Here's the PDF manual in case anyone is curious:
https://radionerds.com/images/3/38/TM_11-6130-238-24.pdf

On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 10:48 AM Lee Hart via EV <[email protected]> wrote:

> David Chapman via EV wrote:
> > Hi Sharkey, thanks for the pointer! Airpax triggers a memory; seems
> > that might have been the brand that Bob sent me o so long ago. Seems
> > like 20 amp might be better for the AC and DC sides although David
> > mentioned 10 amp which might be more in line with the originals. Will
> > know better when I pull the top and get one out and I will post what
> > I discover. For now a watchful eye and a toothpick is keeping the DC
> > breaker engaged. 90V and a series resistance ( Thanks again Lee H ! )
> > has gotten a 36V pack sealed lead acids from 5v to 25v and it is
> > looking hopeful that I can resurrect these batts from an early
> > recycle. According to the previous owner they were new from Monster
> > Scooters 2  years ago and sat on the shelf slowly fading away.
>
> Yep; Airpax is one brand. Heinemann and CarlingSwitch are others.
> Looking in my box-o-breakers, I see I have a 7.5amp 65vdc, 20amp 65vdc,
> 40amp 65vdc, and 50amp 240vac ones. Let me know if any of these would help.
>
> 10 amps is about the most you can expect it to deliver for any length of
> time. More than that, and the transformer and rectifiers (and binding
> posts, if they're still there) will overheat.
>
> You can add a fan to get more out of it, but as David says, I think the
> rectifiers will be the next to go. I think they are only rated at 15 amps.
>
> These things are like a big hammer. You can force-charge *any* battery
> with it, whether it likes it or not!
>
> Lee
> --
> Ring the bells that still can ring
> Forget your perfect offering
> There is a crack in everything
> That's how the light gets in.
>         -- Leonard Cohen, from "Anthem"
> --
> Lee Hart, 814 8th Ave N, Sartell MN 56377, www.sunrise-ev.com
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