Battery Question

[ColinM50]

I've been here long enough to know the answer to this but in reality have never taken much notice of battery questions since mine was fairly new.

 

But

 

Went into the m/h last week, turned the main switch on, only to find it was already on. Tried to switch the pump on but it had less life than a dodo even though the solar panel was connected. Hmm, odd?. Seems I must have left something on with no EHU connected. I blame SWMBO or the dog but that doesn't really help.

 

So, I plugged the EHU in and checked a couple of days later and it seems to be working again, but for how long?

 

Planning to go away this coming weekend to a site with no EHU, so will the battery last or should I just bite the bullet now and buy a new one?

 

Battery is a Yuasa L36 AGM95AH. Tempted to buy a slightly bigger AH one and maybe ??? wire them both in in parallel. Or??? Any ideas chaps please

[ColinM50]

Nobody? Quite surprised but problem solved.

 

Went to a battery specialist this morning and they tested it for me. 12.6 volts and 103% amps stored in it so their recommendation was do nothing and save the money esp since it's only a habi battery and CCA not relevant.

 

Just thought you might like to know 8-) :-D

[PhilnShaz]

Best thing you could have done.

I wouldn't suggest fitting a second battery, unless you are going to buy two at the same time, otherwise one will drag the other one down.

See how you go , you should manage a few days without ehu if you minimize your 12 volt use.

[colin]

If solar is working correctly where you parked, then first thing would be to double check what caused the battery to drop.