Negative battery Pole when Charging
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Cinco
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Negative battery Pole when Charging
Is it really necessary to disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal before connecting a battery charger?
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chopper
Re: Negative battery Pole when Charging
Ian
I charged my "cranking battery" without having disconnected it - I wondered about the same :wth:
My common sense tells me it should be disconnected
I did the same with the deep cycle battery (after I observed no negative effects)
I charged my "cranking battery" without having disconnected it - I wondered about the same :wth:
My common sense tells me it should be disconnected
I did the same with the deep cycle battery (after I observed no negative effects)
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Re: Negative battery Pole when Charging
According to me the only time you need to disconnect the battery is when you work on the electronics or weld something on the chassis.
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Re: Negative battery Pole when Charging
CasKru wrote:According to me the only time you need to disconnect the battery is when you work on the electronics or weld something on the chassis.
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Re: Negative battery Pole when Charging
No need to disconnect
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Re: Negative battery Pole when Charging
Many battery chargers now come with leads that you can permanently bolt to the battery, and quick clips to attach the charger - while the battery is linked to the car.
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Cinco
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Re: Negative battery Pole when Charging
The Hilux manual as well as the owner booklet says disconnect but it is a pain in the butt.
My bakkie stands most of the time and the cranking battery and the deep cycle are usually close to 12V after about two weeks and I then need to charge using a battery charger. Is this drop in voltage normal over this two week time period?
I must say i don't disconnect the deep cycle negative cable when charging this battery and have had no problems so far.
I am a bit nervous to do it with the cranking battery (because of what the manual says) but obviously would prefer not to disconnect the cable every time.
My bakkie stands most of the time and the cranking battery and the deep cycle are usually close to 12V after about two weeks and I then need to charge using a battery charger. Is this drop in voltage normal over this two week time period?
I must say i don't disconnect the deep cycle negative cable when charging this battery and have had no problems so far.
I am a bit nervous to do it with the cranking battery (because of what the manual says) but obviously would prefer not to disconnect the cable every time.
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Re: Negative battery Pole when Charging
Haboob, here on the forum, has a d4d which he purchased new in 2010.His d4d stands in his garage without being started, sometimes for weeks on end.His a lucky fellow as his d4d is dedicated for overlanding and is not his everyday run-about.He has an intellegent charger permenently connected to his d4d without disconnecting any battery terminals on either his main or secondary battery.He hasn't experienced any adverse issues with his electrics at all.I suppose the type and quality of the charger used may be a contributing factor.
