Atom 4 - how long will battery last
Atom 4 - how long will battery last
Just taken delivery of my Atom 4.
I don’t currently have access to a power socket. How long will the battery last without a trickle charger connected?
I’ll post some pictures shortly.
Thanks
Andrew
I don’t currently have access to a power socket. How long will the battery last without a trickle charger connected?
I’ll post some pictures shortly.
Thanks
Andrew
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Re: Atom 4 - how long will battery last
No idea but just disconnect battery if left for a long period. 10mm socket, job done
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Re: Atom 4 - how long will battery last
Hi Andrew,
i think it depends on how often you drive.
Battery kill switch would be the best solution.
I dont know how much mA the Immobilizer on a 4 takes.
Sebastian
i think it depends on how often you drive.
Battery kill switch would be the best solution.
I dont know how much mA the Immobilizer on a 4 takes.
Sebastian
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Re: Atom 4 - how long will battery last
You also have to consider the drain due to the tracker if one is fitted?
Most trackers have an inbuilt rechargeable battery (charged by the main battery) in case a thief disconnects the main battery.
If this inbuilt tracker battery is fully discharged often it won't recharge again and will need to be replaced by a visit from an approved installer.
If you take the car out for a run every 8 - 10 days or so you should have no problems.
Another alternative is to purchase a rechargeable portable jump starter power pack - such as a Sealey Road Start - and simply leave it plugged into into the car which should be good for a long period. Just take it home and recharge it periodically.
https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/563719 ... mp-starter
Most trackers have an inbuilt rechargeable battery (charged by the main battery) in case a thief disconnects the main battery.
If this inbuilt tracker battery is fully discharged often it won't recharge again and will need to be replaced by a visit from an approved installer.
If you take the car out for a run every 8 - 10 days or so you should have no problems.
Another alternative is to purchase a rechargeable portable jump starter power pack - such as a Sealey Road Start - and simply leave it plugged into into the car which should be good for a long period. Just take it home and recharge it periodically.
https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/563719 ... mp-starter
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Re: Atom 4 - how long will battery last
If you disconnect the battery it will retain charge for over a year (according to Rookie, so it's got to be true!)
Cheers,
Stu
Cheers,
Stu
Re: Atom 4 - how long will battery last
Disconnect the battery when you arent going to drive it - thnwe you wont ever have a flat! it will last a week or so - but i feel if thats a repeat occurance, it may damage the battery. The type of battery used the Atom (Lead Gel Type) does not respond well to discharge cycles.
Any help - give us a call at the factory.
Any help - give us a call at the factory.
Re: Atom 4 - how long will battery last
just FYI i drove 60km today with my 9y old atom (and 9y old battery) and left the lights on when i parked, turned the lights of 4hours later, starts with no problem... (lucky me)
Re: Atom 4 - how long will battery last
I've had to replace the battery on mine once when it went flat last winter. I reckon it was about 2 months between start attempts. I couldn't resurrect the dead battery using the normal methods unfortunately, so now have it on trickle charge.
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