Hey guys,
I've been coming up on another Harsh winter here and with my little battery (the equivilent of a Dynabatt) I know that I'm going to run into issues. When I got the battery in winter 2003, it generally started the car. In winter 03/04 I had alot of times that I needed to jump the battery.
This winter I thought I would beat it by purchasing an Item called "Priority start". Its supposed to disconnect the battery when voltage drops below 11.9V. Ok, well in 50degree weather it was disconnecting my battery. I know that it'll start at that temp. it's the 10 degree weather that I'm worried about.
I figured fine, it unhooked my battery, but it should still start. Nope. I needed a jump on a 50 degree day.
So I disconnected the device. I'll probably return it to Batterymart.com.
I measured Voltage at my battery and its about 11.9V. When the engine is idling its about 14.5V. I drive to a different worksite now. It's further away but probably better for my car since I drive about 55mph for 5-6 miles one way. So I would think that would charge up the battery. But next morning, it's struggling to start up the car.
Perhaps I should see if I can return my PC680 and buy a PC925.
I have an alarm system but I put the switch in "valet" mode. But I think it still drains the system. Is there a way to totally disconnect the alarm system? It's an aftermarket "Chapman" system. I really don't bother with it other than the Keyless entry.
I've been coming up on another Harsh winter here and with my little battery (the equivilent of a Dynabatt) I know that I'm going to run into issues. When I got the battery in winter 2003, it generally started the car. In winter 03/04 I had alot of times that I needed to jump the battery.
This winter I thought I would beat it by purchasing an Item called "Priority start". Its supposed to disconnect the battery when voltage drops below 11.9V. Ok, well in 50degree weather it was disconnecting my battery. I know that it'll start at that temp. it's the 10 degree weather that I'm worried about.
I figured fine, it unhooked my battery, but it should still start. Nope. I needed a jump on a 50 degree day.
So I disconnected the device. I'll probably return it to Batterymart.com.
I measured Voltage at my battery and its about 11.9V. When the engine is idling its about 14.5V. I drive to a different worksite now. It's further away but probably better for my car since I drive about 55mph for 5-6 miles one way. So I would think that would charge up the battery. But next morning, it's struggling to start up the car.
Perhaps I should see if I can return my PC680 and buy a PC925.
I have an alarm system but I put the switch in "valet" mode. But I think it still drains the system. Is there a way to totally disconnect the alarm system? It's an aftermarket "Chapman" system. I really don't bother with it other than the Keyless entry.