20A 12V DC to 12V DC Automatic Multi-Stage Battery-to-Battery Charger with Solar Input for Lead Acid, Calcium or Lithium-ion Batteries
20A 12V DC to 12V DC Automatic Multi-Stage Battery-to-Battery Charger with Solar Input for Lead Acid, Calcium or Lithium-ion Batteries
SKU:DCDC-20A
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Imagine never worrying about your leisure battery running low again, whether you're cruising down the highway or enjoying a quiet spot off-grid. Our 20A DC-to-DC Automatic Battery Charger with Solar Input is your ultimate power solution, expertly designed to keep your adventure going. This smart charger efficiently charges your secondary 12V battery from your vehicle's starter battery or directly from solar panels, giving you complete peace of mind and extending your time away from traditional power sources. It's the perfect companion for anyone who loves the freedom of the open road or the tranquility of the open water, ensuring reliable power for your caravan, campervan, motorhome, or boat.
This high-quality charger combines two essential functions into one compact unit, making setup and operation incredibly simple. It intelligently manages power, ensuring your auxiliary battery is always at its best, ready to power your lights, fridge, and other essential devices. Say goodbye to complex wiring and hello to seamless power management, allowing you to easily share an existing charging source between two batteries or battery banks and utilize solar power to significantly extend your off-grid runtime.
Here are the core features that make this charger a standout choice:
- Dual Charging Capability: Efficiently charges your 12V leisure battery from your vehicle's 12V starter battery or directly from a solar panel. It intelligently switches between sources or uses both as needed.
- Integrated Solar Input: Features a powerful solar charge controller, compatible with solar panels up to 20A at 16-25V. It automatically takes over when engine charging isn't active, making it ideal for keeping batteries topped up while parked.
- Smart Multi-Stage Charging: Utilizes a fully-automatic, high-frequency, multi-stage program to ensure your battery charges safely and quickly. Pulsed charging technology keeps temperatures low and evens out electrolyte consistency, extending battery life.
- Wide Battery Compatibility: Easily switch between Lead Acid, AGM/Gel, Calcium, or Lithium-ion battery types with a single button press. The unit remembers your selection, even if power is disconnected.
- Advanced Safety Protections: Enjoy peace of mind with built-in safeguards against overload, overheating, overvoltage, over-discharge, short circuits, and reverse discharge. This allows for safe, unattended charging.
- Continuous Charging Under Load: The charger maintains full power output even while energy is being drawn from the battery. It also protects connected 12V loads from overvoltage and fluctuations.
- Ignition Control Feature: Connect to your vehicle's ignition to automatically start battery-to-battery charging when the engine turns on and stop when it's off, optimizing power use.
- Deep Discharge Recovery: Capable of recovering severely discharged batteries (as low as 2.5V output) thanks to a soft-start charging program.
- Clear LED Indicators: Easily monitor the charging stage, power source, and selected battery type at a glance.
This DC-to-DC battery charger is designed for 12V battery systems and is fully compatible with 12V lead acid, AGM, Gel, Calcium, and Lithium batteries. Please note, it is not suitable for use with 24V batteries or a mix of 12V and 24V batteries. For more technical details and specifications, you can refer to the product's dedicated 'Details and Specifications' section.
Charger Specifications:
- Battery input voltage: 12.5 - 16.0V
- Maximum charging current: 20A
- Solar input voltage: 16.0 - 25.0V
- Maximum solar input current: 20A
- Minimum output battery voltage: 2.5V
- Bulk charge voltage: 14.3V (AGM/Gel), 14.0V (Lead Acid), 15.0V (Calcium), 14.0V (Li-ion)
- Float charge voltage: 13.5V
- Float charge current: 100mA
- Battery capacity: 18 - 250Ah
- Dimensions (excluding cable): 21 x 13 x 4 cm
- Weight: 900g
- Warranty: This product is covered by a 1-year manufacturer warranty.
Installation Guidance:
The product includes a user manual with clear wiring and operation instructions. An important consideration is the optional ACC ignition control. While convenient, activating battery-to-battery charging when the vehicle ignition is on but the engine is off can potentially discharge your source battery too low to start the engine. Therefore, it is crucial to exercise caution and monitor your system closely in such scenarios. Should you require any assistance with installation or have technical questions, our team is ready to provide free support via email or phone.
In summary, this 20A DC-to-DC charger offers unparalleled flexibility and peace of mind for your mobile power needs. You gain extended off-grid runtime, optimized battery health across various types, and a simplified power system by combining two essential charging methods into one compact unit. For adventurers, weekend warriors, and seasoned travelers alike, this charger is an investment in uninterrupted power and worry-free exploration. Don't let power limitations dictate your next journey; equip your vehicle or boat with this intelligent charging solution and focus on what truly matters: your adventure.
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