[Lavinia]

How long does the battery last on a t/m mine only lasted about 8 hours is this normal or do i need a new one.

[BRSL]

what do you mean by 8 hours, it should run forever as long as it's got fuel  it should be charging while running check the batterry with a multi meter while running should be over 13 volts

James

[Liahona]

isnt there a dial on the machine to tell you the volts it is charging at?...but not sure as is James about what it is you are saying or asking. best, Dave.

[Len Gribble]

Richard

Thought you used an alltech machine (porty)

Len

[carpetclean]

if you have trouble starting the t/m or leave the ignition on it will frain the battery. try charging it and if it doesnt charge then you will know

[john rees]

have a look to see if the electrical connections have come off the alternator
                         john

[Buster Ingram]

Hi Lavinia what machine are you running?
Without knowing its hard to tell what the problem is!

[Lavinia]

I still have my alltec portable, the best portable money can buy. I have just bought a second hand hydro master spitfire t/m, only had it a mounth and i am very pleased with it so far. only problem i have is the battery keeps going flat.

[Buster Ingram]

lavinia on the side of the engine there is a charger pack, Check to make sure all the wires are connected also make sure you have a good earth to the battery?
What can happen to these charger pack is if the earth lead to the battery works loose it can blow the charger pack. If this happens your looking a bill for around £120 for a new pack.

[craigp]

buster,

i recall reading your post on the woodbridge panther you bought, im having a demostration of one next week, may i ask how have you found the machine? would you reccomend?

im thinking of the 15 entry level or maybe the 18.

craig

[the red carpet]

Craig, dont forget there offering a free upgrade at peters event there on the 19th august, so if you pay for a 15 they give you a 18 and if you pay for the 18 you get the next model up ect.

[Mike Halliday]

wire it to the van battery,

Mike

[CARPET KNIGHTS]

Before spending out loads of money, check the red wire that goes to the back of the ignition switch! This is what supplies the charging circuit and if it is broken or vibrated loose from the ignition barrel it will subsequently stop the charging!

Follow the red wire back from the ignition switch to the regulator and check the wire with a tester.

Cheers Goron

[Lavinia]

Thanks for all the advice I guess I will be checking it all out at the weekend