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Dead van battery?

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    #32
    *Kol*
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    How long will a battery last if you don't do anything? A few years?


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    #33
    [Deleted User]
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    A starter battery? Regular service; 1 - 6 years depending on use...How often the motor is run and how often it's parked with the lights on.


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    #34
    Morgan The Moon
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    Sir Liamalot wrote: »
    Yup.
    I'll build it for you.
    How much dosh you got?

    Does it come with a guarantee and C.E. certification ?

    Is it investment opportunity, like on Dragons Den ?

    Sorry I'm out.



    Morg


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    #35
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    Morgan The Moon wrote: »
    Does it come with a guarantee and C.E. certification ?

    Ah no, strictly cowboy!
    Morgan The Moon wrote: »
    Is it investment opportunity, like on Dragons Den ?

    Electrons in the bank!
    Morgan The Moon wrote: »
    Sorry I'm out.

    I'll pencil you in for after I get my stripes then. ;)



    Had a look around last night at desulphators. Of the whole lot the only ones that I'd consider are the frequency "resonant" ones and for that you just need a PWM charger.

    Additives are contaminants, voltage pulsing will strip active material with the sulphates. ..just my €0.02
    Didn't see any conclusive independent testing.


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    #36
    *Kol*
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    Would you not be better off just getting a new battery every few years? I replaced 1 van battery and 1 leisure battery in the last 6 years. That's not bad going.


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    #37
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    Morgan The Moon wrote: »
    Does it come with a guarantee


    Ah no, strictly cowboy!

    100% more electrons in half the time! Happier batteries and meters on your meters or your money back*! :D







    * if I can keep the gear you don't want.


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    #38
    dimsumss
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    put in distilled water and charge it

    look for things that discharge it overnight like door light


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    #39
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    *Kol* wrote: »
    Would you not be better off just getting a new battery every few years? I replaced 1 van battery and 1 leisure battery in the last 6 years. That's not bad going.

    Yes Kol. It would.

    If you live on the system though instead of holiday on it will take precedence that it works reliably and well. I'd rather spend on gizmos than consumables.

    It's entirely academic at this scale. As my intention is to eventually run a couple of ton of lead acids just for the craic then it's a more substantial investment.


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    #40
    *Kol*
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    Sir Liamalot wrote: »
    Yes Kol. It would.

    If you live on the system though instead of holiday on it will take precedence that it works reliably and well. I'd rather spend on gizmos than consumables.

    It's entirely academic at this scale. As my intention is to eventually run a couple of ton of lead acids just for the craic then it's a more substantial investment.

    Thanks. For sure it makes sense to mind the batteries if you are depending on them. The leisure battery in ours serves very little as we are always hooked up.

    This has solar panels on the roof to keep you charged off the grid. http://youtu.be/WvVYQkrTxbA


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    #41
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    dimsumss wrote: »
    put in distilled water and charge it

    Charge it first then put water in it.
    Electrolyte expands, if you fill it first you can't set the right level and may get an acid spillage.

    Unless the water is below the plates...then just cover the plates, then charge it, then water it.


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    #42
    Morgan The Moon
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    Sir Liamalot wrote: »

    It's entirely academic at this scale. As my intention is to eventually run a couple of ton of lead acids just for the craic then it's a more substantial investment.

    Now yer talking ! ;)



    Morg


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    #43
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    Very Bling.
    Hmmm 4x4 camper porn...my favourite.
    *Kol* wrote: »
    This has solar panels on the roof to keep you charged off the grid.

    Where? :confused:
    [Edit]: Ah hail proof screens I guess that's why they blend into the roof. Lower light permeability I'd expect.

    Crap batteries out in the weather, not enough of them and the inverter's a hungry brute.
    Bet it has C.E. Certification though. hysteria.gif


    This is what you need ;)
    http://vimeo.com/36948539


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    #44
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    Sir Liamalot wrote: »
    Bet it has C.E. Certification though. hysteria.gif

    CE-and-China-Export.jpg


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