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Angus Clydesdale Mar 2021 12:44pm, 30 Mar 2021 22,242 posts	Quote Pin Angus Clydesdale What amps does your charger push out? I've got an "Optimate" which I use for the motorbikes and it charges as slowly as 200mA when it's on a maintenance cycle. If the battery is deeply discharged it can take quite a long time to recover. My "trickle" charger for the car battery starts out pushing ~4A but the output diminishes as the battery gets charged and it usually settles at ~1A output. If the bike batteries are very low I usually start them off on the car charger then transfer them to the optimate later.
RunningRonnie Mar 2021 12:50pm, 30 Mar 2021 2,030 posts	Quote Pin RunningRonnie I'm not sure how to tell. Does this show?
RunningRonnie Mar 2021 1:09pm, 30 Mar 2021 2,031 posts	Quote Pin RunningRonnie Aha, 12 amps according to the manual.
Angus Clydesdale Mar 2021 1:43pm, 30 Mar 2021 22,243 posts	Quote Pin Angus Clydesdale ** Disclaimer, I am just a random idiot on the internet! I would stick with it for at least another day, particularly if you're seeing signs of progress.
Northern Exile Mar 2021 1:45pm, 30 Mar 2021 7,508 posts	Quote Pin Northern Exile That sounds high Ronnie. You don't need that much current to charge a wet 12v battery. Might that be a maximum draw on hookup?
RunningRonnie Mar 2021 1:49pm, 30 Mar 2021 2,032 posts	Quote Pin RunningRonnie olearymotorhomes.co.uk This is the manual and it says: The PMS3 employs a fully automatic mains to 12 volt DC powersupply/charger which is able to provide a stable output voltage, even under load. The unit is capable of providing up to 12 amps, should this be exceeded then the PMS3 will enter current limit mode, thus preventing damage to itself and 12 volt electrics. The PMS3 will, if necessary, operate on a mains supply as low as 207 volts (making it ideal for low continental voltages) and still provide a stable (regulated) dc output voltage. To use the power-supply/charger place the rocker switch marked CHARGER SUPPLY on the front of the unit to the ON position, it should then illuminate.
RunningRonnie Mar 2021 1:53pm, 30 Mar 2021 2,033 posts	Quote Pin RunningRonnie So yes, NE, that would imply maximum draw on hook up.
Northern Exile Mar 2021 1:54pm, 30 Mar 2021 7,509 posts	Quote Pin Northern Exile Ah, OK. 12a at 12v dc gives you usable power of around 140w.
Mandymoo Mar 2021 6:35pm, 30 Mar 2021 11,526 posts	Quote Pin Mandymoo Adrian that looks fab 😁
AdrianB1066 Mar 2021 9:29am, 31 Mar 2021 7,108 posts	Quote Pin AdrianB1066 Aaarrrggghhh! Wondering my my cup of tea tasted a bit funny this morning upon investigation my plug in air freshener store upside down (doh!) in a plastic measuring jug has dissolved that and permeated its odour throughout the cupboard and is now working it’s way through the rest of the motorhome 🤦‍♂️