[PUP] Pulse Tech

[Terry Rolon]

 There's been some interest in this so I'll attach the email thread I had
with PulseTech and let everyone with an interest draw their own
conclusions

I wrote to PulseTech using their "contact us" link on their web site:

"I have a 46' motor yacht with a house bank of 4 large AGMs in parallel.
I'd like to replace my mastervolt charger with yours, but it looks like
your chargers are setup to do individual batteries and not a whole bank.
How would you apply your products in my situation? Would you parallel
your kit with the main charger? Or would you connect you gear as a
periodic maintenance procedure? Your chargers don't seem to have the
current to charge a large bank and seem more suited to a trickle or
maintenance charger role. So, would you only use your gear when the boat
was not in use?"

Answer:

"Thank you for your interest in our products.  We make an Xtreme Charger
for parallel batteries but the current output is only 2.5 amps.  I would
recommend it for charging single batteries as time permits.  The more it
is attached and operating, the better for the battery.  Do not use it in
parallel with another charger.  The batteries will have to be charged
separately for best results.

Best regards,
Rick Gregory"
I wrote back:
"Unsuitable I think for an installed unit. One could leave it on in the 
off season though

tr"

And Greg's final response:

"I agree.  It is not designed to be on board installation or to replace
your on board charger.  Better for shop use and when it is not being
used."

That's the total of everything said. My conclusion is that their products won't do what I was wanting to do. I would like a high amperage charge with this functionality built in to replace the charger I have now. Failing that, it would be fine if I could run the unit in parallel to my existing charger. Their stuff is designed to work on individual batteries, some can handle several individual batteries, but from what Greg says, not so much for my application. I'm convinced that the technology works, and I'll get one of these guys for the off season and to bring back sick batteries. But I'm still looking for something I can install and forget.

tr

It is also very good for battery recovery.