Batteries DC Power in a box
Everything has a purpose, this ethos lies at the core of our decision-making at Element 82 and batteries are no different. Cranking/Starting or high power/burst energy vs. Deep Cycle which is the term used for a discharge of energy before any recharge. That's the basis or starting point from there, capacity, expected life cycle, physical size, and layout considerations. There are so many options because batteries have so many applications.
Deep Cycle is used in house/service batteries in applications like a boat or motorhome when there is a sustained discharge from them before a recharge might occur overnight connected to mains or in a boat when the motor is started and recharge is provided via the alternator. Many brands of AGM batteries have a high power discharge capability, having said that it might only be 5-8 times its Amphour rating. So if a 100Ah battery refers to its ability to discharge 10 amps over 10 hours, it might also have a fast discharge capacity of 600 amps, referred to as 600CA (Cranking Amps). In these instances, while the battery might be classed as a deep cycle it has usable power for cranking. Numbers only get better when it's a 200Ah battery with 1200CA, you can see how this is sometimes why AGM batteries might be referred to as Dual Purpose Batteries.
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The ideal charger for everyday use
For times when the mechanic can work out the issue - other than the battery
The MXS 3.8 is an advanced battery charger and maintainer. It has selectable programs for use on different sized batteries from the small ride-on lawn mower or motorcycle or jetski then normal mode for larger batteries and charging on cold days, also known as AGM mode.
The MXS 3.8 microprocessor controlled 7 step battery charger and maintainer is suitable for batteries from 1.2Ah-85Ah. Features include battery diagnosis to establish whether your battery can receive and retain a charge and a ‘Snowflake’ program for charging on cold days or to charge AGM batteries like those used in Start/Stop vehicles. The MXS 3.8 uses CTEK’s patented float/pulse system, which is the most efficient maintenance mode when a battery is connected for long periods. The MXS 3.8 is simple to use and you can follow the whole charging process on the clear, easy to read display.
- Fully automatic ‘click and connect’ 7 step charging
- Smaller battery, normal battery and cold weather programs
- Charges batteries up to 85A
- Reverse polarity protected
Technical information
Ambient temperature; -20˚C to +50˚C
Positioning; Portable
Warranty; 5 years
Input; 220–240VAC, 50–60Hz, 0.5A max
Output; 14.4V/14.7V, 3.8A max
Start voltage; 2.0V
Back current drain*; Corresponding to less than 1Ah/month
Battery types; 12V:, WET, MF, Ca/Ca, AGM, GEL
Battery capacity; 1.2–130Ah
Insulation class; IP65 (splash and dust proof)
Model Number; 56-988