Battery charger

[icb]

I've just purchased a Chimara 4.0 1995, my first TVR. Have bought an automatic battery charger which will charge up through cigarette lighter.Will this work when ignition is off.
Any other problems I should expect! Thanks a lot.

[preston1990]

Welcome - You'll love it!!!

Oh... and Yes and Yes!!

Yes - The charger will work through the cigar lighter with ignition off.

and

Yes - You will experience envious stares from people less fortunate than yourself.

Enjoy!!




Edited by preston1990 on Sunday 18th November 15:57

[ChimeraWolf]

Enjoy yourself buddy!

- ChimaeraWolf
- P56 SAH - Black Chimaera 4.0

[shpub]

Make sure that the battery charge current is below 6 amps otherwise there is a danger that you will overheat the wires from the cigaratte lighter. It is fine for battery conditioners but I woul not recommend it for a battery charge because of the current implications. And check that what you thing the positive terminal is the positive one on the socket - they have been reversed and the consequences are not pretty!

Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk

[marlboro]

It's also very important that the charger is regulated to 14.4 volts. Some chargers will exceed this when the battery is fully charged. I use an Optimate charger which is excellent for recovering deeply discharged cells. It also has protection for incorrect polarity.

I bought my 4.0 Chimaera in July, I now want a 5.0, it's addictive. Have fun.

[icb]

Thanks everyone for answers re battery charging, radio interference and driving courses. No doubt need more advise later. Tis a brilliant car!