OZ Charger OC-PRO 1200 12 Volt 12 Amp Battery Charger and Maintainer

The PRO1200 12V 12A battery charger and maintainer is powerful, versatile and easy to use. The charger delivers 3 output options including 12A, 8A and 1A making it an extremely versatile charger. The PRO1200 battery charger is fully automatic allowing the charger to be left on 24/7 with confidence and ensuring that your batteries will perform better and last longer. 

• Fully automatic 9 stage charging
• Selectable current output (12A, 8A, 1A)
• Charges 12V batteries from 3Ah-240Ah
• Maintenance (trickle) charging up to 360Ah for longer life batteries
• Patented desulphation battery rejuvenation and reconditioning function
• Includes both ring terminal and crocodile connections
• 2 year warranty
• Life time support

The PRO1200 is designed for charging and maintaining Car, Boat, RV, SUV, and Diesel Truck batteries as well as smaller batteries including motorbikes, jet skis, ATVs and garden equipment. 

Selecting the correct charge rate setting for your battery

When using the PRO1200 it is important to select the correct charge rate for the battery you are charging. A common mistake many people make is to select the highest charge rate setting, not realising it may damage the internal components, reducing the battery life. The recommended charging Amps for a flooded lead acid battery is roughly 10% of its Ah rating. For an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) or Gel battery this can be increase to 20% of its Ah rating.

If you are unsure of the Ah rating of your battery please check the specifications on the battery or contact your battery's manufacturer

The 1A - maintenance mode - will charge a range of lead acid batteries between 3 and 20Ah and will maintain batteries up to 100Ah.

The 8A - silent charge mode - will charge a range of lead acid batteries between 24 and 160Ah and will maintain batteries up to 240Ah. This charge rate is ideal in use for motorcycles, powersports and lawn & garden applications.

The 12A - rapid charge mode - will charge a range of lead acid batteries between 36 and 240Ah and will maintain batteries up to 360Ah. During this mode, the internal fan may engage from time to time if the charger gets hot.

What's the difference between the two and which battery charger suit your requirements best? Firstly you need to determine whether you need to recharge a flat battery entirely or just keep a battery at full charge.

Battery charging is when you are requiring to recharge a flat or dead battery to full. Battery maintenance on the other hand is when you just want to keep a battery topped up. For instance, if you're storing a classic car that you only drive a few times a month but want to ensure it's ready to go on a sunny afternoon you would require battery maintenance as opposed to battery charging. This is often referred to as trickle charging a battery. All OzCharge battery chargers perform both functions, and understanding each charger's limits is important.