Stupid questions about motorised conveyances

[Eddie Honda]

Tommy's Jaaag had the ABS light on after an extended period of non-use, even with a fresh battery. After a couple of restarts and trips round the block it was still on.

Next time I borrowed it, it had magically sorted itself out and had a MOT.

[FatherJack]

My smart charger lives in the naughty corner as it isn't very smart at all, it could almost be a mini-Python sketch

Ok Smart- Charger, Do your thing [CLICK]
What Thing ?
Charge the battery
What Battery ?
That one there on the end of your wires!
I see NO battery here.
There, right in front of you, the Black thing with the terminals poking out
I am a smart charger and that is NOT a battery!
OK - Fast-Charge mode [CLICK]
NO, that isn't going to work as I am not connected to a battery, I am a smart charger and I know best.

Then it finds itself back on the shelf and I lug out the big jump start pack that is a bit like R2D2.
I don't use the jump start setting, I use the low charge rate, 30 minutes of humming later the car starts without issue.

The smart charger has failed to be of any use at all, not even once.
I did just the once, in the name of science retry the Smart Charger on a car after using the Orange hummer to intervene..

Ok Smart- Charger, Do your thing [CLICK]
Nothing to do here, its fully charged already, what are you stupid ?

CLARKE AC80 AutoCharge - the Moody Teenager of the battery charging world

[Eddie Honda]

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My charger is smarter than that, it will do flat flat batteries. The only problem is that it's so smart, it doesn't actually come with any leads and croc clips.

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[FatherJack]

*Rubs Thighs* ooooh, Battery. Charger. PORN!

Victron do make some good kit, I have a couple of their inverters for emergency stuff.

[Eddie Honda]

The BT range is good for my back door. Saves venturing out when it's pissing down to check things.

[Arthur Foxhake]

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My charger is smarter than that, it will do flat flat batteries. The only problem is that it's so smart, it doesn't actually come with any leads and croc clips.


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Victron eh?

Doing Things Rite again, Mr Honda.

My whole life in my caravan, is powered by Victron.
Wouldn't use anything else. 5 year guarantee and, holds its money, if you want to sell and upgrade.
Blue Power.

[Arthur Foxhake]

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My charger is smarter than that, it will do flat flat batteries. The only problem is that it's so smart, it doesn't actually come with any leads and croc clips.


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Is that an IP22 Mr Honda?

[BusmansHoliday]

I have a Lidl "Smart Charger" and it's just as fucking useless. Unless the battery is almost fully charged it says fuck off. Good job I have a couple of older non smart ones that just charge batteries!

[Eddie Honda]

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My charger is smarter than that, it will do flat flat batteries. The only problem is that it's so smart, it doesn't actually come with any leads and croc clips.


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Is that an IP22 Mr Honda?

It is indeed an IP22 model, 12v/15A single output.

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Bought for £112.75, shipped by Amazon, sold by "Nomadic Leisure" £110. (The extra £2.75 is the difference between UK and Irish VAT.)

[Arthur Foxhake]

IMG_20220613_133733_fUzoyW1g5F.jpeg

My charger is smarter than that, it will do flat flat batteries. The only problem is that it's so smart, it doesn't actually come with any leads and croc clips.


Screenshot_2022-06-13-15-06-08-592_com.victronenergy.victronconnect.jpg

Is that an IP22 Mr Honda?

It is indeed an IP22 model, 12v/15A single output.

VE_BlueSmart_IP22_12V_15A.jpg

Bought for £112.75, shipped by Amazon, sold by "Nomadic Leisure" £110. (The extra £2.75 is the difference between UK and Irish VAT.)

You got a link please? That's almost £60 cheaper than I've seen.