The Coleman Solar Battery Maintainer uses the power of the sun to trickle charge and maintain the 12V battery in your car, truck or RV. Maintenance-free, weatherproof unit plugs into a 12V power port or directly to the battery and begins charging efficiently and safely thanks to the built-in overcharge/discharge protection. Product Style: Maintainer, Watts: 3, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 17.4 x 9 x 1, Panels (qty.): 1, Material: ABS plastic, Battery Included: No, Battery Type: 12V, LED Light: No Works in all daylight conditions

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Can this charger be used with a Deep Cycle AGM battery?

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The solar battery maintainer can be used with a 12 volt rechargeable deep cycle battery.

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Yes as long as the battery is 12 volts.

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Is this unit waterproof?

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This Coleman solar battery maintainer is weatherproof, not waterproof meaning this cannot be submerged in water.

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what is the amp output?

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The amp output of the solar battery maintainer is .2 amps.

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how long is the wire i need a long wire

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The main wire coming off the panel is 7.5 feet long. The other two cords are for either hooking up directly up to a 12 volt battery with alligator clips or through a 12 volt outlet. Those two cords are 1 foot long.

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float charger?

can this charger be left on for long periods of time? is it a float charger type device? Coleman charger #58003

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This Coleman Solar Battery Maintainer can be left on battery for extended periods. It does have overcharge protection, but it is not a float charger.

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Can this unit charge multiple ATV/Motorcycle Batteries at one time. If not which products can?

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This solar panel can only charge one battery at a time. Item #167987 can charge/maintain up to 4 batteries at one time.

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Would it be possible to hook 3 of these panels in series to create 36 volts to charge a golf cart?

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No, you cannot connect more than one of these for a series connection.

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Will this maintain a new battery used to run a DC electric fence charger

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This unit could be used to maintain your 12 volt battery on your electric fence charger.

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Is there a maximum temperature limit to avoid damage?

Does the manufacturer caution against leaving this inside an unventilated car in hot conditions? Would it shorten the life of the cells if it becomes overheated?

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The maximum temperature this unit could withstand would be 150 degrees.

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float charger vs. overcharge protection

You note that "This Coleman Solar Battery Maintainer can be left on battery for extended periods. It does have overcharge protection, but it is not a float charger."

Can you be more specific about the difference? I thought there were 2 types of solar chargers: float and trickle, and that a float charger was, by definition, different from a trickle charger (no overcharge protection) in that float chargers can be left on a battery for extended periods without harm, as they cut off charging power once the battery is fully charged to prevent overcharging, and then turn on the power to the battery once a drain is detected. Why is the Coleman 58003 not considered a float charger? Thanks!

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Float charging is a type of trickle charge using float voltage. Float voltage will utilize different voltages to compensate for different batteries that have a varying self-discharge rate. This Coleman Solar Battery Maintainer will trickle charge, but always at the same rate. Most all trickle charges will have built in overcharge protection. Solar chargers under 15 watts will all have protection. Once you get above 15 watts you would need a charge controller that would act as overcharge protection.

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Item #19167

Is this unit waterproof?

what is the amp output?

how long is the wire i need a long wire

float charger?

Can this unit charge multiple ATV/Motorcycle Batteries at one time. If not which products can?

Would it be possible to hook 3 of these panels in series to create 36 volts to charge a golf cart?

Will this maintain a new battery used to run a DC electric fence charger

Is there a maximum temperature limit to avoid damage?

float charger vs. overcharge protection

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Coleman Solar Battery Maintainer - 3 Watts, Model# 58003