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Old Oct 26, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Default Recommend me a battery stabiliser ?

After a new one for prolonged diagnostics anyone recommend a decent one ?
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Old Oct 26, 2013 | 10:35 PM
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And what is a "battery stabiliser" ?
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Old Oct 26, 2013 | 11:03 PM
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keeps the battery voltage constant?
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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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Kees the battery voltage constant
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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 01:16 PM
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So basically a mains powered battery charger ?
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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Would a trickle charger do the job? I use a cheap one from lidl, car starts After ages of not using it
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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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Trickle wouldnt supply enough current.

Easiest option is just to stick a booster pack on it during use.
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