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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Mike #1 on October 11, 2011, 06:12:16 pm
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got a 85ah battery with my streambox pump box how often should this be charged typically , thanks Mike
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i'd charge everynight or every other night! if you let em go too flat there no good anymore!
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My previous leisure battery was charged every night or two, then slowly started not lasting as long on a charge.
Bought a split charge relay on eBay, for £12 ( £17 with cables) - best £12 I've spent, I now charge once a week, at the weekend.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPLIT-CHARGE-RELAY-12V-30AMP-SELF-SWITCHING-REGIUS-/110756572303?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item19c99b2c8f (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPLIT-CHARGE-RELAY-12V-30AMP-SELF-SWITCHING-REGIUS-/110756572303?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item19c99b2c8f)
Easy to fit too, the hardest bit was getting a wire through from the engine to the back of the van
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just one thing to note lads it is not the same type of battery as the ones fitted on trolleys , it is different more like a car battery with same size terminals ,
I used to charge my trolley battery every night as advised , but this far bigger AH - amp hours than trolley battery MIKE
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just one thing to note lads it is not the same type of battery as the ones fitted on trolleys , it is different more like a car battery with same size terminals ,
I used to charge my trolley battery every night as advised , but this far bigger AH - amp hours than trolley battery MIKE
yeha i know mate, ive got a 75ah 12v battery! my advice to you is still the same buddy! ;)
i have a split charge relay from the alternator too by the way! and i charge every weekend still too as already stated.
p.s i learned my leddon the hard way by recking a 75ah 12v lesuire battery!
p.p.s get yourself one of these, this is what ive got!...
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_270511_categoryId_255205_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PDPz1
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i charged mine 2 days ago and left it in the van for that time unused.its still fully charged as ive just checked it.
normally i leave it on charge overnight.sometimes i just charge it for 3 hours until the red light goes green(float charge) then disconnect it.its a p/f 85ah deep cycle battery.never had any problems with it after 18 months use.
how long does a battery last for roughly?anybody know?
regards
dazmond
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i charged mine 2 days ago and left it in the van for that time unused.its still fully charged as ive just checked it.
normally i leave it on charge overnight.sometimes i just charge it for 3 hours until the red light goes green(float charge) then disconnect it.its a p/f 85ah deep cycle battery.never had any problems with it after 18 months use.
how long does a battery last for roughly?anybody know?
regards
dazmond
not sure daz but they come with a years warrenty so at least a year, sorry i cant help anymore than that
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Bit pricey mate £60:00 i can get a suitable charger off amazon for £36:00 , but thanks anyway will ring around local suppliers today to get best price . thanks mike
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I bought a Sealey SMC02 which is a 5 stage digital all-singing-all-dancing charger, Can't overcharge, and it repairs slightly sulphated batteries
Seems OK, think I paid about £45
http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?pq=sealey+smco2&hl=en&cp=11&gs_id=6&xhr=t&q=sealey+smc02&safe=off&rlz=1T4GGLJ_en&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=963&bih=832&wrapid=tljp131842015435902&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=11149203883894466634&sa=X&ei=wX6VTui6BIal8QPR7qX5Bg&sqi=2&ved=0CFMQ8wIwAw# (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?pq=sealey+smco2&hl=en&cp=11&gs_id=6&xhr=t&q=sealey+smc02&safe=off&rlz=1T4GGLJ_en&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=963&bih=832&wrapid=tljp131842015435902&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=11149203883894466634&sa=X&ei=wX6VTui6BIal8QPR7qX5Bg&sqi=2&ved=0CFMQ8wIwAw#)
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i bought an ordinary car battery from a breakers for £10 and a split charge relay and i have never charged it. its always in the back of the van and it charges as i drive works fine for me ;D
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My previous leisure battery was charged every night or two, then slowly started not lasting as long on a charge.
Bought a split charge relay on eBay, for £12 ( £17 with cables) - best £12 I've spent, I now charge once a week, at the weekend.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPLIT-CHARGE-RELAY-12V-30AMP-SELF-SWITCHING-REGIUS-/110756572303?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item19c99b2c8f
Easy to fit too, the hardest bit was getting a wire through from the engine to the back of the van
Silverleaf,
What cables do you need? Just standard battery wiring, or something different?
Andy
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i bought an ordinary car battery from a breakers for £10 and a split charge relay and i have never charged it. its always in the back of the van and it charges as i drive works fine for me ;D
Car batteries work differently to leisure batteries, they are designed to give a lot of power, over a very short period of time, as opposed to leisure batteries which are designed to provide low power consumption over longer time.
We have 2 110amp leisure batteries, (i now travel 40 mins from home so keep spare incase the one goes flat), but one battery lasts 2 operators on 2 pumps working 2.5 days a week about 3-4 weeks. My controllers start to flash and cuts out when gets too low, tho i suppose i should charge before gets quite so low, its still above 12.5 volts so isnt too bad. THese have lasted nearly 2 years and still last as long as did at beginning (when i used to charge every night, lol).
Been meaning to put split charger in but dont know where to begin, might get mechanic to do it next service.....
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got one from halfords for £40:00