I need a non-solar battery charger! Regulated!

[fastline]

I seriously don't understand. We have a small forklift and need to charge an AGM 36V pack. Having massive current is not even that important, but I want it voltage regulated or even just adjustable. I can find them no where! However, as soon as we step into the solar arena, now every charge controller on the planet has settings for FLA/AGM/Li, etc. Can set bulk, boost, float, etc. I am about to just plug a POS 48V charger into a 36V solar charger just to solve a problem!

Anyone have ideas?? We are not going to spend $2K for a massive charger. We need 30-50A max. We use the fork about 1x/week for 30min.

 

[Solar Love]

I just bought the Victron IP22, it's absolutely amazing, but I bought it for 12v @ 20amp. I checked and found a 24v version, but nothing for 36v. I did find this one that looks like it would be suitable. Much more affordable than $2K! Good luck!

AC Converter/Battery Charger 36/48V: The Inverter Store

Offering a large charging capacity, the AIMS AC Converter/Battery Charger 36V and 48V, 25/18 amps, handles multiple battery types across a range of applications.

theinverterstore.com

 

[rodrick]

Check out golf cart chargers I’ve bought a couple 36 volt units and they run around $300

 

[crossy]

Something like this??

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003635657199.html

 

[DIYrich]

Bunch of 36v battery chargers on amazon.

 

[Solar Guppy]

I use this one on my 36V LifeP04 golf cart, has settings for Lead , AGM and LifeP04

 

[green mountain boys]

These are available in a wide variety of price points, capability and quality. Not sure it is the best option but it would do the job if you only use it once per week for a short time.

https://www.amazon.com/Kungber-Adju...s=60v+power+supply&qid=1704808350&sr=8-4&th=1

 

[Vigo]

I didnt think the issue with golf cart chargers was that you couldnt get them.. I thought the issue was that they are overpriced for what they are.

Sounds like what you want is control.. in that case id suggest you just build something. Use the cheap 0-48v power supplies on amazon, send them through a cheap PWM scc that will recognize a 36v system voltage, and voila. <$100 to get 30a this way. Probably still under $150 to get 50a.