What battery charger to buy

[mtd]

2nd Projecta. I've had one of these for a few years now. There's fancier, but it does the job.
I have a battery in my shed that was previously in the car. It lights up with 12 volts every time. I'm getting anywhere in between 180-400 CCA depending on many factors including the weather, and whether the dog is hungry. Trust it implicitly to run a 60 watt globe.

 

[EricSSV]

The last charger I bought a few years ago was a Century. Its been great.

https://www.centurybatteries.com.au/products/testing-equipment/battery-chargers-and-maintainers

My SS sometimes sits for 2-3 weeks and can drop from 12.7 to 12.4. Not sure how normal this is?

 

[Blackout]

There is a lot more to testing a battery than a multimeter can test.

For the short term, battery world can load test it. Check its health. It’s resistance.

Now you own a VE, I strongly suggest you get one of these. Long term, they will help you out. Takes a week or so to get one if you are over east.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1754027...VTSobbORpi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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VE’s in low voltage situations are going to create more CANbus gremlins than all three Gremlins movies combined.

Looks like this is a goer!

 

[EricSSV]

Century BM12V Battery Monitor - Century Batteries

www.centurybatteries.com.au

I have put one of these on mine for the last 6 month. But sometimes i wonder if it adds to battery drain.

Battery tester are handy to have also.