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Wadman
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My 1998 Ultima estate 2.3L has had battery problems over this winter, mainly because the car is not used very much these days.
I have researched batteries in general and the latest Varta models with the new technology seem a good answer. It seems not only the 12v amperage is important but the amp's that are available when starting.
Any comments pls.
Wadman
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tonyboy
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #1 on: Apr 16th, 2010, 11:55am » |
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Hello have a look at this post..........HERE
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I think i'm going, erm what do you call it..... Senial.... 
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Tenfut
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #2 on: Apr 16th, 2010, 12:32pm » |
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I fitted a Varta E38 175 x 175 x 278
Went in easily
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Mike H
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #3 on: Apr 16th, 2010, 1:49pm » |
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Mine isn't used a lot either, I find I have to put it on a mains charger at least every couple of months and I usually leave it on for 48 hours if it's well down by then.
Also got a little solar panel charger I leave on the back shelf and plugs in the rear cigar socket, but only works in actual direct sunlight. Not a complete solution and just "delays the inevitable" (i.e. putting the mains charger on)
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gozz
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #4 on: Apr 16th, 2010, 9:29pm » |
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I've fitted a battery master switch in my ex Pete from Hull gas converted 2.3,it doesn't get used enough and was flat within a few days.
The battery for a Scorpio is type 097,but get one with high CCA,they do vary.
GOZZ.
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Wadman
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #5 on: Apr 16th, 2010, 10:30pm » |
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Gentlemen
Thank you one and all for your answers.
I did find a simple little device today which, although connected to the mains, provides a constant trickle charge. It's designed to support classic cars etc in exhibitions.
Wadman
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