[C320-list] Battery Charger Replacement

[Chuck and Kathy Mueller]

My 20 amp Charles battery charger failed suddenly last fall, just as I was 
putting the boat away for the winter.  I don't think that it was original 
equipment, as the 2000 C320's seemed to have the Promariner chargers. Since 
I like to charge the batteries once a month during the winter, I needed to 
either repair or replace.

I sent my charger back to Charles, as they have a reconditioning service. 
They reconditioned my charger for $85 and had it back to me in less than 2 
weeks.  They determined that a blown diode has caused the problem.  I 
thought that their service was reasonable and the contacts were 
professional.  Time will tell as to whether the charger continues to 
function well, but it is an option.

Chuck Mueller
Northwind #676
Holland, M I


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> Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:37:21 -0800
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> Do battery chargers fail slowly (like batteries) or do they work, and then
> just burn out like light bulbs?
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> If they fail slowly, how can you gauge their health, and time for
> replacement?
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> I have had the factory installed 30 amp Charles charger for almost 7 
> years.
> If they fail like light bulbs, how long should I go before considering
> charger replacement?
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