Yes; on holidays I often travel with a big multi output USB charger.
Can these things be carried in checked baggage? In US now….
I use a ctek, on mine, and am happy with it, although I’ll probably only put it on once or twice a year.
They say that aviation lead-acid batteries have more acid, and thus require lower voltage on charge, and are being overcharged by a standard charger. See https://www.batteryminders.com/why-an-aviation-specific-charger-maintainer/
Whether they are right, whether the effect is big enough to care, I don’t know first hand.
The Batteryminder units even use different voltages for different battery brand/models.
This is weird.
Firstly, what is “aviation-specific”? I don’t think aircraft batteries are any different in their fundamentals to car batteries.
Secondly, it is daft to not make a wide input range (100-250V AC) product. The technology for doing that is trivial nowadays. All the chargers use the same switch-mode designs.
terbang wrote:
You can order 220V versions with Batteryminder directly. I did so and am happy will it.
They say their aviation-specific units are not any more available in 220V versions. However, I just ordered a 220V-to-110V stepdown transformer (also available on Amazon).
We have a Noco Genius, 3500 I believe, shared between plane, cars and motorcycles. Comes in both EU and US voltages, the EU one at a significant premium to US versions when on sale.
@WhiskeyPapa posts moved to existing thread. The CTEK unit is excellent
I reckon it pays for itself in extending the life of the Concorde battery; nowadays these are quite pricey.
You can order 220V versions with Batteryminder directly. I did so and am happy will it.
I was about to buy this product for my 12 volt Concorde battery:
https://www.batteryminders.com/
But I was told they are designed for the US (110 volt) and I would need a transformer for use in Europe. Anyone have a recommendation for a similar product (aviation, not car battery recharger) for use in Europe? Also, can these rechargers be transported in checked luggage on commercial flights.
