PowerHouse Dual Voltage 12V or 16V 15A Selectable AC Waterproof Onboard Charger

The PowerHouse Dual Voltage 12V or 16V 15A Selectable AC Waterproof Onboard Charger is a single-bank charger that switches between 12V and 16V operation, both at 15A, rather than running two banks at once. In 12V mode it charges lithium, lead acid, or AGM batteries; switch it to 16V mode and it’s lithium only, matched to a PowerHouse Lithium 16V battery bank.

It ships in a full metal, waterproof case at 8″ L x 8.6″ W x 3.8″ H and 10.3 lb, built for permanent mounting on a boat rather than storage below deck. A built-in activation button wakes a lithium battery whose battery management system has shut it down from a deep discharge, and the same button switches between voltage modes. It runs alongside PowerHouse Lithium’s Run & Gun chargers for anglers using both.

Dual Voltage Onboard Charger Features

• Modes: Selectable 12V or 16V output, 15A in either mode.
• 12V compatibility: Lithium, lead acid, or AGM.
• 16V compatibility: Lithium only.
• Housing: Full metal case, waterproof for permanent boat-deck mounting.
• Dimensions: 8″ L x 8.6″ W x 3.8″ H.
• Weight: 10.3 lb.
• Emergency activation: Press-and-hold button wakes a deeply depleted lithium battery whose BMS has shut it down.

Frequently Asked Questions About the PowerHouse Dual Voltage 12V/16V 15A Onboard Charger

Should I run the PowerHouse Dual Voltage 12V/16V 15A Onboard Charger in 12V or 16V mode?

Match the mode to the battery bank you’re charging, not the other way around. In 12V mode this charger works with lithium, lead acid, or AGM batteries at 15A. Switch it to 16V mode and it becomes lithium only, sized for a battery like our PowerHouse Lithium 16V 45Ah Deep Cycle Battery. It charges one bank at a time, not both voltages simultaneously.

What comes with the PowerHouse Dual Voltage 12V/16V 15A Onboard Charger, and can it stay mounted on the boat?

This listing is the charger unit only, in its full metal, waterproof housing at 8″ L x 8.6″ W x 3.8″ H and 10.3 lb, built for permanent onboard mounting rather than being stowed and reconnected each trip. It does not include a battery or wiring harness.

What does the activation button on the PowerHouse Dual Voltage 12V/16V 15A Onboard Charger do?

A lithium battery’s management system can shut the pack down completely if it’s discharged too deeply, past the point a standard charger can restart it. Pressing and holding this charger’s activation button for 5 seconds wakes a battery in that state so charging can begin, and the same button switches between the 12V and 16V modes.

What warranty covers the PowerHouse Dual Voltage 12V/16V 15A Onboard Charger?

PowerHouse Lithium backs this charger with its published 1-year manufacturer’s defect warranty for chargers and components. Register the charger with PowerHouse Lithium after purchase and keep your receipt, since warranty claims are non-transferable and require proof of purchase. Full terms are on PowerHouse Lithium’s warranty policy page.

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Your Satisfaction with PowerHouse Lithium is Guaranteed:

• PowerHouse Lithium backs this charger with a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects for the original purchaser.
• Register your charger with PowerHouse Lithium within 90 days of purchase; unregistered units are warrantied from the manufacture date instead of the purchase date.
• Keep your proof of purchase on hand, PowerHouse Lithium warranties are non-transferable and require it for any claim.