[Sean Dyer]

Im not confident enough to install a Split relay in van so i charge at home

Im using a "maypole 6 amp charger" with a float charge and fast charge setting

I just use float

Is this right? as im having probs with battery power with my new varistream

Thanks

[gto]

i think float just keeps a charged battery topped up.

[Sean Dyer]

so i should Fast Charge??

[gto]

do you have a leisure battery, as they are recomended to have a long so charge.
but you can fast charge them if you need to

[Sean Dyer]

its an 85 ah leisure battery

How long would you fast charge for?

[andyM]

Fast charging a leisure battery is only really recommended to be done occassionally.
I usually charge mine on a normal charge overnight for about 12 hours.

[Sean Dyer]

thats what im doing now

[andyM]

Might be worth getting your battery tested then.
At least then you can find out if its the battery or varistream thats giving you a problem.

[Ian Sheppard]

There is a controller with a built in relay for the split charging between a leisure and vehicle battery. the leisure battery will charge when the engine is running charging via the alternator.