Been told by battery manufacturer. While batterys not in use it should be kept on a trickle charge at all times , this is a new one to me? Can Anybody put more light on the matter?

Only do this if your charger has a maintenance cycle.otherwise stick it on a low setting for a day once a month

Jim.

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Cheers, al look into it .

while you're looking look at the one lidl had in last week. £12.99 & does the job (I bought one)
aldi also do one occasionally

similar to the ctek type

Paul

I agree iv'e used a Lidl one for years without a problem.

Jim

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My Leisure Battery is on charge all the time. If it has a full charge the charger goes into a maintenance mode.

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"Yup" to all of the above. A 'deep cycle' battery charger is quite different (charging/monitoring) than that of a regular 12 volt auto charger. If memory serves, a deep cycle charger 'Pulses' rather than a constant (at what ever # of amps) charge.

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Thanks for replys. I've been looking at a few charging advice sites from sellers,manufacturers,etc. Some say overcharging will ruin it, some say leave on a trickle charge? ? Seems to be a bit confusion here, paying about £100 we can do with some clear cut info on this! !!!.

This is pretty comprehensive.

Battery Basics: A Laymans Guide to Batteries

Jim

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you should make that link a "stickie" Jim

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