OptiMate 5 identifies whether a battery is 6V or 12V and then runs a series of tests to see whether it requires desulphation or bulk charge. It then delivers charge in controlled pulses that equalise the voltage in each of the battery cells and checks that charge is being retained, before indicating that the battery has reached full charge. The manufacturers claim that the OptiMate 5 is the first ever charger capable of automatically recovering 6V lead-acid batteries from deep discharge. It is supplied with all the usual leads, is compatible with mmost types of battery and retails for £77.50
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