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<blockquote data-quote="condor22" data-source="post: 578866" data-attributes="member: 1932"><p>Last point on the above posts - I finally got into the 4by to go out today, 6 days without starting the engine.</p><p></p><p>As noted I did briefly fire up the Engel and the Oven and the at rest voltage 2 days ago was back at the 12.8 volts, but was at 12.7 volts before I started today.</p><p></p><p>I should note there are 2 parasitic loads on the battery;</p><p></p><p>1. The BMPRO battery monitor that runs at a max of 10 mA, which would account for a max of 1.4 AH during my not driving.</p><p>2. I also have a digital voltmeter I can see anytime. It is described as self powered with no spec on its power use. My guess is no more than the BMPRO.</p><p></p><p>Conclusion - After very little load (2-3 AH max) the battery is still holding a good voltage. But it also shows that if left without charging for longer periods a battery will lose capacity.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="condor22, post: 578866, member: 1932"] Last point on the above posts - I finally got into the 4by to go out today, 6 days without starting the engine. As noted I did briefly fire up the Engel and the Oven and the at rest voltage 2 days ago was back at the 12.8 volts, but was at 12.7 volts before I started today. I should note there are 2 parasitic loads on the battery; 1. The BMPRO battery monitor that runs at a max of 10 mA, which would account for a max of 1.4 AH during my not driving. 2. I also have a digital voltmeter I can see anytime. It is described as self powered with no spec on its power use. My guess is no more than the BMPRO. Conclusion - After very little load (2-3 AH max) the battery is still holding a good voltage. But it also shows that if left without charging for longer periods a battery will lose capacity. [/QUOTE]
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