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 Recharging dual batteries? |
bolampau
 2nd Feb 2012 7:41pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 30 · Views: 10587 · Subject: Re: charging |
hi Paul,
if you don't have a 12v socket in the rear next to the speaker, take the panel off (the right hand side looking from the back of the vehicle / offside). Behind the panel there was purple ... |
| Recharging dual batteries? |
bolampau
2nd Feb 2012 7:19pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 30 · Views: 10587 · Subject: Re: Recharging dual batteries? |
so if I connect a Ctek standard attachment lead to each battery I can charge each one separately, without having to remove the seats? Just trail the two leads outside the passenger seat.
my ctek ... |
| Recharging dual batteries? |
bolampau
2nd Feb 2012 6:14pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 30 · Views: 10587 · Subject: Re: Recharging dual batteries? |
| What is the best way for me to connect the Ctek charger to each individual battery? The manual said that I need to remove the batts which is a real PITA! Although I do have CTEK Standard Attachment Le ... |
| Just picked this up today! |
bolampau
2nd Feb 2012 3:04pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 26 · Views: 10440 · Subject: Just picked this up today! |
Yours is Stornoway Grey (not Orkney as your icon to the left).
Orkney was brought in late last year to replace Stornoway (which is darker) due to problems with supply from Japan.
Thanks for the ... |
| Just picked this up today! |
bolampau
2nd Feb 2012 2:24pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 26 · Views: 10440 · Subject: Just picked this up today! |
Very nice - Great colour too 
Thanks ..........but a really stupid question - what is the colour's official name?
Cheers,
Paul |
| Just picked this up today! |
bolampau
2nd Feb 2012 2:21pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 26 · Views: 10440 · Subject: Just picked this up today! |
Nice one Paul, you must feel like a pig in mud
...and I bet you buy it a present within a week 
Mermoto
Damn, I must be too predictable.......I've just got back from H ... |
| Recharging dual batteries? |
bolampau
2nd Feb 2012 2:17pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 30 · Views: 10587 · Subject: Recharging dual batteries? |
Paul,
just to be clear, do you have a 12v socket in the rear next to the speakers ? If not, you can remove the trim and you will find a purple and black wire, these are permanent 12v fused, inst ... |
| Recharging dual batteries? |
bolampau
2nd Feb 2012 2:16pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 30 · Views: 10587 · Subject: Recharging dual batteries? |
Is the split charge not all connected? if so why do you need to disconnect the batteries? Just drive it and they'll charge?
Hi BigMike,
Yep, the split charge is working well. But with the cold wea ... |
| Recharging dual batteries? |
bolampau
2nd Feb 2012 12:48am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 30 · Views: 10587 · Subject: Recharging dual batteries? |
I'm very 'no techno, no speak" when it comes to electrickery!
Just got the car today and it has two Odyssey batteries with Nat. Luna split charge thingy. I want to run a fridge/freezer and fo ... |
| Just picked this up today! |
bolampau
2nd Feb 2012 12:17am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 26 · Views: 10440 · Subject: Just picked this up today! |
Nice, as for the lock, you'll find posts on the forum of possible probems with the wires chafing from the door to the b pillar
Thanks for the advice. As it's under warranty I'll talk to ... |
| Just picked this up today! |
bolampau
1st Feb 2012 11:54pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 26 · Views: 10440 · Subject: Just picked this up today! |
Looking good, what kit did it come with?
Nat. Luna split charge,
2x Oddysey batts
Mantec storage cage/shelf
Midland CB
BFG ATs
It's absolutely bloody fantastic! |
| Just picked this up today! |
bolampau
1st Feb 2012 11:51pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 26 · Views: 10440 · Subject: Just picked this up today! |
hi, nice extras
Yep, I was bowled over when I saw it on the forecourt, I knew that if I didn't buy it quickly then it would be gone the next day. After putting the deposit down there were already a ... |
| Just picked this up today! |
bolampau
1st Feb 2012 11:42pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 26 · Views: 10440 · Subject: Just picked this up today! |
Hi Folks,
I joined the forum a week ago and am trying to learn as much as I can. I have just bought a three year old Puma TDCi 110, see photo below. It came with a good range of accessories and I've ... |
| Femco/Difflock drainplug |
bolampau
28th Jan 2012 12:51pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2869 · Subject: Femco/Difflock drainplug |
I will get my Puma TDCi next Wednesday (can't wait!) and want to service it myself in future. Will fit a drainplug and wondered whether I need the right-angled hose or just the universal one?
N.B. l ... |
| Stainless Bolts etc |
bolampau
23rd Jan 2012 9:09pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 31 · Views: 13946 · Subject: Stainless Bolts etc |
Dgardel
Wow, thanks for the technical explanation. I've had Disco 1's in the past so can now appreciate what electrolytic corrosion looks like.
Brendan
Good idea re. the plastic bolts/grub screws ... |
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