Quote Originally Posted by Cuppa View Post
Ummmm, yes it can


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I don’t really understand this. I know that there are recommendations of charging amps, generally around 10% of the battery’s capacity in amp hours, but if the battery is being ‘well looked after’ it will generally be getting charged before it is ‘over discharged’ & consequently the battery will only accept a lower charge rate regardless of the capability of the charger. The BCDC won’t force 40 amps into a battery any more than straight alternator charging would.

I think the problem is if the battery is flat the Redarc pumps a full 40a into the battery. A lot of manufacturers recommend 20-25amps.

I got the Redarc to fully charge an AGM battery, and to account for the different chemistry. Perhaps just got the wrong one. Maybe should have bought the BCDC1225 instead. Too late now I can't return it.

As for heat in the engine bay I was planning to mount it between the grill and radiator like a member from another forum. Will get plenty of airflow here.