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COMMON QUESTIONS
Q. What size/type battery can the Thunder Battery Box take?
A. Lead Acid, GEL, AGM, LiFePO4 and Calcium batteries.
It will tailor the usage and charge rate based on your choice.
The battery must fit within 330mm (L) x 180mm (W) x 240mm (H).
Q. How long can I use my devices for?
A. See below table for operating times:
IMPORTANT: Appliance guide is based on the Battery Box being fitted with a 12V 130Ah deep cycle battery. Rating and running times are
a guide only, dependent on the use and conditions. It is recommended to never fully discharge your batteries, as this can cause permanent
damage to the cells.
Q. How can I charge the Thunder Battery Box?
A. See below table for charging methods:
Q. Can I jump start vehicles with the Thunder Battery Box?
A. Yes, provided the battery you’re using has high cold cranking amps and is designed to start vehicles.
APPLIANCES VOLT NOMINAL POWER RATING WATTS HOURS (APPROX)
Refrigerator 37L (12V) 12V 30W 50 hours
Television 19" LED (240V) 240V 18W 80 hours
Communications devices (12V) 12V 10W 150 hours
Laptop (240V) 240V 12W 120 hours
Spot light (12V) 12V 100W 15 hours
LED light (12V) 12V 5W 300 hours
CHARGING METHODS
METHODS EXPLANATION ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS REQUIRED
SOLAR PANEL
Use the top terminals or accessory socket as this method
charges the battery directly and bypasses the built in
charger. A solar charge controller is required to avoid
overcharging the battery.
Thunder DC-DC Charger
(TDR02020)
12V IN-VEHICLE
OUTLET
Use the included car charge adaptor.
You need to ensure your vehicle’s 12 Volt socket is rated to
120W and fused at 15 Amps.
Not applicable
ALTERNATOR
Use the Thunder Battery Box as part of a dual battery system.
An alternator is able to fully charge the unit but is dependent on
the vehicle load and charge rate. The built-in charger gives each
battery type the correct charge rate to ensure optimum charge.
Thunder DC-DC Charger
(TDR02020)
GENERATOR/
240V SOCKET
Use the 240V AC charger supplied with the unit. If using a
generator with charging leads, you can connect them to the
top terminals on the unit.
Not applicable
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Thunder Battery Box
Part No. TDR02007