Battery protectors

PeterH · Post by **PeterH** » Wed May 31, 2006 10:53 pm

A little browsing has suggested that Priority Start battery protectors may be reasonably effective for avoiding dead battery syndrome. I know they were mentioned in the Club mag once, and they are covered reasonably well here:

http://www.dommelen.net/miata/goodies/priostrt.html

Anyone here using one to good effect?

And do they still have a local supplier? (can't find one).

Thanks!

ianbell · Post by **ianbell** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:55 pm

I have just bought a "Battery Doc" trickle charger and maintainer that is doing a very good job of keeping the battery charged when I don't use the car. Got it from Auckland Motorcycles & Power Sportd, Khyber Pass Rd

PeterH · Post by **PeterH** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:56 am

ianbell wrote:I have just bought a "Battery Doc" trickle charger and maintainer that is doing a very good job of keeping the battery charged when I don't use the car. Got it from Auckland Motorcycles & Power Sportd, Khyber Pass Rd

One of the plug-into-lighter solar deals, I assume?

FWIW, I got a quote from a local supplier for the Priority Start but at $270 it's beyond my interest level.

ianbell · Post by **ianbell** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:49 pm

No, its a proper 240volt trickle charger and "maintainer" that discharges the battery and recharges it (ie it cycles the battery just as if you are using it)

PeterH · Post by **PeterH** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:41 pm

ianbell wrote:No, its a proper 240volt trickle charger and "maintainer" that discharges the battery and recharges it (ie it cycles the battery just as if you are using it)

Ahh, ok, the "240V" is the key point, and fine if garaged.

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