Hobie Live Well charger recall.... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Lets_Fish · 06-25-2011, 10:06 AM

Have been informed that a few have exploded on an overnight charge while others just after a few hours.

Also the replacements will not be available for a few weeks (3 to 4) according to on dealer.

I'm no electrician, but to me it looks like the issue comes from trying to charge a 6volt 10amp battery through 20-22 gauge wire (on the charger) to a lead wire of 12 gauge (on the battery).

06-25-2011, 10:06 AM	#7
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Have been informed that a few have exploded on an overnight charge while others just after a few hours. Also the replacements will not be available for a few weeks (3 to 4) according to on dealer. I'm no electrician, but to me it looks like the issue comes from trying to charge a 6volt 10amp battery through 20-22 gauge wire (on the charger) to a lead wire of 12 gauge (on the battery).