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Old 13th February 2019, 20:38   #5
COLVERT
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Originally Posted by Ross R75 View Post


Thirty miles at a weekend should be enough to keep it ticking over, assuming the alternator is doing its job. Put it on charge for 24 hours, otherwise it probably won't last through the winter.
The trouble is 30 miles equates to about 1 hour on a charger.---

A reasonable sized solar panel charger would be a really good idea.

The need is to start with a fully charged battery. The panel then will offset any loss through the cars electronic system plus any natural discharge in the battery itself.

The OP says the car is outside and not in a garage.



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