In concept, I have to disagree. It is simpler, cheaper, and less bulky. I think in abstract terms, all we are really trying to do is break the battery pack which is really just one large battery by definition, into 6-cell sections for charging. I don't see why one large 12v charger wouldn't work well, if not better due to being simpler and easier controlled.
However, there are some advantages to having individual chargers: ⚫ The maximum current should always be within a predefined limit. It may not be with the batteries in parallel & one large charger, due to variations in the batteries, battery temperature, and the variation in wire lengths connecting them. ⚫ If the chargers check for battery problems and give some feedback, they may not be able to do this properly w/batteries in parallel. ⚫ In the case of a battery w/shorted cell, the other batteries will be charged properly. This may not be the case with batteries charging in parallel. Andrew in NM On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 8:29 PM, Jeffrey Blamey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry as far as the chargers go you can leave the normal series > connections in place, and wire each charger to each battery. *6 > chargers at 6 amps each running their own charging algorith based on > each battery state of charge is preferable to one large charger trying > to charge 6 batteries in parallel.* > > Just imagine the series string is open, when it is charging it better > be. I have left the chargers in the circuit when the bike was turned > on but the chargers disconnected from their ac source. No appraent > problems with the Electricross chargers. > > Jeff >
