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kz
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Registered: 9th Aug 02
Location: Southend, Essex Drives: Mini Cooper S
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25th Jul 10 at 10:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi my car's going to be parked up unused for over a month, and I need to work on some electronics. Will this trickle charger be good enough? Cheapest one but as long as it does the job right?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silverline-12V-Trickle-Battery-Charger-Car-Bike-634004-/290414820862?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item439e127dfe#ht_2433wt_911

How should these be used, i.e. how long shall I keep it on for and how often would I need to use it. I don't think my batteries that new, probably could do with replacing soon anyway.

Anything else I should consider whilst having the car parked up? Cheers
corsadonk
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25th Jul 10 at 11:17   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just take it off the car, and it should hold a charge, if not it's shagged anyway.
kz
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25th Jul 10 at 15:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Do batteries loose voltage when they're dying? I'm not really sure on the way they worked...

Only I checked it yesterday and it's only reading @ 7.7v.
Bonney
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25th Jul 10 at 16:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have one of these for the bike. Just put it on it 2 or 3 times a week does the job great

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OPTIMAX-MOTORBIKE-12V-BATTERY-OPTIMISER-CHARGER-NEW-/400129548212?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5d29945fb4
corsadonk
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25th Jul 10 at 17:09   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'd say it's knacked, just get a new one. But don't go to Halfords to get it, you can get a good one from any proper motor factor for £30.
sand-eel
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25th Jul 10 at 18:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by kz
Do batteries loose voltage when they're dying? I'm not really sure on the way they worked...

Only I checked it yesterday and it's only reading @ 7.7v.


Should be about 13v for a "12v" battery.

 
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