Advice needed on trickle charger
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Thanks for the info Bull
Hi Adam, there's a "Battery World" just up the road from me, so I will pop in there and see what they have. (PS. does the VFR give you as big a buzz as the P car? Sorry, dumb question
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I think I will not pick the cheapest option, but instead spend a few extra $ and get something good.
My next big problem is to possibly install a "socket" somewhere on the car so I dpn't need to leave the bonnet open whilst charging. Car is kept in an undercover "common" carpark most days, relatively secure, but I can't lock the doors whilst the front lid is up, because the alarm starts to scream it's little head off. Don't want to really leave the doors unlocked for hours at a time.
Any suggestions???
Hi Adam, there's a "Battery World" just up the road from me, so I will pop in there and see what they have. (PS. does the VFR give you as big a buzz as the P car? Sorry, dumb question
)I think I will not pick the cheapest option, but instead spend a few extra $ and get something good.
My next big problem is to possibly install a "socket" somewhere on the car so I dpn't need to leave the bonnet open whilst charging. Car is kept in an undercover "common" carpark most days, relatively secure, but I can't lock the doors whilst the front lid is up, because the alarm starts to scream it's little head off. Don't want to really leave the doors unlocked for hours at a time.
Any suggestions???
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Originally Posted by JohnMetro
Thanks for the info Bull
Hi Adam, there's a "Battery World" just up the road from me, so I will pop in there and see what they have. (PS. does the VFR give you as big a buzz as the P car? Sorry, dumb question )
I think I will not pick the cheapest option, but instead spend a few extra $ and get something good.
My next big problem is to possibly install a "socket" somewhere on the car so I dpn't need to leave the bonnet open whilst charging. Car is kept in an undercover "common" carpark most days, relatively secure, but I can't lock the doors whilst the front lid is up, because the alarm starts to scream it's little head off. Don't want to really leave the doors unlocked for hours at a time.
Any suggestions???
Hi Adam, there's a "Battery World" just up the road from me, so I will pop in there and see what they have. (PS. does the VFR give you as big a buzz as the P car? Sorry, dumb question
)I think I will not pick the cheapest option, but instead spend a few extra $ and get something good.
My next big problem is to possibly install a "socket" somewhere on the car so I dpn't need to leave the bonnet open whilst charging. Car is kept in an undercover "common" carpark most days, relatively secure, but I can't lock the doors whilst the front lid is up, because the alarm starts to scream it's little head off. Don't want to really leave the doors unlocked for hours at a time.
Any suggestions???
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Originally Posted by Bull
Don't know the brand off hand, but I have used several where the lead to the electrical connection is a flat wire, allowing me to close the front lid (bonnet) while it is connected. Look for brands with a flat wire lead.
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Hi Oracle
aren't the batteries sealed? How would fumes escape? Or do I need to remove something on battery when trickle charging?
PS. sorry, UK Engklish v's US English.... some definitions
bonnet = hood
boot = trunk
left = right
Porsche = FUN
aren't the batteries sealed? How would fumes escape? Or do I need to remove something on battery when trickle charging?
PS. sorry, UK Engklish v's US English.... some definitions
bonnet = hood
boot = trunk
left = right
Porsche = FUN
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"!Thanks Springer3
just read all the specs. Perfect. Now just need to find one in my neck of the woods"
Thank Who ?
An andreson sb 50 hiding behind the hinged license plate would be my best guess . If you want a real nice hinged license plate holder , get one from a vw vanagon .
http://www.andersonpower.com/products/multipole-sb.html
just read all the specs. Perfect. Now just need to find one in my neck of the woods"
Thank Who ?
An andreson sb 50 hiding behind the hinged license plate would be my best guess . If you want a real nice hinged license plate holder , get one from a vw vanagon .
http://www.andersonpower.com/products/multipole-sb.html
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Originally Posted by JohnMetro
Hi Adam, there's a "Battery World" just up the road from me, so I will pop in there and see what they have. (PS. does the VFR give you as big a buzz as the P car? Sorry, dumb question )
I think I will not pick the cheapest option, but instead spend a few extra $ and get something good.
My next big problem is to possibly install a "socket" somewhere on the car so I dpn't need to leave the bonnet open whilst charging. Car is kept in an undercover "common" carpark most days, relatively secure, but I can't lock the doors whilst the front lid is up, because the alarm starts to scream it's little head off. Don't want to really leave the doors unlocked for hours at a time.
Any suggestions???
)I think I will not pick the cheapest option, but instead spend a few extra $ and get something good.
My next big problem is to possibly install a "socket" somewhere on the car so I dpn't need to leave the bonnet open whilst charging. Car is kept in an undercover "common" carpark most days, relatively secure, but I can't lock the doors whilst the front lid is up, because the alarm starts to scream it's little head off. Don't want to really leave the doors unlocked for hours at a time.
Any suggestions???
I leave my hood/bonnet/front lid thing ajar, just latched, while connected to the trickle charger, and can still lock doors and have alarm enabled. This also allows the courtesy light to turn off. I also have an A4 piece of paper under the drivers side windscreen wiper to stop the Mrs. reversing with it attached
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I use Griot's Garage "Battery Manager II". It runs 1.5A and cost $60. I keep both 911s plugged in at all times, unless of course I am out for that fun drive (Speedster) or track time (GT3). Although expensive, I have been very happy with Griot's products...
Edit: A quick flip through Griot's catalogue revealed the $99 Automatic 100AMP Battery Charger. It will vary the rate between 2 and 15 amps, and the will charge a taper charge before shutting off. It also has an "engine starting" mode... Sounds like what you are looking for!
-B
Edit: A quick flip through Griot's catalogue revealed the $99 Automatic 100AMP Battery Charger. It will vary the rate between 2 and 15 amps, and the will charge a taper charge before shutting off. It also has an "engine starting" mode... Sounds like what you are looking for!
-B
Last edited by blake; Aug 9, 2007 at 01:06 AM.
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Originally Posted by JohnMetro
Hi Oracle
aren't the batteries sealed? How would fumes escape? Or do I need to remove something on battery when trickle charging?
aren't the batteries sealed? How would fumes escape? Or do I need to remove something on battery when trickle charging?
Easy to find just flip the battery and see where the acid comes out
(DON'T DO THIS, I'm just kidding).
No the batteries are not 100% sealed so if you ever use a trickle charger before you do anything open the hood and make sure all fumes are gone, there is a small risk of ka-boom..
If you put your battery on a 20A trickle charger you can actually hear the battery bubbling and the smell will be strong enough for you to realize that thing is not sealed.
Be safe..
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"How would fumes escape?"
If the battery is charged by the 115 Amp alternator while the battery is under the closed hood ...
If the charger or alternator is causing the battery to "fume" , somethings very very wrong .
If a 6 amp fully automatic 3 step computer controlled battery charger ever causes a battery to fume , its very broken .
Ample power put out a book / cd called , Living on 12 volts .
http://www.pwrtap.com/products/cd/index.html
http://www.amazon.com/Living-Twelve-.../dp/0945415052
http://www.amplepower.com/
http://www.outbackmarine.com.au/Mast....asp?ManufID=2
Last and best , free info pages online .
http://www.amplepower.com/primer/index.html
If the battery is charged by the 115 Amp alternator while the battery is under the closed hood ...
If the charger or alternator is causing the battery to "fume" , somethings very very wrong .
If a 6 amp fully automatic 3 step computer controlled battery charger ever causes a battery to fume , its very broken .
Ample power put out a book / cd called , Living on 12 volts .
http://www.pwrtap.com/products/cd/index.html
http://www.amazon.com/Living-Twelve-.../dp/0945415052
http://www.amplepower.com/
http://www.outbackmarine.com.au/Mast....asp?ManufID=2
Last and best , free info pages online .
http://www.amplepower.com/primer/index.html
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I used this one...
it has worked while in storage for 4 months in the New England winters...
http://www.automotion.com/productpag...attery+Charger
http://www.automotion.com/productpag...attery+Charger
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I have a 1.8 watt solar charger, as my car sadly spends most of it's time outside. Again, just plug it into the ciggy lighter socket and put the solar panel in the windscreen. www.solar-batterycharger.co.uk
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Originally Posted by Oracle
Do you want to have the bonnet completely closed? remember the fumes are flamable. You need something that allows the fumes to escape. In my case I close the bonnet (I like this word, bonnet) on the first stop so the light it out but its not sealed.