MartinGodliman
Registered: 25/07/06
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I'm getting an orange flashing light on my charger at the same time as the green light saying it's fully charged, if I understand the instruction leaflet it's doing something called desulphation is my battery finished or just will be soon ? |
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Keef
Registered: 10/02/05
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What charger you got Martin?
Mine has a recondition setting, which is basically desulphation, but I have to chose that function. Doubt that its automatic.
Maybe you hit the wrong button?
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MartinGodliman
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I don't think I hit the wrong button Keith there is only one obvious option I think really. I got the one you recommended the CTEK Multi XS 3600 it works fine it's just that it's happened a couple of times before after use the flashing orange light thing, but it does stop after while and stay on the fully charged button. I have been having my doubts about the battery for while now it doesn't seem to hold charge for as long as remember it did before.
Fortunately I did buy a new battery at the PAC conference that has charged up fine without any light show.
As I'm out on a trout water tomorrow and I've run out of charge on there before I thought to charge up the old one as a spare....and the light did that 'thing' I'll leave it until tomorrow any way and see what happens.
I am rubbish on electrickery.
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Keef
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MartinGodliman
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Certainly no more than a year and I'm sure it's predecessor lasted a lot longer than that, I don't exactly hammer them, they spend most of their lives plugged in. |
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Keef
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Martin,
Sure you got a good connection to battery? That will give warnings on chargers.
If so, then its probably on its way out. Anywhere local that can load test it?
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MartinGodliman
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I reckon it is on the way out Keith, I'm sure the connection is fine and it has been running low very quickly it was probably not a good quality or some other kind of dud when I bought it from the Internet, although the price was average.
The new one is from ET bought at the conference.
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Keef
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MartinGodliman
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The link wont open for me Keith my computer says it's damaged, but I've had an email from some one with a link explaining the function and why a battery charger does desulphation.... I'll give you my link and see if it makes sense to you, it's beyond my complete ken but I think I understand a bit more.
The link came from Michel in Holland via email !! who I fished with a couple of weeks ago.....thanks Michel. 
http://www.batteryminders.com/batterycharger/desulphation.php
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Keef
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Martin,
That was just the standard manual, should have come with your charger anyway.
(Probably something wrong with PDF Reader on your PC?).
Interesting article that. First I have heard about something that claims to remove hard sulphation (or sulfation, Sul-fay-shun). The technology sounds reasonable, however, all reviews I saw there were anecdotal, no controlled before and after testing.
Your XS3600 may automatically go through a short reconditioning phase before the charging cycle begins. Used regularly that will help extend the life of your batteries.
People spend money on batteries, then skimp on chargers. Not good. You should consider them as more than something to charge your battery, they need to maintain it in good condition too.
Cheap batteries can work out expensive too if they dont last long.
Beware bargain 'leisure' batteries, many of which are automotive starter batteries with handles stuck on.
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MartinGodliman
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I think your last comment is the most telling Keith, the way the nasty thin handle cut into my fingers being a bit of a give away, I bought it on the Internet for an average price.
The first one I had and the one I have just bought have a broad purpose made and more comfortable obviously meant for the job 'carrying' handle, I will be more discerning in the future.
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Keef
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NeilM
Registered: 14/02/05
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I had an old In-Fisherman mag with a good article on batteries. One comment that made me smile was the one about selecting a good battery.
Apparently, if it makes your Farmer Giles bulge  when you try to pick it up "it's a good one"
NM
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MartinGodliman
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Quote: Originally Posted by NeilMI had an old In-Fisherman mag with a good article on batteries. One comment that made me smile was the one about selecting a good battery. Apparently, if it makes your Farmer Giles bulge when you try to pick it up "it's a good one" NM
I don't have any of those Neil but I don't like to carry mine too far, mind you I would need a wallet of commensurate bulge dimensions to buy one of those Keith recommends.
Keith I've only use the 85 amp battery, of the three I've ever bought all cost about £50, if this one I've just already bought is rubbish I will spend more next time.
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Keef
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Take a look at the rope carrying handle on the Trojan - really does make a difference when comes to moving the things about.
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