[JM123]

another thing to watch for is reverse polarising a battery, most modern chargers will automatically cut off if you connect them up the wrong way, however if you are using a charger that doesn't shut off if the polarity is reversed then this can also cause iver heating and expansion, its also not good for your varistream, it will properly knacker it.

[gary evans]

Thanks for all the info

Been on charge all night will look later .

Gary

[paul mather]

Took battery back to supplier & was changed no questions asked. Both battery chargers work fine on it.

Jeff1,
What do you think my regime of charging should be. Charge after a couple of days overnight on a slow charge?

[jeff1]

Took battery back to supplier & was changed no questions asked. Both battery chargers work fine on it.

Jeff1,
What do you think my regime of charging should be. Charge after a couple of days overnight on a slow charge?

Hi Paul
Glad to hear you have a new one.
So if both chargers are working fine? then it was like I said a short in the battery?
Explosion springs to mind, and take my word for it you don't want to be any were near a battery when it explodes.

Paul I know its more expense but the sooner you can buy the
intelligent charger go for it.  I don't know what your work load is so its difficult to say. 
But remember my post about letting it get to low, and lead deplesion.  All I can say is charge it on a regular basis and keep it topped up, a trickle charge over night wont hurt it. and will keep it nicely topped up.

Jouk45 site is working now.

[paul mather]

I can't justify forking out anymore money at present, the whole system has cleared me out. My new charger does have a cut off switch when the battery is completely charged though. Any good?

[jeff1]

Paul the charger you have will suffice,

But a new charger will be like all the other bits you have bought, you'll wan't to improve as time goes by, and as money allows. Good luck I have all this to come yet? but looking forward to it.

[marc]

out of interst where is the best (CHEAPEST)place to buy a replacement battery

[jeff1]

That question is more difficult to answer, than about battery problems, because of competition between suppliers ect,

surf the net or better still start a new post, there will be plenty of guy's on here who have recently bought new batteries and will be able to tell you were they get them and maybe prices. sorry not much help

Jeff

[paul mather]

Bought my 11oah leisure battery for £46 @ a caravan supplier called Barons, not sure if they are a national company though.

Failing that this was about the cheapest I could find on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MARINE-LEISURE-CARAVAN-CAMPING-CAR-BATTERIES-ALL-NEW_W0QQitemZ160014420934QQihZ006QQcategoryZ76066QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Lee.]

bought my leisure charger from halfords, they were doing a deal on them at one time for £19.99 but I think they have gone back to proper price. Dont think they sell them on the website and they seem to be dissapearing from the shops. You may have to hurry if you want one

Lee

[dai]

I have a battery charger made by Soneshine. They are designed to charge gel batteries for mobility scooters.
It say's on the case that it should only be used for charging batteries of this type. Why? Could I not use it for a leisure battery? Anyone know the answer? It's a good charger going to waste. Dai

[dai]

This link tells you all you need to know about batteries. Dai.
http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm#Major%20Battery%20Types