Battery Charging

JohnM20 replied on 27/03/2020 11:37

Posted on 27/03/2020 11:37

With my car being used far less at present I'm concerned that my battery will end up flat. At most the car is used for a four mile round trip to the shops no more than once per week and needs starting at least twice to do the trip. The short distance will not be enough to replace what the starter motor has used. It is many years since I've needed to charge a car battery so my question is do I have to disconnect the battery to charge it? Years ago it was recommended but I'm not sure with modern cars (2015 Mondeo) as so many background devices in the car need a constant power supply. Any advice anyone?

lornalou1 replied on 27/03/2020 19:15

Posted on 27/03/2020 17:33 by cyberyacht

With the summer coming, a 20watt solar panel on the dashboard and connected to your battery should keep it trickle charged. Not very effective if the car is in your garage though but most people leave their £30K car on the drive and fill the garage with £32.50's worth of dross.

Posted on 27/03/2020 19:15

 quite true but the trouble is that garages built 40+ years ago wouldn't be able to take a modern car, just like the spacing in most car parks. 

EmilysDad replied on 27/03/2020 21:43

Posted on 27/03/2020 19:03 by peedee

Thanks M after I thought about it a  bit more realised I got it wrong.

peedee

Posted on 27/03/2020 21:43

I apologise for the fact my post came across as it did. I was on my phone at the time & perhaps should've used a few smilies 🙂

EmilysDad replied on 27/03/2020 21:46

Posted on 27/03/2020 19:15 by lornalou1

 quite true but the trouble is that garages built 40+ years ago wouldn't be able to take a modern car, just like the spacing in most car parks. 

Posted on 27/03/2020 21:46

I garage my Smart Roadster 😉 Not a chance with the ML 😂

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