Customer Reviews

Century 87151 Bench Charger

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Century 87151 Taiwan piece of junk, spade terms inside are so loose, the wires fell off, heat sink on power transistor so loose it rattles.

This model has served me well under severe abuse. In weather ranging from wet, freezing cold to desert heat, this charger has lasted for several years. It was connected for long periods of time to a 3500+ amp bank of deep cycle RV batteries for the purpose of full recharge and than maintenance.

Nice color.
Nice Size
Nice features.
Easy to use

Cons:
Clips are only copper clad - could be tougher.
The handle usually breaks off - its genuine plastic.
You will probably lose the switch knobs.
Spotty reliability. You may get a good one, you may not. But you may not know until the warranty runs out.


I've owned two of these. I took the first one back to Sam's Club when it quit. Got an exchange, and this one quit, too.

If your serious and want to spend more for a better charger, search for Associated. For less demanding use, Look into a Schumacher. They are usually not automatic, but they are reliable. There are also very good electronic ones on the market, like a Vector, that use pulse technology that can prolong battery life and even revive long-dead sulfated batteries. Beware though that these are fairly new and longevity hasn't been proven.

I've owned this for many years and it's always worked great. Maybe some have loose connections, but this one has never failed me. I've used it to quick charge and for keeping the battery charged over long periods.

this is not dependable--apparently spades maybe loose like other reviews.
Works and then doesn't work. Sam's Club purchase and hardly used.