 2 years old.I needed more reserve battery power and calculated that I would need at least 6 of these batteries for the inverter to be of any real use to me.When using batteries in this manner, it is best to use batteries that are in similar condition and ideally from the same lot.Six new batteries were going to cost about $520 with tax.

I got them back to my rig and baselined the charge they would accept on my 10 amp charger.Indeed, they were not accepting any more charge. I paired these old batteries in series to get four 12 volt configurations and spent the next 4 weeks (1 week per pair) on this desulphator.I continued this process until my charger's ammeter would go to zero when the batteries were full, an indication that they were now in good shape.Ultimately, 2 of the batteries would prove to be unrecoverable, but the other 4 plus the 2 I already owned eventually recovered about 90% of their original amp hour capacity based on some standard tests I ran.

My inverter, combined with these recovered batteries, would run my 15,000 BTU air conditioner for nearly an hour, more than enough time to cool our 5th wheel while preparing and consuming lunch in 106 temps in Ca. deserts.The batteries would be nearly fully recharged by the solar panels and charge line from the tow vehicle by the time we reached our destination for the evening.With loving maintenance and care, they had lasted another 5 years providing countless hours of dry camping service!Finally, in 2006, I replaced them with new ones before an extended camping trip.

This charger/desulphator requires 115 vac and a minimum of 11 volts in the battery before you connect to it.So, if your battery is dead, be sure to bring it up the 11 volt minimum before hooking the unit up or it could overheat and be ruined.Also, most of the cheaper old style battery chargers don't have any voltage regulation. Consequently, the voltage these chargers supply to a fully charged battery can exceed well over 14 volts and will eventually "cook" the electrolyte out if you leave them hooked up.They can also overheat the battery, permanently damaging the thinner plate structure of automotive (starting batteries).The VDC model I bought in 2001 can be left on to maintain the charge in lead acid batteries.Check your operator instructions to be sure.

Shortly after recovering these batteries, I bought another desulphator from an Arizona solar supplier capable of desulphating a 1600 a/h battery bank that operates only off of the battery bank.This constant desulphating process along with proper battery maintenance is probably what helped sustain these batteries for an additonal 5 years.In the absence of a desulphator, deep cycle batteries should be "equalized".The interval depends on usage.I was doing it monthly.The equalization process requires a special charger and can be hard on batteries.Desulphation performs a similar function without the harshness of equalization.Desulphation plus judicial use of equalization can extract maximum life out of your deep cycle batteries.I wouldn't be without either one of these desulphators or a 3 or 4 stage battery charger.

A final note:Never let your batteries sit in a discharged condition.As a battery discharges, the sulphate that forms will be easier to return to solution whn prmptly recharged.If you let it sit, the sulphate can harden and be nearly impossible to return to solution.

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VDC Electronics Battery Maintenance Chargers are designed to both properly charge and maintain all type/size lead acid batteries, without ever overcharging, even after months of non-use. All BatteryMINDer models feature exclusive U.S. Patented PulseMode desulphation circuitry, designed to safely remove the #1 cause of early battery failure, Sulphation. Plus, all units are polarity reversal-short circuit-temperature protected.

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12 Volt Battery Charger - 2/4/6 Amp Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted something relatively cheap that would let me charge several different types of batteries quickly and completely. This baby fits the bill. I use it to keep a marine battery that doesn't get a lot of use, charged, and a field battery pack for my telescope. I just hook each one up periodically for a couple of hours, and I don't have to worry about whether I've overcharged them or not. I've used it for about 6 months now, and both batteries are doing fine.

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Fast (8 minutes from charge to start!) charger uses high-frequency power conversion technology, digital technology controls to charge batteries in less than half the time of transformer-based chargers. Unit features 3 LEDs to display charge rate selected, short circuit and reverse polarity protection (no spark), non-slip handle and self-stored cables and clamps. 5-year limited warranty.

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Schumacher MC-1 Manual Trickle Charger Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this item because, at the time, it was advertised as shutting down when the charge was full. I see that this error has now been corrected on Amazon's web page. I wanted to use it to keep the battery on my tractor from discharging and freezing while the tractor was in the barn over the winter. However when I received it, the manual stated that it must be disconnected after full charge is done. If you can live with that, it should be fine. I never actually tried using it, as it didn't meet my requirements. Congrat's to Amazon for correcting the description.

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Ideal for motorcycles, tractors, or snowmobiles, this one-amp manual trickle charge features a reverse hook-up protection and helps not to charge the battery until it is hooked up to the correct posts. It also features a quick-disconnect harness with ring-lug adaptor and the choice of 50amp clamps or attaching the ring connectors directly to the battery. These chargers are ideal for overnight warming of automobile batteries during cold weather. Two set of charging cables with quick disconnect fittings allow the motorcycle charging connections to remain intact while the charger is used elsewhere.

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Save A Battery 1702 12-Volt Battery Charger Maintainer and Tester Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been looking for a battery maintainer/charger to hook up to a car that I put in storage during the winter months.I came across this compact gem and was surprised that for the price it is a maintainer, discharger, and tester.

It comes with nice and long cables and is in a very nicely designed box (that appeals to the gear-head in us) with easy to read LCD screen and LED indicators.The cables allow you to hook up to your battery using alligator clips or have a semi-permanent hook-up with a quick disconnect.

All I had to do was hook the cables to it, plug it into a wall-outlet, hook the other end to the battery and that was it.Like the description says, this will not overcharge your battery so you can leave it hooked up indefinitely.

Well worth the purchase.

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The Save A Battery 12-Volt Battery Charger Maintainer and Tester is one of the most versatile battery charging devices on the market. It not only charges batteries quickly, but also maintains, cycles, rejuvenates, conditions, tests, monitors, and alerts you when there are problems with your battery. You can even use the on-board voltmeter to check an entire vehicle's electrical wiring. This compact unit is highly portable, and the innovative modular cord system makes it easy to connect with virtually any vehicle.


The Save A Battery is easy to read and operate.

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Schumacher SC-300A Speedcharge Charger/Maintainer Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this for the same reason anyone would want a charger/maintainer... and that is to charge a battery and keep it there. I have a classic British sports car that I rarely drive, and until I started using this charger I would return to my car to a dead battery. This charger/maintainer comes with everything you need to quickly connect and disconnect this item, in 3 different ways: eye hole connectors to permanently attach the quick connector to your battery for very easy use, large alligator type clips for temporary use on a car that you want to just charge the battery on, and for super easy use there is a plug for use in the 12volt power outlet or cigar lighter. It has power sensing, so you cant over charge, and it will maintain the proper voltage for as long as it is connected. The wires are long enough from the charger itself to stretch across any car, and the power cable is about 8 feet long. Great little charger/maintainer. I would recommend this to anyone.

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This speedcharge charger is fully automatic, compact, and has a quick harness with 3 connectors. It provides a 3-amp trickle for 12-volt batteries and also features a reverse hook up protection so as not to charge the battery until it is hooked up to the correct posts.It is ideal for small motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, and lawn tractor batteries.

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Schumacher SEM-1562A 1.5 Amp Speed Charge Maintainer Review

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(More customer reviews)After having the battery on my "summer only" convertible go
flat last winter I decided to invest in a battery maintainer.
The Schumacher SEM-1652A was the best compromise of price (around
$40 with shipping), features (a normal charging rate, and a
lower maintaining rate, with overcharge protection and indicator
lights), and small size (fits easily under the hood by the
master cylinder, battery wiring adaptor with quick connect makes installation and removal a snap.
I'd add a few extra crimp-on terminals of various ring sizes to the kit,
so different power connections with the wiring adaptor could be made
(my car has the battery mounted in the front fender well, I had to get
larger ring terminals to go on the remote jump starting terminals
under the hood.

Update: I bought a wattmeter to measure the power use of a fridge ( seemed to be running more than
normal, we replaced it with an energy star rated model ) so I hooked up the Schumacher maintainer
to the meter to see what it drew when it was trickle charging / maintaining. Charging was .25 amps or about
30 watts per hour, and maintaining was .11 amps or about 13 watts per hour. Pretty low energy use in my book.

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Schumacher's SEM-1562A low amperage charger is an ideal way to maintain a battery's charge for people who don't use their vehicle everyday, who go short distances, or who do lots of stop-and-go driving. It can also be used to charge small batteries for ATVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and lawn tractors, or even for batteries that have a long storage time. In cold climates, they're indispensable for keeping batteries warm overnight and ready for starting.


The SEM-1562A charges both 6-volt and 12-volt batteries. Features
The SEM-1562A maintains both 6-volt and 12-volt batteries, keeping them at full charge using float-mode monitoring. The unit will automatically switch from full-charge to float-mode monitoring when the battery is charged to prevent overcharging. Smart display LEDs indicate whether the unit is in charge, charging, or trouble modes.
Versatile
The SEM-1562A is perfect for charging small batteries, maintaining small and large batteries kept in storage, and batteries for motorcycles, classic cars, TVs, and boats. It's small enough to fit under the hood of your car or truck.
Safe and Effective
The unit has a quick disconnect harness for easy removal. Use the 50 amp clamps to connect to the battery or permanently attach the ring connectors--great for hard to reach motorcycle batteries. It also has a reverse hookup protection in case the clamps are accidentally connected to the wrong terminals.
Warranty
Every Schumacher power source comes with a one-year limited warranty (90 days on battery).

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Schumacher SE-1-12S Fully Automatic Onboard Battery Charger - 1.5 Amps Review

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(More customer reviews)I am fortunate enough to maintain two houses - one in the mid-West for the summer and a second one in the Palm Springs area for the winter. Rather than drive 1500 miles each way I have a couple of cars in each location so each set will sit idle for six months of the year which means I usually have two dead batteries when I arrive for the season. I tried a cheaper brand of trickle charger in the desert last year and it worked but I was afraid that if it burned out I would still return to dead batteries. I really like the quality of the Schumacher products having two of their multifunction battery chargers that have worked well for over 10 years. When I saw that they offered high quality trickle chargers I bought two of them to make the switch to worry free charging. The chargers are well built and heavy for their size and the build quality is typical Schumacher. The chargers are intended to be installed in the engine compartment with battery connections that are permanently connected to the charger and for power a short plug comes out of the side of the unit and is easily connected to a grounded extension cord. I really didn't want to install these under the hood even though they supply the mounting brackets and screws required but I did like the idea of the permanent connection to the battery as opposed to a clamp which could fall off in the middle of the season and leave me with a dead battery. Remembering how the chargers connected in the Power Wheels toys my sons had several years ago, I was able to find polarity keyed plug connectors in the trailer wiring section of the local auto parts store and now have a shortpigtail permanently connected to the battery and the ability to plug and unplug it into the charger when I want. Now I have the best of all worlds, the security of a solid connection to the battery and the flexibility of being able to plug and unplug the charger with ease. I like this a lot.

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This fully automatic onboard battery charger is a 1.5-amp charger which plugs onto an electrical wall outlet. This unit charges 12-volt batteries, and keeps larger batteries warm even under cold temperatures. This plug-in trickle charger has reverse polarity protection and can install next to the battery on automobiles, boats, tractors, golf carts, and other equipment. Appropriate hardware and mounting brackets are included with this battery charger.

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