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  1. 22nd August 2020, 11:43 AM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by GIL View Post
    Hi Gavin,

    Oops! that slipped past me.

    The point is that a multi-stage "smart" charger is what is needed to recondition then maintain a modern battery, given the demands that our modern vehicles impose on them.

    Hope your efforts result in a rejuvenated / revived battery.
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    Nup, too far gone - effect of 2 years in the garage (in part looking for a 0.1V per day leakage) and the sparkie not keeping up the charge levels.
    Got 2 new Bosch from Goodchilds as recommended on here (the people, not the batteries, and yes their service and prices are brilliant).
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  2. 22nd August 2020, 11:54 AM #22
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    Hi Gavin,

    At least you now have new batteries.
    With good maintenance the maximum life will be achieved.

    I now connect my (unused and locked down) D4 to the caravan to use its solar system to maintain the vehicles batteries.
    Others have mentioned that using solar charging is a good practice, and I know from the van that I have achieved 9 years from its batteries.

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  3. 5th September 2020, 06:32 PM #23
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    Just because I'm angry.. I took my boat to the water the other day. New trailer.. Started. Only just. But just the same.. came home plugged the ctek 25 in. On normal mode. That was less then a week ago.. Today I came to dad's to have a beer and spend the night. Happy father's Day all. Walked into the boat shed to get ready for some pre summer maintenance. Smell of battery. On the way up. Charger has the fan on. Both battery's are steaming. The damage has been done.. Grab the multimeter. 16v.. There is no reason for any charger to be there.. I'm now needing 2 more battery's. A good wash.. Possible acid damage unknown yet. And my face is itchy. Need another shower
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  4. 6th September 2020, 09:50 AM #24
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    Mines just a 5 stage but it seems to work well. When ever I get the "Low battery" message up I drive frontwards into the carport, hook it up and then leave it. Plus I use it every month or so to give the battery a good charge if I'm not going out.
    AlanH.

    PS. Battery in our van lasted 7 tears or so as it gets charged by the C-Tek installed by the makers and I plug into the mains as soon as we return home after a trip.
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