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Drewtee

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Charging the battery while connected?
« on: September 17, 2009, 06:40:05 »
I know this is a silly question but need to know the answer. Is it ok to charge the battery whilst still in the car and connected or would you disconnect as standard?
« Last Edit: September 17, 2009, 11:48:40 by andytee »
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Peter van Es

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Re: Charging the battery while still in the car and connected?
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2009, 06:54:49 »
With a drip charger it is the normal operating procedure. With a high amperage charger, check the charger instructions.

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Re: Charging the battery while still in the car and connected?
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2009, 08:15:43 »
With a drip charger it is the normal operating procedure. With a high amperage charger, check the charger instructions.

Is that the same thing as a trickle charger?  lol.... Ahhh nevermind.
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Re: Charging the battery while connected?
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2009, 11:49:19 »
lovely, charging now. Thanks
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