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Old 03-18-2008, 11:06 PM   #595 (permalink)
bennelson
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Keep an eye on the new charger!

You are checking it with a Killawatt or something similar, right?

I noticed a HUGE difference in energy use between big old standard car battery chargers and the electronic 36V charger I am using on the motorcycle right now.

Part of energy use is how much is wasted converting it. New fancy chargers convert it so much better!

I am a little afraid of using my 36V Forkencharger (which isn't even hooked up because it is currently rigged for 440 Volts!) because I am sure it must be pretty inefficient.

Might work well in the winter when it's OK to double as a garage heater!

Have fun charging!
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