I used a Schumacher SC-8000A (2/12/>30/80A 12V Automatic SpeedCharge Hybrid Charger w/Engine Start) for 8 years, it survived being completely submerged in water twice, rained on a few times and I had to fix an internal wire a few times, the wire finally broke off the circuit board. Schumacher customer service said they no longer stocked parts.

http://www.batterychargers.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductName=94026877AL

I replaced it with a SF-200-30 (10/30/200A 6/12V Manual Bench Top Charger w/Engine Start) that seems to weigh twice as much, has 120 additional engine start amps and is manual, I wanted a manual changer this time for electrolytic rust removal.

http://www.batterychargers.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductName=94026740AL

The first charger was nice because I could set it and forget it, at night for charging the boat battery mostly, I don't use the current charger and leave the house except for quick trips.


Dave