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1. Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 12:10:27 -0600; I want to put my TR3 battery on a "trickle" charger for the winter. Is it best to leave the battery charging in the car (in an unheated garage, in Wisconsin) or put it in the basement (also connected; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00627.html (7,621 bytes)
2. Re: Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 14:20:29 -0500; I always take the battery out of my TR, even though I keep the car in a warm garage. It is more accessible on the bench than in the car to add any distilled water it may need during the winter. In yo; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00628.html (9,479 bytes)
3. Re: Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 12:06:55 -0800; Don't know about removing or leaving it in (I leave mine in, but I am in California). However...I highly recommend a "Smart" trickle charger, they determine if the battery needs a charge and just giv; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00631.html (8,618 bytes)
4. Re: Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 16:22:55 -0500; Message text written by "elliottd" Why, or Hi Don, if I'm not mistaken this is your first post on this list. We welcome your vast knowledge and experience. Battery technology has changed quite a bit; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00634.html (9,486 bytes)
5. Re: Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:43:39 -0800; Good point, if you are using a 'dumb' charger. Doesn't take much ventilation to disperse the gases, which are just hydrogen and oxygen, explosive but not toxic. However, there is frequently a bit of; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00638.html (9,193 bytes)
6. Re: Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 21:08:10 EST; Some battery info I've learned and found over the years. (I've worked as a auto mechanic for 20 years and have been researching batteries for the electric car I recently purchased. 1975 Citicar, it u; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00642.html (11,188 bytes)
7. Re: Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 18:50:03 -0800; Not true ! All lead-acid car batteries have a vent, with the sole exception of Optima. If you turn a Delco upside down and then charge it, you'll find out where the vent is ! The key to recovering a; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00643.html (8,799 bytes)
8. Re: Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 22:24:17 EST; Not true ! All lead-acid car batteries have a vent, with the sole exception of Optima. If you turn a Delco upside down and then charge it, you'll find out where the vent is ! >> True! Was thinking m; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00644.html (9,107 bytes)
9. Re: Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 23:11:32 -0800; That's true of gel cells, like the (now defunct) Gates lead acid cell. Supposedly the Optima is a different, patented construction from a gel cel, and is manufacturer-approved for use (including char; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00648.html (8,866 bytes)
10. Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 10:25:42 -0500; One of the cleverest plans I've heard (from someone on this list I think) is to leave a charger connected to the battery, and plug it in to the light on the garage door opener. Then each time you op; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00649.html (8,694 bytes)
11. Re: Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 12:55:26 -0500; I just bought another interesting toy that might be a curious solution. I paid $30 Canadian for a solar battery saver that sits on your dash and plugs into your lighter socket. I figured it wasn't to; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00655.html (10,238 bytes)
12. Re: Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 19:49:26 -0500; Message text written by INTERNET:ZinkZ10C@aol.com electrolyte or acrobatic aircraft batteries must have a overpressure relief to prevent explosion. The Optima needs to have some sort of overpressure; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00663.html (9,185 bytes)
13. Re: Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 19:49:25 -0500; Message text written by INTERNET:ZinkZ10C@aol.com to be cycled. Yes, I know, two opposing terms. If a battery sits unused ( like for a year or more) it will deteriorate but using it will reduce it's; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00664.html (9,676 bytes)
14. Re: Storing TR3 battery over winter (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 19:53:37 -0500; Message text written by Randall http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=42292 < Interesting. Looks like what I bought from Mouser for $10. Works great. Dave /// triumphs@auto; /html/triumphs/2001-12/msg00665.html (8,037 bytes)

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