{"product_id":"victron-energy-16a-24v-phoenix-battery-charger-pch024016001","title":"Victron Energy 16a 24v Phoenix Battery Charger #PCH024016001","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVictron Energy PCH024016001 Battery Chargers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Victron Energy Phoenix PCH024016001 is a 24V, 16-amp two-bank battery charger built for serious marine and off-grid applications. It delivers 16 amps of total output across two banks, making it well suited for vessels running dual 24V battery banks or a combination of house and start batteries at 24V. This is not a trickle charger or a weekend warrior unit. It is a microprocessor-controlled charger designed to manage batteries intelligently over the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phoenix uses an adaptive 4-stage charge cycle: bulk, absorption, float, and storage. Each stage serves a specific purpose in getting a battery fully charged and keeping it healthy between uses. The adaptive element is what sets it apart from basic chargers. The charger monitors how the battery is actually being used and adjusts the absorption phase accordingly. Shallow discharges get a shorter absorption time to avoid overcharging. Deep discharges trigger a longer absorption phase to ensure the battery comes back to a full state of charge. The charger does the thinking so you do not have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BatterySafe mode prevents damage from excessive gassing during high-current charging. When the battery reaches the gassing voltage threshold, the Phoenix automatically limits the rate of voltage increase rather than pushing through it. This protects battery plates and extends overall battery life, particularly important on AGM and gel batteries that are more sensitive to overcharge than flooded lead-acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStorage mode activates automatically when the battery has not been discharged for 24 hours. In storage mode, float voltage drops to 2.2V per cell (13.2V on a 12V equivalent, 26.4V on a 24V bank) to minimize gassing and positive plate corrosion. Once per week the charger raises voltage back to absorption level to equalize the battery and prevent electrolyte stratification and sulfation, two of the leading causes of premature battery failure on boats that sit between seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Phoenix charger includes a battery temperature sensor. When connected, the charger automatically adjusts charge voltage based on battery temperature, which is particularly valuable for sealed batteries and installations where ambient temperature swings significantly between day and night or season to season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe voltage sense feature compensates for voltage drop across long cable runs, ensuring the battery receives the correct charge voltage regardless of resistance in the wiring between the charger and the battery terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInput voltage range is 90 to 265V AC, covering both North American 120V and European 240V shore power without any manual switching. The charger also accepts 90 to 400V DC input for DC-to-DC charging applications. It is ignition protected for safe installation in engine compartments and includes a computer interface for monitoring and configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 16 amps total, 24V, 2-bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge stages: bulk, absorption, float, storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput: 90-265V AC or 90-400V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes battery temperature sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatterySafe mode for gassing protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgnition protected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputer interface included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormalized SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCH024016001\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victron Energy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54407920025905,"sku":"VCE-PCH024016001","price":458.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7184\/8291\/files\/victron-energy-16a-24v-phoenix-battery-charger-pch024016001-1241031829.jpg?v=1780294628","url":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicemarine.com\/products\/victron-energy-16a-24v-phoenix-battery-charger-pch024016001","provider":"First Choice Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}