those w/ hawker odyssey pc680....
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I've had my PC680 for over 4 years. My 7 is not a daily driver and I live in Seattle (and don't drive it in the rain) so I go long stretches without starting the car.
For the first two years, it could go 2 or 3 weeks without a problem, then the times slowly came down...with the coler months making it a shorter interval. I actually just replaced it with a new one 3 weeks ago because it stopped taking a charge suddenly.
I have used a cheap charger for the past 3 years and it works fine (although, maybe it's possible the charger contributed to it's early demise...I think the marketing info says they are supposed to last 6 years :)
Overall, I've been very happy with the PC680. You can see my install info at:
http://www.micromanx.com/goble/rx7/batcrane.html
For the first two years, it could go 2 or 3 weeks without a problem, then the times slowly came down...with the coler months making it a shorter interval. I actually just replaced it with a new one 3 weeks ago because it stopped taking a charge suddenly.
I have used a cheap charger for the past 3 years and it works fine (although, maybe it's possible the charger contributed to it's early demise...I think the marketing info says they are supposed to last 6 years :)
Overall, I've been very happy with the PC680. You can see my install info at:
http://www.micromanx.com/goble/rx7/batcrane.html
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Originally posted by tmiked
If you can't charge them with a regular charger, how can the alternator charge them ??
I use a 'Battery Tender' for my FD and my Motorcycle, both of which I don't get to drive nearly enough
If you can't charge them with a regular charger, how can the alternator charge them ??
I use a 'Battery Tender' for my FD and my Motorcycle, both of which I don't get to drive nearly enough
The alternator charges them just fine. It has a relatively constant rate. Your typical battery charger will put out 16-18 volts. That's too much for these batteries. They like 14.7 volts. They won't charge worth a **** at higher volts. (I've tried)
There's more info available at the Odyssey Factory website.
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Originally posted by radkins
What does an algorythm have to do with charing a DC battery?
What does an algorythm have to do with charing a DC battery?
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