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Title: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: corndog on January 11, 2017, 03:13:18 PM
Came across this earlier today. Cheaper than normal. Have a look if your after one.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LIMITED-STOCK-PROJECTA-DC-TO-DC-DUAL-BATTERY-CHARGER-25AMP-3-STAGE-SWITCH-MODE-/112264248601?hash=item1a23787d19:g:sjMAAOSwA3dYcyn2 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LIMITED-STOCK-PROJECTA-DC-TO-DC-DUAL-BATTERY-CHARGER-25AMP-3-STAGE-SWITCH-MODE-/112264248601?hash=item1a23787d19:g:sjMAAOSwA3dYcyn2)
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: seehuusen on January 11, 2017, 03:21:13 PM
Thats cheap as!!
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: corndog on January 11, 2017, 03:27:43 PM
I hope it's real. They are selling fast.
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: Merts on January 11, 2017, 03:53:11 PM
RRP $399
On special at Autobarn $349
I got one from another eBay seller a week or two ago for $275 with free postage, which I thought was great value.

That price is insane.  :'(
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: corndog on January 11, 2017, 03:56:23 PM
I rang the mob selling them. Only 30 were available. Special price on ebay. Last day at this price.
Tempted to go for another one.
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: corndog on January 11, 2017, 04:44:36 PM
Price has just changed on ebay to $249 delivered. Still cheap but not a bargain.
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: cyberess on January 11, 2017, 11:56:45 PM
How about a Thunder DC to DC charger for $182 that includes postage  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/THUNDER-20A-DC-TO-DC-MPPT-300W-SMART-BATTERY-CHARGER-SOLAR-TDR02010-DUAL-BATTERY-/272349130694 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/THUNDER-20A-DC-TO-DC-MPPT-300W-SMART-BATTERY-CHARGER-SOLAR-TDR02010-DUAL-BATTERY-/272349130694)

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53cee549e4b074ef4637db48/5705b02ac2ea51f1714437ba/5705bd262fe131c50414f353/1459993900696/TDR02010%5Bai%5DA0111342%28r%29.png)

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53cee549e4b074ef4637db48/5705b02ac2ea51f1714437ba/5705bd4f40261decd40d66be/1459993939892/TDR02010%5Bai%5DA0111342.png)

I purchased mine directly from the "Ingram Micro"  the whole seller and it cost me $230, so I don't know how they sell them so cheap on Ebay.

 :cheers:
 
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: Fizzie on January 12, 2017, 07:57:10 AM
Not DC-DC, but I was looking at this one: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-CTEK-MXS-3-8-12V-Smart-Battery-Charger-Bundle-Comfort-Indicator-Cooler-Bag-/161539198078?_trkparms=%26rpp_cid%3D58537fbce4b079495e633c0b%26rpp_icid%3D58537adde4b057c96d3c444e (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-CTEK-MXS-3-8-12V-Smart-Battery-Charger-Bundle-Comfort-Indicator-Cooler-Bag-/161539198078?_trkparms=%26rpp_cid%3D58537fbce4b079495e633c0b%26rpp_icid%3D58537adde4b057c96d3c444e)

Anybody use the MXS chargers?

Only 3.8A, but it will really only be for battery maintenance as well as the occasional boost, so I don't need to be able to charge super-quick :D
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: Merts on January 12, 2017, 08:11:28 AM
Only 3.8A, but it will really only be for battery maintenance as well as the occasional boost, so I don't need to be able to charge super-quick :D

Not really suitable for batteries any bigger than about 80AH, and even then it would take forever to charge it from say half discharged.
As you say, it would be fine to keep a larger battery 'topped up' on the maintenance charge.
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: chisel on January 13, 2017, 10:03:22 AM
I'm wondering if the projecta idc25 is being discontinued, or about to be updated.
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: WilSurf on January 13, 2017, 10:20:00 AM
What is the story behind this DC-DC charger?
Why would you need one?
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: Merts on January 13, 2017, 11:37:45 AM
What is the story behind this DC-DC charger?
Why would you need one?

It will use input from either your Anderson plug on the back of your tug, or a solar panel, and boost (if required) the voltage to enable the best charging conditions for the battery in your camper.
There are other ways of skinning the cat, but these things look after your battery and will manage to get them charged to close to 100% capacity.

I have one in my camper, and also have a 40amp AC-DC power supply connected to the 'alternator' input, which allows me to charge when plugged into AC power as well.
Seems to work pretty good.
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: Bird on January 13, 2017, 11:56:43 AM
https://www.caravanworld.com.au/features/1509/dc-dc-battery-chargers-explained (https://www.caravanworld.com.au/features/1509/dc-dc-battery-chargers-explained)
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: HKB Electronics on January 13, 2017, 01:41:27 PM
See the above for another point of view:

http://www.home12volt.com.au/uploads/2/6/0/5/2605767/dc_chargers_and_the_alternatives_-_vehicle_charging.pdf (http://www.home12volt.com.au/uploads/2/6/0/5/2605767/dc_chargers_and_the_alternatives_-_vehicle_charging.pdf)
Title: Re: Projecta idc25 dc-dc battery charger on ebay
Post by: Fizzie on January 14, 2017, 08:09:42 AM
Not DC-DC, but I was looking at this one: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-CTEK-MXS-3-8-12V-Smart-Battery-Charger-Bundle-Comfort-Indicator-Cooler-Bag-/161539198078?_trkparms=%26rpp_cid%3D58537fbce4b079495e633c0b%26rpp_icid%3D58537adde4b057c96d3c444e (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-CTEK-MXS-3-8-12V-Smart-Battery-Charger-Bundle-Comfort-Indicator-Cooler-Bag-/161539198078?_trkparms=%26rpp_cid%3D58537fbce4b079495e633c0b%26rpp_icid%3D58537adde4b057c96d3c444e)


Ordered it yesterday arvo for $93, then put in the current ebay sale code which dropped it to $74 8)

Got to be happy with that! ;D