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When charging a car battery what amps should it be at?

Updated: 10/19/2022
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RobertMentel

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It depends on how long you can let it sit before you need to use it. If you have 8 to 10 hours then a setting of 2 amps is appropriate. For a quicker charge then 12 to 20 amps is recommended.

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