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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: suppersready on March 02, 2016, 02:58:27 AM

Title: Battery charging ....
Post by: suppersready on March 02, 2016, 02:58:27 AM: If trickle charging the battery with a smart charger while in the vehicle should I disconnect the negative or positive leads, or am I ok to leave connected ? I was always told that the negative lead should be disconnected when charging the battery but I have also read that if the battery is disconnected for too long it can cause issues with the immobiliser .. can anyone advise please ?
Title: Re: Battery charging ....
Post by: frosty 1 on March 02, 2016, 04:54:25 AM: I never disconnect the battery, and I usually leave the smart charger connected all the time that the jeep is in the garage.
Title: Re: Battery charging ....
Post by: bisleywrangler on March 02, 2016, 06:58:48 AM: Leave it all connected up, my bike has been like it for years with no problem.

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Title: Re: Battery charging ....
Post by: JamesH on March 02, 2016, 11:40:40 AM: :imwitstupid:
Title: Re: Battery charging ....
Post by: suppersready on March 02, 2016, 03:22:49 PM: Thanks guys ....
Title: Re: Battery charging ....
Post by: Dave69 on March 02, 2016, 06:18:22 PM: the charger should have information on what to do. std battery charger id say no but any smart or intelligent charger then yes leave connected
Title: Re: Battery charging ....
Post by: wildwood on March 02, 2016, 07:58:12 PM: :iagree: only a C-Tek or other intelligent charger....that knows when charging is done.
The old type will just keep charging......not good.
Title: Re: Battery charging ....
Post by: suppersready on March 02, 2016, 10:26:11 PM: Cheers chaps .... I have purchased a Sealey autocharger £26, delivers just the amount of charge the cell needs and will stop/re start as required. It also says it can be left attatched for extended periods of time.... thats what it says on the tin anyway.