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Charging Leisure Battery?

I have a 110 ah leisure battery. Can I choose the option to fast charge (on my charger) or do I have to choose slow charge?

Thanks

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    fast is easily ok but can reduce battery lifespan by breaking down electrode plates if done to often and long. slower charges are better for a longer lasting life of battery though it will make no difference to a batteries capacity to store energy.

    use a trickle charger ideally or even a solar powered one to keep it topped up between uses . a battery left discharged can and does reduce its own capacity to store energy ( plates sulphate up) whereas a fully charged battery can last for over a decade if treated correctly.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    If a battery is allowed to become fully discharged it will usually reach a state where resurrection is impossible, which is what I suspect has happened to yours. As already said, you should also be using a purpose-built charger.

  • Cathy
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    always better with slow charge if you have the time .sometimes fast charges destroy cell life ok .only use fast in emergancy . caravan owner.ok. all the best .

    Source(s): yes slow better for battery life.
  • 9 years ago

    better for the battery to slow (trickle) charge for longer life.

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    best way to charge a batery is by getting one of those pulse chargers

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