24v SR3 trickle charge

[dptdpt]

I want to connect a trickle charger for the winter months, but uncertain if I have to disconnect everything form the battery first
Can I just connect up to the battery terminals or might this damage something??

[BertBert]

I think it's a bit more complicated than this. I'd just take the batteries out, get them tip top charged and keep them in a nice snug place disconnected.
Bert

[Zuluracerx]

I trickle charge mine all the time, do one side then the other. I suppose you could charge each simultaneously, but I only have one charger so I do one at a time. Never had a problem and don't disconnect anything.

[double d racing]

This trickle charging thing seems to have as many answers as it does questions. I talked to a technical department of a trickle charge type supplier and he said you should also put the chargers on a timer ( for convenience ), as they shouldnt be left permanently "charging" . Now I can hear you tech bods saying that trickle chargers not only trickle, but monitor, and switch themsleves on and off according to state. I too have read these instructions so I'm none the wiser.
Based on this its either the timer route, or full disconnection,(a la bert ), check from time to time and apply a charge as needed.....
Sorry to complicate !
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[BertBert]

I guess it depends on whether you trust the technology of the gadget. Does it just trickle charge at a very low rate or does it do some kind of cycling to discharge and charge to do the best thing for the battery? I am lead to believe that battery technology is quite a complex subject which might explain the different ideas.

But anyhows to avoid overcharging I just stick it on the airflow till it gets to the top and then disconnect it and the battery to stop discharges. My suggestion for taking out the batteries was just for ease of access.

the airflow people said:

It will charge a battery from a minimum of 9 volts to 13.8 volts and then turn off. It will then monitor battery voltage until it drops to 12 volts, through natural drain, and then turn on again to re-charge and exercise the battery to 13.8 volts. This not only prolongs the life of your battery, but ensures the battery is ready for action when you are.

Back to Radicals specifically we had loads of issues early on in the season with the charging stopping and wires overheating. We just seemed to fix each one with new wiring, new relays etc. Then it stopped happening. I put it down to batteries not being charged or not being equally charged. But I don't know nuffink!

Bert