Author: techntrek
Subject: Is this OK on the battery and charging system?
Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 12:05pm
One of several methods is fine. All of these have been discussed at some point, I'm just confirming.
Subject: Is this OK on the battery and charging system?
Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 12:05pm
One of several methods is fine. All of these have been discussed at some point, I'm just confirming.
1. Leaving it plugged in at home. Good 3 stage charger, low amperage draw so it won't affect your electric bill.
2. Trickle charger at home. Only advantage is if you use this while the battery is removed from the pod, otherwise just use the built-in charger.
3. Disconnect the battery from the pod and leave it on the tongue. Reconnect it and plug the pod in overnight every 30 days in warm weather and 60-90 days over a cold winter (if you live where 40 F is the coldest it gets a few times a year, stick with 30 days). Cold extends the life of the battery so it is best to leave it on the tongue and let it cold-soak. Inversely heat shortens the life so you'll get some benefit bringing it inside in the heat of the summer (I don't).