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Personstuart1955
13/3/2009 at 4:24pm
 Location: Mansfield
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i have just got a 85 battery and was wandering if i can use the optimate charger i use for my motorbike battery on the leisure battery, or do i need something different.


AndyandLynda
13/3/2009 at 4:45pm
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Hi i use an Optimate charger for my bike and the leisure battery with no problems at all.Still on the same battery after eight years.

Andy


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PersonVectratot
13/3/2009 at 7:16pm
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I also use an automatic charger on my bike battery and leisure battery, although it is not an optimate


Personstuart1955
13/3/2009 at 9:49pm
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would an optimate work with a power inverter plugged into cigarette socket in car,because i have 2 leisure batteries and would like to charge one while using other, whilst away


Personchrisfreelander54
13/3/2009 at 10:19pm
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How long does one battery last and what do you power as we have always used site with electricity and have a battery and would like to go to the cc club in bakewell derbyshire but as they have no electric points im afraid i might not be able to get through a weekend on a battery

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Chris


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Personchrisfreelander54
13/3/2009 at 10:21pm
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Me again for got to ask can i power a 240 portable tv on the battery so the kids can watch tv on the days we have bad weather?

 

Regards
Chris



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