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What battery are you using? |
GaroldShaffer |
Feb 8 2015, 08:39 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
I don't have pictures (will add them tomorrow), but the PO of Brutus has a small garden style battery up in the front trunk. When fully charged it has just enough power to barely crank the engine.
I would like to find something better along that same size. What are you guys using? |
914forme |
Feb 18 2015, 10:38 AM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
Interstate Gel, 12.3 lbs, and can be had at local supplier. Turned the 2.0L over for several years. Have not tried it with the Subaru yet.
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R8CERX |
Feb 18 2015, 10:47 AM
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2014 New year resolution: To get along with Woody... Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 5-June 13 From: California Member No.: 15,972 Region Association: Southern California |
Interstate Gel, 12.3 lbs, and can be had at local supplier. Turned the 2.0L over for several years. Have not tried it with the Subaru yet. Curious I read on the trickle charges that you can't use them on gel cells batteries I have a normal size battery on my six, and I am afraid to hook the harbor freight cheap trickle charger just because of the warning Any advise on what trickle charger will work? And what is the danger of using the cheap harbor freight charger? I am thinking that is the same circuitry as the more expensive one.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
mskala |
Feb 18 2015, 01:31 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
Any advise on what trickle charger will work? And what is the danger of using the cheap harbor freight charger? I am thinking that is the same circuitry as the more expensive one.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I've been using Odyssey PC680 for about 10 years. Got a new one after 8 years even though it showed no signs of going bad. I have never used a trickle charger on it. In a 914 when you turn it off there should be no drain unless you have a clock or some aftermarket gear. Batteries will self-discharge but I've not found it to be significant for the odyssey. Only in first start of spring if it's still really cold do I need to add jumper cables, since it takes about 10 tries to really get the engine going. |
R8CERX |
Feb 18 2015, 01:53 PM
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2014 New year resolution: To get along with Woody... Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 5-June 13 From: California Member No.: 15,972 Region Association: Southern California |
Any advise on what trickle charger will work? And what is the danger of using the cheap harbor freight charger? I am thinking that is the same circuitry as the more expensive one.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I've been using Odyssey PC680 for about 10 years. Got a new one after 8 years even though it showed no signs of going bad. I have never used a trickle charger on it. In a 914 when you turn it off there should be no drain unless you have a clock or some aftermarket gear. Batteries will self-discharge but I've not found it to be significant for the odyssey. Only in first start of spring if it's still really cold do I need to add jumper cables, since it takes about 10 tries to really get the engine going. Txt for reply Still, I have gel battery now; can I use the trickle charger on it? Why is it not advised by the trickle charger manufacturer? Danger of fire while in garage? |
earossi |
Mar 31 2015, 06:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 8-December 11 From: Chicago, Il Member No.: 13,878 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Any advise on what trickle charger will work? And what is the danger of using the cheap harbor freight charger? I am thinking that is the same circuitry as the more expensive one.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I've been using Odyssey PC680 for about 10 years. Got a new one after 8 years even though it showed no signs of going bad. I have never used a trickle charger on it. In a 914 when you turn it off there should be no drain unless you have a clock or some aftermarket gear. Batteries will self-discharge but I've not found it to be significant for the odyssey. Only in first start of spring if it's still really cold do I need to add jumper cables, since it takes about 10 tries to really get the engine going. Txt for reply Still, I have gel battery now; can I use the trickle charger on it? Why is it not advised by the trickle charger manufacturer? Danger of fire while in garage? I'm trying to recall from memory, the issue with using a regular trickle charger on a GEL battery. I think it has to do with the fact that the GEL's drop to very low voltages when they discharge, and a standard charger will not re-charge them. Not certain that is correct......however, I do remember that the way to use a standard charger to re-charge a GEL is to hook a good battery in parallel with the GEL and then use the charger on the parallel connected batteries. But, to answer your question, there are chargers and trickle chargers out there that have a GEL setting. I have a CEK that I use on my Optima that works fine. Has a switch for GEL batteries on it. Unfortunately, a little more expensive than a Harbor Freight charger. I think I paid about $60 for the CEK. |
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