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BatteryMINDer Solar Battery Charger/Trickle Charger/Desulfator — 12 Volt, 15 Amp, Up to 180 Watt, Model# SCC180

Item# 167959
BatteryMINDer Solar Battery Charger/Trickle Charger/Desulfator — 12 Volt, 15 Amp, Up to 180 Watt, Model# SCC180

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BatteryMINDer Solar Battery Charger/Trickle Charger/Desulfator — 12 Volt, 15 Amp, Up to 180 Watt, Model# SCC180

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  • Temperature compensation (At-the-Battery): Yes
  • Guaranteed to never overcharge
  • Temperature compensation ensures proper charge in hot or cold environments
  • Can be used on ANY TYPE or BRAND solar panel array
  • High-frequency pulse desulfation

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Product Summary

The 12 Volt, 16 Amp BatteryMINDer SCC-180 Solar Battery Charger/Trickle Charger/Desulfator actively monitors your battery's voltage and temperature any time the sun is up. The internal program adjusts its output several times a second based on these readings to quickly and correctly charge your battery. When used as a maintainer, the BatteryMINDer is guaranteed to maximize your battery's life and storage capacity. The temperature compensated long-term float (maintenance) stage can add years of service. Patented high-frequency pulse desulfation is designed to reverse and eliminate battery sulfation, the #1 cause of early battery failure. Works with: All sizes, types and brands of 12V lead-acid batteries (Including but not limited to: flooded (filler cap / maintenance-free / VRLA / SLA), gel, AGM (Optima / Odyssey / etc.), starter, deep cycle and hybrid).

What's Included

  • (1) 12V solar battery charger/trickle charger/desulfator
  • (1) Battery condition indicator
  • Quik connect/disconnect assembly

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Features + Benefits

  • Temperature compensation (At-the-Battery): Yes
  • Guaranteed to never overcharge
  • Temperature compensation ensures proper charge in hot or cold environments
  • Can be used on ANY TYPE or BRAND solar panel array
  • High-frequency pulse desulfation
  • Maximize battery life and capacity, recondition weak batteries
  • Handles up to 180 watts of solar panels (not included)
  • Maintain up to 25 batteries at a time
  • Short circuit, spark and polarity protection
  • 4ft. DC cord with quick connector
  • 2ft. fused ring terminal cord set with quick-connector battery condition indicator
  • FREE Digital Multi-Volt Meter (Model# DMVM — Valued at $24.48) with purchase when you register your warranty at www.batteryminders.com

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

167959

Brand

BatteryMINDer

Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

1.2 LB

Volts

12

Charger Type

Automatic
AttributeSpecification

Cable Length

2 ft

Amp Charge Rate

15

Cable Gauge

16

Overcharge Protection

Yes

Charges Multiple Batteries

Yes

Polarity Reversal Protection

Yes

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Questions & Answers

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  1. I have a 180w 24v panel. It really puts out 36v. Will this unit handle that?

    1 answer

    1. This unit would not work with a 24 volt panel that puts out 36 volt.

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  2. Will this work with lithium ion batteries?

    1 answer

    1. This BatteryMINDer Solar Battery Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator is not compatible with lithium ion batteries.

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  3. Does NTEC sell the OBD2 cable?

    Does Northern sell the OBD2 connector cable for this?
    If so what is the link?

    1 answer

    1. Northern Tool does not offer an OBD2 cable for this product.

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  4. Does it charge car and light truck batteries?

    Hi, Does it charge batteries of car and light truck?

    1 answer

    1. Yes, BatteryMINDer can charge, maintain and desulfate any type size
      lead acid based battery, regardless of construction or brand.

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  5. how small of solar panel will make it work efficiently?

    How many watts are needed?

    1 answer

    1. A 20 watt solar panel would be the minimum size to be used with the charger.

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  6. can this be wired to a 6volt battery bank which is

    wired in series

    1 answer

    1. Yes, this will charge two 6 volt batteries wired in series.

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  7. Can this be used with a 12V power supply instead of a solar panel?

    I would like to keep a 12V battery float charged off of a 24V battery bank with a 24V-12V DC-DC converter which outputs a constant 13.8V at up to 60A. Am I right to assume that the BatteryMinder would simply pull up to 15A as necessary?

    1 answer

    1. The battery minder cannot be use with a 12 volt power supply.

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  8. Can you hook up more than one charger controller to handle more than 180 watts?

    I have 320 watts in panels.

    1 answer

    1. No, the battery minder can only be used with 1 charge controller.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty