Battery on or off?
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Battery on or off?
Hi guys,
Need to store my c5 for 3 months.
Is it better to leave the battery connected or disconnected
and what problems could I have either way?
Is there any problem using jumper leads if the battery goes dead?
Cheers.
Need to store my c5 for 3 months.
Is it better to leave the battery connected or disconnected
and what problems could I have either way?
Is there any problem using jumper leads if the battery goes dead?
Cheers.
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Joined: May 2004
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From: Naples Florida
Put a float charger on it. I have two and one like this works well;
http://www.lectriclimited.com/battery-butler.htm
http://www.lectriclimited.com/battery-butler.htm
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Originally Posted by C5naples
Put a float charger on it. I have two and one like this works well;
http://www.lectriclimited.com/battery-butler.htm
http://www.lectriclimited.com/battery-butler.htm
leave it connected ...
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Harbor Freight Tools has an "El Cheepo" for around $16 and often they run them for 50% off. I've got one and have had no problems. Just check them occasionally with a voltmeter for output.
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I would put something like a Battery Tender on the battery and just leave the battery in the car. I do that to mine during the winter and no problems.
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From: Arlington TN
Originally Posted by C5naples
Put a float charger on it. I have two and one like this works well;
http://www.lectriclimited.com/battery-butler.htm
http://www.lectriclimited.com/battery-butler.htm
I have the same one on my C5 right now works great.http://www.lectriclimited.com/batter...loat%20Charger
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From: FLORIDA
Originally Posted by Tigershark3
Harbor Freight Tools has an "El Cheepo" for around $16 and often they run them for 50% off. I've got one and have had no problems. Just check them occasionally with a voltmeter for output.
I have one!
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