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Denboy Member Since: 24 Oct 2019 Location: Merseyside Posts: 56 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
No problems with mine ctec charger just remember to remove before moving vehicle |
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rchrdleigh Member Since: 18 Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere in the East of England Posts: 1601 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Agreed no problems particularly with a CTEC. I plug mine into the rear socket between the seats which is always live using the cigarette lighter adaptor. |
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riverblanche Member Since: 11 Apr 2019 Location: Retford'ish Posts: 438 ![]() ![]() |
Hi,
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MotionInc Member Since: 17 Jun 2019 Location: North America Posts: 1291 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
There is always a "danger" but I charge mine in situ all the time; now, if you are using a high amperage charger, I'd recommend not leaving it connected once the battery is fully charged. |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 4571 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My 2014 FL2 doesn't have a permanently live 12v "death stick" socket unlike older models, so I have to go into the engine bay.
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4729 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have a Victron 10amp charger. Smart chargers will vary voltage reduce amps unit float & then there will be zero amps until the battery voltage drops to the preset voltage, then start charging again.
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mmik Member Since: 29 Sep 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 19 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Connecting the -ve charger lead to a remote earthing point is good practice for any charger, so that if connecting/disconnecting does cause a spark, it isn’t right next to a source of hydrogen. Especially important if it is close to or below freezing, when battery gassing is more likely. |
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Bobbyg Member Since: 04 Dec 2016 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 214 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have made my own charging supply.i have used 2.5mm cable with an inline fuse ,permanent connection to battary terminals out to the front grill with a weatherproof connector.then another weather proof connector back to my Aldi charger.all cheap and cheerful and it works .it also mean I can check the battery volt from outside the car. |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4729 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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p_gill Member Since: 06 Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1219 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have a charger that is almost 30 years old and I wouldn’t leave that one unattended
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4729 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The smart chargers stop charging when they reach set voltage & will only start topping up the battery when it drops to set voltage. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!
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