Smart battery chargers (common from the 1980s onward) automatically regulate voltage and current based on battery state; non-smart chargers (from the 1970s) are bulky, ugly, and lack voltage regulation, and should be removed from service as they cannot safely coexist with other charging sources.

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Speaker

Jeff Kotz

Evidence Quote

non-smart battery chargers were invented or manufactured in the 70s... those are Pharaoh resident Chargers and those are Chargers you want to get out of your boat

Source

Designing & Improving Marine Electrical Systems - Jeff Cote SeminarPacific Yacht Systems
Created: 8/13/2026, 4:54:03 AM

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