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Media Release __________________________________________________________________________
For immediate release 4th September, 2012
New Jaylec ‘intelligent’ battery chargers extend life and improve performance
Jaylec, Australia’s leading supplier of automotive electrical components, has released a new range of intelligent battery chargers with advanced four-‐stage charging that can prolong the life of lead acid-‐type batteries. Jaylec Intelligent Battery Chargers literally think for themselves, with technology that ensures a quality 100 per cent charge while breaking down harmful sulphate deposits that can destroy a battery’s charging capacity. The new 12V Jaylec chargers are available in three models offering different levels of charging power to suit different applications and budgets. These include the BC9000 (12V 4 amp), BC9010 (12V 10amp) and BC9020 (20 amp) model which can charge 6V, 12V and 24V batteries. Jaylec intelligent battery chargers are suitable for use with all lead acid battery types including Flooded, AGM, Gel and Calcium. The advanced four-‐stage charging system consists of Pre-‐Charge, Bulk & Desulphation, Absorption and Float & Maintain:
1. Pre-‐Charge determines the overall health and type of battery and automatically adjusts to the most effective charge mode.
2. Bulk & Desulphation charges the battery at the maximum available rate (constant current) until approximately 80 per cent of the charge is reached. It also breaks down harmful sulphate deposits during this process.
3. Absorption charges the battery to 100 per cent capacity using constant voltage and a decreasing rate of current.
4. Float & Maintain ensures that after a battery has reached 100 per cent capacity, the voltage is reduced to a lower level (float charge) to minimise gassing and prolong battery life. The charger can also be left connected indefinitely without harming the battery.
The entry-‐level BC9000 charger is an ideal maintenance charger for all 12V battery sizes and types up to 80Ah (500CCA). Fully automatic with adjustable charge current, it comes complete with a permanent mount harness and 12V in-‐car power plug adaptor. The mid-‐range BC9010 is suitable for charging all 12V batteries up to 200Ah (1000CCA). It is also fully automatic, with adjustable voltage and current settings plus automatic equalisation and reconditioning. The top-‐of-‐the-‐range BC9020 can charge batteries up to 400Ah (2500CCA) capacity and is suitable for use with 6V, 12V or 24V batteries.
It is also loaded with features including adjustable voltage and current settings, automatic equalisation and reconditioning, multi-‐function LED display and an alternator check function. According to Cooldrive Distribution Marketing Manager, Matt Russell, the damage caused to automotive batteries by the build-‐up of lead sulphate required Jaylec to use an ‘intelligent’ approach to the science of battery charging. “When a lead acid battery is discharging during service, lead sulphate builds up on the electrodes as part of the chemical process that occurs between the lead electrons and the sulphuric acid in these types of batteries,” he said. “Great care has to be taken when recharging them, because if the charge rate is not exactly right it can increase the amount of lead sulphate deposits building up on the electrodes. “When this happens, it reduces the battery’s re-‐charging capacity and therefore its performance and service life. “That’s why Jaylec’s new range of intelligent chargers uses a four-‐stage recharging process that automatically senses the amount of charge in the battery and accurately adjusts the charge rate throughout. “It certainly takes the worry out of battery charging and your batteries will perform better and last longer.”
-‐ENDS-‐ For further information please contact: Tom Hughes | DBC2 PR Coordinator | Ph: (03) 9305 4006 | E-‐mail: [email protected]
The Jaylec range of automotive and industrial electrical products is one of the industry’s most trusted and fastest growing product ranges. Consisting of a complete starter motor and alternator range, as well as one of the most comprehensive ranges of accessories in the market, Jaylec has all of your automotive and industrial electrical needs covered. Jaylec is a CoolDrive Distribution brand.
All Jaylec products represent the very best in quality, value for money and maximum reliability, and are available from retailers Australia wide or from your local CoolDrive branch. www.cooldrive.com.au