Battery problem part 2... (1 Viewer)

[DBSilverfox]

Thanks for the advice last post :thumb:

I went out and bought a quite expensive charger that charges and also conditions the battery. It is a Powering from Halfords.

After 48 hours of slowly charging and then re-conditioning the battery, I get an error message that basically says the battery is broke and needs to be replaced.

however, the van started first time, and the voltage is reading 12.5 volts.

I am assuming the error message is implying that my 12.5 volts will not last, and the battery condition means it will quickly discharge. does that sound right? Or does the fact I managed to charge to 12.5 volts mean it is ok?

If i need to buy a battery I am prepared to do so, obviously, but hoping that a funster that understands these things might be able to advise..

Thanks

David

 

[normanandsue]

Hi Dave and welcome to MHF. I too am new and have had leisure battery problems, but yours sounds like a vehicle battery problem. Your analysis could be right but how old is your battery; this information might be helpful to those offering you advice.
Hope you get the battery sorted soon and without any additional expense.

Norman

 

[DBSilverfox]

Hi,

Been a member on here a year now, and learning every day.

It is the vehicle battery, not the leisure, as you say. As for age, I would have to assume the same as the van, so 6 years as it is a 55 plate Autoquest 100

David

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[dellwood33]

This is a handy chart for showing voltages of a 12V battery

 

[Jaws]

Beat me to it Dick !!!

Word of advice re Halfrauds chargers..
While Halfrauds do some really excellent kit and at very good prices, the chargers are extremely suspect !
If the battery is working and its quiescent voltage is within the realms of the above chart, do not worry about it ! :thumb:

 

[DBSilverfox]

Thanks Jaws,

It seems to be the conditioning that failed, so rather than rush out and spend on a new battery I will just have to make sure I go somewhere every weekend from now on. will be tough, but I guess it has to be done...


David

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