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Offline b16vrg

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Battery Charging
« on: December 21, 2012, 08:52:48 pm »
Went to go out in the golf this morning and the car struggled to start, but after a run it was ok. So thought i'd stick the charger on tonight just to give it a pick-me-up but do i have to disconnect the battery or can i just connect the charger and leave it? I normally disconnect it but just feeling lazy
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Re: Battery Charging
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2012, 09:10:25 pm »
Should be fine left connected. My motorbike is still connected and has been on an Optimate for a couple of months already so far.
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Re: Battery Charging
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2012, 09:13:13 pm »
Unless you have one of the newer smart type chargers, best to disconnect the battery negative terminal then connect your charger.
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Re: Battery Charging
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2012, 09:34:58 pm »
Oh bugger, can I finish my cup of tea first :signLOL:
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