Which jump starter/power pack?
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solar charger with >3W output
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/solar-technolog...
put on dashboard and plug into lighter socket
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/solar-technolog...
put on dashboard and plug into lighter socket
Edited by The_Doc on Saturday 23 April 13:36
brickwall said:
Good plan. Unfortunately I have a car cover on it to protect it from the bird s
t (my parking space is under a tree).
Put the solar charger at the top of the tree (max output) and run the lead down and under the bonnet. The tree becomes your ECO- charging station. It is difficult to think of how it could be more carbon neutral.t (my parking space is under a tree).Perhaps you could offer lentil smoothies to passers by, that would basically score you Max ECO points.
Although the Porker represents something of an ECO points handicap from the outset, but your tree charger is worthy of note.
Thread closed, I feel.
Solar trickle charger is the best idea as suggested above. You could cut a hole in the cover and insert a clear panel to align with the charger on the dashboard. This trick is used if you want to display a parking permit inside the car whilst under cover. If you catch the morning/midday sun it could be enough to keep the battery alive. You'll likely to kill the battery otherwise.
fel71 said:
Iv'e had a (Sealey Road Start Emergency Power Pack 12v 900A Jump Booster With Light RS131) for a few years, hardly ever needs charging and starts everything iv'e ever attached it to, i think they're about £60 from 'Demon Tweeks'(EBAY)
Comparable to a £400 'Snap On' one. IMHO
I have the sealey rs1, must be 7 years old & never let me down, even if I've forgotten to charge it. Comparable to a £400 'Snap On' one. IMHO
Not light though, but worth every penny.
As already said once you have let your battery go completely flat a couple of times it will be kaput !!
I would do one of the following:
i) configure a solar charger (long cable to tree or off to one side)
ii) a larger battery (power - will last longer)
iii) a battery cut off switch
iii) drive the car more
Pip
I would do one of the following:
i) configure a solar charger (long cable to tree or off to one side)
ii) a larger battery (power - will last longer)
iii) a battery cut off switch
iii) drive the car more
Pip
I would also consider disconnecting the battery, not ideal for your situation, but since the car is covered... as you will not be able to lock it afterwards.
If not, the solar chargers are a good idea but will involve some faffing about and where you locate the panel again depends on your situation, whether the parking itself is secure or not.
Flattening a battery several times will kill it, as others have advised, well, perhaps you can live with frequent battery replacement.
If not, the solar chargers are a good idea but will involve some faffing about and where you locate the panel again depends on your situation, whether the parking itself is secure or not.
Flattening a battery several times will kill it, as others have advised, well, perhaps you can live with frequent battery replacement.
brickwall said:
Well just to follow up on this.
The car was kaput as expected (it was laid up for 7 weeks), but the 600A version from Amazon started it first time. Not had to use it since.
Hi Brickwall,The car was kaput as expected (it was laid up for 7 weeks), but the 600A version from Amazon started it first time. Not had to use it since.
do you know if you can leave the pack plugged into the mains until such time that you need to use it? Knowing, my luck it would get to the one occasion every few months that I need to use it and I would find it discharged.
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