Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: david washbrook on April 02, 2013, 06:51:12 pm
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Can anyone please help me my batteries on my pf system keep going dead I have them on trickle charge every night but after 1 job next morning their dead and only work if the van is running
If they need replacing can I replace with normal car batteries instead of leisure batteries
Thanks
Dave
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I also forgot to mention its Purefreedom 9kw hot system
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Sub zero temps hammer batteries, have you got them on a split relay charge?
If it's just one of those solar panel trickle chargers they aren't suitable in our field.
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Simon they are on a split relay also I charge them using a proper battery charger that is designed to be left on all the time
Thanks
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Have you checked the in-line fuse?
Sounds kapputt to me, how old is the battery/system?
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It's all 18 months old the charger shows its charging but they don't appear to be holding their charge
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When batteries fail they go to fully charged almost immediately.
How many amp hours is it?
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18 months old usually means new battery i got a lesuire battery from halfords check prices online and then reserve for store pick up as they are usually £20 more expensive in store. Mike
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If they need replacing can I replace with heavy duty car batteries
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short term yes but a lesuire battery is what you need you can get 85ah from www.halfords.com if you need one quick .
Otherwise get a battery from PF. Mike
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Why does it have to be leisure battery and not a car battery what is the difference
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I had same problem with my batterys and the 5kw heater give me a ring on 07979543900 and I will tell you how to sort it if it is the same problem. Ring any time
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Same problems with my webasto systems. I run 2 batteries crossed over, and all is connected to a trickle charger. Anyway, leisure batteries are normally deep cycle, and i spoke to an auto electrician, well the guy at my local webasto dealer and explained my issues. He says as the batteries are getting a constant charge, you are messing them up. You need to remove the batteries at least once a month, or even better once a week, stick a light on the batteries to run them flat, then mains charge them. I have started to do this, so time will tell. He says the Ambulance/Army service are constantly going through batteries due to this very reason!
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I will be bloody glad when someone comes up with the battery alternative as they drive me mad!!!!!!!!!!!
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Steve roach thank for taking the time to talk to me
What Steve did suggest is maybe the charger is charging the vehicals battery first so it's showing a full charge but not on the leisure ones its a possible thought.
Why on earth has no one come up with a solution to this
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Well mine has been tested, and the auto charger is working as it should be.
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I'm not an expert but dont think you can use a car battery (unless as an emergency stand in) as a car battery isnt designed to be used constantly without the engine running. I think leisure batteries are similar (or the same) as what they use in caravans, these are designed to be used for various duties other than starting a car.
Cheers
Steve
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Have you tried topping up the battery acid before charging?