Hi Steve
I see no problem with charging without disconnecting the battery, as others
have stated switch on after connecting up, more importantly don't forget to
switch off at the wall before disconnecting, the gasses really are
explosive!
Graham
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Myers" <mountainunicycle@yahoo.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 4:38 AM
Subject: battery charging--need to disconnect?
> I want to charge the battery on my 71 TR6 with a 2amp/6amp battery
> charger I have. From the charger directions, it sounds like you're
> supposed to disconnect both the + and - leads from the battery before
> hooking the charger up to the battery and charging it.
>
> Does anyone know if there is a problem with using a standard auto
> battery charger *without* disconnecting the battery leads before
> charging it? That is, can I just pop the hood, clamp the charger on,
> and leave it overnight?
>
> Also, if you have any input about what amperage to charge with
> overnight that'd be great.
>
> I can't think of anything that could go wrong if I leave the battery
> leads connected...
>
> Thanks!
> Steve
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