[jo5hm4n]

Okay so like the idiot i am, and i am sure i am not the only one to have done this.  I plugged my charger in overnight to the van system, but forgot to turn the switch on at the wall.  So i've charged it for 1 hour this morning before work and i ran it for 6 hours yesterday whilst working , will it last me the day?  I usually do a full charge every night, so i have no idea if its going to last me today or not, just want some advice, might even charge it a customers house on lunch break anything to just give it a bit of a charge.

Cheers

[chris turner]

Just 3 words for you...
Split charge relay

[Smurf]

Depends what size battery it is I suppose, how many pumps/flow rate used and the likes of running electic reels etc from the same battery. For example if using a 120 amp battery with just one pump it should last days surely?

That just reminded me my old pf trolley 25 amp battery I still use static in the van need charging too.  Oops!
Not to worry as I always carry 2 battery chargers in the van anyway. One for the softwash pump battery and the other for the pf trolley battery.  Then if need be I just plug the chargers in on site as I can still run the pumps whilst charging.

Looks like I will be doing that today. But will be only on one large job so the van don't have to move for approx 3 hours and that's me finished for the day.

Regards to a split charge relay I do approx 3,000 miles a year so never bothered to fit one myself.

[ascjim]

Just 3 words for you...
Split charge relay

+1

[Cookie]

If it's a decent sized battery and you're only running a single pump off it I reckon you'll be OK. Even for split charge relay they still recommend you bench charge the battery daily in order to keep it in tip-top condition (at least Pure Freedom do!)

[mufcglen]

Just 3 words for you...
Split charge relay

+1

as above get yourself a decent split charge relay kit and never worry again pal

[robert mitchell]

If it's a decent sized battery and you're only running a single pump off it I reckon you'll be OK. Even for split charge relay they still recommend you bench charge the battery daily in order to keep it in tip-top condition (at least Pure Freedom do!)

Thats crazy advice from purefreedom , never charged mine since the day my relay was fitted .......up until i got a diesel heater .

If you still have to charge everyday its pointless!

[Cookie]

If it's a decent sized battery and you're only running a single pump off it I reckon you'll be OK. Even for split charge relay they still recommend you bench charge the battery daily in order to keep it in tip-top condition (at least Pure Freedom do!)

Thats crazy advice from purefreedom , never charged mine since the day my relay was fitted .......up until i got a diesel heater .

If you still have to charge everyday its pointless!

Yes, I thought this advice was a bit over the top when I read it. Maybe Pure Freedom are trying to cover themselves against possible complaints.  I guess if your round is within a couple of miles of your home this may be more relevant (I don't have a split charge relay btw).

[Cookie]

So, did you make it through the day? We all want to know ....

[Smurf]

PF gave me the same advice for a pf trolley I bought new from them. Must be something in it as that original battery is now about 10 years old and works just fine still. 

[dazmond]

Okay so like the idiot i am, and i am sure i am not the only one to have done this.  I plugged my charger in overnight to the van system, but forgot to turn the switch on at the wall.  So i've charged it for 1 hour this morning before work and i ran it for 6 hours yesterday whilst working , will it last me the day?  I usually do a full charge every night, so i have no idea if its going to last me today or not, just want some advice, might even charge it a customers house on lunch break anything to just give it a bit of a charge.

Cheers

ive done it once or twice.ive been fine(75ah leisure battery).

[a900]

I recon it's always handy to have enough extra cable in the toolbox so if needed could run the pump from the van battery. (Mine is under passenger seat so don't need much cable) defo could get you out of a sticky situation.

Also used to charge my 75ah battery around every 2-3 days so should think you got through your day just fine. Unless it's a backpack or trolley and you might have got stuck

[nathankaye]

So, how did you get on?

[jo5hm4n]

Got through the day boys

Not having a split relay decided not too and was advised not too because i have a new transit custom.  I really don't mind charging it up anyway its no big deal really takes about 30 seconds....

Managed to do a full days work, no noticeable drop in flow rate either so just goes to show could easily do 2 days work on 1 charge if necessary.  Flow rate was on 40 on a Pure Freedom Controller.

[jonboywalton75]

On my transit I just run a cable from the cigarette lighter in the cab for emergencies

[Aqua Power Solutions]

Got through the day boys

Not having a split relay decided not too and was advised not too because i have a new transit custom.  I really don't mind charging it up anyway its no big deal really takes about 30 seconds....

Managed to do a full days work, no noticeable drop in flow rate either so just goes to show could easily do 2 days work on 1 charge if necessary.  Flow rate was on 40 on a Pure Freedom Controller.

Why do you have your flow so high ? Is that not just a waste of water !
Ed

[Smurf]

40 you think is high

I was going to comment that was quite low but did not bother until you said that

[Shrek]

40 you think is high

I was going to comment that was quite low but did not bother until you said that

He might be being sarcastic! Who knows 
40 would be like watching paint dry .....sooooo sssllloooowww

[nathankaye]

Got through the day boys

Not having a split relay decided not too and was advised not too because i have a new transit custom.  I really don't mind charging it up anyway its no big deal really takes about 30 seconds....

Managed to do a full days work, no noticeable drop in flow rate either so just goes to show could easily do 2 days work on 1 charge if necessary.  Flow rate was on 40 on a Pure Freedom Controller.

Why do you have your flow so high ? Is that not just a waste of water !
Ed

I have mine on 70 using purefreedom as well. I also use 4 jets on the brush. The faster water flow means that you are able to rinsing at the same time as scrubbing which actually cuts doen on number of rinse passes which can mean a quicker clean making it possible to clean more houses in a day. I only use a fraction more water than when i spent most of my time in a day rinsing on a slower flow.

Thats what i personally have found anyway

[dazmond]

i have mine on 70 too.try it mate.you ll work a lot faster for sure.