Leoch AGM Batterys.

FrednCaz · Veteran Member

Leoch AGM Batterys.

Roving-Dutchy · Guru

I would be surprised if any batteries are made in Australia now, even the well known brand names probably come from China.
Your charger should be able to charge that battery, but is on the small size for that battery.
If your battery won't hold its charge, over what period of time does it discharge and is it connected up in any way that might create a small constant discharge, many chargers will not charge a battery from dead flat and will just trip out, using a very basic charger will be needed to put some charge into the battery before completing the charge using the charger that trips out.
Cheers
David

Recoup · Guru

FrednCaz , I have had the same problem with an AGM battery, I fixed it ,

here is how I did it, shake the living daylite out of it ,put it on a table with a rag under it and twist and turn it for 15 minutes. ( or take it to a paint shop and put it in a paint shaker ) smile

Cheers Hans smile

FrednCaz · Veteran Member

Roving-Dutchy wrote:
I would be surprised if any batteries are made in Australia now, even the well known brand names probably come from China.
Your charger should be able to charge that battery, but is on the small size for that battery.
If your battery won't hold its charge, over what period of time does it discharge and is it connected up in any way that might create a small constant discharge, many chargers will not charge a battery from dead flat and will just trip out, using a very basic charger will be needed to put some charge into the battery before completing the charge using the charger that trips out.
Cheers
David

thanks David, I'll see if I can find my old charger, I leave it in the van, no 12 volt switch's operating, but maybe there is a small trickle from some where? It will be flat within a month.

Hans, I'll have a crack at that, might take it out to Bunnings paint department in the morning...:)

Roving-Dutchy · Guru

Hi Fred
I certainly wouldn't do that to a new battery if there is an internal problem with the battery it is under warranty and will be replaced
If it goes flat over 1 month there is very likely a constant discharge, if you have a meter disconnect one line to the battery and put the meter in series with the line and if there is no discharge the voltage reading will be zero, if you dont have a meter, they are very cheap to buy also if you look on Ebay there are constant monitoring meter displays of both voltage and amps in and out for less than $40.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10A-AC-Voltage-DC-Amperage-Ohm-600V-Multi-Electrical-Tester-/300823207445?pt=AU_B_I_Electrical_Test_Equipment&hash=item460a75de15#ht_1999wt_966

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10A-AC-Voltage-DC-Amperage-Ohm-600V-Multi-Electrical-Tester-/300823207445?pt=AU_B_I_Electrical_Test_Equipment&hash=item460a75de15#ht_1999wt_966

Cheers

David

FrednCaz · Veteran Member

Thanks David, I'll see what can work out in the morning..

Quote from Hans...here is how I did it, shake the living daylite out of it ,put it on a table with a rag under it and twist and turn it for 15 minutes. ( or take it to a paint shop and put it in a paint shaker confuse

Quote from David...I certainly wouldn't do that to a new battery if there is an internal problem with the battery it is under warranty and will be replaced

I think Hans is just being silly Dave... blankstare

Recoup · Guru

FrednCaz , I am serius ,it was from by a battery expert. He told me the in and outs from that type of battery , but all I remember is the shaking and it worked.

Also he said ,to lay the battery on its side when not in use,or upside down ,in other words store it every few days on a different side.

Cheers Hans

FrednCaz · Veteran Member

Recoup wrote:
FrednCaz , I am serius ,it was from by a battery expert. He told me the in and outs from that type of battery , but all I remember is the shaking and it worked.
Also he said ,to lay the battery on its side when not in use,or upside down ,in other words store it every few days on a different side.
Cheers Hans

Hans,

fair enough mate, I thought you were having a game, I'm not sure about shaking it, cant believe how heavy it is, I am trying Daves idea, ATM I have a small charger on it trying to put some power into it to see how that works, just tried the bigger charger but tripped out again, I'll keep you informed how I go, I believe the battery is faulty.

neilnruth · Guru

Welcome to the forum FrednCaz from us. Hope you sort your battery problem then enjoy your travels.

Onedodger · Guru

If you have a multimeter the cheap $10 one would do.

Have the battery in the van with everything off then disconnect the positive side of the battery.

Have the meter turned to the 10amp setting. make sure the plugs are placed in negative common and positive holes then connect the ends to the battery positive and the feed to the van.

If there is a drain then the multimeter will show it.

This then means you may have something using power in the van.

It could be a 12v clock or car clock radio or maybe something else creating the drain.

If not then the battery is a dud and should be changed.

I have 2 AGM batterys in my van and they are both nearly ten years old.

They are on a multi stage charger whenever the van is on 240v.

FrednCaz · Veteran Member

Onedodger wrote:
If you have a multimeter the cheap $10 one would do.
Have the battery in the van with everything off then disconnect the positive side of the battery.
Have the meter turned to the 10amp setting. make sure the plugs are placed in negative common and positive holes then connect the ends to the battery positive and the feed to the van.
If there is a drain then the multimeter will show it.
This then means you may have something using power in the van.
It could be a 12v clock or car clock radio or maybe something else creating the drain.
If not then the battery is a dud and should be changed.
I have 2 AGM batterys in my van and they are both nearly ten years old.
They are on a multi stage charger whenever the van is on 240v.

I will get a multimeter onedodger, there is nothing pulling power, I believe a dud battery, getting Newcastle Batterys to agree may be a problem, thanks fall all the input people neilnruth, thank you, I have been lurking around here for a while, I did a lot of reading from this forum in regards to agm batteries and solar panels before I purchased both, a lot of good information from the people who use this kind of stuff...