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Charging battery

Postby camper1 » Tue Dec 12, 2017 2:45 pm

Hi you have to discont the van battery when charging.
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Re: Charging battery

Postby FJ111200 » Tue Dec 12, 2017 3:48 pm

No. I run two wires from a plug into the 12v socket and connect to the charger. The 12v socket is permanently live on my 130ps SWB.
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Re: Charging battery

Postby Altransit » Tue Dec 12, 2017 5:58 pm

As above, but you really need a trickle or smart charger to do it like this. Don't be tempted to use a high output or starter charger, 'cos you may blow the fuse, and possible damage to the electrics :wink:
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Re: Charging battery

Postby FJ111200 » Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:03 pm

Yes, sorry, i should have said. I use a Halfords smart charger.
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Re: Charging battery

Postby camper1 » Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:37 am

Thanks for replys, so if direct to Battery any charger will do ?
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Re: Charging battery

Postby FJ111200 » Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:39 pm

As long as it's a 12volt and not a 6volt.
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