Westward Battery Charger, 6/12V (A), 55 A Start

First off, the wire sizes are fine. The A/C power cable is 18 AWG; while the D/C charging cables are 14 AWG.For reference, the guages of the Schumacher model that I'm replacing (the Schumacher brand isn't what it used to be, I've gone through like 3 of them in the last decade or so; while an old 70s model which was unfortunately lost/borrowed/stolen likely still works), are 18 AWG for A/C and 16 AWG for DC.If you don't know how guages work, a smaller number is a larger/heavier guage.Furthermore, lower voltages require heavier guages; this is why the higher voltage 110v A/C cable can be a lighter 18 guage.The unit is slightly heavy, which to me indicates that it's well made, and will charge reliably for years to come (unlike the pictured schumacher, which "works", sometimes, when it feels like it). It has a manual control switch, which means fewer cheap electronics to wear out prematurely (unlike another schumacher model not pictured but the most commonly available).Aside from the charging guage, there are also led indicator lights, which I like. No need to try to guess which mode the auto charger is in. And the guage reads accurately (unlike that of the pictured Schumacher).5 stars, would recommend. If I have any issues with it I'll update my review, but I don't anticipate any.

I bought this because I wanted a charger with an analog meter. Unfortunately, it just doesn't work. And there is no way to return it. I am just SOL.Unit beeps 3 times when I plug it in . As soon as I connect the positive lead to the positive terminal, I get a double beep (even with unit set to OFF). It continues to double beep every 3 or 4 seconds. Even with negative clip placed and on every possible setting. It just beeps and provides NO charge.I read the manual cover to cover and there is nothing about "beeping".

I Already had one ,so I know how good they work, and that is why I bought this one ! There very reliable. Now my boat will be ready 24/7 !

And I have only used it around 4 to 5 times went to charge my boat, and it would not charge would not come on or nothing

This is a great battery charger. I have a fully automatic charger, that told me to replace my battery. I know the battery is only 2 years old and ran down. Fully automatic chargers are great unless the voltage in the battery is too low, then they will not charge the battery. This charger was able to charge the battery with no problem and saved me $127.00 on a new battery.

First of all the charger does work like it's supposed to but, the power cord and the 2 lead cords are of an extremely light gauge. Thinner than a cheapy $30.00 charger. Furthermore when I tried to contact vendor to return it, I found out it wasn't a returnable item. I hadn't even used it. They were able to send it to me, I should have been able to return it brand new. The vendor whose name contains the word Warrior, never returned my inquiries about a return, just totally ignore me.

Metal case is nice. It was made in Taiwan and not China. Easy to use.

I had a battery charger for 20 years it was fantastic I bought this one to continue the legacy unfortunately they electronics are too complicated within itself and it just basically didn’t work, burned out. Didnt last a week 😭