K kentishman Joined 25 Jul 2006 Messages 132 Reaction score 7 Location Kent Country 1 Dec 2010 #1 Hi everyone. Just wondering what damage, if any, will be done if I don't remove or disconnect my car battery when charging using a battery charger?
Hi everyone. Just wondering what damage, if any, will be done if I don't remove or disconnect my car battery when charging using a battery charger?
JohnD Joined 15 Nov 2005 Messages 91,655 Reaction score 7,097 Location South Country 1 Dec 2010 #2 with an ordinary domestic charger, nothing. But some high-power fast chargers may put the voltage up beyond normal limits and damage electronic components.
with an ordinary domestic charger, nothing. But some high-power fast chargers may put the voltage up beyond normal limits and damage electronic components.
K kentishman Joined 25 Jul 2006 Messages 132 Reaction score 7 Location Kent Country 1 Dec 2010 #3 Thanks JohnD, that will save some effort!
Mursal Joined 23 Sep 2010 Messages 2,203 Reaction score 484 Country 2 Dec 2010 #4 Sorry I misread the question and went into a Health and Safety rant. My apologies Thanks Stivino
Stivino Joined 11 Oct 2006 Messages 5,682 Reaction score 1,279 Location Edinburgh Country 2 Dec 2010 #5 As long as the charger isn't powered when connecting and disconnecting there should be no sparks.