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Fast Charging Forklift Batteries

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MikeinMT
Montana, United States

We recently purchased a new forklift with a fast or quick charger. I am hearing conflicting information about how this new technology works. Can the quick charging be used on any battery? Or are there specific batteries designed for quick charging?

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Mike

Posted 22 Jan 2009 08:10 AM

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MikePattison
California, United States

From what I have read on them you use a normal battery. But I haven't seen any reference to gel cell batteries and how those would be affected.

The technology works simply by charging the battery at 3-5 times the normal charging rate for a short time, generally during lunch breaks and short periods of forklift inactivity. When you are charging a battery at 400 to 600 amps, damage to the battery is possible so read all instructions and follow them.

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Shop Mechanic, Transport Truck Driver, Harris Forklift Service Inc. South San Francisco, CA

Posted 22 Jan 2009 11:24 PM

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