Battery question - LotusTalk

mmmmmm68 · 11-10-2012, 04:51 PM

I don't use the car often, the buy that did the jump start last time recommended 1000 amp battery instead of the current one?
Ant recommendations?
Is it possible?
Where would I find it?
Thank you

Jack FFR1846 · 11-10-2012, 05:36 PM

The best solution is to use a battery tender type device to keep the battery topped off. This is not a regular cheapo charger....it analyzes the battery condition and charges (or not) as appropriate. Some use microprocessors, some use dedicated analog charger ic's. Either works just as well. Lead Acid is very easy to handle, unlike Lithium Ion.

philethier · 11-10-2012, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmmmm68

I don't use the car often, the guy that did the jump start last time recommended 1000 amp battery instead of the current one?
Ant recommendations?
Is it possible?
Where would I find it?
Thank you

Battery is fine. Get a battery tender. The 1.5-amp Shumacher units I use colst less than 20 bucks at Wally Mart. Look for "Float technology".

mmmmmm68 · 11-10-2012, 08:21 PM

This is very helpful

mmmmmm68 · 11-10-2012, 08:27 PM

does the battery tender need to be connected to an electric outlet?
I store the car in a storage place without one

squidward · 11-10-2012, 10:40 PM

Not at all. You can buy another battery with a inverter to power your battery tender. And if needed you can buy one more battery to power another inverter to power a second battery tender to keep the battery that you will be using to power your first battery tender to charge your first battery, charged.

komiko · 11-11-2012, 06:39 AM

^wow.

mmmmmm68 · 11-11-2012, 11:18 AM

great ideas, thank u for help

TyMurray · 11-12-2012, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by squidward

Not at all. You can buy another battery with a inverter to power your battery tender. And if needed you can buy one more battery to power another inverter to power a second battery tender to keep the battery that you will be using to power your first battery tender to charge your first battery, charged.

Hahah that would be hilarious to see...OP please let us know if you do this

addertooth · 11-12-2012, 04:06 AM

My local storage company does not have electricity available in their storage units. They agreed to allow me to install solar panels on their roof (using sand-bags to secure the base, instead of screws or bolts). This way, electricity is available to float charge the car battery. Perhaps something of this sort would be an option for you.

HankDorsett · 11-12-2012, 07:13 AM

Do you get enough light to use a solar powered tender?

philethier · 11-12-2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmmmm68

does the battery tender need to be connected to an electric outlet?
I store the car in a storage place without one

Hmm. Tough call. Some interesting options:

1. Solar, as others have suggested, if you can get the solar collector in a good place and get the wires into the storage unit.
or
2. Get a large battery, place it on a board next to the car and hook it up in parallel to the battery in your car. Once in awhile, take this large battery home and charge it.
or
3. When you store your car, remove the battery, take it home and put it on a battery tender.

SirLotus · 11-12-2012, 08:47 AM

Solar panels do not produce enough current unless there is a very large surface area. My suggestion is to install a battery isolation switch which will of course mean you will have no alarm. BTW there is not such a thing as a 1000Ah car battery, they are normally amount 45Ah
Michael

walter · 11-12-2012, 01:20 PM

Why not just park it and take the battery home with you?

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Pooter · 11-12-2012, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squidward

Not at all. You can buy another battery with a inverter to power your battery tender. And if needed you can buy one more battery to power another inverter to power a second battery tender to keep the battery that you will be using to power your first battery tender to charge your first battery, charged.

^This...

walter · 11-12-2012, 01:30 PM

^^ Or that...
Or a gas generator.

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philethier · 11-12-2012, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walter

Why not just park it and take the battery home with you?

There's a funny echo in here.

walter · 11-12-2012, 01:56 PM

Whoops. Didn't see that.
I think Squidward's idea is better anyway.

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11-10-2012, 04:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
mmmmmm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 71	Battery question I don't use the car often, the buy that did the jump start last time recommended 1000 amp battery instead of the current one? Ant recommendations? Is it possible? Where would I find it? Thank you

11-10-2012, 08:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
mmmmmm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 71	Thank you This is very helpful

11-10-2012, 08:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
mmmmmm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 71	sorry for my ignorance, another question does the battery tender need to be connected to an electric outlet? I store the car in a storage place without one

11-11-2012, 06:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
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11-11-2012, 11:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
mmmmmm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 71	fabulous great ideas, thank u for help

11-10-2012, 05:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jack FFR1846 unamused northeasterner Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hopkinton, MA Posts: 382	The best solution is to use a battery tender type device to keep the battery topped off. This is not a regular cheapo charger....it analyzes the battery condition and charges (or not) as appropriate. Some use microprocessors, some use dedicated analog charger ic's. Either works just as well. Lead Acid is very easy to handle, unlike Lithium Ion.

11-12-2012, 04:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
addertooth Painful Novice Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,055	My local storage company does not have electricity available in their storage units. They agreed to allow me to install solar panels on their roof (using sand-bags to secure the base, instead of screws or bolts). This way, electricity is available to float charge the car battery. Perhaps something of this sort would be an option for you. __________________ Storm titanium 2005 Elise with carbon fiber spoiler, BWR sway bar, BOE toe links, gPan2, LidBone, sector 111 wheel studs, Grey RAC Monolite wheels with toyo R1R, Team Dynamics 1.4 with Hoosier A6/R6s, Katana2 Supercharger, ECU with 265 flash. PPE headers w/decat, CEL angle eliminator, Silent touch catback, Rear Panel Eliminator, HKS intake, V2 fuel tank, Walbro255 fuel pump. HID lights.

11-12-2012, 07:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
HankDorsett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 61	Do you get enough light to use a solar powered tender? __________________ 06' Elise #0002

11-12-2012, 08:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
SirLotus U.S. Cobra Distributer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delray Beach FL Posts: 6,366	Solar panels do not produce enough current unless there is a very large surface area. My suggestion is to install a battery isolation switch which will of course mean you will have no alarm. BTW there is not such a thing as a 1000Ah car battery, they are normally amount 45Ah Michael __________________ My eBay Store (note; link sometimes does not work in Firefox) www.SamplexUSA.com 1) Used Electrical & Alarm Components for sale 2) Emergency Alarm/Immobilizer/CDL Override 3) Alarm/Immobilizer Programming 4) Guide to Alarm/Immobilizer/CDL Problems-Elise/Exige/Esprit 5) Alarm/Immobilizer PIN 6) Esprit Cobra 6422 Alarm System 7) Cobra 8186 Manuals 8) Improved AC & Heating 9) Battery Choices and Information 10) Light Bulb Types 2005

11-12-2012, 01:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
walter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo Posts: 129	Why not just park it and take the battery home with you? Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 2008 Isotope Green Exige

11-12-2012, 01:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
walter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo Posts: 129	^^ Or that... Or a gas generator. Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 2008 Isotope Green Exige

11-12-2012, 01:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
walter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo Posts: 129	Whoops. Didn't see that. I think Squidward's idea is better anyway. Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 2008 Isotope Green Exige

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