Deanoroger , Today 11:48 AM
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OK brains trust, we are possibly moving to a building were there is no readily available AC power in the car park. I currently leave my DB9 hooked up to a Ctek battery charger/conditioner as I only drive the car once or twice a fortnight. Other than the obvious "drive it more often" does anyone have any ideas on how to keep the battery topped up?
I was thinking possibly a power pack or charger that will run off another battery? I assume there would be little drain as the DB9 battery is a relatively young AGM type.
Cheers Dean

 

That could work if you find one that has an outlet that matches the mains. One issue I foresee is that a lot of units like that will automatically "time out" and shut off their output power.

Also, you run the risk of the power pack being stolen. So I guess you could keep it in the boot and use the power point in there.

 

Maybe a solar powered charger? Perhaps in the car on the parcel shelf?

 

You can always test the battery and check the voltage after 1-2 week storage, you may find that it will survive off the grid.

 

You don’t need/use the Ctek. Buy a large charge pack. Stick in hatch. Plug into charger socket.