Battery Charged, Fun to be had now!!

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Battery Charged, Fun to be had now!!

Postby abmunro » Sun 08.03.2015, 17:26

It took 2 days to charge my Battery, But when I went out this morning to check it was fully charged so I disconnected it and took it for a spin.

Puts a smile on my face every time...


:D :-D :) :-D :D
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Re: Battery Charged, Fun to be had now!!

Postby Rambo » Mon 09.03.2015, 19:29

If it took 2 days to charge fully sounds as if there is something is wrong ?? When was it last replaced ??

If you need to replace the battery and get a new one it is as well to buy a battery conditioner as well as it trickle charges the battery when not in use. Starts on the button 1st time, every time then and you don't have to waste 2 days waiting to drive it ;-)
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Re: Battery Charged, Fun to be had now!!

Postby abmunro » Fri 13.03.2015, 19:59

The battery has a 4 year warranty and is about 2 years old.

Its only done about 400 miles in 2 years.

I have a conditioner but cant get the car in the garage for Pedal Bikes, Electric Jeep and Electric quad. Scooters etc ( the kids now own the Garage)


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Re: Battery Charged, Fun to be had now!!

Postby Bolsom » Sat 09.05.2015, 14:54

I've had my battery for about 12 years. I have fitted a cutoff switch behind my seat and always turn it
off after use. I find it holds its charge without any problem, even when I go abroad for three months
each year. The car always starts at the first touch. From time to time (like once every two years) I put
it on trickle charge just to be sure.

I also have a car abroad and disconnect the battery on returning to France. It sits for 9 months
and again no problems when I reconnect.

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