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Can battery be overcharged?

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Topic: Can battery be overcharged?

Posted By: Bhfromme
Subject: Can battery be overcharged?
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 6:07pm

Once again, this has probably been asked a gazillion times but is it possible to overcharge the battery when the pod is left plugged in for a few days while not using it?

Bill

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Posted By: JandL
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 6:34pm

The charger that came withy pod is a 3 stage charger and it doesn't over charge. I have a current meter I can monitor and it goes to 0 amps when the battery is charged up

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JandL
2013 Honda Ridgeline
2012 177
2 Paynes in a Pod

Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 8:11pm

It won't overcharge unless something goes wrong with the charger. If you are using you own separate charger, be sure you have confidence in it. A bad charger can overheat and ruin a battery. It's rare, but a possibility.

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2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler
2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD)
2013 VW Touareg TDI