{"product_id":"bc1240-40a-12v-7-stage-battery-charger-4boats","title":"BC1240 40A 12V 7‑Stage Battery Charger | 4Boats","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompact 40 A 12 V intelligent mains charger offering automatic 7‑stage charging for safe, unattended charging of 12 V battery banks from 220–240 V AC mains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Designed for lead‑acid batteries including AGM, Gel and Wet cell. Charges a single 12 V battery or multiple 12 V batteries in parallel (batteries must be same type, capacity and age).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe unattended charging: Inbuilt safety functions protect against DC short circuit, overheating, overcharging and reverse polarity; low‑ripple charging voltage for smooth, uninterrupted charging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinued charging during use: Charger maintains charge while energy is drawn from the battery and will maintain full charge automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoost‑charging \u0026amp; dead battery recovery: A preliminary boost stage can improve battery condition and help recover lost capacity from older batteries; a desulphation stage breaks down sulphation in batteries left flat for extended periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic temperature control: Inbuilt fan engages automatically when high temperature or charging current is detected to maintain optimal internal temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD display \u0026amp; power‑pack function: LCD shows charging voltage, charging current and charging stage; LEDs indicate battery type. Power‑pack mode can supply a direct 12 V load (for example a 12 V fridge) without a battery connected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications: Operating voltage (AC) 190–265 V (full capacity), 50 Hz; DC output current 40 A; DC output voltage 12 V; suggested battery capacity 40–300 Ah; Bulk\/absorption charging voltage 14.2–14.8 V DC (depending on battery type); Float charging voltage 13.2–13.8 V DC (depending on battery type); Efficiency \u0026lt;88%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical \u0026amp; warranty: Operating temperature range 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F); dimensions 226 x 175 x 95 mm (8.9 x 6.9 x 3.7 in); weight 2.4 kg (5.3 lb). Inbuilt isolated DC output and fan. This product is covered by a 1 year manufacturer warranty. User manual available for BC1240.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for marine and leisure applications; always follow the user manual for installation, battery matching and safety guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"4Boats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56755522011510,"sku":"BC1240","price":159.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/8140\/9004\/files\/40a-12v-intelligent-automatic-multi-stage-mains-battery-charger-4boats-1.png?v=1764338039","url":"https:\/\/www.leighnumberplates.com\/products\/bc1240-40a-12v-7-stage-battery-charger-4boats","provider":"Leigh Number Plates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}