NOCO GEN5X2 On-Board Marine Battery Charger, 10A 2-Bank
- Brand:
- NOCO
- Part no:
- GEN5X2
Image: Fisheries Supply
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Specifications
- Type
- Onboard waterproof
- Outputs (banks)
- 2
- Output current
- 10 A
- Ingress rating
- IP68
The NOCO GEN5X2 is a sealed onboard charger with two independent banks for 12-volt batteries, delivering 5A to each for 10A total. Each bank has its own mode: 12V, 12V AGM, 12V Lithium or Repair, so lead-acid and lithium batteries can be charged side by side. It carries an IP68 rating, has an integrated thermal sensor that adjusts the charge to ambient temperature, and takes 120-240V AC input. It measures 6.4 x 4.7 x 2.1in, weighs 4.17 lbs, and mounts in any orientation on an anti-vibration backing.
Our take
The two independent banks with per-bank modes mean a lithium house battery and an AGM starter battery can each get the right profile from one box. At 5A per bank, charging is steady rather than fast, which suits keeping batteries topped up.
From our buying guide
NMMA says charging sources must meet the charging profile the battery maker recommends. A charger's presets are its own maker's, not the battery's, so set it from the battery maker's figures.
Check before you buy:
- It can follow your battery's profile, since not every charger can follow a lithium maker's.
- Its output suits your bank. ProMariner recommends about 10 percent of the batteries' total amp-hour capacity, with one charger output for each battery.
- It suits how you'll use it, since ProMariner says its waterproof chargers are for batteries not in use while charging.