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car storage - spikes - 17-11-2017
if a car is parked in garage for longer periods would the battery hold its charge longer if it was disconected or would it make no difference.
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car storage - dimis - 17-11-2017
If you disconnect the poles from the battery it will last much longer. That is what I do when I go offshore for 2-3 months. When I return the battery is always is good working condition.
car storage - Lexusboy - 17-11-2017
Disconected would be a better way to store your battery, or buy a trickle charger and that would keep your battery fully charge.
Here a link to one..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-Volt-Car-Auto-Motorcycle-Battery-Trickle-Charger_W0QQitemZ130344483600QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item1e5922fb10
car storage - Moley - 17-11-2017
I just leave mine connected when I'm not using the car, then if its flat when I get home I do as Ian has suggested with a trickle charger
car storage - Lexusboy - 17-11-2017
Moley why not trickle charge it while your away.
car storage - Moley - 17-11-2017
I would not leave it on charge for that long, you never know what could happen when you are not there, charger goes on fire burns down garage, no more Lex :thumbdown:
car storage - Lexusboy - 17-11-2017
I guess i lucky mine garage is detached so as long as the house does not burn down i take the chance.:laugh:
car storage - Moley - 17-11-2017
Lexusboy I guess i lucky mine garage is detached so as long as the house does not burn down i take the chance.:laugh:
So is mine mate, but cant see the point of having it on charge for two or more weeks at a time :Shooting:
car storage - Bandit - 17-11-2017
One of these is better to use while your away? CLICK ME?
If you can find one with a bigger output wattage it'll be better?
Most of them have a cut out/ overcharge function so it turns off when the battery is full? and pretty cheap to buy :thumbup1:
car storage - steviewevie - 17-11-2017
Bandit One of these is better to use while your away? CLICK ME?
If you can find one with a bigger output wattage it'll be better?
Most of them have a cut out/ overcharge function so it turns off when the battery is full? and pretty cheap to buy :thumbup1:
Do those things actually work ? I've always been a bit dubious of them.