Re: Battery voltage readings

by Librangoat Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:24 pm

Thanks for suggestions. I live in Scotland and I am in Norfolk. Due to go to a Marquis dealer on Monday to sort other warranty issues next week on way back home!!! I don’t know how to start a new thread which is why I piggy backed!

by Heanorboy Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:41 pm

To start a new topic from the home page click on the section which suits your purpose best and at the top of the page you will see a box with new topic.
Have a go in the
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section so you can tell members a little bit about yourself up!

Welcome to the forum from Somerset

I would still contact the breakdown to get you to Marquis telling them you have a flat battery

by Librangoat Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:59 pm

Thank you. I found a way to post a new topic I think, but not sure if in relevant topic. Did not see place at top of screen - I’m using a mobile.
Will use your helpful link to introduce myself :)

by palette Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:09 am

Paul

I would recommend getting a battery optimiser and getting both batteries upto speed:
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You new van has most likely been sat doing nothing for a few months, the batteries will need a little love and attention. From bitter experience, I would recommend this for any van purchase, new or old.

by boxerman Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:54 pm

Heanorboy wrote:
And as I am a belt and braces sort of guy I have also mounted one of these
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I like that David - is it accurate? The ultra cheap faglighter one I have can be way out, Plus the fact that I can't use it at the same time as my solar trickle charger as that uses the laglighter socket too.

Frank

by mikethebike Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:33 pm

My Chinese voltmeter that uses the cigar lighter socket is not accurate.However the lower readings than the direct battery readings is useful as i am in the warm and dry. hugegrins

Micky

by Heanorboy Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:20 pm

boxerman wrote:
Heanorboy wrote:
And as I am a belt and braces sort of guy I have also mounted one of these
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I like that David - is it accurate? The ultra cheap faglighter one I have can be way out, Plus the fact that I can't use it at the same time as my solar trickle charger as that uses the laglighter socket too.

Frank

As far as it shows within 0.1v of my multi meter reading is about all I can say
David

by boxerman Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:36 pm

That's good enough for me David - Thanks!

Frank

Three typo edits on one post! Think I'd best put the light on