Batterys

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Wed Jun 24, 15 4:24 pm

I bought one of these and no problems car has sat for few months and still fully charged.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Type-110-85Ah ... 5d58fee4bc

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Jun 24, 15 4:42 pm

One note of caution.
We have found with the Race Car that the Calcium type batteries work very well when new but if they are not used regularly they go flat and will not charge up again to full capacity no matter how slowly or how long you charge them.

Roydon has taken a couple back under warranty and it is a recognised problem

Ok in daily use, not so great on occasional usage...........this is the main reason I went for the Optima Red Top series.............

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Wed Jun 24, 15 6:47 pm

Pete wrote:
Ok in daily use, not so great on occasional usage...........this is the main reason I went for the Optima Red Top series.............

This is due the the spiral cell technology used first designed as a leisure battery for boats and camper where they would be run totally flat and then recharged time and time again

GJUK · Post by **GJUK** » Wed Jun 24, 15 7:16 pm

Halfords with a trade discount

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Wed Jun 24, 15 8:13 pm

RobTwin wrote:Thank for the vote of confidence Dunc........ tho I suspect your tongue was firmly stuck in your cheek whilst typing....

Y know ya love me Rob,,,

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Wed Jun 24, 15 9:34 pm

Cannonball wrote:
RobTwin wrote:Thank for the vote of confidence Dunc........ tho I suspect your tongue was firmly stuck in your cheek whilst typing....
Y know ya love me Rob,,,

Notice I haven't given any advice tho Dunc, Scooby's got enough good advice already. Not that anyone ever takes any notice anyway