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Changing from 2 batteries to 1 battery - Why?
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Scott_Hower
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Dave Russell said:
Dave-
I installed the same AGM battery in my B. Works great!
https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Board=4&Number=140321
--Scott
tony barnhill
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]By the way I also wired in an on board trickle charger to both my MGB and my Sprite. Since I don't drive them daily, I just plug them in occasionally for a few days.[/QUOTE]
Just don't do what I did ones: I went away on a 6-month trip & inadvertently left my Norton's trickle charger on - battery was dry as a desert when I returned (& as useless also!)
Just don't do what I did ones: I went away on a 6-month trip & inadvertently left my Norton's trickle charger on - battery was dry as a desert when I returned (& as useless also!)
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Hi Scott,Scott_Hower said:
The charging rate limitations as mentioned by some in the above thread do not apply to all sealed batteries. The Panasonic & likely all AGM batteries intended for automotive starting applications can be charged at the normal high charging rates that a modern alternator puts out.
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Scott_Hower
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Dave Russell said:
Dave,
Thanks for the info! If you have not already, can you post this info to the thread linked above?
--Scott
sqbsprite
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Tony,
The chargers I use are completely automatic and will not charge unless the voltage drops off. They have indicator lights and most times when I look at them they are not charging. However, I still do not leave them plugged in for more than a few days per month. I don't think these will overcharge. It looks just like the Moss #386-245, but you can get them for less $.
The chargers I use are completely automatic and will not charge unless the voltage drops off. They have indicator lights and most times when I look at them they are not charging. However, I still do not leave them plugged in for more than a few days per month. I don't think these will overcharge. It looks just like the Moss #386-245, but you can get them for less $.
Adam58
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I love the sterlite bucket idea! I just bought a "special" bucket from Northwest Import Parts and, although cheaper than M, it was still (way) more than $2. Oh well, when I do the other car.
Note on converting to 1 battery: MAKE SURE THE NON-EARTH TERMINAL AND CLAMP CANNOT MOVE INTO A POSITION WHERE THEY CAN SHORT TO THE BODY METAL! A little piece of rubber or plastic glued in the right place could save you from an unexpected welding job or fire.
Note on converting to 1 battery: MAKE SURE THE NON-EARTH TERMINAL AND CLAMP CANNOT MOVE INTO A POSITION WHERE THEY CAN SHORT TO THE BODY METAL! A little piece of rubber or plastic glued in the right place could save you from an unexpected welding job or fire.