What's everyone using to keep their batteries in fine fettle? I am pretty sure mine is a Lithium battery and was reading up last night, it looks like standard battery chargers are not recommended.
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Would this one do for the 1/2 hour of sun we get up here 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AA-5060114614185-Solar-Powered-Battery-Charger/dp/B00AC1LLQY
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AA-5060114614185-Solar-Powered-Battery-Charger/dp/B00AC1LLQY
scooobydont said:Would this one do for the 1/2 hour of sun we get up here
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AA-5060114614185-Solar-Powered-Battery-Charger/dp/B00AC1LLQY
I would rule that one out if you're using a cover as it's not waterproof.
This is the one I have - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003M9FRH2
I like that it plugs into the cigarette lighter and that the leads are (just about!) long enough to reach around a full cover. I don't like that it doesn't have a charging LED. They also recommend that you put a bead of silicone sealant around the edge of the panel, which doesn't inspire confidence!
Also, are you sure you have a lithium battery? Unusual unless it's a lightweight racing battery.
I double checked and its a calcium battery:
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/bulbs-blades-batteries/car-batteries/yuasa-hsb096-silver-12v-car-battery-5-year-guarantee
Already replaced once under warranty as was told once these fully discharge they are knackered. I dont have a car cover, it's on my drive so the panel will be on the dash. Car is loaded up with colli 476 so that always sees it thorough.
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/bulbs-blades-batteries/car-batteries/yuasa-hsb096-silver-12v-car-battery-5-year-guarantee
Already replaced once under warranty as was told once these fully discharge they are knackered. I dont have a car cover, it's on my drive so the panel will be on the dash. Car is loaded up with colli 476 so that always sees it thorough.
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Connected to a ctek, I have every confidence for a trouble free start in march next year...
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earthdweller
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Mine was sorned ... then I sold the house where it was being kept and I had to move it !
Saturday was not a great day to do it but it’s now tucked up again in it’s new home
I’ll probably sorn it again at the end of the month
Saturday was not a great day to do it but it’s now tucked up again in it’s new home
I’ll probably sorn it again at the end of the month
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Deddi said:
They recommend that you don’t connect directly to the battery but to the charging points under the bonnet
The bonnet will close ok with a lead running out of it
Mine won't be SORN'ed but won't be used much over winter - just when the weather permits...
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tee.gilding said:
I did that last year but the weather was so crap I only used it three times between November and March
I was away for three weeks over Xmas and then a week in Feb which didn’t help
