Shido DC 8.0 battery charger 12V 8A - all battery types Just want to charge a flat battery? Whether car, motorbike, light truck, quad, snowmobile or boat, all vehicles with starting batteries of up to approx. 250Ah can be perfectly charged thanks to the fully automatic and microprocessor-controlled DC8 charger from SHIDO. It doesn't matter whether you have a standard lead-acid battery, a closed GEL or AGM battery (with or without start/stop) or even a state-of-the-art lithium battery, this charger combines all charger variants in ONE. The charger itself Thanks to its minimal size, the SHIDO DC 8.0 charger can be stowed away almost anywhere, including conveniently under the seat, in a rucksack or in the boot when travelling. It is supplied with accessory cables with crocodile clips, as well as ring terminals for permanent vehicle connection. Intelligent microprocessor electronics in the DC8 The device protects itself against overloading through its electronics. In this case, the device switches itself off automatically. The charging process itself is carried out in several power stages for greater precision and safety, also to preserve battery life. Safety Reverse polarity protection, a thermal fuse and electronic protection against sparks make handling easy AND safe. (reverse polarity protection is not provided in SUPPLY mode) Charging information The device has a digital display which provides the user with all the necessary information before and during the charging process. Other special features The SHIDO DC8 charger is provided with mounting holes so that it can also be firmly attached to the wall in the workshop, it also has a workshop hook so that it can be easily hung up, and it is also splash-proof. Enhancements compared to the smaller DC models The SHIDO DC8 has an additional charging programme especially for AGM batteries, the digital display.