Celica Convertible - Battery for Infrequently used Car

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Tue 26 Oct 2010 14:22
Celica Convertible - Battery for Infrequently used Car - Surrey_Scientist

I have a grey-import celica convertible that doesn't get used very often - just high days and holidays for a good long run to the coast or a anational trust proerpty or some other excursion .

Although the car itself is 100% reliable the battery is not liking the infrequent use and now struggles to hold any charge.,

Is there a special battery I can buy which will tolerate the infrequent use better. Are these "Leisure batteries" I've seen advertised of this type ? Most of the dimensions I have seen on those mean it will not fit the battery box....

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Tue 26 Oct 2010 14:44
Celica Convertible - Battery for Infrequently used Car - Dutchie

Would it be easier to buy a battery charger and charge the battery ones in a while ? Just a thought.

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Tue 26 Oct 2010 16:48
Celica Convertible - Battery for Infrequently used Car - jc2

ALDI are currently offering one that just keeps the battery *topped-up",can be left permanently connected.It won't charge a flat battery. Halfords do a similar one.

Edited by jc2 on 26/10/2010 at 16:52

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Tue 26 Oct 2010 18:55
Celica Convertible - Battery for Infrequently used Car - Surrey_Scientist
I don't have power close to where the car is stored, so not practical to be charging the battery...


I need a battery that will last the infrequent use.
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Tue 26 Oct 2010 21:03
Celica Convertible - Battery for Infrequently used Car - bathtub tom

How about a solar-powered device?

Try googling 'solar powered car battery charger'.

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Wed 27 Oct 2010 00:41
Celica Convertible - Battery for Infrequently used Car - Peter.N.

Most lead acid batteries will go flat if left standing for a few months, and it does them no good at all, the plates sulphate preventing it from holding a charge. The best thing I would think, as suggested is a solar charger, sits on the dashboard and plugs into the cigar lighter, the car must be parked where it gets good light of course, preferably direct sunshine - have a look on ebay.

Edited by Peter.N. on 27/10/2010 at 00:41

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Wed 27 Oct 2010 12:09
Celica Convertible - Battery for Infrequently used Car - Dutchie

The only thing with a solar charger you need sun which we don't have a lot of.

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Wed 27 Oct 2010 13:39
Celica Convertible - Battery for Infrequently used Car - madf

DO NOT buy a lead acid battery. As above, they will decay with age. Period.

Buy a calcium battery: far less likely to decay...

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