
Delivery in 10-20 daysWarranty 2 yearsREDARC
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Redarc BCDC1220 12V 20A DC-DC battery charger, multi-stage, under-bonnet mount, 12/24V input
The Redarc BCDC1220 is a 12 V 20 A DC-DC battery charger that keeps your auxiliary battery topped up while you drive. With a 9 to 32 V input range it works on both 12 V and 24 V vehicles.
Its fully sealed electronics allow under-bonnet installation, and it is built for heavy-duty use in 4x4s, vans and motorhomes: water crossings, dust and vibration are no problem. Suitable for AGM, Gel, calcium, VRLA and conventional flooded lead-acid batteries (not for lithium batteries).
Key features
Multi-stage chargingMulti-stage charge profile that brings your auxiliary battery to 100% and extends its service life.
Built-in isolatorSeparates the starter battery from the auxiliary battery, so your onboard loads never leave you stranded.
9-32 V inputWorks on 12 V or 24 V vehicle systems without modification.
Sealed electronicsResistant to water, dust and heat: suitable for engine bay mounting.
Silent operationNo cooling fan, completely silent in use.
Technical specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| REDARC part number | BCDC1220 |
| Battery chemistry | AGM, Gel, standard lead-acid, calcium (not suitable for LiFePO4 lithium) |
| Input voltage | 9 - 32 V |
| Output voltage | 12 V DC |
| Max. output current | 11 A (12 V vehicle) / 20 A (24 V vehicle) |
| Rated output power | 148 W (12 V vehicle) / 294 W (24 V vehicle) |
| Max. charging voltage | 15.3 V |
| Suitable for 12 V systems | Yes |
| Suitable for 24 V systems | Yes |
| MPPT solar regulator | No |
| Input fuse | 16 A to 23 A (not supplied) |
| Output fuse | 31 A (not supplied) |
| No-load current | < 100 mA |
| Standby current | < 5 mA |
| Engine bay mounting | Yes |
| In-cabin / tray mounting | Yes |
| Trailer mounting | Yes |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +80 °C |
| Connections | Flying leads |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 37 × 120 × 100 mm |
| Weight | 450 g |
| Warranty | 2 years |