Technical Ring 8amp Smart Charger

[Fithawk]

Is anyone using the Ring 8amp Smart Charger? Which mode are you setting to? Car 12v or Lorry 12v? Cheers

 

[the green vanper]

Hello,

As usual, the manual should give you an easy answer:

 

[Fithawk]

Thanks for getting back to me. In between isn’t it? Not really a car or a lorry? It’s a 2.2 diesel 12v, so think I’ll try car first.

 

[the green vanper]

The difference of the setting is only the max charging current the charger will put in the battery.

The rule for lead acid batteries used as starter batteries in motorhomes is max charging current should be 1/10 of the battery capacity. Your vehicle probably has a battery with 95 - 105 Ah battery, so you can use the lorry setting.

The current will get lower during charging process.

I've explained it in another thread back in November I think.

According to the Ring charger manual it is suitable for EFB / AGM batteries used on vehicles with start&stop systems:

However you planned some kind of connection of both starter and habitacle batteries to be able to charge them at the same time. In my opinion it should be disconnected during the charging.

 

[Fithawk]

The dealer made the connections for duel battery charge on hook up, but didn’t work. Starter battery levels still fell. They said the mod would assist the battery…..it didn’t.

 

[the green vanper]

Good for you

But check if it doesn't work the other way round once you connect the Ring charger to the starter battery. It's not suitable for Lithium batteries.

 

[Fithawk]

Thanks for all the pointers. I’ll get back to you.

 

[Fithawk]

Thanks for all the pointers. I’ll get back to you.

All ok. Battery charging nicely.