[Milsurplus] Bren-Tronics Battery Charger PP-8444A/U

[Al Klase]

Glenn,

Yes, I have one, and always thought it was a bad choice for a 24 VDC 
input connector.
The only saving grace is that the unit has a permanently attached AC cord.

73,
AL

On 1/7/2026 3:31 PM, Glenn Little WB4UIV via Milsurplus wrote:
> Does anyone have one of these?
> I just got one and think that the designer flunked.
> On my unit the 24 VDC inlet is an IEC C14 chassis mount connector.
> I did check and a computer power cord fits correctly.
> Is this the same on all units?
> Was there a modification to correct this connector misuse?
> What were they thinking?
> I am disassembling mine and disabling the connector to prevent 
> potential disastrous results.
>
> Glenn
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