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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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Is it ok to charge a the battery on a regular car battery charger?

It is a honda f3 battery
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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my manual says max. charging amp is like 2. regular car chargers min. charging amp. is like 10 on most. if u do i wouldnt charge it for long unless u have a charger with a low amp. output.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 08:02 AM
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a trickle charger would be ok. Those on low settings are typically 4-5 amps... Just don't let the battery get warm. Keep checking the case and shut it off if it gets warm.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 08:19 AM
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my $19 walmart special has a 2amp mode.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 09:53 AM
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I have a Battery Tender Jr.
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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charged it at two amps and it worked great thanks for the info
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