Battery recharging

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glennpretorius
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Battery recharging

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I own a Rotax 912is (sling 2)

Should I wish to recharge my battery using a 12v battery recharger is it possible and what is the procedure.
Cluemeister
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Re: Battery recharging

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12v trickle charger. several out there, including auto parts stores.
glennpretorius
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Re: Battery recharging

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So if I attach my 12v trickle charger direct to battery terminals and charge just like I would to my vehicle battery that would work. !
If so that is great news.
So, do I have to disconnect the terminals, then charge battery or can I just connect d I rect to respective battery terminals.
huzilulu
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Re: Battery recharging

Post by huzilulu »

The charger also depends on the type of battery you have: lithium ion vs agm/pc1100/650

But yes you can plug it on with everything attached and it will keep it charged for months … although I recommend flying it atleast once a week :)
glennpretorius
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Re: Battery recharging

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Much appreciated for your info. Tks
Montreal
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Re: Battery recharging

Post by Montreal »

Battery Minder product has worked very well for me. It does not recharge a dead battery and is not a ground power unit. It is designed to maintain a working battery. Keep it plugged in while the plane is parked and your battery will last a long time. Especially helpful during the cold months. Battery Tender product seems similar but I have not used it.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/el ... dWEALw_wcB
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