[david washbrook]

Can anyone please help me my batteries on my pf system keep going dead I have them on trickle charge every night but after 1 job next morning their dead and only work if the van is running

If they need replacing can I replace with normal car batteries instead of leisure batteries

Thanks
Dave

[david washbrook]

I also forgot to mention its Purefreedom 9kw hot system

[Simon@ Clearview contractors]

Sub zero temps hammer batteries, have you got them on a split relay charge?

If it's just one of those solar panel trickle chargers they aren't suitable in our field.

[david washbrook]

Simon they are on a split relay also I charge them using a proper battery charger that is designed to be left on all the time

Thanks

[Simon@ Clearview contractors]

Have you checked the in-line fuse?

Sounds kapputt to me, how old is the battery/system?

[david washbrook]

It's all 18 months old the charger shows its charging but they don't appear to be holding their charge

[Simon@ Clearview contractors]

When batteries fail they go to fully charged almost immediately.

How many amp hours is it?

[Mike #1]

18 months old  usually means new battery i got a lesuire battery from halfords check prices  online and then reserve for store pick up as they are usually £20 more expensive in store. Mike

[david washbrook]

If they need replacing can I replace with heavy duty car batteries

[Mike #1]

short term yes but a lesuire battery is what you need you can get 85ah from www.halfords.com  if you need one quick .

Otherwise get a battery from PF. Mike

[david washbrook]

Why does it have to be leisure battery and not a car battery what is the difference

[stephen roach]

I had same problem with my batterys and the 5kw heater give me a ring on 07979543900 and I will tell you how to sort it if it is the same problem. Ring any time

[niceandclean]

Same problems with my webasto systems. I run 2 batteries crossed over, and all is connected to a trickle charger. Anyway, leisure batteries are normally deep cycle, and i spoke to an auto electrician, well the guy at my local webasto dealer and explained my issues. He says as the batteries are getting a constant charge, you are messing them up. You need to remove the batteries at least once a month, or even better once a week, stick a light on the batteries to run them flat, then mains charge them. I have started to do this, so time will tell. He says the Ambulance/Army service are constantly going through batteries due to this very reason!

[stevieg]

I will be bloody glad when someone comes up with the battery alternative as they drive me mad!!!!!!!!!!!

[david washbrook]

Steve roach thank for taking the time to talk to me
What Steve did suggest is maybe the charger is charging the vehicals battery first so it's showing a full charge but not on the leisure ones its a possible thought.

Why on earth has no one come up with a solution to this

[niceandclean]

Well mine has been tested, and the auto charger is working as it should be.

[Steve H]

I'm not an expert but dont think you can use a car battery (unless as an emergency stand in) as a car battery isnt designed to be used constantly without the engine running. I think leisure batteries are similar (or the same) as what they use in caravans, these are designed to be used for various duties other than starting a car.
Cheers

Steve

[rich fraser]

Have you tried topping up the battery acid before charging?