Battery charger

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paolow

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3,230 posts

260 months

Saturday 24th September 2011
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quick one - at Paolow towers I have a garage that sadly does not have power/light. Not a huge problem but the battery in my car is completely flat. I will therefore need to a) get the battery indoors and b) buy a battery charger that is fit for purpose.
Does anyone have a personal reccomendation for a battery charger that will charge the battery and is there a value in a battery charger that will also 'condition' a battery that has been flat for ages? Is it worth trying to get the old one up and running or just bin it and get new? It was new 4 years ago and has been used a couple of times and sat in a state of total discharge for about 2 years.
I have looked online and there seems to be quite a difference in reviews in such matters. It is a battery for a 1.6 Capri if that matters and if it is no good is there a good place to buy a replacement?
TIA!
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cuprabob

14,861 posts

216 months

Saturday 24th September 2011
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I would just buy a new battery.

Chargers like Optimate, Accumate and CTEK are pretty good in my experience

TonyRPH

13,025 posts

170 months

Saturday 24th September 2011
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At a guess I would say that the battery is no good any more, if it's stood for 2 years in a discharged state.

If you do decide to try and charge it indoors, please ensure you have adequate ventilation around it!


Glade

4,273 posts

225 months

Saturday 24th September 2011
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My motorbike kept dying in the garage. Then the battery didn't last more than 2 days.

Got a CTEK and it's been great.